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· 6/2/1986

Matter of Discharge of Jones

Citations

  • 720 P.2d 1356
  • 35 Utah Adv. Rep. 7
  • 1986 Utah LEXIS 810

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • stating Chief must manage and direct his officers, and thus is in best position to know whether their actions merit discipline
  • stating Chief must manage and direct his officers, and thus is in best position to know whether their actions merit discipline
  • “The sheriff must manage and direct his deputies, and is in the best position to know whether their actions merit discipline.”
  • if facts support charges, Merit Commission must affirm penalty unless there is abuse of discretion
  • a deputy sheriff’s “multiple criminal and ethical violations provide sufficient cause to warrant his discharge”
  • reviewing district court review of agency action

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Judges: Stewart, Howe, Durham, Zimmerman, Hall, Billings

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