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Category: URAP055A

Posted: November 7, 2025

Rules of Appellate Procedure – Effective November 1, 2025

URAP011. The record on appeal. Amend. The amendments to Rule 11 include: 1) removing paragraphs (d) and (e); and 2) clarifying that parties may use newly renumbered paragraph (d) Supplementing or modifying the record in instances where there are audio issues that need to be corrected.

URAP038A.Withdrawal of counsel. Amend. The amendments to Rule 38A include: 1) adding that an attorney may not withdraw from a case if there is a motion pending in the appellate court; and 2) cleaning up language for clarity and consistency.

URAP55A. Motion to remand for findings necessary to determination of ineffective assistance of counsel claim. New. New Rule 55A adds a procedure for filing a motion to remand for ineffective assistance of counsel claims in child welfare cases.

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