# Utah R. Crim. P. 4B: Rule 4B. Case commenced by citation

> Utah · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R4B

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah R. Crim. P. 4B
- **Heading:** Rule 4B. Case commenced by citation
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Court Rules / Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure / Utah R. Crim. P. 4B

## Text

(a) If a case commences with the filing of a citation pursuant to Utah Code § 77-7-18, the following procedures apply.
(b) If the citation did not specify a time certain for the defendant to appear, the court may schedule a time to appear before the court and provide notice to the defendant by mail, or other means of contact provided with the citation.
(c) If the defendant timely appears, the court shall proceed under rule 7.
(d) If the defendant fails to timely appear, as required by the court or the terms of the citation, the court may issue a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest.
(e) If the defendant fails to appear upon a citation, the court may instruct the prosecutor to file an information that complies with rule 4. Such information need not contain the statement described in rule 4(c). It shall however, include the citation number originally issued to the defendant.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah R. Crim. P. 1 Rule 1. General provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R1.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 2 Rule 2. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R2.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 3 Rule 3. Service and filing of papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R3.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 4 Rule 4. Prosecution by information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R4.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 4A Rule 4A. Prosecution by indictment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R4A.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 4B Rule 4B. Case commenced by citation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R4B.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 6 Rule 6. Warrant of arrest or summons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R6.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 7 Rule 7. Initial proceedings for class A misdemeanors and felonies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R7.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 7A Rule 7A. Procedures for arraignment on class B or C misdemeanors, or infractions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R7A.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 7B Rule 7B. Preliminary examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R7B.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 7C Rule 7C. Material witnesses-procedure for bond and warrants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R7C.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 8 Rule 8. Appointment of counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R8.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 9 Rule 9. Proceedings for persons arrested without a warrant on suspicion of a crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R9.md)
- [Utah R. Crim. P. 9.5 Rule 9.5. Charged multiple offenses - To be filed in single court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_URCRP_R9_5.md)

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