Utah Court Rules – Published for Comment

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Category: URAP033

Posted: February 27, 2020

Rule of Appellate Procedure – Comment Period Closed April 12, 2020

URAP009. Docketing statement. Amend. The proposed amendments to Rules 9 and 19 incorporate Utah Supreme Court Standing Order 11 (Regarding filing documents by email) and propose other changes to conform with current practices of the Appellate Clerks’ Office.

URAP019. Extraordinary writs. Amend. The proposed amendments to Rules 9 and 19 incorporate Utah Supreme Court Standing Order 11 (Regarding filing documents by email) and propose other changes to conform with current practices of the Appellate Clerks’ Office.

URAP033. Damages for delay or frivolous appeal; recovery of attorney fees. Amend. The proposed amendments would allow the court to impose sanctions without a hearing or at the court’s discretion, so long as the party is provided with notice and an opportunity to respond.