Utah Code Jud. Admin. 4-901

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 4-901 - Mandatory electronic filing in juvenile court

Intent:

To require that documents in juvenile court cases be filed electronically.

To provide for exceptions.

Applicability:

This rule applies in the juvenile court.

Statement of the Rule:

(1)Juvenile cases. Except as provided in Paragraph (2), pleadings and other papers filed in juvenile court cases shall be electronically filed using the juvenile court's Court and Agency Records Exchange (C.A.R.E.). The electronic filer shall obtain and use a unique C.A.R.E. login for all electronic filings in the juvenile court.

(2)Exceptions.

(2)(A)Self-represented parties. A self-represented party who is not a lawyer may file pleadings and other papers by email, mail, or in person.

(2)(B)Hardship exemption. A lawyer 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 shall submit a written request outlining why an exemption is necessary to the Juvenile Court Administrator.

Utah Code Jud. Admin. 4-901

Added effective 11/1/2015; amended December 19, 2022, effective 12/19/2022.