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Rule Amendments and Orders from the Idaho Supreme Court – Effective July 1, 2024
Comments Sought on Idaho Juvenile Rule 20. Release from State Custody (J.C.A.)
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed amendments to Idaho Juvenile Rule 20, Release from State Custody (J.C.A.). A copy of the proposed amendments can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne, by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Fourth District Law Day – May 1st
Governor Little appoints Ross Pittman to First Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Ross Pittman as District Judge to the First Judicial District.
Pittman is a Magistrate Judge in Kootenai County, serving since 2020. He currently presides over the Kootenai County Domestic Violence Court. Pittman brings over a decade of criminal and civil law experience to the bench. He previously served as elected county prosecutor for Boise County and Payette County. Pittman is a former deputy prosecuting attorney for Boise County and Ada County. Pittman received his bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from the University of Idaho.
“I want to thank Governor Little, his staff, and the Judicial Council for their faith in me; I am honored by this appointment,” Pittman said. “Thank you to my colleagues and family for their continued support. Justice Meyer set the standard high and I am humbled to follow in her place.”
The position Pittman will fill is chambered in Kootenai County. He will fill a vacancy created after Governor Little appointed Justice Cynthia K.C. Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court. The First Judicial District encompasses Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties.
Idaho Code 1-2101, et seq., addresses how judicial vacancies in the Idaho Supreme Court, Idaho Court of Appeals, and District Courts are filled. The Idaho Judicial Council submits a list of at least three qualified candidates to Governor Little for appointment, consistent with Idaho law.
Award Nominations Deadline – March 29
Each year the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners presents awards to members of the Bar who demonstrate exemplary leadership, professionalism and commitment to the legal profession and to the public. Nominations can be submitted at any time, but the deadline to be included in the current year is at the end of March, with selections in May.
Nominations Open for 2024 ISB Commissioner – 6th & 7th Districts
Idaho Supreme Court to Hold Annual Memorial Service
Comments Sought on the Idaho Rules for Treatment Courts
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Treatment Court Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules for Treatment Courts. A copy of the proposed revisions can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne by Monday, March 11, 2024. Thank you.
Comments Sought on the Idaho Court Administrative Rules- Court Interpreters- Discipline
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Language Access Committee is seeking input on proposed new rule Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52.1, Court Interpreters- Discipline. A copy of the proposed rule can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne by Monday, March 11, 2024. Thank you.