Utah Court Rules – Published for Comment
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Posted: February 19, 2026
URE804. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay – When the Declarant is Unavailable as a Witness. The proposed amendments follow recent changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 804 clarifying that courts consider the totality of the circumstances to determine a statement’s trustworthiness, not just corroborating circumstances.