Posted: January 26, 2026
Rules of Civil Procedure – Comment Period Closes March 12, 2026
URCP062. Stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment or order. AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule adds a new subparagraph (j) specifically addressing stays in domestic relations actions, with other amendments to add clarity and conform to the style guide for the rules.
URCP074. Withdrawal of counsel. AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule address the withdrawal of counsel when there may be ongoing obligations to the court, notice, and the contact information that must be included for a party, as well as amendments to conform with the style guide for the rules.
URCP076. Notice of contact information change. AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule address notice and disclosure of contact information by an attorney or self represented parties and when disclosure may be prohibited.
URCP102. Motion and order for payment of costs and fees. AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule clarify the granting of a motion for costs and fees in whole or in part, make amendments to conform with statutory renumbering and the style guide for the rules.
The existing Rule 74, and the proposed amendment, require cautionary notices to the client (Rule 74(b)(3,4)) if the attorney files a motion for leave to withdraw, but does not require similar cautions if the attorney files a notice of withdrawal (Rule 74(a)). That should be fixed; there is no good reason for requiring the cautions in one situation and not the other. The cautionary language should be mandated in a notice of withdrawal.
In Rule 102(c), line 18, the “will” should be “must”: The order must specify the amount of costs and fees to be paid.