Volunteer for Various IVLP Clinic Opportunities

Amendments to the Idaho Appellate Rules and Related Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure – Effective July 1, 2024

Amendment of Idaho Infraction Rule 9(b), Infraction Penalty Schedule – Effective July 1, 2024

Amendments to Rules Governing Disqualifications Without Cause

Amendments to Idaho Court Admin. Rule 100; Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure 1; & Idaho Rules for Electronic Filing & Service 5 and 9

Idaho Juvenile Justice 2024 Regional Forum

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.