Legal Services

The Legal Services Directory is a collection of legal organizations and resources available for people in Idaho seeking assistance with their legal situation.

Attorney General's Idaho Consumer Protection Unit

Find manuals designed to assist you in understanding Idaho's laws, an archive of the Attorney General's published opinions and legal guidelines, information on living wills, and links to additional resources.

Idaho Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Idaho hears appeals from final decisions of the district courts, orders of the Public Utilities Commission and the Industrial Accident Commission. Visit their website to learn more.

U.S. Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

There are 12 regional circuits each of which has a United States court of appeals. A court of appeals hears appeals from the district courts located within its circuit, appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies and additional areas.

U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts, District of Idaho

All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts under rules outlined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.

Idaho Legal Aid Services is a nonprofit statewide law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice for low income people through quality advocacy and education.

American Civil Liberties Union

The constant purpose of the ACLU is to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed all people in the country by the constitution and the laws of the United States of America.

Disability Rights Idaho

Disability Rights Idaho (DRI) provides free legal and advocacy services to persons with disabilities.

Idaho Commission on Human Rights

The Idaho Commission on Human Rights administers state and federal anti-discrimination laws in Idaho in a manner that is fair, accurate, and timely.

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program & Lawyer Referral Service

IVLP provides free civil legal assistance through advice and consultation, brief legal services and representation in certain cases for persons living in poverty.

What's New!

ATTENTION: Court mail service fees for mailing physical copies of court documents through the U.S. Postal Service will rise starting Monday, May 1. The new rates will match recent increases to mailing fees made by the USPS itself. These changes are only for physical mail service and do not affect electronic service of documents.

The new fees include:

  • Standard envelope (1-4 pages) - $1
  • Large envelope (5-9 pages) - $2.30
  • Large envelope (10-25 pages) - $5.15
  • Large envelope (26-50 pages) - $10
  • Certified mail (small claims service only) - $8.65
  • Restricted delivery (optional; small claims service only) - $10.80
  • Registered mail - $15.25
Clean Slate Act

Petition to Shield Records from Public Disclosure (Idaho Supreme Court Website)

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the Clean Slate Act will allow people convicted of certain nonviolent, non-assaultive offenses to ask a court to shield their cases from public view. The Clean Slate Act can be found in Idaho Code section 67-3004(11).

Redaction Instructions

Click here for instructions on filing Redacted and Unredacted documents.

New Idaho Legal Aid Statewide Phone Number

On July 17, 2019 all Idaho Legal Aid offices and hotlines can be reached by calling one statewide number: 208-746-7541. Calling the old numbers will automatically forward callers to the new statewide number.

Uniform Income Withholding Order
  • Uniform Income Withholding Order PDF
  • Uniform Income Withholding Order Instructions PDF
  • Sample Order PDF
Notice to filers using Odyssey File and Serve

Issue Affecting Electronic Service of Idaho Court Documents

Vacate and Seal an Alcohol Age Violation
Limited Pro Bono Appearance Forms

The Pro Bono Commission has created and approved the following forms for attorneys making limited pro bono appearances.

  • Notice of Completion of Limited Pro Bono Appearance RTF | PDF
  • Notice of Limited Pro Bono Appearance RTF | PDF
Probation Forms

Click below to find frequently requested probation forms:

Idaho Guide and File

Complete and E-file CAO Forms