Rule 6 – Warrant of Arrest or Summons

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Utah

(a) Upon the filing of an indictment, or upon the acceptance of an information by a judge, the court must set the case for an initial appearance or arraignment, as appropriate. The court must then issue a summons directing the defendant to appear for that hearing,...

Rule 4B – Case Commenced by Citation

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Utah

(a) If a case commences with the filing of a citation pursuant to 77-7-18, the following procedures apply.(b) If the citation did not specify a time certain for the defendant to appear, the court may schedule a time to appear before the court and provide notice to the...

Rule 4A – Prosecution by indictment

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Utah

A prosecution may be commenced by the filing of an indictment. The indictment shall be filed in a format and according to the rules of the judicial council.(a) The filing shall include the defendant’s name, date of birth, and last known address. Other...

Rule 4 – Prosecution by information

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(a) Commencing a prosecution. A prosecution may be commenced by filing an information. The information shall be filed in a format required by rules of the Judicial Council.(b)Contents of information. An information must contain: (b)(1) If known, the defendant’s...

Rule 3 – Service and Filing of Papers

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(a) All written motions, notices and pleadings shall be filed with the court and served on all other parties.(b) Whenever service is required or permitted to be made upon a party represented by an attorney, the service shall be made upon the attorney, unless service...