URCP086 – Utah Court Rules – Published for Comment

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.

Posted: December 27, 2019

Rule of Civil Procedure – Comment Period Closed February 10, 2020

URCP086. Licensed paralegal practitioners. AMEND. The approved amendments remove the requirement to serve papers on both the party and the licensed paralegal practitioner, and instead require a licensed paralegal practitioner who has entered a general appearance to inform their client of any papers filed, regardless of whether the paper falls within the scope of the licensed paralegal practitioner’s representation.

Posted: October 22, 2019

Rules of Civil Procedure – Comment Period Closed December 6, 2019

URCP086. Licensed Paralegal Practitioners. NEW. Addresses applicability of Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to Licensed Paralegal Practitioners.

URCP065C. Post-conviction relief. AMEND. Addresses service of post-conviction petitions and the underlying court record.