January 2009 – Utah Court Rules

Posted: January 5, 2009

Code of Judicial Administration

CJA 04-202.02. Records classification. Amend. Classifies as private the records in guardianship and conservatorship cases, except the order and letter of appointment. Classifies some select data elements as public or private.
CJA 04-202.03. Records access. Amend. Permit access to juvenile court records by the Department of Human Services.
CJA 04-202.09. Miscellaneous. Amend. Prohibits including non-public information in an otherwise public document. Specifies substitutes for personal identifying information.
CJA 04-509. Court-appointed parent coordinator. New. Establishes the role, qualifications and procedures of the parent coordinator.
CJA 04-906. Guardian ad litem program. Amend. Establishes the relationship between the Director, the Oversight Committee, attorneys, staff and volunteers. Clarifies the complaint, discipline and appeal process.

Posted: January 2, 2009

Rules Governing the Utah State Bar

Petition. Petition for modification of rules governing mandatory continuing legal education. To adjust the MCLE compliance periods to conform to the Utah State Bar’s licensing renewal periods.
USB 14-0404. Active status lawyers: MCLE, NLTP and admission on motion requirements. Amend. Approved effective January 1, 2009 as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to change after the comment period.
USB 14-0414. Certificate of compliance; filing, late, and reinstatement fees; suspension; reinstatement. Amend. Approved effective January 1, 2009 as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to change after the comment period.
USB 14-0405. MCLE requirements for lawyers on inactive status. Amend. Change date for MCLE compliance. Approved effective January 1, 2009.
USB 14-0406. MCLE requirements for lawyers on active military duty. Amend. Change date for MCLE compliance. Approved effective January 1, 2009.
USB 14-0407. MCLE requirements for lawyers on active emeritus status. Amend. Change date for MCLE compliance. Approved effective January 1, 2009.
USB 14-0720. Qualifications for admission of house counsel applicants. Amend. Change date for MCLE compliance. Approved effective January 1, 2009.
Supreme Court Order

Posted: January 2, 2009

Rules Governing the Utah State Bar

Amendments to establish a new lawyer training program.
USB 14-0402. Definitions.
USB 14-0404. Active status lawyers: MCLE, NLTP and admission on motion requirements.
USB 14-0415. Failure to satisfy MCLE requirements; notice; appeal procedures; reinstatement; waivers and extensions; deferrals.
USB 14-0417. Miscellaneous fees and expenses.
USB 14-0705. Admission on motion.
USB 14-0801. Definitions.
USB 14-0808. New lawyer training program.
Supreme Court Order.