Rule 50 - [Effective 11/1/2024] Presence at hearings(a) In abuse, neglect, and dependency cases the court will admit persons as provided by Utah Code sections 80-3-104 and 80-4-106. If a motion is made to deny any person access to any part of a hearing, the parties to the hearing, including the person challenged, may address the issue by proffer, but are not entitled to an evidentiary hearing. A person denied access to a proceeding may petition the Utah Court of Appeals under Rule 19 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure. Proceedings are not stayed pending appeal. As provided under Utah Code sections 80-3-106 and 80-4-107, a person may file a petition requesting a copy of a record of a proceedings, setting forth the reasons for the request. Upon fee payment and the court's finding of good cause, the court will provide an audio recording of the proceeding. The court may place under seal information received in an open proceeding.(b) In delinquency cases the court will admit all persons who have a direct interest in the case and may admit persons requested by the parent or legal guardian to be present. (c) In delinquency cases in which the minor charged is 14 years of age or older, the court will admit any person unless the hearing is closed by the court upon findings on the record for good cause if: (c)(1) the minor has been charged with an offense which would be a felony if committed by an adult; or (c)(2) the minor is charged with an offense that would be a class A or B misdemeanor if committed by an adult and the minor has been previously charged with an offense which would be a misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult. (d) If any person, after having been warned, engages in conduct that disrupts the hearing, the person may be excluded from the hearing. Any exclusion of a person who has the right to attend a hearing will be noted on the record and the reasons for the exclusion given. Counsel for the excluded person has the right to remain and participate in the hearing. (e) Videotaping, photographing or recording court proceedings must be as authorized by the Code of Judicial Administration.(f) In proceedings subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. sections 1901-63 : (1) The Indian child's tribe is not required to formally intervene in the proceeding unless the tribe seeks affirmative relief from the court.(2) If an Indian child's tribe does not formally intervene in the proceeding, official tribal representatives from the Indian child's tribe have the right to participate in any court proceeding. Participating in a court proceeding includes: (A) being present at the hearing;(B) addressing the court;(C) requesting and receiving notice of hearings;(D) presenting information to the court and other parties that is relevant to the proceeding;(E) submiting written reports and recommendations to the court and other parties; and(F) perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or approved by the court.(3) The designated representative must provide the representative's contact information in writing to the court and other parties.(4) As provided in Rule 14-802 of the Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice, before a nonlawyer may represent a tribe in the proceeding, the tribe must designate the nonlawyer representative by filing a written authorization. If the tribe changes its designated representative or if the representative withdraws, the tribe must file a written substitution of representation or withdrawal.Amended effective 5/1/2014; amended September 4, 2020, effective 11/1/2020; amended September 29, 2021, effective 9/27/2021; amended July 10, 2024, effective 11/1/2024.