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Utah Code § 78B-11-116 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-11 / § 78B-11-116
§ 78B-11-116. Arbitration process.
Status: in_force

(1) An arbitrator may conduct an arbitration in a manner the arbitrator considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding. The authority conferred upon the arbitrator includes the power to hold conferences with the parties to the arbitration proceeding before the hearing and, among other matters, determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence. (2) An arbitrator may decide a request for summary disposition of a claim or particular issue: (a) if all interested parties agree; or (b) upon request of one party to the arbitration proceeding if that party gives notice to all other parties to the proceeding, and the other parties have a reasonable opportunity to respond. (3) If an arbitrator orders a hearing, the arbitrator shall set a time and place and give notice of the hearing not less than five days before the hearing begins. Unless a party to the arbitration proceeding makes an objection to lack or insufficiency of notice not later than the beginning of the hearing, the party's appearance at the hearing waives the objection. Upon request of a party to the arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, or upon the arbitrator's own initiative, the arbitrator may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary but may not postpone the hearing to a time later than that fixed by the agreement to arbitrate for making the award unless the parties to the arbitration proceeding consent to a later date. The arbitrator may hear and decide the controversy upon the evidence produced although a party who was duly notified of the arbitration proceeding did not appear. The court, on request, may direct the arbitrator to conduct the hearing promptly and render a timely decision. (4) At a hearing under Subsection (3), a party to the arbitration proceeding has a right to be heard, to present evidence material to the controversy, and to cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing. (5) If an arbitrator ceases or is unable to act during the arbitration proceeding, a replacement arbitrator must be appointed in accordance with Section 78B-11-112 to continue the proceeding and to resolve the controversy.
Utah Code § 31A-2-309 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-2 / § 31A-2-309
§ 31A-2-309. Service of process through state officer.
Status: in_force

(1) The commissioner, or the lieutenant governor when the subject proceeding is brought by the state, is the agent for receipt of service of a summons, notice, order, pleading, or other legal process relating to a Utah court or administrative agency upon the following: (a) an insurer authorized to do business in this state, while authorized to do business in this state, and thereafter in a proceeding arising from or related to a transaction having a connection with this state; (b) a surplus lines insurer for a proceeding arising out of a contract of insurance that is subject to the surplus lines law, or out of a certificate, cover note, or other confirmation of that type of insurance; (c) an unauthorized insurer or other person assisting an unauthorized insurer under Subsection 31A-15-102(1) by doing an act specified in Subsection 31A-15-102(2), for a proceeding arising out of a transaction that is subject to the unauthorized insurance law; (d) a nonresident producer, consultant, adjuster, or third party administrator, while authorized to do business in this state, and thereafter in a proceeding arising from or related to a transaction having a connection with this state; and (e) a reinsurer submitting to the commissioner's jurisdiction under Subsection 31A-17-404(11). (2) The following is considered to have irrevocably appointed the commissioner and lieutenant governor as that person's agents in accordance with Subsection (1): (a) a licensed insurer by applying for and receiving a certificate of authority; (b) a surplus lines insurer by entering into a contract subject to the surplus lines law; (c) an unauthorized insurer by doing in this state an act prohibited by Section 31A-15-103; and (d) a nonresident producer, consultant, adjuster, and third party administrator. (3) The commissioner and lieutenant governor are also agents for an executor, administrator, personal representative, receiver, trustee, or other successor in interest of a person specified under Subsection (1). (4) A litigant serving process on the commissioner or lieutenant governor under this section shall pay the fee applicable under Section 31A-3-103. (5) The right to substituted service under this section does not limit the right to serve a summons, notice, order, pleading, demand, or other process upon a person in another manner provided by law.
Utah Code § 31A-27a-202 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-27a / § 31A-27a-202
§ 31A-27a-202. Commencement of formal delinquency proceeding.
