Utah Courts
UCJA Rule 4-701 (Code of Judicial Administration)
UCJA Rule 4-701 (Code of Judicial Administration)
Rule 4-701. Failure to Appear.
Intent:
To establish a procedure for handling cases in which the defendant fails to appear and fails to remit a fine.
Applicability:
This rule shall apply to cases in which the defendant’s appearance is not required.
Statement of the Rule:
(1) When a case is filed, the clerk may mail to the defendant a notice indicating the fine amount. If the defendant fails to appear or remit the fine amount within fourteen days after receiving a citation, the clerk may increase the fine amount by $50 and mail the defendant a delinquency notice.
(2) If the defendant fails to appear or remit the fine amount within forty days after receiving a citation, the court may increase the fine amount by $75 and issue a warrant for failure to appear.
(3) If the defendant is a juvenile, the court may issue a bench warrant or order to take the defendant into custody. If a bench warrant is issued, a special designation or "flag" shall be placed on the warrant indicating that the defendant is a juvenile.
(4) If a minor fails to appear in juvenile court on a charge which would constitute an infraction if committed by an adult:
(4)(A) The court shall not issue an Order for Detention.
(4)(B) The court may authorize the probation department to file an order to show cause.
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