Utah Appellate Law
| Jurisdiction | Utah,United States |
| Citation | Vol. 28 No. 6 Pg. 21 |
| Pages | 21 |
| Publication year | 2015 |
November, 2015
Questions and Answers from the Clerk’s Office at the Utah Court of Appeals
Interview with Lisa Collins
Julie J. Nelson, J.
The appellate clerk’s office plays a critical role in the appellate process. Questions often arise regarding transcripts, docketing statements, oral arguments, and the rules of appellate procedure. Lisa Collins, Clerk of the Utah Court of Appeals, answers questions about the most common issues she sees, and some things she wishes all attorneys knew.
When is it appropriate for an attorney to call the clerk’s office and ask a question?
It is always appropriate. We may not always be able to answer, but my staff and I are here to assist you. We would rather receive a phone call than have to reject something you file.
What are the most common questions you get?
“A document is missing from the record. What is my next step?” If a document is missing from the record, you may contact me and I will try to quickly remedy the deficiency. Otherwise, please file a motion to supplement the record and attach copies of the documents you believe are missing.
“I thought the record was complete, but now I realize I didn’t order all the necessary transcripts. What can I do?” If the briefing schedule has been set, you should file a motion to supplement the record.
“How much time do I get for oral argument?” Fifteen minutes per side in the Utah Court of Appeals.
“How much time should I reserve for rebuttal?”
You get to choose, but the most common amount of time is three minutes.
“Can I move for more time?” Yes, you can file a motion for more time. The panel of judges hearing oral argument on that day will decide how much more time, if any, will be granted.
“When will my case be decided?” My standard response is two to eight months after the court considers the case on its calendar. The time could be shorter, or longer. The judges work diligently to issue the decisions as soon as possible.
“How do I order and pay for a transcript?” Access the online transcript request form found on the state courts website: https://pubapps.utcourts.gov/TranscriptWEB/ TranscriptRequestServlet.
If your case is already on appeal, you must serve the transcript request on opposing counsel. The court will generate an automatic acknowledgment of the request. A second email will advise when the request has been assigned to a court reporter and...
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