Small Claims

Idaho Guide and File

Complete and E-file your CAO Small Claims Forms Here.

Instructions for Plaintiff

Instructions for PlaintiffPDF
Instructions — How to SuePDF
Instructions — How to ServePDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial – PlaintiffPDF

Instructions for Defendant

Instructions for DefendantPDF
Instructions — Information for DefendantPDF
Instructions — Small Claims FAQsPDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial – DefendantPDF

Step 1 — File a Small Claims Action

Instructions for PlaintiffPDF
1. Small Claims SummonsRTFPDF
2. Small Claims FormRTFPDF

Step 2 — Serve (Deliver) a Copy to Defendant

Instructions — How to ServePDF
1. Information for Service on IndividualRTFPDF
2. Information for Service on a Business EntityRTFPDF
3. Affidavit of ServiceRTFPDF

Step 3 — Respond to a Claim

Instructions for DefendantPDF
1. Answer (Small Claims)RTFPDF

Step 4 — Prepare for Your Hearing

Instructions — How to SuePDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial - PlaintiffPDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial - DefendantPDF

DECISIONS IN A SMALL CLAIMS CASE

1. Affidavit for Default, Competence, Non-Military Affidavit, and Amount DueRTFPDF
2. Affidavit of Competence and Non-Military ServiceRTFPDF
3. Judgment (Small Claims) RTFPDF

Step 5 — Enforce a Small Claims Judgment (Writs)

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions — Collecting on Your Small Claims JudgmentPDF

WRIT OF EXECUTION

1. Affidavit for Writ of Execution (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Writ of Execution (Small Claims)RTFPDF
3. Notice of Garnishment (Small Claims)RTFPDF

WRIT OF POSSESSION

1. Affidavit for Writ of Possession (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Writ of Possession (Small Claims)RTFPDF
3. Notice of Garnishment (Small Claims)RTFPDF

WRIT OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT

1. Affidavit for Writ of Continuing Garnishment (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Writ of Continuing Garnishment (Small Claims)RTFPDF
3. Notice of Garnishment (Small Claims)RTFPDF

CONTESTING CLAIM OF EXEMPTION

1. Motion Contesting Claim of Exemption (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Order on Motion Contesting Claim of Exemption (Small Claims)RTFPDF

Additional Small Claims Forms

Forms for Plaintiffs

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial – PlaintiffPDF

PLAINTIFF'S DISMISSAL BEFORE HEARING

1. Dismissal By Plaintiff (Small Claims)RTFPDF

PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL

1. Motion to Set Aside Dismissal (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Order on Motion to Set Aside Dismissal (Small Claims)RTFPDF

PLAINTIFF'S SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT

You are required to file this with the court to show that Defendant complied with the judgment.
1. Satisfaction of Judgment (Plaintiff)RTFPDF

Forms for Defendants

DEFENDANT'S REQUEST TO CHANGE VENUE

1. Motion to Change Venue (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Order on Motion to Change Venue (Small Claims)RTFPDF

DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT

1. Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Order on Motion to Set Aside Default (Small Claims)RTFPDF

DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT

1. Motion for SatisfactionRTFPDF
2. Satisfaction of JudgmentRTFPDF

Reschedule, Request Telephonic Hearing

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions — How to SuePDF
Instructions — Small Claims FAQsPDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial – DefendantPDF

RESCHEDULE YOUR CASE

1. Motion to ContinueRTFPDF
2. Order on Motion to ContinueRTFPDF

REQUEST A HEARING BY PHONE

1. Small Claims Motion for Telephonic HearingRTFPDF
2. Small Claims Order on Motion to Appear by TelephoneRTFPDF

Appeal a Small Claims Judgment

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial - PlaintiffPDF
Instructions — Getting Ready for Trial - DefendantPDF

FILING AN APPEAL

1. Notice of Appeal (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Appeal Order (Small Claims)RTFPDF

Misc. Small Claims Forms

Miscellaneous Forms

1. Order to Dismiss For Lack of Service (Small Claims)RTFPDF

Mediation in Small Claims Cases

1. Mediation Order (Small Claims)RTFPDF
2. Notice of Mediation and or Trial (Small Claims)RTFPDF
3. Checklist For Court Mediators (Small Claims)RTFPDF
4. Mediation Intake Summary (Small Claims)RTFPDF
5. Mediation Status Report (Small Claims)RTFPDF
6. Agreement to Mediate (Small Claims)RTFPDF
7. Memorandum of Agreement and Stipulated Order (Small Claims)RTFPDF
8. Memorandum of Agreement Stipulation and Judgment (Small Claims)RTFPDF
9. Mediation Satisfaction QuestionnaireRTFPDF
10. Affidavit of Compliance (Small Claims)RTFPDF
11. Affidavit of Non-Compliance (Small Claims)RTFPDF
12. Post Mediation Small Claims JudgmentRTFPDF