Utah Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 3.5

As amended through December 18, 2024

Rule 3.5 - Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal

A paralegal practitioner shall not:

(a) Seek to influence a judge or other official by means prohibited by law; or

(b) Communicate ex parte as to the merits of the case with a judge or court official during the proceeding unless authorized to do so by law, rule or court order; or

(c) engage in conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal.

Utah. Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 3.5

Adopted September 4, 2018, effective 11/1/2018.

Comment

[1] Many forms of improper influence upon a tribunal are proscribed by criminal law. Others are specified in the Utah Code of Judicial Conduct, with which an advocate should be familiar. A licensed paralegal practitioner is required to avoid contributing to a violation of such provisions.

[2] During a proceeding a licensed paralegal practitioner may not communicate ex parte with persons serving in an official capacity in the proceeding, such as judges unless authorized to do so by law, rule or court order.

[2a]-[5] Reserved.