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UT Code § 78A-2-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 5 - Online Court Assistance Act|Section 501 - Definitions -- Online Court Assistance Program -- Purpose of program -- Online Court Assistance Account -- User's fee.

 Effective 5/14/2019  78A-2-501. Definitions -- Online Court Assistance Program -- Purpose of program -- Online Court Assistance Account -- User's fee.    (1) As used in this part:   (a) "Account" means the Online Court Assistance Account created in this section.     (b) "Program" means the Online Court Assistance Program created in this section.       (2) There is created the "Online Court Assistance Program" administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide the public with information about civil procedures and to assist the public in preparing and filing civil pleadings and other papers in:   (a) uncontested divorces;     (b) enforcement of orders in the divorce decree;     (c) landlord and tenant actions;     (d) guardianship actions; and     (e) other types of proceedings approved by the board.       (3) The purpose of the program shall be to:   (a) minimize the costs of civil litigation;     (b) improve access to the courts; and     (c) provide for informed use of the courts and the law by pro se litigants.       (4)   (a) An additional $20 shall be added to the filing fee established by Sections 78A-2-301 and 78A-2-301.5 if a person files a complaint, petition, answer, or response prepared through the program. There shall be no fee for using the program or for papers filed subsequent to the initial pleading.     (b) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the Online Court Assistance Account. The fees collected under this Subsection (4) shall be deposited in the restricted account and appropriated by the Legislature to the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop, operate, and maintain the program and to support the use of the program through education of the public.       (5) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide on the front page of the program website a listing of all forms and proceedings available to all pro se litigants within the program.    Amended by Chapter 246, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 6 - Court Security|Section 601 - Security surcharge -- Application and exemptions -- Deposit in restricted account.

 Effective 9/1/2021  78A-2-601. Security surcharge -- Application and exemptions -- Deposit in restricted account.    (1) In addition to any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or other surcharge, a security surcharge of $53 shall be assessed in all courts of record on all criminal convictions and juvenile delinquency judgments.     (2) The security surcharge may not be imposed upon:   (a) nonmoving traffic violations;     (b) community service; and     (c) penalties assessed by the juvenile court as part of the nonjudicial adjustment of a case under Section 80-6-304.       (3) The security surcharge shall be collected after the surcharge under Section 51-9-401, but before any fine, and deposited with the state treasurer. A fine that would otherwise have been charged may not be reduced due to the imposition of the security surcharge.     (4) The state treasurer shall deposit the collected security surcharge in the restricted account, Court Security Account, as provided in Section 78A-2-602.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-602 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 6 - Court Security|Section 602 - Court Security Account -- Creation -- Funding -- Uses.

 Effective 5/8/2018  78A-2-602. Court Security Account -- Creation -- Funding -- Uses.    (1) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the "Court Security Account."     (2) The state treasurer shall deposit in the Court Security Account money from:   (a) the surcharge established in Section 78A-2-601;     (b) the portions of filing fees allocated under Subsections 78A-2-301(1)(j)(iv) and (v); and     (c) the portions of a surcharge allocated under Subsections 78A-7-122(3) and (4)(b)(ii).       (3) The Court Security Account consists of money:   (a) deposited by the state treasurer under Subsection (2); and     (b) appropriated by the Legislature.       (4) Subject to appropriation, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall use the allocation to contract for court security at all district and juvenile courts throughout the state.    Amended by Chapter 167, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 7 - District Court Guardian Ad Litem Act|Section 701 - Title.

 Effective 5/13/2014  78A-2-701. Title.  This part is known as the "District Court Guardian ad Litem Act." Enacted by Chapter 267, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 7 - District Court Guardian Ad Litem Act|Section 702 - Definitions.

 Effective 9/1/2021  78A-2-702. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney employed by the office.     (2) "Director" means the director of the office.     (3) "Guardian ad litem" means an attorney guardian ad litem or a private attorney guardian ad litem.     (4) "Office" means the Office of Guardian ad Litem, created in Section 78A-2-802.     (5) "Private attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney designated by the office in accordance with Section 78A-2-705 who is not an employee of the office.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-704 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 7 - District Court Guardian Ad Litem Act|Section 704 - Public policy regarding attorney guardian ad litem -- Training.

