Appearance.
(1) An attorney appears on behalf of a party by appearing in court; filing a
notice of appearance; or signing a pleading, motion, or waiver of service.
(2) To appear in a case, an attorney must be admitted to practice in this
district under DUCivR 83-1.1.
Limited Appearance.
(1) Scope. An attorney, consistent with the Utah Rules of Professional
Conduct, may enter an appearance limited to:
(A) filing a pleading or other paper;
(B) acting as counsel for a specific motion or discovery procedure;
(C) acting as counsel for a specific hearing, including a trial, pretrial
conference, or an alternative dispute resolution proceeding; or
(D) any other purpose with leave of the court.
(2) Notice. The attorney must file a Notice of Limited Appearance that:
(A) is signed by the attorney and party, except if the party is
incarcerated and the attorney has accepted a pro bono
appointment at the court’s request;
(B) describes the purpose and scope of the appearance; and
(C) states that the party remains responsible for all matters not
specifically described in the notice.
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(3) Clarification. Any party may move to clarify the description of the purpose
and scope of the limited appearance.
(4) Party’s Responsibility. A party on whose behalf an attorney files a notice of
limited appearance will receive notice of all filings with the court and will
remain responsible for all matters not specifically described in the notice.
(5) Withdrawal. An attorney who has entered a notice of limited appearance
must follow the procedures to withdraw in DUCivR 83-1.4.
Self-Representation.
(1) Individuals may represent themselves.
(2) A corporation, association, partnership, or other artificial entity must be
represented by an attorney who is admitted under DUCivR 83-1.1.
(3) A federally recognized Indian tribe may seek exemption from section
83-1.3(c)(2) by filing a motion consistent with DUCivR 7-1(a)(4)(D).
Appearance by a Party.
If a party has been represented by an attorney, that party cannot appear or act
thereafter on its own behalf in the action, unless the court orders otherwise. The
court may hear a party in open court regardless of whether the party is
represented.
Change of Contact Information.
(1) Active and inactive attorneys must maintain valid and current contact
information in PACER, including mailing address, email address, and
telephone number.
(2) An unrepresented party must notify the Clerk's Office immediately of any
change in address, email address, or telephone number using the form
available on the court’s website.
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