Utah Court Rules – Published for Comment
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Posted: May 14, 2015
RPC 08.04. Misconduct. Amend. The added comment puts attorneys on notice that an egregious violation or a pattern of repeated violations of the Standards of Professionalism and Civility can result in a violation of this rule.
Posted: May 14, 2015
CJA 01-0205. Standing and ad hoc committees. Amend. Adds a criminal law professor to the Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.
CJA 03-0201. Court commissioners. Amend. Provides a public comment process for commissioner nominations and reappointments.
CJA 04-0502. Expedited procedures for resolving discovery issues. Repeal. Repeals rules 4-502 as expedited procedures for resolving discovery issues are now covered by rules 26, 30, 37, and 45 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
CJA 04-0603. Mandatory electronic filing. Amend. Provides that a person seeking a hardship exemption may do so by filing a written request in lieu of a form provided by the AOC.
Posted: May 14, 2015
URCP 008. General rules of pleadings. Amend. Changes the phrase “contributory negligence” to “comparative fault,” in keeping with Utah Code sections 78B-5-817 through 78B-5-823.
Posted: May 14, 2015
URCrP 038. Appeals from justice court to district court. Amend. The proposed amendment creates a process for justice court defendants to file a motion reinstating the time for appeal, consistent with Manning v. State. The proposed amendment also eliminates the requirement for justice courts to send copies of documents to the district court when an appeal is filed.