 Effective 5/13/2014  78A-2-704. Public policy regarding attorney guardian ad litem -- Training.    (1) An attorney guardian ad litem may not presume that a child and the child's parent are adversaries.     (2) An attorney guardian ad litem shall be trained on and implement into practice:   (a) the parental rights and child and family protection principles provided in Section 62A-4a-201;     (b) the fundamental liberties of parents and the public policy of the state to support family unification to the fullest extent possible;     (c) the constitutionally protected rights of parents, in cases where the state is a party;     (d) the use of a least restrictive means analysis regarding state claims of a compelling child welfare interest;     (e) the priority of maintaining a child safely in the child's home, whenever possible;     (f) the importance of:   (i) kinship placement, in the event the child is removed from the home; and     (ii) keeping sibling groups together, whenever practicable and in the best interests of the children;       (g) the preference for kinship adoption over nonkinship adoption, if the parent-child relationship is legally terminated;     (h) the potential for a guardianship placement if the parent-child relationship is legally terminated and no appropriate adoption placement is available; and     (i) the use of an individualized permanency plan, only as a last resort.       (3) The office shall implement policies and practice guidelines that reflect the priorities described in Subsections (2)(e) through (i) for the placement of children.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 267, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 8 - Guardian Ad Litem|Section 801 - Definitions.

 Effective 9/1/2021  78A-2-801. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Abuse, neglect, or dependency petition" means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-3-102.     (2) "Attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney employed by the office.     (3) "Director" means the director of the office.     (4) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section 62A-4a-103.     (5) "Guardian ad litem" means an attorney guardian ad litem or a private attorney guardian ad litem.     (6) "Indigent individual" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-22-102.     (7) "Minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-1-102.     (8) "Office" means the Office of Guardian ad Litem created in Section 78A-2-802.     (9) "Private attorney guardian ad litem" means an attorney designated by the office in accordance with Section 78A-2-705 who is not an employee of the office.    Enacted by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 78A-2-804 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 2 - Judicial Administration|Part 8 - Guardian Ad Litem|Section 804 - Guardian Ad Litem Services Account established -- Funding.

 Effective 9/1/2021  78A-2-804. Guardian Ad Litem Services Account established -- Funding.    (1) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the Guardian Ad Litem Services Account, for the purpose of funding the office, in accordance with this part.     (2) The account shall be funded by the donation described in Subsection 41-1a-422(1)(a)(i)(F).    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Creation -- Seal.

78A-4-101. Creation -- Seal.  There is created a court known as the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals is a court of record and shall have a seal.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Number of judges -- Terms -- Functions -- Filing fees.

78A-4-102. Number of judges -- Terms -- Functions -- Filing fees.    (1) The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges. The term of appointment to office as a judge of the Court of Appeals is until the first general election held more than three years after the effective date of the appointment. Thereafter, the term of office of a judge of the Court of Appeals is six years and commences on the first Monday in January, next following the date of election. A judge whose term expires may serve, upon request of the Judicial Council, until a successor is appointed and qualified. The presiding judge of the Court of Appeals shall receive as additional compensation $1,000 per annum or fraction thereof for the period served.     (2) The Court of Appeals shall sit and render judgment in panels of three judges. Assignment to panels shall be by random rotation of all judges of the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals by rule shall provide for the selection of a chair for each panel. The Court of Appeals may not sit en banc.     (3) The judges of the Court of Appeals shall elect a presiding judge from among the members of the court by majority vote of all judges. The term of office of the presiding judge is two years and until a successor is elected. A presiding judge of the Court of Appeals may serve in that office no more than two successive terms. The Court of Appeals may by rule provide for an acting presiding judge to serve in the absence or incapacity of the presiding judge.     (4) The presiding judge may be removed from the office of presiding judge by majority vote of all judges of the Court of Appeals. In addition to the duties of a judge of the Court of Appeals, the presiding judge shall:   (a) administer the rotation and scheduling of panels;     (b) act as liaison with the Supreme Court;     (c) call and preside over the meetings of the Court of Appeals; and     (d) carry out duties prescribed by the Supreme Court and the Judicial Council.       (5) Filing fees for the Court of Appeals are the same as for the Supreme Court.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 104 - Location of Court of Appeals.

78A-4-104. Location of Court of Appeals.  The Court of Appeals has its principal location in Salt Lake City. The Court of Appeals may perform any of its functions in any location within the state.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 105 - Review of actions by Supreme Court.

78A-4-105. Review of actions by Supreme Court.  Review of the judgments, orders, and decrees of the Court of Appeals shall be by petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-106 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 106 - Appellate Mediation Office -- Protected records and information -- Governmental immunity.

78A-4-106. Appellate Mediation Office -- Protected records and information -- Governmental immunity.    (1) Unless a more restrictive rule of court is adopted pursuant to Subsection 63G-2-201(3)(b), information and records relating to any matter on appeal received or generated by the Chief Appellate Mediator or other staff of the Appellate Mediation Office as a result of any party's participation or lack of participation in the settlement program shall be maintained as protected records pursuant to Subsections 63G-2-305(17), (18), and (33).     (2) In addition to the access restrictions on protected records provided in Section 63G-2-202, the information and records may not be disclosed to judges, staff, or employees of any court of this state.     (3) The Chief Appellate Mediator may disclose statistical and other demographic information as may be necessary and useful to report on the status and to allow supervision and oversight of the Appellate Mediation Office.     (4) When acting as mediators, the Chief Appellate Mediator and other professional staff of the Appellate Mediation Office shall be immune from liability pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah.     (5) Pursuant to Utah Constitution, Article VIII, Section 4, the Supreme Court may exercise overall supervision of the Appellate Mediation Office as part of the appellate process.    Amended by Chapter 445, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 78A-4-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 4 - Court of Appeals|Part 2 - Juvenile Courts|Section 201 - Appellate review of juvenile courts.

