The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

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Upcoming Events

  • Utah Indigent Defense Day March 3, 2020

    Legislative Afternoon Break at the Hill

    Legislators have an opportunity to meet members of the Utah Indigent Defense Commission, IDC staff, and key indigent defense stakeholders and members of the indigent defense community and learn about indigent defense issues in Utah.

    Hall of Governors, Utah State Capitol, 1st Floor
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Commission Meeting Mar 19, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

  • Commission Meeting Apr 23, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

  • Commission Meeting May 21, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

  • Commission Meeting Jun 18, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

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