Rule 52 - Effective Dates of Rules(a) A rule or amendment to a rule shall become effective upon the date specified by the court in adopting or amending such rule.(b) If no effective date is specified, the rule or amendment to the rule shall become effective on the first day of July or January following the thirtieth day after its adoption, whichever is earlier.Amended effective 1/1/2020; amended effective 7/1/2023.