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Rule 4-510.06 Cases exempt from ADR rules

Article 5. Civil Practice

Intent:

To identify the actions exempt from Rules 4-510.01 through 4-510.05.

Applicability:

This rule applies in the district court.

Statement of the Rule:

(1) Rules 4-510.01 through 4-510.05 do not apply to the following actions:

(1) (A) Utah Code title 26B, chapter 3, part 10, Medical Benefits Recovery;

(1) (B) Utah Code title 26B, chapter 9, Recovery Services and Administration of Child Support;

(1) (C) Utah Code title 78B, chapter 7, part 6, Cohabitant Abuse Protective Orders;

(1) (D) Utah Code title 26B, chapter 5, Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health;

(1) (E) Rules 65A, 65B and 65C of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; and

(1) (F) uncontested matters.

(2) Rules 4-510.01 through 4-510.05 do not apply to the following actions, but they may undergo ADR procedures under other programs:

(2) (A) Utah Code title 78A, chapter 8, Small Claims Court; and

(2) (B) Utah Code title 78B, chapter 6, part 8, Forcible Entry and Detainer.

(3) Rules 4-510.01 through 4-510.05 do not apply to the following actions, but the judge may direct that they undergo ADR procedures under these rules:

(3) (A) Utah Code title 81, chapter 6, Child Support;

(3) (B) Utah Code title 81, chapter 8, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act;

(3) (C) Utah Code title 81, chapter 5, Utah Uniform Parentage Act;

(3) (D) Utah Code title 81, chapter 11, Utah Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; and

(3) (E) temporary orders requested under Utah Code title 81, chapter 4, Dissolution of Marriage, except temporary separation orders under section 81-4-104.

Amendment history: Effective: 9/1/2025