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New Electronic Filing Fee for Civil Cases in State Court
2023 Resolution Process (aka Roadshow)
Unlike many state bars, the Idaho State Bar cannot take positions on legislative matters, rules of court, or substantive rules governing the Bar itself at its Annual Meeting or by act of its Bar Commissioners without first submitting such matters to the membership through the Resolution Process.
The Resolution Process is set forth in Idaho Bar Commission Rule 906. Resolutions may be submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, a Bar committee, or an individual member of the Bar. Resolutions submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, or the Idaho Supreme Court are automatically included in the resolution process.
2023 Resolution Meeting Schedule
Important Dates
- 2023 Dates:
- 1st District, Coeur d’Alene Nov. 2 – noon
- 2nd District, Moscow or Lewiston Nov. 2 – 6:00 p.m.
- 3rd District, Nampa Nov. 13 – 6:00 p.m.
- 4th District, Boise Nov. 14 – Noon
- 5th District, Twin Falls Nov. 9 – 6:00 p.m.
- 6th District, Pocatello Nov. 9 – noon
- 7th District, Idaho Falls Nov. 8 – noon
2023 Mobile Monday CLE Series
Mondays in November – via teleseminar / webinar
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT) / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (PT)
1.0 CLE Credit per Session
$45.00 per Session
Join the Idaho Law Foundation every Monday in November for the Mobile Monday CLE Series. The series provides an outlet for distinguished Idaho practitioners, jurists and other industry leaders to present an array of diverse topics. The convenience of joining from your computer, mobile device or toll-free teleconferencing allows attorneys to participate regardless of their hectic schedules or location. Still working from home? No problem – join us from your couch or your dining room table. All you need is a telephone or device and one hour to experience new ideas and continuing legal education opportunity.
*This was a successful Mobile Monday Session. If you would like to listen to any of these courses on-demand, you may purchase individual sessions by clicking on the course links below.
Monday, November 6: A Look at the Office of Administrative Hearings and What is to Come
Bryan Nickels, State of Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings – 1.0 CLE credit – NAC Approved
Monday, November 13: Say “NO” to BURNOUT – Find Professional Fulfillment without Sacrificing, Ethical Obligations, Relationships, Mental Health, and Job Performance
Fonda L. Jovick – Lake City Law Group & River’s Edge Mediation – 1.0 CLE credit
Monday, November 20: Winning Your Case with a Better Memory
Paul Mellor, Mellor Memory – 1.0 CLE credit.
Monday, November 27: St. Luke’s Defamation Case against Ammon Bundy and the People’s Rights Network
Erik F. Stidham and Jennifer Meling-Aiko Jensen, Holland & Hart – 1.0 CLE credit – NAC Approved
Your support of the Idaho Law Foundation CLE programming provides the necessary resources to fulfill the Foundation’s goal of enriching the public’s understanding of and respect for the law and legal system.
Women Lawyering Panel: 1973-2023 – 10/13
The Women’s Law Caucus is excited to announce this fantastic event! The WLC is especially excited that all speakers are alums of the University of Idaho College of Law. All will be in person except Retired Magistrate Judge Linda Cook and Idaho Supreme Court Justice Colleen Zahn, who will appear via Zoom. University of Idaho College of Law Dean Johanna Kalb will be making introductory remarks.
Each speaker will address progress made in law school, the laws, and in practice from the decade when she joined the Idaho State Bar and what still needs to be improved:
- Retired Magistrate Judge and first woman judge in Idaho Linda Cook and Family Law Attorney Anne Solomon: 1970s.
- Environmental Lawyer Cyndy Day-Wilson: 1980s.
- Magistrate Judge and former U.S. Attorney Michelle Mallard: 1990s.
- Idaho Supreme Court Justice Colleen Zahn: 2000s.
- Immigration Law Attorney Natali Magaña: 2010s.
There will be a reception after the panel for meeting the panelists and networking.
Note that this is homecoming weekend! The WLC hopes to see as many of you as possible in person and via Zoom. Thank you so much for sharing! Is there any way you could email your distribution with this information? That would be ideal. But any support for getting the word out would be amazing!
For in-person attendance, event begins at 4:30 p.m. PT in Menard, Room 104.
For Zoom attendance, please register ahead of time at https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88506676463 (The meeting ID in the event you need it is 885 0667 6463.)
2023 Richard C. Fields Civility Award Nominations – Deadline 10/20
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 Richard C. Fields Civility Award through Friday, October 20, 2023.
The Idaho State Bar Professionalism & Ethics Section presents the Richard C. Fields Civility Award each year in honor of Dick Fields who 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.
- Nominations are accepted from 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.
- Any attorney, who primarily practices in Idaho, who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility and is an example to his or her peers is eligible for a nomination. The selection committee kindly asks you to refrain from nominating an attorney posthumously or a member of the judiciary, even though both categories undisputedly have several qualified nominees.
- Nomination submission information is up to the person nominating. Nominations can be a few sentences about the person being nominated and why he or she is qualified or 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 to the selection committee.
Email nominations by October 20th to the Chair of the Professionalism and Ethics Section, Texie Montoya.
To view a list of previous recipients, select: Richard C. Fields Civility Award Past Recipients.
2023 Resolution Process (aka Roadshow)
District of Idaho Bench Bar Conferences – 11/3 in Coeur d’Alene
The District of Idaho is pleased to announce two in-person bench bar conferences again this year: October 20, 2023, at the Boise Centre in Boise and November 3, 2023, at the Coeur d’Alene Inn in Coeur d’Alene. This year’s theme is “Changes All Around: Judges, Rules, Law, and Technology at the District of Idaho.” Join us at either conference location to see what’s new in the District.
For more information, including agendas and registration links, please visit the District’s website. We hope to see you in Boise or Coeur d’Alene!
Amendments to Idaho Infraction Rule 8
Redacted Idaho Supreme Court Order adopting the majority “entire file” rule
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order regarding the scope of documents a lawyer is ethically required to surrender to a former client under Idaho Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d). Please click the link below to review a redacted copy of the Order.
Consistent with the Court’s Order, the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners is evaluating a proposed change to the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct reflecting the Court’s adoption of the “entire file” rule and to address what file materials fall under the “narrow exceptions” category.
Comments Sought on Various Idaho Rules – Deadline 10/5
Comments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure
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, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023. Thank you.
Comments Sought on the Idaho Juvenile Rules (C.P.A.)
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Child Protection Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Juvenile Rules (C.P.A.). 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, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023. Thank you.
Comments Sought on the Idaho Appellate Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Child Protection Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Appellate Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure regarding appeals in Child Protective Act cases. 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, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023. Thank you.
Comments Sought on the Idaho Court Administrative Rules- Court Interpreters
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Language Access Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52, Court Interpreters. 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, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023. Thank you.