Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Announcements
The following announcements have been published within the past six months.
November
2010 Licensing
The 2010 licensing packets were mailed on November 20. The licensing deadline is February 1, 2010. Beginning in early December, attorneys will have the option of completing and paying their 2010 licensing online. We will send email notifications as soon as the online licensing program is ready. ...More
Proposed Admissions Rules Amendments
Resolution 09-4 of the 2009 Idaho State Bar Resolution Process amends Section II of the Idaho Bar Commission Rules, the procedural rules for admission to the practice of law in Idaho. Proposed Admissions Rules Amendments 
2009 Resolution Voters Pamphlet
The 2009 Resolution Voters Pamphlet is available online.
Attorney Address Changes Requested
The 2009 licensing packets will be mailed in mid-November. All members are asked to check their address information in the Attorney Directory and send any updates to the Membership Department by November 6.
October
Amended Rules for Family Court Background Checks (ICAR Rule 47)
This amendment to ICAR Rule 47 relates to the fingerprinting of domestic violence coordinators as a result of amendments last legislative session to I.C. §32-1407. The rule change is effective September 4, 2009. ...More
Judges Perry and Watson Receive Top Awards
An Idaho Court of Appeals Judge and a Kootenai County Magistrate Judge have been selected to receive the Idaho Judiciary's most prestigious awards. Court of Appeals Judge Darrel Perry received the 2009 Kramer Award, and Kootenai County Magistrate Judge Barry Watson received the 2009 Granata Award. ...More
September
July 2009 Bar Exam Results Released
The list of sucessful applicants from the July 2009 Idaho State Bar Examination were released on September 19, 2009. The Admission Ceremony will be held on October 1, 2009 in Boise. ...More
Third & Sixth District Judicial Appointments
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter appointed Caldwell attorney Susan Wiebe to fill a judgeship in the Third Judicial District, and elevated Bannock County Magistrate Robert Naftz of Pocatello to a Sixth District judgeship. ...More
Fifth District Judicial Candidate Evaluation
To complete the qualification questionnaire regarding the applicants for District Judge in the Fifth Judicial District, please go to the following link: Fifth District Judicial Candidate Evaluation
First District Judicial Candidate Evaluation
To complete the qualification questionnaire regarding the applicants for District Judge in the First Judicial District, please go to the following link: First District Judicial Candidate Evaluation
Amendments to the Misdemeanor and Infraction Rules, Effective October 1, 2009
Misdemeanor Rule 14 allows for disposition of certain misdemeanor citations by written plea of guilty and provides that in those instances the amount of the fine and court costs to be assessed for the offense shall be the bail bond amount provided in Rule 13. In order to accommodate a recent $12 increase in the amount that goes to the victim’s compensation fund, the bail bond amounts in Rule 13 have been raised by $12 with regard to all offenses that qualify for disposition under Rule 14. The limits set out in Rule 14 for these “payable misdemeanors” have also been raised by $12. Other bail bond amounts that were close to the limits of Rule 14 have been raised by small amounts so that they remain outside the provisions of Rule 14 as to disposition. Please note that not all bond amounts have changed, as persons charged with offenses that fall outside of Rule 14 will appear in court where the court can impose court costs upon a conviction. In addition, Misdemeanor Rule 15 and Infraction Rule 13 have been amended to reflect that the use of a credit card or debit card is not dependent upon authorization by the Administrative Director of the Courts or the Administrative District Judge but rather upon whether the county is set up to accept such payments. All of these amendments are effective October 1, 2009. The order and attached bail bond schedule can be found on the Idaho Supreme Court website at http://www.isc.idaho.gov/rulesamd.htm.
August
ISB RoadShow Dates - November 2009
RoadShow resolution and award meetings will be held at various locations throughout the month of November. The resolution process is the opportunity for Bar members to discuss and vote upon issues of interest to the Bar and propose rule changes. Matters submitted generally relate to statute and Bar commission rule changes, or changes in Bar governance or policy. The Roadshow meetings also update bar members on issues facing the bar and new programs and activities. ...2009 RoadShow Dates
Pro Bono Commission Gets Rolling
Nationally, a renaissance in pro bono service is underway and Idaho has signed on. Notably, collaboration between the Idaho Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court of Idaho and the Idaho State Bar created the Idaho Pro Bono Commission. Its founding resolution lays out specific recommendations for increasing pro bono work across the state. ...More
2010 IOLTA Grant Applications
Due to the decline in interest rates, IOLTA income has decreased dramatically in the last year. Faced with less than half of the funding given in the 2009 grant cycle, the Idaho Law Foundation Board of Directors decided to limit the organizations for which it would accept 2010 grant applications. ...More
Bar Exam Results & Admission Info
The 2009 July Bar Exam results will be released and the licensing and admissions packets will be mailed to the successful applicants on September 17, 2009. The required paperwork and payments must be received by September 28, 2009. The combined admission ceremony for the Idaho Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court of Idaho will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Boise Centre On the Grove. A reception will follow for new admittees and guests. Cameras are allowed ...More
Free IVLP Immigration CLE
On September 18, 2009 The Idaho Immigration Law Pro Bono Network and Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program will present "Representing Immigrants in Deportation Proceedings." Learn how you can help expand access to legal representation for individuals and families in selected deportation proceedings in U.S. Immigration Court in Boise and receive free CLE credits when you pledge to help. ...More information and registration
July
2009 ILF Annual Report
the 2009 ILF Annual Report summarizes what we have been able to achieve because of your generosity. In the last year, Idaho Volunteers Lawyers Program has served over 2,000 low income people who received some kind of legal help or representation. Law Related Education prepared Idaho lawyers to visit classrooms across the state to provide engaging law-related instruction for more than 2,700 students at all grade levels. The IOLTA Grant Program granted $360,000 to community programs in all parts of Idaho. Continuing Legal Education expanded its online education options to over 400 programs that were viewed via our on-line, on-demand service. This is just a brief snapshot of what the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Idaho Law Foundation have accomplished in the past year. ...View the full report
2009 Idaho State Bar Annual Report
The 2009 Idaho State Bar Annual Report summarizes the work of the Idaho Bar Commissioners and Bar staff, our Bar attorneys, and the thousands of hours of volunteer work by members of the Idaho State Bar. ...View the full report
2009 Idaho State Bar Awards Program
The 2009 Idaho State Bar Awards Program recognizes and honors bar members for their contributions to the Idaho legal profession and the public. ...View the award program
June
2009 Idaho State Bar Annual Conference
the 2009 Idaho State Bar Annual Conference will be held July 8-10 at the Boise Center on the Grove. For Hotel reservations contact: The Grove Hotel, Boise at (208) 333-8800 or (800) 716-6199. Ask for the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting room rate. ...More