Forms

Forms are available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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

Common Small Claims

FILING FEES

  • $69Small Claims
  • $81Small Claims Appeal
  • $29Change of Venue