· 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
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- 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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