Rule 11-704 - Legal Services Innovation Office and Committee Powers(a)Review of Sandbox Applications. The Committee reviews entity applications and assesses whether the entity has met the requirements for admission to the Sandbox. The Committee may require the applicant to provide additional information, may deny an application, or may recommend that the Supreme Court approve the application. 1. Denials. If the committee denies an entity application, the applicant may submit a request for reconsideration to the Committee. If the Committee denies the request for reconsideration, the entity applicant may appeal the denial to the Supreme Court.(b)Policy Development. The Committee is responsible for developing and recommending policies to the Supreme Court to ensure that consumers have access to a well-developed, high-quality, innovative, affordable, and competitive market for legal services.(c)Monitoring and Reporting. The Committee monitors entity data, consumer complaints, and the results of pre-launch assessments and audits for evidence of consumer harm. The Committee reports its findings and recommendations to the Supreme Court on a regular basis.(d)Disciplinary Actions. The Committee may suspend or terminate any entity's authorization as governed by the Innovation Office Manual.1.Appealing Disciplinary Status. An entity may appeal its suspension or termination by submitting a request for reconsideration to the Committee. If the Committee denies the request for reconsideration, the entity may appeal the denial to the Supreme Court.2. Reinstatement after Suspension or Termination.A.Suspension. An entity may apply for reinstatement at any time by submitting an affidavit for reinstatement.B.Termination. A previously terminated entity may apply for reinstatement after three years from the termination date.(e) Withdrawal. The Committee may approve an entity's request to withdraw from the Sandbox. The Committee will notify the Supreme Court of the withdrawal.Utah. Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 11-704
Adopted effective 11/1/2024.