78A-4-201. Appellate review of juvenile courts.  To uphold the clear and compelling fundamental liberty interests and constitutionally protected rights of parents and the strong public policy in favor of maximizing family unification, appropriate appellate review shall be made available and applied in furtherance of those interests.  Enacted by Chapter 281, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - State District Court Administrative System.

78A-5-101. State District Court Administrative System.    (1) The district court is a trial court of general jurisdiction.     (2) There is established a State District Court Administrative System. The Judicial Council shall administer the operation of the system.     (3) In this chapter, "court system" means the State District Court Administrative System.     (4) A district court shall be located in the county seat of each county.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 103 - District court case management.

78A-5-103. District court case management.    (1) The district court of each district shall develop systems of case management.     (2) The case management systems developed by a district court shall:   (a) ensure judicial accountability for the just and timely disposition of cases; and     (b) provide for each judge a full judicial work load that accommodates differences in the subject matter or complexity of cases assigned to different judges.       (3) A district court may establish divisions within the court for the efficient management of different types of cases. The existence of divisions within the court may not:   (a) affect the jurisdiction of the court nor the validity of court orders; or     (b) impede public access to the courts.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 104 - Terms -- Minimum of once quarterly.

78A-5-104. Terms -- Minimum of once quarterly.  Each district court shall hold court at the county seat of each county within the district at least once in each quarter of the year.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 105 - Term of judges -- Vacancy.

78A-5-105. Term of judges -- Vacancy.    (1) Judges of the district courts shall be appointed initially until the first general election held more than three years after the effective date of the appointment. Thereafter, the term of office for judges of the district courts is six years, and commences on the first Monday in January, next following the date of election.     (2) A judge whose term expires may serve, upon request of the Judicial Council, until a successor is appointed and qualified.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-106 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 106 - Presiding judge -- Associate presiding judge -- Election -- Term -- Compensation -- Powers -- Duties.

78A-5-106. Presiding judge -- Associate presiding judge -- Election -- Term -- Compensation -- Powers -- Duties.    (1) In judicial districts having more than one judge, the district court judges shall elect one judge of the district to the office of presiding judge.     (2) In judicial districts having more than two judges, the district court judges may elect one judge of the district to the office of associate presiding judge.     (3) In districts having five or more full-time judges, court commissioners, referees, or hearing officers, the presiding judge shall receive an additional $2,000 per annum as compensation.     (4) In districts having 10 or more full-time judges, court commissioners, referees, or hearing officers, the associate presiding judge shall receive an additional $2,000 per annum as compensation.     (5) The presiding judge has the following authority and responsibilities, consistent with the policies of the Judicial Council:   (a) implementing policies of the Judicial Council; and     (b) exercising powers and performing administrative duties as authorized by the Judicial Council.       (6) When the presiding judge is unavailable, the associate presiding judge shall assume the responsibilities of the presiding judge. The associate presiding judge shall perform other duties assigned by the presiding judge.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-108 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 108 - Duties of the clerk of the district court.

78A-5-108. Duties of the clerk of the district court.  The clerk of the district court shall:  (1) take charge of and safely keep the court seal;     (2) take charge of and safely keep or dispose of all books, papers, and records filed or deposited with the clerk, and all other records required by law or the rules of the Judicial Council;     (3) issue all notices, processes, and summonses as authorized by law;     (4) keep a record of all proceedings, actions, orders, judgments, and decrees of the court;     (5) take and certify acknowledgments and administer oaths;     (6) supervise the deputy clerks as required to perform the duties of the clerk's office; and     (7) perform other duties as required by the presiding judge, the court executive, applicable law, and the rules of the Judicial Council.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78A-5-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78A - Judiciary and Judicial Administration|Chapter 5 - District Court|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 109 - Costs of system.

78A-5-109. Costs of system.    (1) The cost of salaries, travel, and training required for the discharge of the duties of district court judges, court commissioners, secretaries of judges or court executives, court executives, and court reporters shall be paid from appropriations made by the Legislature.     (2) Except as provided in Subsection (1), the Judicial Council may directly provide for the actual and necessary expenses of operation of the district court, including personnel salary and benefits, travel, training, facilities, security, equipment, furniture, supplies, legal reference materials, and other operating expenses, or may contract with the county in a county seat or with the unit of local government in municipalities other than a county seat for the actual and necessary expenses of the district court. Any necessary contract with the county or unit of local government shall be pursuant to Subsection 78A-5-111(4).    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session