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Idaho Bar Commission Rules – 2026

Everything that governs an Idaho lawyer outside the courtroom, in one hundred and fifty-five rules across thirteen Sections, promulgated by the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar subject to the approval of the Idaho Supreme Court. Section II is admission — the essential eligibility requirements to practice law, qualifications, the application and its disclosures, admission based on practice experience, foreign legal consultants, the Character and Fitness Committee and the standards for disqualification. Section III covers licensing and Section IV mandatory continuing legal education. Section V, the Rules for Review of Professional Conduct, is the discipline procedure: the Professional Conduct Board, Hearing Committees and Bar Counsel, the grounds for sanctions and the sanctions available, withheld sanctions, interim suspension, formal charge proceedings, lawyers convicted of a serious crime, reciprocal sanctions, disability inactive status, the duties that follow a limitation on the right to practise, reinstatement, the protection of clients, immunity, access to information and subpoena power. Section VI is the Client Assistance Fund and Section VII fee arbitration; Section VIII the unauthorized practice of law, Section X specialization, Section XI practice sections, Section XII the Lawyer Assistance Program, and Section XIII trust accounts and the IOLTA program.

Browse all 155 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section 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.

Sections

Section I: Jurisdiction and Effective Date Section II: Admissions Section III: Licensing Section IV: Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Section V: Rules For Review Of Professional Conduct Section VI: Client Assistance Fund Section VII: Fee Arbitration Section VIII: Unauthorized Practice of Law Section IX: General Rules Section X: Specialization Section XI: Practice Sections Section XII: Lawyer Assistance Program Section XIII: Trust Accounts
Section I: Jurisdiction and Effective Date Rules 101–102 Section II: Admissions Rules 200–229 Section III: Licensing Rules 301–307 Section IV: Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Rules 400–408 Section V: Rules For Review Of Professional Conduct Rules 500–525 Section VI: Client Assistance Fund Rules 600–616 Section VII: Fee Arbitration Rules 700–708 Section VIII: Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules 800–809 Section IX: General Rules Rules 900–909 Section X: Specialization Rules 1001–1008 Section XI: Practice Sections Rules 1100–1110 Section XII: Lawyer Assistance Program Rules 1200–1206 Section XIII: Trust Accounts Rules 1301–1309