Utah § 80-3-103 - Nature of proceedings -- Rules of procedure -- Ex parte communications.
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§ 80-3-103. Nature of proceedings -- Rules of procedure -- Ex parte communications.
80-3-103. Nature of proceedings -- Rules of procedure -- Ex parte communications.
| (1) | The proceedings under this chapter are civil in nature and are governed by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure. |
| (2) | Any unauthorized ex parte communication concerning a pending case between a judge and a party to an abuse, neglect, or dependency proceeding shall be recorded for subsequent review, if necessary, by the Judicial Conduct Commission. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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