Idaho Bar Comm. R. 302

As amended through November 5, 2024

Rule 302 - Licensing Requirements

Following admission as a member of the Bar, an attorney may maintain membership as follows:

(a)Active or House Counsel Member. An Active or House Counsel Member shall:

(1) Pay the annual license fee required by Rule 304;

(2) Comply with trust account requirements;

(3) Comply with all applicable MCLE requirements under I.B.C.R. 402;

(4) Verify the attorney's membership information under Rule 303, including an email address for electronic service from the courts; and

(5) Certify to the Bar (A) whether the attorney represents private clients; and (B) if the attorney represents private clients, submit proof of current professional liability insurance coverage at the minimum limit of $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 annual aggregate. Each attorney admitted to the active practice of law in this jurisdiction who is required to have professional liability insurance shall identify the primary carrier and shall notify the Bar in writing within thirty (30) days if the professional liability insurance policy providing coverage lapses, is no longer in effect, or terminates for any reason, unless the policy is renewed or replaced without substantial interruption.

(b)Inactive, Emeritus or Retired Judicial Member.

(1) An Inactive, Emeritus or Retired Judicial Member of the Bar may maintain membership by payment of the annual license fee required by Rule 304 and verification of the attorney's membership information under Rule 303.

(c)Judicial Member.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) below, a Judicial Member is not required to meet licensing requirements.

(2) Judicial Members who provide arbitration or mediation services for a fee must Transfer to Active status.

(d)Senior Member.

(1) Any Active, Inactive or Judicial Member aged sixty-five (65) years or older who is not engaged in the practice of law may request Transfer to Senior status by submitting a written request to the Bar.

(2) A Senior Member must meet the licensing requirements of an Inactive Member under subsection (b) above.

Id. Bar Comm. R. 302

Section (d) amended 2/25/2016; effective 7/1/2016; Section (a) amended 12/21/2016; effective 3/1/2017; and amended 3/30/2017; effective 1/1/2018; amended December 28, 2023, effective 5/1/2024.