Idaho Infraction Rules – 2026
The Idaho Infraction Rules govern the citation and disposition of infractions, covering citable offenses and the uniform citation, assignment of jurisdiction, appearance and admission by payment, trial procedure and venue, default judgment and relief from it, the fixed penalty schedule, and deferred payment agreements.
Browse all 22 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Application and designation of rules
Rule 2
Definitions
Rule 2.1
Social Security Numbers
Rule 3
Citable offenses - Methods of initiating - Trial - Consolidation
Rule 4
Assignment of jurisdiction
Rule 5
Uniform citation - Issuance - Service - Form - Number - Distribution
Rule 6
Appearance of defendant - Admission by payment by mail - Answer of a defendant - Trial date notice or continuance notice
Rule 7
Trial procedures - Venue - Arrest or bail prohibited - Court trials - Findings and judgment
Rule 7.1
Stipulations not binding on court - Continuance of trial or hearing
Rule 8
Failure to appear - Default judgment - Notice of judgment
Rule 8.1
Relief from default judgments
Rule 9
Judgment - Fixed penalty for infractions - Withheld judgment and suspended penalties prohibited - Deferred payment agreements
Rule 9.1
Entry of judgment by clerk of court
Rule 10
Failure to pay - Late payment - Other sanctions
Rule 10.1
Forms and procedures for fish and game infractions
Rule 10.2
Forms and procedures for other non-traffic infractions
Rule 11
Reserved
Rule 12
Appointment of persons to receive answers to citations or complaints, accept payment of penalties and execute deferred payment agreements
Rule 13
Method of payment of penalty and costs
Rule 14
Reporting of proceedings
Rule 15
Appeal to the district court
Rule 16
Effective date