Full text of Utah Utah Code § 81-11-109 — Communication between courts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-11-109. Communication between courts.
Effective 9/1/2025
81-11-109.
Communication between courts.
| (1) | As used in this section:
| (a) | "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that which is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. |
| (b) | "Record" includes:
| (i) | notes or transcripts of a court reporter who listened to a conference call between the courts; |
| (ii) | an electronic recording of a telephone call; |
| (iii) | a memorandum or an electronic record of the communication between the courts; or |
| (iv) | a memorandum or an electronic record made by a court after the communication. |
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| (2) | A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. |
| (3) |
| (a) | The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. |
| (b) | If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, the parties shall be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made. |
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| (4) |
| (a) | A communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records, and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. |
| (b) | A record need not be made of that communication. |
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| (5) |
| (a) | Except as provided in Subsection (4), a record shall be made of the communication. |
| (b) | The parties shall be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
426, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 81-11-109
What does Utah Code § 81-11-109 cover?
Section 81-11-109 ("Communication between courts.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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