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I am   [  ]  Petitioner 

[  ]  Respondent 
[  ]  Respondent’s Attorney                     (Utah Bar #:__________) 

[  ]  Petitioner’s Attorney 
[  ]  Petitioner’s Licensed Paralegal Practitioner 
[  ]  Respondent’s Licensed Paralegal Practitioner   

(Utah Bar #:__________) 

In the District Court of Utah 

__________ Judicial District ________________ County 

Court Address ______________________________________________________ 

In the Matter of (select one) 
 

[  ]  the Marriage of (for a divorce with or without 
children, annulment, separate maintenance, or 
temporary separation case) 

[  ]  the Children of (to establish custody, parent-

time or child support) 

[  ]  the Parentage of the Children of (for a 

paternity case) 

Consent to Informal Trial and Waiver 
of Rules of Evidence 

_______________________________ 
Case Number 

_______________________________ 
Judge 

____________________________________ 
(name of Petitioner) 

_______________________________ 
Commissioner 

____________________________________ 
(name of Respondent) 
____________________________________________ 
Other parties (if any) 

and  

1. 

2. 

[  ] 

I have read and I understand Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-904. 

[  ] 

I understand that I have the right to a formal trial at which the Rules of 
Evidence apply.  

Consent to Informal Trial and Waiver of Rules of 
Evidence 
 

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OR 

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3. 

[  ] 

I have discussed the informal trial process with my lawyer and I have told 
my lawyer all the details of my situation and all of the statements the other 
party might make about me whether true or not. 

[  ] 

I have decided not to discuss the process with a lawyer. 

4. 

[  ] 

I understand that by signing this document I consent to an informal trial and: 

the Rules of Evidence will not apply; 

I and the other party will be allowed to make any statement we wish to 
the judge; 

I and the other party will be allowed to present any document or other 
evidence to the judge; 

•  neither I nor my lawyer will be able to question the other party, but the 

•  neither the other party nor their lawyer will be able to question me, but 

judge may do so; 

the judge may do so; 

•  neither I nor my lawyer will be able to object to any statement or 

evidence of the other party; 

•  neither the other party nor their lawyer will be able to object to any 

statement or evidence of mine; 

• 

the order entered by the judge after the informal trial will have the same 
force and effect as if entered after a formal trial; and 

•  my right of appeal is limited to grounds that do not rely upon the Utah 

Rules of Evidence. 

5. 

[  ]  Understanding all of this, I knowingly and voluntarily consent to an informal 

trial of the issues identified in the motion and waive the application of the 
Rules of Evidence. No one has made any threats or promises for my 
agreement. 

Printed Name of Respondent or Counsel 

Consent to Informal Trial and Waiver of Rules of 
Evidence 
 

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Revised by Rules Committee May 1, 2022 

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Printed Name of Petitioner or Counsel 

Signature ► 

Signature ► 

 

 

 

 

Date 

 
Date 

   

 
Date 

 
Date 

 

Printed Name of Counsel for ORS 

Signature ► 

Signature ► 

 

 

 

 

Printed Name of Counsel for Minor Child 

Consent to Informal Trial and Waiver of Rules of 
Evidence 
 

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Revised by Rules Committee May 1, 2022 

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