Rules of Criminal Procedure
URCrP 40. Search warrants. Amend. Provides a process for extending the sealing of search warrant records.
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Posted: October 31, 2014
URCrP 40. Search warrants. Amend. Provides a process for extending the sealing of search warrant records.
Supreme Court Order.
Posted: February 15, 2007
URCrP 40. Search warrants. Amend. The changes incorporate procedural provisions from the Utah Code on search warrants. The changes also create procedures to implement the requirements of Anderson v. Taylor, 2006 UT 55. The rule requires a magistrate to retain search warrant documents from the time a search warrant is issued. The rule also addresses access to and sealing of search warrant files. Effective Date: April 30, 2007. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
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Posted: January 27, 2005
URCrP 40. Remotely communicated search warrants. New. Establishes procedures for obtaining a search warrant other than personally before the magistrate. Effective May 2, 2005. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
Supreme Court Order.