Utah Code Jud. Admin. 4-503

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 4-503 - Mandatory electronic filing in civil and probate cases

Intent:

To require that documents in district court civil cases be filed electronically.

To provide for exceptions.

Applicability:

This rule applies in the district court.

Statement of the Rule:

(1)Civil and probate cases. Except as provided in Paragraph (2), pleadings and other papers filed in civil and probate cases in the district court must be electronically filed using the electronic filer's interface. The electronic filer must be an attorney or licensed paralegal practitioner of record and must use a unique and personal identifier that is provided by the electronic filer's service provider.

(2)Exceptions.

(2)(A)Self-represented parties. A self-represented party who is not a lawyer or licensed paralegal practitioner may file pleadings and other papers using any of the following methods:

(2)(A)(i) email;

(2)(A)(ii) mail;

(2)(A)(iii) the court's MyCase interface, where applicable; or

(2)(A)(iv) in person.

(2)(B)Hardship exemption. A lawyer or licensed paralegal practitioner whose request for a hardship exemption from this rule has been approved by the Judicial Council may file pleadings and other papers using any method permitted by the Judicial Council. To request an exemption, the lawyer or licensed paralegal practitioner must submit a written request to the District Court Administrator outlining why the exemption is necessary.

Utah Code Jud. Admin. 4-503

Added effective 7/1/2012; amended effective 4/1/2013; 5/1/2016; amended effective 1/1/2020; amended December 19, 2022, effective 12/19/2022.