Deposit of Funds in Court Registry.
(1) Unless a statute provides otherwise (e.g., where state law requires the
filing of a written undertaking or cost bond in an action against the State
or its officers), a party must obtain a court order to deposit money in the
court’s registry.
(2) The signed order must include:
(A) the statute or rule authorizing the deposit of funds in the court
registry, including;
(i) whether the funds must be invested under Fed. R. Civ. P. 67
or otherwise; and
(ii) if the funds must be invested, whether they qualify as
disputed ownership funds either under Fed. R. Civ. P. 22 or
28 U.S.C. § 1335 (interpleader funds);
(B) the United States dollar amount of the deposit; and
(C) when applicable, a copy of the settlement agreement for a
designated or qualified settlement fund under 26 U.S.C.
§ 468B(d)(2).
(3) The party must deliver a copy of the order on the Clerk of Court and the
court’s Finance Department by email at
[email protected].
(4) The clerk will deposit the funds with the Treasurer of the United States in
the name and to the credit of this court under 18 U.S.C. § 2041 through
depositories designated by the Treasury to accept the deposit on its
behalf.
Local Rules of Civil Practice - District of Utah Eff. December 2025
Invested Registry Funds.
(1) Funds deposited under Fed. R. Civ. P. 67, and all other funds that must be
invested, will be deposited in the Court Registry Investment System (CRIS).
The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts will administer
the funds.
(2) Funds deposited under Fed. R. Civ. P. 22 and 28 U.S.C. § 1335 meet the IRS
definition of a disputed ownership fund (DOF) and require tax
administration. These funds will be deposited in the DOF within CRIS. The
AO is responsible for all DOF tax administration requirements.
Fees.
Registry fees will be assessed and deducted consistent with the miscellaneous fee
schedule established by the Judicial Conference of the United States and under
28 U.S.C. § 1914.
Withdrawal of Funds from Court Registry.
(1) A party seeking to withdraw funds must file a motion consistent with
