This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
When you get a uniform citation for a misdemeanor, everything that happens in court about that case gets recorded. This includes any hearings and the trial, if there is one. The court can choose to have a live court reporter type everything down or use a recording machine to capture the proceedings.
After the case is recorded, the citation itself along with the reporter's notes or the recording must be kept on file. These records cannot be thrown away right after the case ends. The Idaho Supreme Court sets rules for how long these records need to be stored, so they stay available if anyone needs to look back at what happened in the case.
This rule matters because it protects your right to have an accurate record of your court case. If you ever need to appeal a decision or question what was said or decided in court, this recording serves as proof of what actually happened during your hearings or trial.
