As amended through November 5, 2024
As used in these Rules, the following terms have the following meanings, unless expressly otherwise provided, or as may result from necessary implications.
(a)Bar Counsel. "Bar Counsel" means the general legal counsel for the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar.(b)Board or Board of Commissioners. "Board" or Board of Commissioners means the duly elected governing body of the Idaho State Bar.(c)* Complaint. "Complaint" means a written statement which an individual or entity files in the office of Bar Counsel, alleging that a person or entity has engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. *(Section (c) amended 3-1-88)
(d)Committee or Standing Committee. "Committee" or "Standing Committee" means the Standing Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law appointed by the Board of Commissioners.(e)Court or Supreme Court. "Court" or "Supreme Court" means the Supreme Court of the State of Idaho.(f)Respondent. "Respondent" means an individual alleged to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.(g)Rules or These Rules. "Rules" or "These Rules" means Rules 800 through 809 of the Bar Commission Rules.(h)State. "State" means the State of Idaho.(i)Unauthorized Practice of Law. "Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)" means the practice of law without being duly qualified to do so, as prohibited by statute, court rule, or case law of the state. Section (c) amended 3/1/1988; Rule 801 amended 6/10/1998; effective 7/1/1998.