Idaho Civil Case Information Sheet

IDAHO CIVIL CASE INFORMATION SHEET

Idaho District Court — Required Under I.R.C.P. Rule 3(d)(1)

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

This Civil Case Information Sheet must accompany the filing party's first appearance in any civil case filed in Idaho District Court, as required by Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 3(d)(1). The form is approved by the Idaho Supreme Court. All parties must file a completed case information sheet with their first appearance, with the exception of governmental entities and certain specialized case types.

Key Requirements:

• File this sheet with the Complaint or Petition (plaintiff/petitioner) or with the first responsive pleading (defendant/respondent)
• Use the official Idaho Supreme Court-approved form for actual filing
• Confidential party identifiers (SSN, DOB, driver's license) must be filed on the separate Confidential Case Information Sheet pursuant to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32
• Electronic filing is available through the Idaho statewide e-filing system under I.R.E.F.S.

SECTION 1: COURT AND CAPTION

Judicial District: [________________________________]

Idaho has seven judicial districts:

• ☐ First Judicial District (Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone)
• ☐ Second Judicial District (Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce)
• ☐ Third Judicial District (Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington)
• ☐ Fourth Judicial District (Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley)
• ☐ Fifth Judicial District (Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls)
• ☐ Sixth Judicial District (Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power)
• ☐ Seventh Judicial District (Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton)

County: [________________________________]

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE _____________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF _____________

_________________________________,
                    Plaintiff/Petitioner,

v.                                          Case No.: ________________
                                            (Assigned by Clerk)
_________________________________,
                    Defendant/Respondent.

Date of Filing: [__/__/____]

SECTION 2: PARTY INFORMATION

Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s)

Additional Plaintiff(s): ☐ See attached list

Defendant(s) / Respondent(s)

Additional Defendant(s): ☐ See attached list

SECTION 3: ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY INFORMATION

☐ Self-Represented Party (Pro Se) — If checked, provide personal contact information above.

Electronic Service: ☐ I consent to receive electronic service under I.R.E.F.S.
Email for electronic service: [________________________________]

SECTION 4: CASE TYPE — SELECT PRIMARY CATEGORY

Select the single category that best describes the primary nature of this action. Per I.R.C.P. Rule 3(d)(1), accurate case classification is required.

Civil — Contract / Debt

• ☐ Contract Dispute (general)
• ☐ Debt / Collection / Promissory Note
• ☐ Insurance Dispute / Bad Faith
• ☐ Construction Dispute / Mechanic's Lien
• ☐ Commercial / Business Dispute
• ☐ Breach of Warranty

Civil — Real Property

• ☐ Quiet Title
• ☐ Foreclosure (judicial)
• ☐ Landlord/Tenant — Eviction / Unlawful Detainer
• ☐ Ejectment
• ☐ Boundary / Easement Dispute
• ☐ Partition
• ☐ Condemnation / Eminent Domain
• ☐ Other Real Property: [________________________________]

Civil — Tort

• ☐ Motor Vehicle — Personal Injury / Property Damage
• ☐ Premises Liability / Slip and Fall
• ☐ Other Personal Injury
• ☐ Other Property Damage
• ☐ Wrongful Death
• ☐ Defamation / Libel / Slander
• ☐ Fraud / Misrepresentation

Civil — Professional Negligence

• ☐ Medical Malpractice (subject to Idaho Code § 6-1001 et seq., Idaho Medical Malpractice Act)
• ☐ Legal Malpractice
• ☐ Other Professional Negligence: [________________________________]

Civil — Products Liability

• ☐ Products Liability (subject to Idaho Code § 6-1401 et seq.)

Civil — Employment

• ☐ Employment Discrimination
• ☐ Wage / Compensation Dispute
• ☐ Wrongful Termination
• ☐ Restrictive Covenant / Non-Compete
• ☐ Other Employment: [________________________________]

Administrative / Appeals

• ☐ Administrative Agency Appeal (Idaho Code § 67-5270 et seq.)
• ☐ Appeal from Magistrate Division (I.R.C.P. Rule 83)

Declaratory / Equitable

• ☐ Declaratory Judgment (Idaho Code § 10-1201 et seq.)
• ☐ Injunctive Relief
• ☐ Writ of Mandate / Prohibition
• ☐ Interpleader

Other Civil

• ☐ Other Civil Action: [________________________________]

SECTION 5: CASE ORIGIN

• ☐ Original Proceeding — new case filed in this court
• ☐ Transferred from another Idaho county or district (specify): [________________________________]
• ☐ Reinstated / Reopened (prior case number): [________________________________]
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 6: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

Monetary Relief Sought

• ☐ $10,000 or less (may be appropriate for Magistrate Division under Idaho Code § 1-2208)
• ☐ $10,001 to $50,000
• ☐ $50,001 to $100,000
• ☐ $100,001 to $300,000
• ☐ Over $300,000

Specific amount claimed (if stated): $ [________________________________]

Note: Under I.R.C.P. Rule 8(a)(1), a prayer for relief in excess of $10,000 need not state a specific dollar amount unless required by statute.

Non-Monetary Relief Sought

• ☐ Injunctive Relief
• ☐ Declaratory Judgment
• ☐ Specific Performance
• ☐ Other Equitable Relief: [________________________________]

SECTION 7: JURY DEMAND

• ☐ Jury trial demanded pursuant to I.R.C.P. Rule 38
• ☐ Non-jury / Bench trial

Note: Under I.R.C.P. Rule 38(b), a jury demand must be made no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue for which a jury is sought. Failure to demand a jury constitutes a waiver.

