Idaho Rules on Small Claim Actions – 2026
The Idaho Rules on Small Claim Actions govern the small claims department of the magistrates division, covering who may be a plaintiff, the forms, service and default proceedings, counterclaims and consolidation, transfer to the district court, appearances and the limits on attorney representation, informal proceedings, judgment and costs, and appeal.
Browse all 15 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
Title
Rule 2
Forms
Rule 3
Who May be a Plaintiff
Rule 4
Default Proceedings
Rule 5
Counterclaims
Rule 6
Consolidating Cases for Hearing
Rule 7
Transferring Action to District Court
Rule 8
Appearances, Attorneys, and Witnesses
Rule 9
Disqualification of Magistrate
Rule 10
Dismissal for Lack of Service or Inactivity
Rule 11
Informal Proceedings
Rule 12
Judgment; Costs
Rule 13
Vacating, Reconsidering, or Correcting Clerical Errors of a Judgment
Rule 14
Execution
Rule 15
Appeals