Utah Indigent Defense Commission

The Utah Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. IDC protects constitutionally guaranteed liberties through ongoing support for effective indigent defense services throughout the state. The Utah Indigent Defense Commission comprises of 15 voting members and one ex officio nonvoting members. Commissioners are vital leaders in state and local government, criminal defense, indigent defense services, and the courts. The Commission collaborates with the state, local governments, indigent defense providers, and other stakeholders to provide guidance and standards for systems to ensure and oversee local defense services. In addition, gather and report information about local indigent defense services, award state funding to local governments to improve local indigent defense services, encourage and aid in the regionalization of indigent defense services throughout the state, and expand continuing legal education opportunities for indigent defense attorneys. For any clarification on the services of the Utah Indigent Defense Commission, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.