These rules may be known and cited as the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, or abbreviated U.R.C.P.
Rule 85.Title
Part XI: General Provisions · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 13, 2026
In one sentenceRule 85 gives the civil rules their official name — the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, or U.R.C.P. for short.
Full Text of Rule 85
Plain-English Summary
Rule 85 does one narrow thing: it names the rules. Courts, lawyers, and parties can refer to them as the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, or use the shorthand U.R.C.P. It's a citation convention, nothing more — it doesn't add any substantive requirement or change how any other rule works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does U.R.C.P. stand for?
Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 85 establishes that abbreviation as an approved way to cite the rules.
Does Rule 85 affect how a case is decided?
No. It's purely a naming and citation rule — it doesn't set any deadline, standard, or procedure.
Can I cite a specific rule as "U.R.C.P. 56" instead of spelling it out?
Yes. Rule 85 approves U.R.C.P. as shorthand for the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, so citing a specific rule that way is proper.
Source & verification. Rule text, Advisory Committee Notes, and
amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure,
adopted by the Utah Supreme Court. Last verified July 13, 2026. ·
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