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Category: CJA03-0303

Posted: January 23, 2025

Approved Amendments to Utah Code of Judicial Administration – Effective May 1, 2025

CJA03-302. Clerk of court (AMEND)
The amendments bring the rule in line with current practice, help court employees understand the Clerk of Court’s role, and update language and other terms for consistency purposes.

CJA03-303. Justice court clerk (AMEND)
The amendments clarify the role of non-court staff in justice court operations and codify the Judicial Council’s decision to restrict access to the courts’ case management system when certification requirements have not been met.

CJA04-401. Proceedings conducted by remote transmission (NEW)
The rule requires remote court proceedings held by video conference to be conducted exclusively via video conferencing platform approved by the Judicial Council. The Council may grant exceptions.

Judicial Council Order

Posted: December 22, 2021

Code of Judicial Administration – January 1, 2022

CJA03-0303. Justice court clerks. (AMEND) – expedited effective date (January 1, 2022). Creates an annual certification requirement for justice court clerks.

CJA06-0303. Collection of fines and restitution. (AMEND) – expedited effective date (January 1, 2022). These amendments are necessary to conform to the changes made in HB0260 during the 2021 legislative session.

Judicial Council Order