Utah HJR021 amends Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to modify rules on judge change, consolidation, and transfer of actions.

Utah HJR021 amends Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to change rules on judge change, consolidation, and transfer of actions. It modifies Rule 1 to add a definition for "district court panel." Rule 42 is updated to address the transfer of an action in the district court when a three-judge panel is convened. Rule 63 is amended to address the disqualification of a judge on a three-judge panel in the district court. Rule 63A is updated to specify procedures for reassigning actions when a judge is disqualified. The resolution takes effect upon a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house.

Utah HJR021 amends Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to modify rules on judge change, consolidation, and transfer of actions.

Utah HJR021 amends Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to change rules on judge change, consolidation, and transfer of actions. It modifies Rule 1 to add a definition for "district court panel." Rule 42 is updated to address the transfer of an action in the district court when a three-judge panel is convened. Rule 63 is amended to address the disqualification of a judge on a three-judge panel in the district court. Rule 63A is updated to specify procedures for reassigning actions when a judge is disqualified. The resolution takes effect upon a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house.