Utah State Bar News & Announcements

Salt Lake City, Utah— The Utah State Courts has launched a newly-designed Web site at www.utcourts.gov. The Web site not only has a new look, but improved navigation as well.

The amount of information posted on the court’s Web site has been steadily increasing since the Web site was first launched in 1997,” said Utah State Court Administrator Dan Becker. “The new Web site design makes it easier for court users to quickly find the information they are looking for and electronically access a variety of court services.”

Wendell Roberts Joins Sixth District Court Staff

Richfield, UT---Wendell Roberts has been appointed as the new trial court executive for the Sixth Judicial District. Roberts replaces Brent Bowcutt who retired in Jan. 2008. The Sixth District includes Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT V. LOWRY SNOW
Spring Convention in St. George

Let's come together for the Utah State Bar Spring Convention March 13 - 15 in "America's Number One Boomtown." Nestled in Utah's beautiful red desert, St. George has always been Utah's favorite "get away" location. Our Spring Convention is our opportunity not only to take a winter break (perhaps get in some golf), but also to discuss with knowledgeable practitioners the issues facing our Bar and profession. Additionally, we will have the occasion to meet and speak informally with local and national experts in various legal fields. Spring Convention also gives us the opportunity to renew old friendships and make some new friends.
The Spring Convention is approved for 9 hours of CLE credit, including up to 2 hours Ethics credit. A detailed brochure and registration information are available online at www.utahbar.org/cle. Early registration ends February 22nd.

I will look forwarding to seeing you in sunny St. George!

Salt Lake City, UT—The Third District Court has scheduled Divorce Education for Children Classes on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Divorce Education for Children class is available for children 9- to 12-years old whose parents have filed for divorce in Salt Lake County. The class is presented twice each month—one Monday evening and one Saturday—at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street. Parents wanting to register their children for the class should call Alyssa White at (801) 578-3897. There is no charge to attend.

Utah State Courts Advise Residents Not to Give Out Personal Identifying Information

Salt Lake City, Utah— The Utah State Courts is advising residents not to be fooled by a jury duty scam that continues to persist throughout the nation.

The scam involves an individual who claims to be a court employee calling a member of the public alleging they failed to report for jury service and indicating a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller requests personal identifying information—such as birthday, social security number, and sometimes credit card numbers—from the individual in order to cancel the arrest warrant.

[Mock Trial Calendar]
Dear Fellow Members of the Utah Bar:

The Utah Mock Trial Competition is back for 2008 and we are seeking attorney judges to judge trials! If you have participated in this event in the past, you will remember what a fun and rewarding experience it can be, and if you have never participated, please consider volunteering on a judging panel--you will be glad you volunteered!