# Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-1: Rule 1-1. Advisory Committees and the Rulemaking Process

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_1

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-1
- **Heading:** Rule 1-1. Advisory Committees and the Rulemaking Process
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Court Rules / Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice / Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-1

## Text

Intent:
To establish procedures for the adoption, modification, and repeal of rules governing the practice of law, evidence, court procedures, and other matters within the authority of the Supreme Court.
Statement of Authority.
(1) Article VIII, Section 4 of the Utah Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall adopt rules of procedure and evidence to be used in the courts of the state and shall by rule manage the appellate process. Section 4 further provides that the Supreme Court may authorize retired justices and judges and judges pro tempore to perform judicial duties. Section 4 also provides that the Supreme Court shall by rule govern the practice of law, including admission to practice law and the conduct and discipline of persons admitted to practice law.
(2) To assist the Supreme Court with these responsibilities, the Supreme Court hereby establishes a procedure for the creation and operation of advisory committees; the adoption, repeal and amendment of rules of procedure and evidence; rules regulating judges pro tempore and retired judges; rules governing the practice of law and other matters within the constitutional authority of the Supreme Court.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-1 Rule 1-1. Advisory Committees and the Rulemaking Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_1.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-101 Rule 1-101. Creation and Composition of Supreme Court Committees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_101.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-102 Rule 1-102. Advisory Committee Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_102.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-103 Rule 1-103. Rulemaking Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_103.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-104 Rule 1-104. Procedures Pertaining to the Practice of Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_104.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-105 Rule 1-105. Supreme Court Action on Rule Modifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_105.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-106 Rule 1-106. Rule Distribution Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_106.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-107 Rule 1-107. Open and Public Meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_107.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-201 Rule 1-201. Senior judges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_201.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-202 Rule 1-202. Judges pro tempore](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_202.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-203 Rule 1-203. Senior Justice Court Judges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_203.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-301 Rule 1-301. Utah Standards of Judicial Professionalism and Civility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_301.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-401 Rule 1-401. Standing Committee on Appellate Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_401.md)
- [Utah R. Prof. Prac. 1-501 Rule 1-501. Lawyer disciplinary and disability proceedings: purpose, authority, scope, and structure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_SCRP_R1_501.md)

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