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Posted: October 31, 2023
CJA06-0501. Reporting requirements for guardians and conservators (AMEND). In response to previous public comments, the amendments clarify filing requirements and the use of court forms for guardians and conservators.
Posted: August 23, 2022
CJA04-0202.03. Records access. (AMEND) Allows a petitioner in an expunged case to obtain a certified copy of the expungement order and case history upon request and in-person presentation of positive identification. This mirrors the process for adoptive parents in obtaining a certified copy of an adoption decree.
Posted: March 1, 2018
CJA01-0205 Standing and ad hoc committees. Amend. Adds a justice court judge to the Standing Committee on Resources for Self-represented Parties.
CJA03-0104 Presiding judges. Amend. Moves and amends paragraph (c)(5) from Rule 7 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, which addresses the use of justice court judges as magistrates.
CJA03-0201 Court commissioners. Amend. Clarifies 1) how the districts and court levels that a commissioner will serve will be represented on the court commissioner nominating committee; 2) how a commissioner is selected if they will serve more than one judicial district or court level; 3) that the commissioner certification process addresses retention, not removal; 4) that when a commissioner serves two districts or court levels, the presiding judges will each prepare performance evaluations and performance plans; and 5) how the commissioner public comment period results are reviewed and used.
CJA06-0501 Reporting requirements for guardians and conservators. Amend. In conformity with H.B. 214 (2017), removes the requirement that a non-parent co-guardian report to the court when another co-guardian is the parent of the protected person.
Posted: September 3, 2008
CJA 01-304. General authority and duties. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 03-104. Presiding judges. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 03-201. Court commissioners. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 03-306. Court Interpreters. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 03-412. Procurement of goods and services. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 03-413. Judicial library resources. Amend. Deletes references to materials no longer published.
CJA 03-414. Court security. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-201. Record of proceedings. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-203. Designating a case as historically significant. New. Establishes a process by which a person can request that a case be designated as historically significant. Records in historically significant cases will be retained permanently.
CJA 04-301. Trust Accounts. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-302. Uniform recommended fine/bail schedule. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-401. Media in the courtroom. Amend. Permits audio and video transmissions from the courtroom. Prohibits photographing documents and exhibits not in the public record. Clarifies that the judge can control areas adjacent to the courtroom without automatic restrictions.
CJA 04-404. Jury selection and service. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-405. Juror and witness fees and expenses. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-408.01. Responsibility for administration of trial courts. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-510. Alternative dispute resolution. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 04-801. Transfer of small claims cases. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 06-101. The Board of District Court Judges. Amend. Prohibits a judge who is substituting for a Board member from making or voting on motions.
CJA 06-401. Domestic relations commissioners. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 07-102. Duties and authority of Juvenile Court Commissioners. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 07-302. Social studies. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 07-305. Reviews. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 09-103. Certification of educational requirements. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 09-104. Salary recommendations. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
CJA 10-1-304. Blanket bonds. Amend. Correct references to former Utah Code Title 78.
Chapter 11. Article 1. Advisory Committees and the Rulemaking Process. Amend. Creates from Rule 11-101 a series of rules. Each rule regulates a particular topic in the rulemaking process.
CJA 11-101. Creation and Composition of Advisory Committees. Amend. Adds a provision that committee members are officers of the court and not representatives of any interest.
CJA 11-102. Advisory Committee Procedures. New. Adds quorum and voting requirements.
CJA 11-103. Rulemaking Procedures. New. Recognizes reliance on written comments.
CJA 11-104. Procedures Pertaining to the Practice of Law. New. Technical amendments.
CJA 11-105. Supreme Court Action on Rule Modifications. New. Adds distribution and comment provisions to rule amendments initiated by the Supreme Court.
CJA 11-106. Rule Distribution Process. New. Adds a distribution and publication provision.
CJA Appx A. Manual of Procedures for Judicial Nominating Commissions. Amend.
CJA Appx F. Utah State Court Records Retention Schedule. Amend. Establishes a retention period for email.
Posted: February 26, 2008
CJA 04-202.02. Records classification. Amend. Classifies as private the records in guardianship and conservatorship cases, except the order and letter of appointment. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 2-205. Subject to further change after the comment period.
CJA 06-501. Reporting requirements for guardians and conservators. Amend. Exempt OPG from test requirement. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 2-205. Subject to further change after the comment period.
Posted: August 16, 2007
CJA 01-304. General authority and duties. Amend. Modify the authority of the Presiding judge. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 02-106.04. Self improvement process. Amend. Modify the authority of the Presiding judge. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 02-204. Local supplemental rules. Amend. Modify the authority of the Presiding judge. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 03-104. Presiding judges. Amend. Modify the authority of the Presiding judge. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 03-301. Court administrators. Amend. Modify the authority of the Presiding judge. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 03-304. Official court reporters. Amend. Amendments to conform with Rule 4-201. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 03-407. Accounting. Amend. Change composition of advisory committee. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 04-201. Record of proceedings. Amend. Distinguishes between analogue and digital record keeping systems for minimum record keeping requirements. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 06-501. Reporting requirements for guardians and conservators. New. Adopt procedural provisions of Rule 6-503, 6-504 and 6-505. Better conform to statute. Resolve ambiguities in the statute. Establish minimum reporting requirements. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 06-503. Annual report of guardian. Repeal. Move procedural provisions to Rule 6-501. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 06-504. Annual accounting of conservator. Repeal. Move procedural provisions to Rule 6-501. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 06-505. Fiduciary accountings. Repeal. Move procedural provisions to Rule 6-501. Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
CJA 11-202. Judges pro tempore. Amend. Requires 4 years minimum experience to serve as a small claims judge pro tempore. Requires initial and continuing education in small claims cases. Expands background check. Permits the Supreme Court to appoint a justice court judge or a court commissioner Effective Date: November 1, 2007.