Rule 3. Service and filing of papers

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Utah Court Rules › Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure › Utah R. Crim. P. 3

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(a) All written motions, notices and pleadings shall be filed with the court and served on all other parties.

(b) Whenever service is required or permitted to be made upon a party represented by an attorney, the service shall be made upon the attorney, unless service upon the party is ordered by the court. Service upon the attorney or upon a party shall be made in the manner provided in civil actions.

(c) The party preparing an order shall, upon execution by the court, mail to each party a copy thereof and certify to the court such mailing.

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