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Month: May 2022
2022 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting July 20-22!
New Idaho State Bar Commissioners
Voting members of the Idaho State Bar in the Northern and Central Districts of Idaho recently elected new members of the Board of Commissioners. Coeur d’Alene attorney Jillian Caires will represent the First and Second Districts, replacing Commissioner Anne-Marie Fulfer. Boise attorney Mary York will represent the Fourth District, replacing President Kurt Holzer. The new Commissioners will serve three-year terms, beginning in July 2022.
Fearless Lawyering for Children CLE – June 24, 2022
In-Person CLE Training for Idaho Lawyers
University of Idaho College of Law
501 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
June 24, 2022
12:30—5:00 p.m.
To register to attend this program in-person, visit: https://cvent.me/KRaN8W
To register to attend this program virtually, visit: https://form.jotform.com/221156393625052
12:30—1:15 p.m. Youth panel or speaker: The difference a lawyer can make
1:15—2:30 p.m. When even adequate feels out of reach – Providing Zealous Advocacy to Our Clients when the Demand for Legal Representation is Greater than the Resources
Lawyers can make a critical difference in juvenile justice and child welfare cases. This session will discuss how to ensure access to justice and zealous advocacy for each client whether you work within an organization or as a solo practitioner. Building rapport with child and youth clients and addressing burnout will be discussed as well as concrete information about how lawyers can provide excellent representation given the demands of a busy practice.
Speakers:
Casey Trupin, Raikes Foundation, Seattle, WA (moderator)
Wade Hyder, Senior Deputy Public Defender, Twin Falls County, Idaho
Franchesca Hamilton-Acker, Managing Attorney/Unit Leader, Child(ren) In Need
of Care Unit, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, Lafayette, LA
Stacy Pittman, Pittman Law, Coeur d’Alene, ID
2:30—2:45 p.m. Break
2:45—4:00 p.m. Keeping our Kids Connected to their Families, Communities and Schools
Knowing that a child’s connection to family, community and school is critical, how can lawyers best ensure that their clients in both the child welfare and juvenile justice system remain connected? This panel will address the important role that lawyers can play in addressing the lack of foster homes and placements; ensuring that our clients obtain an appropriate education; and keeping our clients connected to their families.
Speakers:
Judge Brent Pattison, District Associate Judge, Des Moines, Iowa
Kraig A. Smikel, Attorney – Youth Unit, DisAbility Rights Idaho, Boise, Idaho
Jessalyn Hopkin, Deputy Public Defender, Bannock County Public Defender’s Office, Pocatello, ID
4:00—5:00 p.m. One size does not fit all – getting the right services for your client
Advocating for and securing services for clients can be a challenge. Panelists will discuss how to identify the services that will meet the needs of your client, explore the current services in Idaho, and discuss what to do when needed services do not exist. Special attention will be paid to advocacy within rural areas, mental health needs, LGBTQ+ youth, transition-aged youth, and children who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Speakers:
Gabriella McDonald, Texas Appleseed, Austin, TX (moderator)
Abre’ Conner, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Terry Scraggins, LSW (he/they), MSW Student, Nampa, ID
To register to attend this program in-person, visit: https://cvent.me/KRaN8W
To register to attend this program virtually, visit: https://form.jotform.com/221156393625052
Thank you to the University of Idaho College of Law for providing space for this training.
Idaho Supreme Court Orders Regarding Rule Amendments – Effective July 1, 2022
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Juvenile Rule 26. Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendments-to-Idaho-Juvenile-Rule-26-eff-July-1-2022.pdf
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Juvenile Rule 59. Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Adoption-of-Idaho-Juvenile-Rule-59-eff-July-1-2022.pdf
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Criminal Rule 53. Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Adoption-of-Idaho-Criminal-Rule-53-eff-July-1-2022.pdf
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Appellate Rules. Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendments-to-the-Idaho-Appellate-Rules-eff-July-1-2022.pdf
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Misdemeanor Rule 13(b). Please read the full Order linked below:
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending Appendix A of the Idaho Criminal Rules. Please read the full Order linked below:
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending Infraction Rule 9(b). Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendments-to-Idaho-Infraction-Rule-9b-eff-July-1-2022.pdf
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order for Adoption of the Idaho Rules for Treatment Courts. Please read the full Order linked below:
Idaho Supreme Court Orders Regarding Rule Amendments – Effective April 28, 2022
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Appellate Rules 11.1, 12.1, 40 & 46 – effective April 28, 2022. Please read the full Order linked below:
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Amendments to Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure 83 – effective April 28, 2022. Please read the full Order linked below:
https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendments-to-IRCP-83-eff-April-28-2022.pdf
2022 Contested First, Second, and Third District Judicial Elections – Attorney Survey Results
The Idaho State Bar recently conducted a survey of its membership on the qualifications of candidates for the contested First District Court, Second District Court, and Third District Court Judge positions. The Idaho State Bar does not interpret or express any opinion about the results and makes no endorsements.