Recruiting the Next Generation of Judges: Panel Discussion – Mar. 30

Comments Sought on Proposed “New” Idaho Juvenile Rule for Child Protective Act Cases

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Child Protection Committee is seeking input on a proposed “new” Idaho Juvenile Rule regarding extended foster care in Child Protective Act cases. A copy of the proposed rule can be found at the link below. Please send your comments to Deena Layne by March 22, 2022. Thank you.

ISC Announcement- iCourt Portal Down

Amendments to Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure – Effective July 1

The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure effective July 1, 2022. Please read the full Order linked below:

In Re: Amendments to the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure

Amendments to Idaho Court Administrative Rules – Effective Feb. 28

The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order amending the Idaho Court Administrative Rules. Please read the full Order linked below:

In Re: Amendments to the Idaho Court Administrative Rules Related to Jury Service and Jury Trial Procedures

2022 Annual Meeting Scholarships Available – Deadline Extended to June 30

The Idaho State Bar is offering a limited number of scholarships to the 2022 Annual Meeting, July 20-22, at the Canyon Crest Event Center in Twin Falls. The scholarships will include full registration, tickets to the social events and per diem up to $75 per day for travel and lodging. The scholarships are designed to provide assistance to those attorneys who, due to financial or professional circumstances, would otherwise be unable to attend.

To apply for scholarship, please fill out this 2022 Annual Meeting Scholarship Request Form.  If you have any questions, please contact the ISB Commissioner who represents your judicial district or the ISB Program and Legal Education Director Teresa Baker.

The Fourth District Bar, the Sixth District Bar and the Idaho Women Lawyers are also providing several scholarships.  If you are a member of the Fourth District, the Sixth District Bar or Idaho Women Lawyers and would like to apply for one of their scholarships, please use the same Scholarship Request form and the applications will be forward to the District Bar or IWL officers for their review.

The deadline for scholarship requests has been extended to Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Idaho State Bar Award Nominations- Deadline March 31

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 announced in May. The Distinguished Jurist, Distinguished Lawyer, Outstanding Young Lawyer, Service, and Section of the Year Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting each July. The Professionalism and Pro Bono Awards are presented at the Resolution Meetings in the fall.

Idaho Supreme Court to Hold Annual Memorial Service

Justice Daniel T. Eismann Award for Excellence in Treatment Courts – Call for Nominations

AII magistrate, district, and senior judges are eligible for the Daniel T. Eismann Award for Excellence in Treatment Courts. This award is presented to a treatment court judge who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment to the success of their team and participants. Any judicial employee, treatment court team member, or member of the Idaho State Bar may nominate a sitting or senior district or magistrate treatment court judge in the Idaho Court System.

Nominations must be typewritten and follow the format described below:

Nominee

Submitter’s Information

Name, Title, Phone, and Email

Narrative

Please describe the nominee’s major contributions to Treatment Courts in Idaho. Consider years of service, innovations in the field, inspiration of others, and major achievements that have or will have enduring value.

Selection Process

A subcommittee of 7 members of the Treatment Court Committee will be appointed by the Committee Chair. The subcommittee will review nominations and make no more than three recommendations to the Idaho Supreme Court, who will determine the selection.

The award will be presented at the Idaho Treatment Court Conference, which is held every two years, and will be announced by the chair of the Treatment Court Committee (Justice Moeller or designee) on the 2nd day of the conference. Nominations will be opened approximately four months prior to the conference, allowing time for the Treatment Court Committee to receive and review nominations and the Supreme Court to make a selection.

Nominations for the 2022 Eismann Award for Excellence in Treatment Courts should be submitted by February 28th, 2022.  The presentation will be made at the Treatment Court conference scheduled for May 6th, 2022.

Please send nominations to Treatment Court Committee staff by mail or email:

Scott Ronan

P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0101

Email: sronan@idcourts.net

2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest