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Posted: July 18, 2005

Code of Judicial Administration

CJA 09-107. Justice court technology, security, and training account. Amend. Changes timing of grant applications to fit the fiscal year rather than the calendar year. Effective September 6, 2005. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
Judicial Council Minutes not yet available

Posted: July 6, 2005

IOLTA Rules

IOLTA Rules. New Supreme Court rule governing the IOLTA (Interest On Lawyers’ Trusts Accounts) program. Effective June 27, 2005.
Supreme Court Order

Posted: June 15, 2005

Rule of Professional Practice. Chapter 13A. Authorization to practice law.

APL 01.00 Authorization to practice law. New. Defines the practice of law. Identifies activities of non-lawyers that do not constitute the unauthorized practice of law. Effective June 7, 2005.
Sureme Court Order.

Posted: June 15, 2005

Rules of Small Claims Procedure

URSCP 13. Representation. New. Describes those who may represent a party in a small claims case. Effective June 7, 2005. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
Supreme Court Order.

Posted: March 4, 2005

Code of Judicial Administration

CJA 01-205. Standing and ad hoc committees. Amend. Recognizes the court interpreter advisory panel as a standing committee. Establishes the Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee. Establishes sunset dates for all standing committees. Approved effective February 28, 2005 as an expedited amendment under Rule1-205. Subject to further change after the comment period.
CJA 04-906. Guardian ad litem program. Amend. Describes the duties of the Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee. Establishes procedures for complaints against guardian ad litem attorneys and staff. Approved effective February 28, 2005 as an expedited amendment under Rule1-205. Subject to further change after the comment period.
Judicial Council Minutes

Posted: February 4, 2005

Utah Rules of Civil Procedure

URCP 009. Pleading special matters. Amend. Describes method for identifying persons to whom a defendant wants to assess fault under Utah Code Section 78-27-41. Effective May 2, 2005 Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
URCP 026. General provisions governing discovery. Amend. Discovery plan should include deadline for identifying non-parties to whom fault will be allocated. 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.

Posted: January 27, 2005

Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure

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.

Posted: January 27, 2005

Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure

URJP 53. Appearance and withdrawal of counsel. Amend. Requires written motion for substitution of counsel at least ten days prior to the next scheduled hearing.
Supreme Court Order.

Posted: January 27, 2005

Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure

URCrP 07. Proceedings before magistrate. Amend. Conforms the rule to the statute which allows justice court judges to make probable cause determinations in first degree felonies. Also eliminates the requirement of a written bindover order.
URCrP 11. Pleas. Amend. States that compliance with the rule will be determined by reviewing the entire record and variances which do not affect substantial rights will be disregarded.
URCrP 12. Motions. Amend. Clarifies that motions for a reduction may be filed any time after sentencing.
Supreme Court Order.

Posted: January 27, 2005

Utah Rules of Civil Procedure

URCP 051. Instructions to jury; objections. Amend. Permits the judge discretion to repeat earlier instructions as necessary.
URCP 073. Attorney fees. Amend. Requires a statement that attorney will not split fees in violation of Code of Professional Responsibility.
Supreme Court Order.