Status: in_force

(1) A formal delinquency proceeding against a person shall be commenced by filing a petition in the name of the commissioner or department. (2) (a) The petition required by Subsection (1): (i) shall state: (A) the grounds upon which the proceeding is based; and (B) the relief requested; and (ii) may include a request for restraining orders and injunctive relief as described in Section 31A-27a-108. (b) Upon the filing of a petition, the commissioner shall forward a notice of the petition by first-class mail or electronic communication, as permitted by the receivership court, to the commissioners and guaranty associations in states in which the insurer did business. (3) (a) A petition that requests injunctive relief: (i) shall be verified by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee; and (ii) is not required to plead or prove irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law. (b) The commissioner shall provide only the notice the receivership court requires. (4) If a temporary restraining order is requested: (a) the receivership court may issue an initial order containing the relief requested; (b) the order shall state the time and date of its issuance; (c) the receivership court shall set a time and date for the return of summons: (i) not more than 10 days from the time and date the initial order is issued; and (ii) at which time the person proceeded against may appear before the receivership court for a summary hearing; and (d) the order may not continue in effect beyond the time and date set for the return of summons, unless the receivership court expressly enters one or more orders extending the restraining order. (5) (a) If no temporary restraining order is requested, the receivership court shall cause summons to be issued. (b) The summons shall specify: (i) a return date not more than 30 days after the day on which the summons is issued; and (ii) that an answer shall be filed at or before the return date.
Utah Code § 31A-27a-204 — Utah Code / Title 31A / Chapter 31A-27a / § 31A-27a-204
§ 31A-27a-204. Proceedings for expedited trial -- Continuance -- Evidence -- Discovery.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The receivership court shall proceed to hear the case on the petition to commence a formal delinquency proceeding: (i) at the time and date set forth for trial; (ii) without a jury; and (iii) without unnecessary delay. (b) To the extent practicable, the receivership court shall give precedence to the matter over all other matters. (c) To the extent authorized by law, the receivership court may assign the matter to another judge if necessary to comply with the need for expedited proceedings under this chapter. (2) A continuance for trial shall be granted only in extreme circumstances. (3) The receivership court shall admit as self authenticated a certified copy of the following when offered by the commissioner: (a) a financial statement made by the insurer or an affiliate; (b) an examination report of the insurer or an affiliate made by or on behalf of the commissioner; or (c) any other document filed with any insurance department by the insurer or an affiliate. (4) The facts contained in an examination report of the insurer or an affiliate made by or on behalf of the commissioner is presumed to be true as of the date of the hearing if the examination is made as of a date not more than 270 days before the day on which the petition is filed. The presumption: (a) is rebuttable; and (b) shifts the burden of production and persuasion to the insurer. (5) Discovery: (a) is limited to grounds alleged in the petition; and (b) shall be concluded on an expedited basis.
Utah Code § 23A-5-320 — Utah Code / Title 23A / Chapter 23A-5 / § 23A-5-320
§ 23A-5-320. Failure to stop at roadblocks or checking stations unlawful.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not fail to stop at a division roadblock or checking station when a stop sign or red or blue light is displayed. (2) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalty provided in Section 23A-5-301.
Utah Code § 63G-6a-1002 — Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-6a / § 63G-6a-1002
§ 63G-6a-1002. Reciprocal preference for providers of state products.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) An issuing procurement unit shall, for all procurements, give a reciprocal preference to those bidders offering procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in Utah over those bidders offering procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in any state that gives or requires a preference to procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in that state. (b) The amount of reciprocal preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the other state for that particular procurement item. (c) In order to receive a reciprocal preference under this section, the bidder shall certify on the bid that the procurement items offered are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in Utah. (d) The reciprocal preference is waived if the certification described in Subsection (1)(c) does not appear on the bid. (2) (a) If the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid offers procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in a state that gives or requires a preference, and if another responsible bidder has submitted a responsive bid offering procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in Utah, and with the benefit of the reciprocal preference, the bid of the other bidder is equal to or less than the original lowest bid, the issuing procurement unit shall: (i) give notice to the bidder offering procurement items that are produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in Utah that the bidder qualifies as a preferred bidder; and (ii) make the purchase from the preferred bidder if the bidder agrees, in writing, to meet the low bid within 72 hours after notification that the bidder is a preferred bidder. (b) The issuing procurement unit shall include the exact price submitted by the lowest bidder in the notice the issuing procurement unit submits to the preferred bidder. (c) The issuing procurement unit may not enter into a contract with any other bidder for the purchase until 72 hours have elapsed after notification to the preferred bidder. (3) (a) If there is more than one preferred bidder, the issuing procurement unit shall award the contract to the willing preferred bidder who was the lowest preferred bidder originally. (b) If there were two or more equally low preferred bidders, the issuing procurement unit shall comply with the rules of the rulemaking authority to determine which bidder should be awarded the contract. (4) The provisions of this section do not apply if application of this section might jeopardize the receipt of federal funds.
