Rules of Appellate Procedure – Effective May 1, 2026
URAP011. The record on appeal. Amended. The amendments to Rule 11 modify the time requirements for requesting transcripts from 14 days to 21 days. Additionally, the time will start from the docketing statement instead of the notice of appeal.
URAP028A. Appellate Mediation Office. Amended. The amendment to Rule 28A will stay an appeal if the appeal goes to mediation.
URAP003. Appeal as of right: how taken. Amended. The amendments Rule 3 include: 1) adding language instructing counsel to include in their notice of appeal whether they intend to remain as counsel on the appeal, and if they will not be, to provide the appellant’s contact information; and 2) moving paragraph (d)(2) to (d)(5).
URAP023A. Motion for reinstatement of appeal. Amended. The amendment to Rule 23A clarifies that a motion for reinstatement of an appeal must be filed before remittitur.
URAP023B. Motion to remand for findings necessary to determination of ineffective assistance of counsel claim. Amended. The amendments to Rule 23B include: 1) clarifying the contents of the motion; 2) removing the requirement that parties submit a proposed order of remand with the motion; and 3) clean-up for clarity and consistency.