– Effective September 1, 2007
The Utah Supreme Court has approved changes to Rule 14-414 and Rule 14-417 that govern Mandatory Continuing Legal Education which go into effect September 1, 2007. The new rules include changes to certain fees associated with accrediting CLE programs and reporting compliance for Utah Lawyers. These fee changes impact filing fees, late fees, Certificate of Compliance fees and reinstatement fees. For more information about the rules or for general questions about CLE compliance, please contact Sydnie Kuhre at: skuhre@utahbar.org or (801) 297-7035.
Rule 14-414
(b) Filing fees, late fees and reinstatement fees.
(1) Each lawyer shall pay a filing fee in the amount of $15.00 at the time of filing the certificate of compliance.
(2) Any lawyer who fails to complete the MCLE requirement by the December 31 deadline shall be assessed a $100.00 late fee.
(3) Lawyers who fail to comply with the requirements and file within a reasonable time, as determined by the Board in its discretion, and who are subject to an administrative suspension pursuant to Rule 14-415, after the late fee has been assessed shall be assessed a $200.00 reinstatement fee, plus an additional $500.00 fee if the failure to comply is a repeat violation within the past 5 years.
Rule 14-417
Miscellaneous fees and expenses
(b) A Lawyer shall pay an administrative fee of $25.00 for preparation and mailing of Certificates of CLE compliance to other MCLE states, for filing of Reciprocal Certificates for lawyers admitted on Motion to the Utah State Bar, for filing of House Counsel Certificates of Compliance from the jurisdiction where the House Counsel maintains an active license, or for lawyers on active status who are not engaged in the practice of law in Utah and request a Certificate of Exemption.
(d) All CLE sponsors who offer any course for a fee shall pay to the Board, within 60 days of presenting the course, a fee of $1.50 per credit hour per attendee. The $1.50 per credit hour fee will cap at $15.00 per attendee.
(e) Any lawyer who is required by this article to apply to the Board for any special accreditation or approval of an educational activity shall pay a fee of $10.00 at the time of application.