Utah Code § 63A-14-502 — Utah Code / Title 63A / Chapter 63A-14 / § 63A-14-502
§ 63A-14-502. Initial review of ethics complaint -- Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), within five business days after the day on which the commission receives a complaint, the director of the commission, in consultation with the chair, shall examine the complaint to determine if the complaint is in compliance with Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402. (b) The chair shall appoint another staff member or member of the commission to fulfill a duty described in Subsection (1)(a) if an individual described in Subsection (1)(a) has a conflict of interest in relation to the complaint. (2) If the chair determines that the complaint does not comply with Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402, the chair shall: (a) return the complaint to the first complainant named on the complaint with: (i) a description of the reason for the noncompliance; and (ii) a copy of the applicable provisions of law; and (b) without disclosing the identity of the respondent, notify the other members of the commission that a complaint was filed against an executive branch elected official, but that the complaint was returned for noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter. (3) Each member of the commission and the commission's staff shall keep confidential the fact that a complaint was filed and returned until the commission submits the annual summary data report described in Section 63A-14-203. (4) If a complaint is returned for noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter, the complainants may file another complaint if the new complaint independently meets the requirements of Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402, including any requirements for timely filing. (5) If the chair determines that a complaint complies with the requirements of this chapter, the chair shall: (a) accept the complaint; (b) notify the members of the commission that: (i) a complaint has been filed against an executive branch elected official; and (ii) the chair has accepted the complaint; and (c) within five business days after the day on which the commission receives the complaint, forward the complaint to the respondent via personal delivery or a delivery method that provides verification of receipt, and include with the complaint notice of the respondent's deadline for filing a response to the complaint. (6) (a) The identity of the respondent and the allegations raised in a complaint are confidential pending the commission's review of the complaint. (b) The fact that a complaint was filed is confidential until the commission publicly discloses the existence of the complaint by: (i) issuing a finding that an allegation in the complaint has merit; or (ii) submitting the annual summary data report described in Section 63A-14-203.
Utah Code § 78B-8-202 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-8 / § 78B-8-202
§ 78B-8-202. Punitive damages -- Notification procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it appears from a return of a jury verdict in any court jury trial or from entry of a finding or order in any court bench trial, that punitive damages have been awarded to the plaintiff in a court action, the clerk of the court shall immediately notify the attorney general and state treasurer of the verdict, finding, or order. The notice shall contain: (a) the names of both parties to the action, and their attorneys; (b) the case number; and (c) the location of the court. (2) In addition to the notice required in Subsection (1) of this section, the clerk of the court shall notify the attorney general and the state treasurer within five days after entry of a judgment award of punitive damages. The notice shall contain: (a) the name of the party and his attorney, against whom the judgment was ordered; (b) the amount of the judgment; and (c) the date on which the judgment was entered.
Utah Code § 63N-23-807 — Utah Code / Title 63N / Chapter 63N-23 / § 63N-23-807
§ 63N-23-807. Revitalization Zone Committee -- Creation -- Membership -- Staff.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Revitalization Zone Committee to review the activities of, and advise a local government and project participants in a project area created under this part. (2) The committee consists of the following members: (a) two members of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate; (b) two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives; and (c) one individual appointed by the governor. (3) (a) The president of the Senate shall designate a member of the Senate appointed under Subsection (2) as cochair of the committee. (b) The speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate a member of the House of Representatives appointed under Subsection (2) as cochair of the committee. (4) (a) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum. (b) The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes action of the Revitalization Zone Committee. (5) The committee shall meet to review an endorsed application as provided under Section 63N-23-806. (6) The committee may meet, upon the agreement of both cochairs: (a) to review a report provided under Section 63N-23-808; (b) at the discretion of the cochairs; and (c) at the request of a local government. (7) A legislative member of the committee shall be paid salary and expenses in accordance with Section 36-2-2 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Chapter 3, Legislator Compensation. (8) A member who is not a legislator may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses as allowed in: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance according to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (9) The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel shall: (a) provide staff support to the committee; and (b) consult with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst on fiscal issues reviewed by the committee.
Utah Code § 78B-5-304 — Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-5 / § 78B-5-304
§ 78B-5-304. Stay.
