Utah State Bar News & Announcements

The Judicial Council invites comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires December 18, 2006.

Summary of proposed amendments

CJA 02-103. Open and closed meetings. Amend. Amend Council rules to incorporate changes to the Open and Public Meetings Act.
CJA 02-104. Recording meetings. Amend. Amend Council rules to incorporate changes to the Open and Public Meetings Act.
CJA 04-202.08 Fees for records, information, and services. Amend. Reduces to cost per Xchange search after 200 searches from $.20 to $.10. Effective August 1, 2006. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 2-205. Subject to further change after the comment period.
CJA 04-403. Signature stamp use. Amend. Permits a clerk to use the judge's signature stamp to approve an order accepting a plea in abeyance if no appearance is required by the Uniform Fine and Bail Schedule.
CJA 04-510. Alternative dispute resolution. Amend. The amendments will modify the training and experience necessary to qualify for the Utah State Roster of ADR Providers and to serve as a provider in divorce mediation. The amendments will provide for sanctions other than removal from the roster. The Uniform Mediation Act is added to the required reading for qualified training programs.
CJA 04-704. Authority of court clerks to extend payment schedule and dismiss citations. Amend. Changes from 14 days to 20 the time in which a clerk may dismiss charges for an automotive mechanical deficiency after the deficiency has been corrected.

* 2006 Fall Forum – This Friday!
* The Bar’s 75th Anniversary Celebration - Clarence Darrow: Causes, Crimes and the Courtroom
* New House Counsel License Status
* Third & Fourth District Court Nominating Commission Openings
* 8th District Court No Longer Accepting Fax Filings
* New Utah Litigation Support Users Group Meeting
* Member Benefit – Mark and Associates

The Utah State Bar is seeking applications from lawyers to serve on the Third and Fourth District Trial Court Nominating Commissions. These Commissions nominate candidates to fill vacancies on the district and juvenile courts for these respective districts. To serve on a Commission you must be a citizen of the U.S. and resident of the respective district. Those interested in serving should submit a resume by January 15, 2007 to John C. Baldwin, Executive Director, by e-mail to john.baldwin@utahbar.org or by mail to: 645 South 200 East, SLC, UT 84111. Please identify your political party affiliation with your submission.

Announcement of
JUDICIAL VACANCY
REOPENED October 23, 2006

The recruitment period for this position is being extended to November 24, 2006 as we did not receive the number of applicants required by statute.

Announcing:
That applications are now being accepted for the position of district court judge in the Seventh Judicial District. (Counties includes Carbon, Emery, Grand, & San Juan).

This position results from the recent announcement of the retirement of Judge Bruce Halliday.

Announcement of
JUDICIAL VACANCY
November 15, 2006

Announcing:
That applications are now being accepted for the position of district court judge in the Third Judicial District. (Counties include Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele).

This position results from the expiration of the term of Judge Leslie Lewis.