NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR AND THE PUBLIC

U.S. District Court, District of Utah

Office of the Clerk of Court

Local Rule Changes
December 1, 2006

Civil Rules
1. Local rules now on the website DUCiv R 1-1
2. A complaint shall not include motions DUCiv R 3-5 (new rule)
3. Filing deadlines extended when court is administratively closed DUCiv R 6-1 (new rule)
4. Page limits increased for memorandum in support/opposition to motion to dismiss and motions pursuant to FRCP 65
Clarification that the page count excludes face sheet etc for reply memoranda also
Provides for filing a notice rather than a letter
to cite supplemental authority
DUCiv R 7-1
5. Statement that unpublished decisions are disfavored DUCiv R 7-2
6. Privacy Rule - enacts the Judicial Conference Privacy Policy DUCiv R 7-3 (new rule)
7. Pleading allocation of fault to non party under 78 UCA 27 DUCiv R 9-1 (new rule)
8. Clarification of format for filing paper exhibits DUCiv R 10-1
9. Allows initial schedule conference by court order for cases in the exempt list DUCiv R 16-1
10. Clarifies the cases eligible for ADR, adds a provision for an ADR compliance judge and complaint process re: neutrals
Procedural changes made in the ADR plan

DUCiv R 16-2

ADR Plan

11. Clarifies the requirement for a person with full settlement authority to be present or available during settlement conferences DUCiv R 16-3
12. Details the pleading required for class actions, provides a time period for filing a motion for certification DUCiv R 23-1
13. Adds certificates of service to list of discovery documents not filed with the court, deletes provisions for court handling of depositions DUCiv R 26-1
14. Outlines the effect of filing motions for a protective order on a scheduled deposition DUCiv R 26-2 (new rule)
15. Sets the time for exchanging notice of issuance of a non party document subpoena DUCiv R 45-1 (new rule)
16 Clarifies the page limits for reply memorandum for summary judgment motions DUCiv R 56-1
17. Allows for a non objecting party to file a response to objections to a non dispositive pretrial ruling by a magistrate judge DUCiv R 72-3 (new rule)
18. Rule reorganized and provide for posting of court hours DUCiv R 77-1
19. Provides information about PACER access to court records DUCiv R 79-1
20. Clarifies the attorney admission oath for joint and single admissions
Allows federal government attorneys to be admitted pro hac vice without associate local counsel when the Office of the US Attorney in Utah has recused from a matter
Adds "immediately" to the change of address notice requirement
DUCiv R 83 -1.1
21. Adds the requirement that attorneys certify at the time of annual registration, being familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Professionalism and Civility DUCiv R 83-1.2
22. Allows for the withdrawal of an attorney of record by notice if the party is still represented by other counsel.
Adds a new section allowing substitution of counsel by notice
DUCiv R 83-1.4
23. Extends student practice rule to all civil and criminal cases DUCiv R 83-1.6
24. Clarifies the ban on recording devices in the courtroom DUCiv R 83-3
25. Procedures to enforce actions for criminal contempt before the bankruptcy court DUCiv R 83-7.6
Criminal Rules
1. Deleted reference to AO Form 257 DUCrim R 9-1
2. Rule has been rewritten to incorporate aspects of the civil rules regarding motions for the convenience of counsel
Also provides that the court may order prehearing briefing when determining motions to suppress

DUCrim R 12-1

DUCrim R 12-1

3. Adds personal data restrictions pursuant to the Privacy Policy of the Judicial Conference DUCrim R 47-2 (new rule)