Change in Court Mail Service Fees – Effective July 14th

Court mail service fees for mailing physical copies of court documents through the U.S. Postal Service will rise starting July 14. The new rates will match recent increases to mailing fees made by the USPS itself. These changes are only for physical mail service and do not affect electronic service of documents.

The new fees include:

Standard envelope (1-4 pages) – $1.05

Large envelope (5-9 pages) – $2.40

Large envelope (10-25 pages) – $5.55

Large envelope (26-50 pages) – $10.75

Registered mail – $18.60

Comments Sought on Idaho Court Administrative Rules

The Idaho Supreme Court is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Court Administrative Rules. A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Nate Poppino by Monday, July 22, 2024. Thank you.

Applications Being Accepted for 2024-25 Class of the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers

The Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (“IALL”) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 class. The Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers is a highly selective and well-regarded leadership training program for lawyers from across the State of Idaho.  It brings together some of the best and brightest attorneys in Idaho and teaches them leadership skills that they can use to improve the legal profession and transform their communities.

Qualified applicants will have been admitted to practice law for at least five years or have five years of professional work experience with at least two of those years practicing law. Participants will meet in Boise over five sessions for this interactive leadership training program designed specifically for lawyers.

Specifics about the application process along with the online application and class schedule can be found on the IALL webpageSuccessful applicants for the 2024-2025 class will be notified by Monday, September 9th via email.  The first session will begin on the evening of Thursday, October 3rd and continue all day on Friday, October 4th.

For more information, please contact Teresa Baker, Idaho State Bar Program and Legal Education Director at tbaker@isb.idaho.gov or talk with one of the IALL Steering Committee members.  Their contact info can be also be found on the IALL webpage.

Proposed Amendments to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure – Public Comment

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure. A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment. Please send your comments to Deena Layne by Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Thank you.

Adoption of Idaho Court Administrative Rule (I.C.A.R.) 52.1

Volunteer for Various IVLP Clinic Opportunities

Idaho Supreme Court Order Re: Death Penalty Criminal Jury Instructions and Criminal Jury Instructions

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