Status: in_force

(1) If an appeal from a foreign judgment is pending, the time for appeal has not expired, or a stay of execution has been granted, the court, upon proof that the judgment debtor has furnished security for satisfaction of the judgment in the state in which the judgment was rendered shall stay enforcement of the judgment until the appeal is concluded, the time for appeal expires, or until the stay of execution expires or is vacated. (2) If the foreign judgment debtor, upon motion, shows the district court any ground upon which enforcement of a judgment of a district court of this state would be stayed, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment upon the posting of security in the kind and amount required to stay enforcement of a domestic judgment.
Utah Code § 75E-8-102 — Utah Code / Title 75E / Chapter 75E-8 / § 75E-8-102
§ 75E-8-102. Prosecutor Conduct Commission -- Members -- Terms -- Compensation -- Staff.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) There is created the Prosecutor Conduct Commission within the department. (2) The commission is composed of six members as follows: (a) an attorney appointed by the attorney general, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who has experience prosecuting criminal offenses; (b) an attorney appointed by the Statewide Association of Prosecutors and Public Attorneys, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who has experience prosecuting criminal offenses; (c) an attorney appointed by the Statewide Association of Prosecutors and Public Attorneys, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who has experience prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses; (d) a retired attorney whose primary caseload as an attorney was criminal defense, appointed by the commissioner with the advice and consent of the Senate; and (e) two retired district or appellate court judges, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a member appointed under Subsection (2) shall serve a four-year term. (b) A member may serve no more than eight years. (4) At the time of appointment, the terms of commission members shall be staggered so that approximately half of commission members' terms expire every two years. (5) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term by the same appointing authority that appointed the member creating the vacancy. (6) (a) Three members of the commission constitutes a quorum. (b) If a quorum is present, the action of a majority of the quorum constitutes the action of the commission. (7) (a) The commission shall annually elect a chair from the commission's membership to serve a two-year term. (b) A commission member may not serve as chair of the commission for more than three consecutive terms. (8) The commission shall establish guidelines and procedures for the disqualification of any member from consideration of any matter. (9) (a) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (i) Section 63A-3-106; (ii) Section 63A-3-107; and (iii) rules made by the Division of Finance in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (b) A member may not receive per diem or reimbursement for travel expenses under Subsection (9)(a) if the member is being paid by a governmental entity while performing the member's service on the commission. (10) (a) The executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice shall hire a director to administer and manage the work of the commission. (b) With approval by the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the director may hire staff to assist the director and commission with the work of the commission. (11) The commission and the director of the commission shall coordinate with the department on budget and administrative support issues for the commission.
Utah Code § 53F-2-317 — Utah Code / Title 53F / Chapter 53F-2 / § 53F-2-317
§ 53F-2-317. Weighted pupil units for college and career counseling.
Status: in_force

7/1/2026 (1) (a) Subject to legislative appropriations, the state board shall distribute WPUs to a qualifying LEA in accordance with this section. (b) An LEA that meets the requirements of Subsection (3) may receive a distribution of WPUs as follows: (i) a base number of WPUs for the first 400 students enrolled in the LEA, as the state board determines; and (ii) a per-student WPU allocation, as the state board determines, for each additional student enrolled in the LEA beyond 400 students, up to 1,200 students. (2) The state board shall: (a) use the October 1 enrollment count from the previous fiscal year to determine the number of students for purposes of calculating a distribution under this section; (b) annually adjust the number of WPUs the state board distributes under this section in proportion to the percentage increase or decrease in total statewide student enrollment; and (c) increase or decrease the total WPUs available under this section each fiscal year based on the percentage increase or decrease in total statewide enrollment that the state board determines using October 1 enrollment data from the previous fiscal year. (3) To qualify for a distribution under this section, an LEA shall: (a) have a plan for college and career readiness consistent with Section 53F-2-311; (b) have an approved student success framework described in Section 53G-7-1304; (c) maintain a school counselor-to-student ratio the state board determines; and (d) meet any additional requirements the state board establishes in rule. (4) An LEA that receives a WPU under this section shall use the funds to support college and career counseling and readiness services. (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules to: (a) determine the base number of WPUs and per-student WPU allocation described in Subsection (1); (b) establish procedures for calculating and distributing WPUs under this section; and (c) define additional qualifying criteria consistent with this section.