Rule 2.2 Declarations

When a court rule says someone needs to give a written statement under oath, there's more than one way to do this. Instead of using a traditional sworn affidavit in front of a notary, a person can also make a written certification or declaration following the process set out in Idaho Code Section 9-1406.

This means the word "affidavit" in these court rules covers both formats. Whether someone uses a standard sworn affidavit or a certification or declaration under the state law, the document counts the same way for court purposes. This gives people a simpler option for putting statements in writing without always needing a notary to witness the signature.