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Child Representation: The Value of Being Seen, Heard, and Represented
by Jessalyn R. Hopkin and Stacy L. PittmanIn child protection cases, children are the focus. When a child suffers from neglect or abuse, the state can step in to protect the child. From shelter care,...
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Immigration and the Best Interests of Children
by Rees G. AtkinsU.S. immigration law disregards the best interests of children, which conflicts with Idaho’s (and other states’) centuries-old family law principles. Family law principles, such as...
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by Annette StrauserLicensing IntroductionAll Idaho State Bar members must comply with the annual licensing requirements of Section III of the Idaho Bar Commission Rules. The Licensing Department...
View ArticleMandatory Continuing Legal Education Department Report
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View ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order: Filing System Outage 11/17
Please see below order in reference to extended time to file due to electronic filing system outage. November 17-18, 2023 Electronic Filing Outage OrderDownload
View ArticleProposed Amendments to Idaho Appellate Rules and Related Rules of Civil and...
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Idaho Appellate Rules Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Appellate Rules and related rules of civil and criminal procedure. Please send...
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Desk Book Phase Out Plan
At their February 2023 meeting, the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners approved a four-stage phase-out plan for the Desk Book Directory. Phase One began this year by introducing a new “Rules-Only”...
View ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order Re: Disqualification Without Cause
Please see the Administrative Order – from the Idaho Supreme Court. Order in Re Disqualification without Cause in First Judicial District (11-13-23)Download Order in Re Disqualificaiton without Cause...
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2023 Season of Thanks CLE Bundle – Now through Dec. 22nd
Limited Time Offer – November 20th through December 22nd – 12 CLE credits (self-study) for only $200. Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! The Idaho Law Foundation is offering the special Season of...
View ArticleReminder: New Electronic Filing Fee for Civil Cases – Effective Dec. 15th
Parties to civil cases filed in Idaho state courts will soon be charged a $5 fee to file documents online through an electronic “envelope.” This change will now take effect Dec. 15, two weeks later...
View ArticleAmendment of Idaho Infraction Rule 9(b), Infraction Penalty Schedule
Amendment of Idaho Infraction Rule 9(b), Infraction Penalty Schedule, eff Nov 27, 2023Download
View Article2023 Resolution Ballots due Dec. 4th
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...
View ArticleCoaches Needed for High School Mock Trial
Attorney coaches needed for high school mock trial teams in Meridian and Blackfoot Renaissance High School (Meridian) and Snake River Opportunities School (Blackfoot) are participating in the 2024...
View Article2023 Award Recipients
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View Article2023 Licensing Deadline February 1, 2024
The licensing deadline is February 1, 2024. You should have received the link to online licensing or the licensing materials in the mail. If you did not or if you have questions, please contact the...
View ArticleAmendment to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 – Effective Jan 1, 2024
Amendment to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32, eff January 1, 2024Download
View ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order In Re: Amendments to Sections of the Idaho Bar...
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View ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Order In Re: Amendments to Section III of the Idaho Bar...
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Random Thoughts by Gary Cooper
by Gary L. CooperI know this will be published in the January issue of The Advocate. I am writing it in late November. In fact, I have procrastinated and am writing it just before it is due. I have...
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