Rule 1. Practice of law by Magistrate Judge prohibited

 

Idaho Court Administrative Rule 1. Practice of Law by Magistrate Judge Prohibited.

 

(a) A magistrate judge, whether full or part-time, must not directly or indirectly practice law.

 

(b) A magistrate judge must not be a member or associated with a law firm, professional association, corporation, or other organization engaged in the practice of law.

 

(c) A magistrate judge must not engage in any activity that will conflict with their duties as a magistrate judge.

 

(Adopted December 27, 1979, effective July 1, 1980; Amended June 30, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.)