March 2007 – Utah Court Rules – Published for Comment

Posted: March 29, 2007

Rules of Criminal Procedure

URCrP 40. Search warrants. Amend. The changes incorporate procedural provisions from the Utah Code on search warrants. The changes also create procedures to implement the requirements of Anderson v. Taylor, 2006 UT 55. The rule requires a magistrate to retain search warrant documents from the time a search warrant is issued. The rule also addresses access to and sealing of search warrant files. Effective Date: April 30, 2007. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.

Posted: March 29, 2007

Rules of Juvenile Procedure

URJP 07. Warrants. Amend. The changes incorporate procedural provisions from the Utah Code on search warrants. The changes also create procedures to implement the requirements of Anderson v. Taylor, 2006 UT 55. The rule requires a judge to retain search warrant documents from the time a search warrant is issued. Effective Date: April 30, 2007. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.

Posted: March 29, 2007

Rules Governing the Utah State Bar

USB 14-802. Authorization to practice law. Amend. Permits assistance completing court forms by a non-lawyer. Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2007.

Posted: March 29, 2007

Code of Judicial Administration

CJA 11-202. Judges pro tempore. Amend. Requires 5 years minimum experience to serve as a small claims judge pro tempore. Requires initial and continuing education in small claims cases. Expands background check. Permits the Supreme Court to appoint a justice court judge or a court commissioner as a judge pro tempore for up to 5 days. Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2007.