URCP065C. Post-conviction relief. AMEND. The amendments clarify and update procedures governing post-conviction relief, including removing language permitting summary dismissal based solely on prior adjudication while retaining summary dismissal for claims that are frivolous on their face. The amendments also address memoranda of law, establish page and word limits, revise response deadlines and procedures, and update provisions concerning appointment of counsel, court records, hearings, discovery, and post-relief procedures.
URCP088. Form and validity of signed declarations; verification and acknowledgement of documents. NEW. This new rule establishes uniform requirements for sworn and unsworn declarations and verified documents. The rule provides that a qualifying unsworn declaration generally has the same effect as a sworn declaration, prescribes a form for unsworn declarations, and establishes requirements for verified documents, including personal knowledge, competency to testify, and confirmation that the matters stated are true and correct.
URCP0103. Child protective orders. AMEND. The amendments align the rule with Utah Rule of Juvenile Procedure 37A by removing outdated requirements concerning recording equipment and operator competency. The amendments also clarify that the person conducting a recorded interview of a child must be present and available to testify and be cross-examined if requested by a party or the court.