Re:  Notice of Appointment in ____________________________________________ 

(Case Name and Number) 

Dear ____________________: 

________________________________ (service member’s name), who is in default for 
failing to answer a complaint/petition in a timely manner, is in military service, and the 
court has appointed you to provide limited legal help to the service member. Thank you 
for volunteering to do so. 

The scope of the limited appearance is described in the attached Notice of Limited 
Appearance form. Please complete and file this form with the court as soon as possible.  

This case has been stayed until __________________________ (date). If you need 

more time to try to locate and contact the service member, please file a motion for an 
additional stay. Forms are available on the court’s website: 

http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/military/lawsuits/. 

There are additional forms for communicating with your client and the court on the 
court’s website at: http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/military/scra/. The forms are 
templates and can be modified to fit your circumstances. 

Again, thank you. 

Sincerely, 

September 6, 2011 

         

Pro Bono Coordinator 
Utah State Bar 

Appointment Order 
Notice of Limited Appearance form 

Encl: 

 

 

Date 

 

 

Certificate of Service 

I certify that I served a copy of this letter and the appointment order on the following people. 

Person’s Name 

Served at this Address 

Served on this Date 

Method of 
Service 

(Party or Attorney) 

Mail 

(Party or Attorney) 

Mail 

(Party or Attorney) 

Mail 

 

 

 

 

Sign here ► 

Typed or Printed Name 

 

Clerk