Bill > SJR201

This joint resolution amends several Utah Rules of Procedure, focusing on procedural changes for appeals, judgments, and attorney fees. Key provisions include modifying the timeline for filing notices of appeal, with specific adjustments for different types of cases such as forcible entry, unlawful detainer, and election-related disputes. The resolution updates rules regarding cost bonds for appeals, clarifying exceptions for criminal cases, government entities, and situations where fees are waived. It also establishes new guidelines for court decisions, particularly in election-related cases, requiring prompt briefing and decision-making. Additionally, the resolution refines rules about entering judgments, including requirements for separate documents and service of judgments. For attorney fees, the resolution introduces new provisions, especially for post-judgment collections and election-related cases, specifying when and how fees can be claimed and augmented. The effective date is contingent upon a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each legislative house, in accordance with the Utah Constitution. These amendments aim to streamline court procedures, provide clearer guidelines for appeals and judgments, and establish more consistent rules for attorney fee claims across different types of legal proceedings.

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