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.)