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What penalties could Workman face?
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If convicted, Workman could be sentenced up to 15 years and a $10,000 fine for the second-degree felony and up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for the third-degree felony.

Who's in charge now?

* The County Council put Workman, 63, on paid leave Tuesday and appointed Deputy Mayor Alan Dayton, 36, as acting chief executive. He will run the county until the court case is resolved.

What's next?

* Workman is expected to be booked and released on her own recognizance today or Thursday. After that, she will make an initial appearace before a 3rd District judge.

What happens to the mayor's election ballot?

* Workman's name remains on the ballot, unless she decides to drop out of the race. The County Clerk's Office will receive draft copies of the ballot Friday or Monday. Workman vowed Tuesday to "vigorously" campaign, but if she decides later to drop out, the clerk's office could remove Workman's name or replace it with another Republican if Workman is medically certified as mentally or physically unable to serve.

* Even if the ballots are printed with Workman's name and she later drops out, the clerk's office can alter the ballots to remove her name.

What about write-in candidates?

* Such candidates must file a declaration with the county by Oct. 19.

More inside

* Utah Republicans put together a list of contenders in case Workman drops out. A13

* Workman's response: She says she is ''surprised and disappointed,'' and the charges are ''misguided.''

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