Idaho Bar Comm. R. 615

As amended through November 5, 2024
Rule 615 - Subpoenas - Witnesses -Pre-trial Procedures
(a)Subpoena.
(1)Power to Issue. The Board and Committee may, in accordance with Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 45, compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers and documents at a hearing under these Rules. All subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the Board.
(2)Issuance on Behalf of the Parties. Either party may have subpoenas issued on their behalf, upon reasonable and timely request filed with the Board.
(3)Failure to Comply with Subpoena. The district court of the judicial district in which the attendance or production is required may, upon proper application, enforce the attendance and testimony of any witnesses and the production of any documents subpoenaed.
(4)Quashing Subpoena. Any attack on the validity of a subpoena issued under these Rules shall be heard and determined by the Chair of the Committee or by the court wherein enforcement of the subpoena is being sought. Any resulting order is not appealable before entry of a final order in the proceeding.
(5)Witnesses and Fees. The subpoena process, witness fees and mileage fees shall be the same as those provided for proceedings in the district courts of Idaho.
(b)Oaths and Affirmations. Any member of the Board or Committee may administer oaths and affirmations in pending matters relating to the Fund.
(c)Discovery. Discovery shall be permitted at the discretion of the Committee.
(d)Pre-Hearing Conference. The Committee may order such pre-hearing conferences as it deems necessary for the orderly conduct of any proceeding under these Rules.
(e)Confidentiality. All subpoena and discovery procedures shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of Rule 611.

Id. Bar Comm. R. 615