The Supreme Court invites comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires May 18, 2007.
Summary of proposed amendments
Rules of Criminal Procedure
URCrP 40. Search warrants. Amend. The changes incorporate procedural provisions from the Utah Code on search warrants. The changes also create procedures to implement the requirements of Anderson v. Taylor, 2006 UT 55. The rule requires a magistrate to retain search warrant documents from the time a search warrant is issued. The rule also addresses access to and sealing of search warrant files. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period. Effective Date: April 30, 2007.
Rules of Juvenile Procedure
URJP 07. Warrants. Amend. The changes incorporate procedural provisions from the Utah Code on search warrants. The changes also create procedures to implement the requirements of Anderson v. Taylor, 2006 UT 55. The rule requires a judge to retain search warrant documents from the time a search warrant is issued. Approved as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period. Effective Date: April 30, 2007.
Rules Governing the Utah State Bar
USB 14-802. Authorization to practice law. Amend. Permits assistance completing court forms by a non-lawyer. Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
Code of Judicial Administration
CJA 11-202. Judges pro tempore. Amend. Requires 5 years minimum experience to serve as a small claims judge pro tempore. Requires initial and continuing education in small claims cases. Expands background check. Permits the Supreme Court to appoint a justice court judge or a court commissioner as a judge pro tempore for up to 5 days. Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2007.
How to view redline text of the proposed amendments
To see proposed rule amendments and submit comments, click on this link to: http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/comments/. Then click on the rule number.
How to submit comments
You can comment and view the comments of others by clicking on the "comments" link associated with each body of rules. It's more efficient for us if you submit comments through the website, and we encourage you to do so. After clicking on the comment link, you will be prompted for your name, which we request, and your email address and URL, which are optional. This is a public site and, if you do not want to disclose your email address, omit it. Time does not permit us to acknowledge comments, but all will be considered.
Submit comments directly through the website or to:
Tim Shea
Email: tims@email.utcourts.gov Please include the comment in the message text, not in an attachment.
Fax: 801-578-3843
Administrative Office of the Courts
P.O. Box 140241
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241
One method of submitting a comment is sufficient.