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House approves change to allow one-time change of judge as of right in civil cases
Summary
The House passed second substitute HGR8 to let either party request a change of judge as a matter of right within seven days in most civil cases, exempting specialty courts; supporters said it increases public confidence, while opponents warned of forum-shopping and pressure on judicial impartiality. The vote was 52–16.
The Utah House on Feb. 20 approved second substitute HGR8, a measure amending civil-procedure rules to permit a party to request a change of judge as of right within seven days of assignment in civil cases, with mutual rights for both parties and exemptions for specialty courts.
Representative Grama presented the substitute, saying the change mirrors procedures in other Western states and is…
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