The Supreme Court invites comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires January 22, 2008.
Summary of proposed amendments
Rules of Evidence
URE 0509. News reporters. New. Creates a privilege for news reporters. This proposed rule is being published for comment a second time.
Rules Regulating the Utah State Bar
USB 14-0533. Diversion. Amend Establishes the membership of the Diversion Committee for claims of misconduct. Gives the Committee authority to establish policies and procedures. Approved effective December 4, 2007 as an expedited amendment under Rule 11-101(6)(F). Subject to further change after the comment period.
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. 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
POB 140241
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241
One method of submitting a comment is sufficient.