Rules of Civil Procedure – Comment Period Closes September 6, 2024

URCP005 AMEND.  The proposed amendments to this rule take into account the new filings systems and ways in which service and filing can be accomplished.  The major amendments include removing the list from paragraph (a), updating the methods of service found in paragraph (b), and a revised paragraph (d) for certificates of service.  Amendments were also made to conform to the rules style guide, format for other rules, and to use plain language.

URCP 001 AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule are to conform to the rules style guide.  It was reviewed along with Rule 81 after the drafting of the new Rules of Business and Chancery Court Procedure.

URCP081 AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule were proposed after the drafting and finalization of the new Rules of Business and Chancery Court Procedure, and to conform to the rules style guide.

URCP007A AMEND.  The proposed amendments to rules 7A(h) and 37(b) were made to clarify the enforcement mechanisms found in rule 37(b) as opposed to using the motion to enforce order and for sanctions process found in rule 7A.  This amendment also includes a proposal to delete subparagraph (b)(6) from Rule 37.  The amendments to Rule 37 will be forthcoming as the proposals include additional language changes for subpoenas that are being made in conjunction with several other URCP rules.

URCP060 AMEND. The proposed amendments to this rule are to clarify the language found in subparagraph (d) and update the numbering found in subparagraph (b) to conform to the rules style guide.