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The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order regarding the emergency reduction in Court services and limitation of access to Court facilities. Please read the full order linked below.

Order In Re: Emergency Reduction in Court Services and Limitation of Access to Court Facilities

The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Amended Order regarding the COVID-19 Emergency. The full order is linked below.

Amended Order Re: Idaho Supreme Court Response to COVID-19 Emergency

In order to better keep attorneys and the public informed of emergency orders entered in response to COVID-19, the Idaho Supreme Court has established a website in which all orders will be posted. The website is linked below.

State Judicial Emergency Orders

The Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has composed a letter addressing concerns regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and how it is affecting the criminal justice system and incarcerated people in Idaho. Please read the full letter below.

Letter from IACDL re: COVID-19

The ABA has compiled a list of resources for lawyers to help prioritize mental health during this uncertain time. Lawyer Assistance Programs throughout the country provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers, and law students who are facing mental health or substance abuse issues.

Find Resources Here

Please check the events and meeting calendar for more information about specific meetings.

ISB/ILF Events & Meeting Calendar

The results of the 2020 Practice Analysis Survey conducted by the National Conference of Bar Examiners Testing Task Force are now available. Click below for the full report:

2020 Practice Analysis Report

The Idaho State Bar Professionalism & Ethics Section and Concordia University School of Law present the Richard C. Fields Civility Award each year. Dick Fields was consistently recognized for his service, professionalism, and leadership within the Idaho State Bar and was known in the legal community as an advocate for civility in the practice of law. Dick received the Idaho State Bar’s Distinguished Lawyer Award in 2000 and chaired the Dean’s Advisory Council at Concordia Law since its inception in 2009, until his passing in April 2014. In honor of Dick’s memory and the legacy he left for future generations of lawyers in Idaho, this award is presented to an Idaho lawyer who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility in the profession.

Previous recipients include:

• 2014 – Hon. Mikel Williams
• 2015 – Reginald Reeves
• 2016 – William (Bud) Yost III
• 2017 – Richard Hall
• 2018 – Theodore Argyle
• 2019 – Charles Homer

How do you nominate an individual?

Email your nomination to the Chair of the Idaho Professionalism and Ethics Section, Julianne Hall, JSH@Elamburke.com by April 13, 2020.

Who can nominate someone?

Anyone who knows and is familiar with the attorney.  In the past, great nominations have been received from judges, legal assistants/paralegals, law clerks and community members.

Who can be nominated?

Any attorney, who primarily practices in Idaho, who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility and is an example to his or her peers.

For the 2020 award, the selection committee kindly asks you to refrain from nominating an attorney post-humously or a member of the judiciary, even though both categories undisputedly have several qualified nominees.

What should the nomination include?

The composition of the nomination submission is up to the nominator.  It can be a few sentences about the person being nominated and why he or she is qualified.  It can be a formal letter.  Numerous people can get together and submit a nomination “packet” for one person or each person can submit his or her own nomination.  Information about activities participated in and/or examples or conduct which you believe demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility are helpful.