Rules of Appellate Procedure – Effective November 1, 2020

URAP009. Docketing statement. Amend.  The amendments to Rule 9 incorporate Utah Supreme Court Standing Order 11 (Regarding filing documents by email) and propose other changes to conform with current practices of the Appellate Clerks’ Office.

URAP019. Extraordinary writs. Amend.  The amendments to Rule 19 incorporate Utah Supreme Court Standing Order 11 (Regarding filing documents by email) and propose other changes to conform with current practices of the Appellate Clerks’ Office.

URAP028A. Appellate Mediation Office. Amend. The amendments to Rule 28A incorporate the advisory committee note into the language of the rule and repeal the note.

URAP033. Damages for delay or frivolous appeal; recovery of attorney fees. Amend. The amendments allow the court to impose sanctions without a hearing or at the court’s discretion, so long as the party is provided with notice and an opportunity to respond.

URAP044. Transfer of improperly pursued appeals. Amend. The amendments to Rule 44 incorporate the advisory committee note into the language of the rule and repeal the note.

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