Posted: March 18, 2026
Rules of Civil Procedure – Comment Period Closes May 4, 2026
URCP073. Attorney fees. AMEND. The proposed amendments for this rule were previously posted for public comment. An additional amendment has been made to the rule in subparagraph (d) changing the language from “will” to “may.” The Supreme Court has approved this rule as final with an effective date of May 1, 2026, and is posting this additional amendment for public comment as provided for in Rule 1-105.
URCP086. Licensed paralegal practitioners. AMEND. The proposed amendments to subparagraph (a) of this rule align the rule with the language found in Code of Judicial Administration Rule 14-802.
I am commenting on URCP 73d. I do not believe 7 days is adequate due process or notice to file an objection to the proposed attorneys fees. Solo practitioners are required to spend more and more money on tech to keep up with emails, software and digital equipment and ensure notices do not get lost in spam or trash folders. I do not believe 7 days is sufficient notice to receive the notice and reply on behalf of a client. If something has gone wrong with the computer systems, programs or even hackers, it can be difficult to have an IT company fix things in a timely manner. The response time should remain 14 days so the client is not penalized for a technical error. Thank you! Jamie Carpenter