SECTION 8: RELATED CASES

Are there any related cases pending or previously filed in any Idaho court?

• ☐ No related cases
• ☐ Yes — Provide details below:

Consolidation Requested: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 9: SERVICE INFORMATION

Method of Service (I.R.C.P. Rule 4)

• ☐ Personal Service by Sheriff (I.R.C.P. Rule 4(d)(2))
• ☐ Personal Service by Private Process Server (I.R.C.P. Rule 4(d)(2))
• ☐ Certified Mail / Return Receipt (where authorized)
• ☐ Service by Publication (I.R.C.P. Rule 4(d)(5)) — requires court order
• ☐ Service on Secretary of State (long-arm statute, Idaho Code § 5-514)
• ☐ Acceptance / Waiver of Service (I.R.C.P. Rule 4(e))

Service Addresses for Each Defendant/Respondent

SECTION 10: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Interpreter / Language Access

• ☐ Interpreter needed — Language: [________________________________]

ADA / Disability Accommodations

• ☐ Accommodation needed — Describe: [________________________________]

Sealed / Confidential Filing

• ☐ Motion to seal or restrict access filed pursuant to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32

SECTION 11: CONFIDENTIAL PARTY INFORMATION

DO NOT INCLUDE ON THIS SHEET — File separately on the Confidential Case Information Sheet

Pursuant to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32, the following information must be filed on the separate Confidential Case Information Sheet and must NOT be served on other parties:

• Social Security Numbers
• Dates of Birth
• Driver's License Numbers
• Financial Account Numbers
• Names of Minor Children (use initials only in public filings)
• Other Protected Information

SECTION 12: FILING FEE INFORMATION

Per I.R.C.P. Appendix A — Civil Filing Fee Schedule (effective July 12, 2024; confirm current fees with the clerk):

Note: Fees are subject to change. Verify current fees with the district court clerk or at isc.idaho.gov. Fee waivers may be available for indigent parties under Idaho Code § 31-3220.

Fee Paid: $ [________________________________]
Receipt Number: [________________________________]
Fee Waiver Granted: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Pending

SECTION 13: ATTORNEY / PARTY CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided on this Civil Case Information Sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, formed after a reasonable inquiry under the circumstances, consistent with I.R.C.P. Rule 11(b).

Date: ___/___/______

_______________________________________________
Signature

_______________________________________________
Printed Name

_______________________________________________
Idaho State Bar No. (if applicable)

_______________________________________________
Party Represented: ☐ Plaintiff/Petitioner  ☐ Defendant/Respondent

SECTION 14: FOR CLERK'S USE ONLY

IDAHO-SPECIFIC PRACTICE NOTES

1. Mandatory Filing: Under I.R.C.P. Rule 3(d)(1), the Civil Case Information Sheet must accompany every party's first filing. The clerk may reject a filing that does not include a completed information sheet.

2. Governmental Entity Exception: Governmental entities are generally exempt from filing the case information sheet in certain categories.

3. Medical Malpractice Pre-Litigation Requirements: Under Idaho Code § 6-1001 et seq. (Idaho Medical Malpractice Act), medical malpractice claims require a pre-litigation screening panel hearing before filing suit, unless the parties agree to waive the requirement.

4. Idaho Long-Arm Statute: Service on out-of-state defendants may be accomplished pursuant to Idaho Code § 5-514 by serving the Secretary of State.

5. Venue: Venue in Idaho civil actions is governed by Idaho Code § 5-401 et seq. Actions must generally be filed in the county where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose.

6. Statute of Limitations: Common Idaho limitations periods include:
   - Personal Injury: 2 years (Idaho Code § 5-219(4))
   - Written Contract: 5 years (Idaho Code § 5-216)
   - Oral Contract: 4 years (Idaho Code § 5-217)
   - Property Damage: 3 years (Idaho Code § 5-218(1))
   - Professional Malpractice: 2 years (Idaho Code § 5-219(4))

7. Electronic Filing: Idaho has implemented mandatory electronic filing through the statewide e-filing system governed by the Idaho Rules for Electronic Filing and Service (I.R.E.F.S.). Check with the specific district court for mandatory e-filing requirements.

8. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Many Idaho judicial districts have local rules encouraging or requiring mediation or arbitration for certain civil cases. Check local district rules.

Sources and References

• Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure (I.R.C.P.), available at: https://isc.idaho.gov/ircp-new
• I.R.C.P. Rule 3 — Commencement of Action: https://isc.idaho.gov/ircp3-new
• Idaho Civil Case Information Sheet (Official Form): https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/Civil_Cover_Sheet_01.17-Fillable.pdf
• Confidential Case Information Sheet: https://isc.idaho.gov/files/Civil_Cover_Sheet_053023.pdf
• I.R.C.P. Appendix A — Filing Fee Schedule: https://isc.idaho.gov/rules/IRCP-Appendix-A-Civil-Filing-Fee-Schedule_eff070122.pdf
• Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (Confidential Information): https://isc.idaho.gov/main/idaho-court-rules
• Idaho Rules for Electronic Filing and Service (I.R.E.F.S.): https://isc.idaho.gov/irefs
• Idaho Code Title 5 — Proceedings in Civil Actions: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title5/
• Idaho Code § 6-1001 et seq. — Medical Malpractice Act
• Idaho Code § 6-1401 et seq. — Products Liability
• Idaho Code § 5-514 — Long-Arm Statute