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ID S1222
Bill
Status
2/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes obsolete language referring to "justice of the peace" and "probate judge" throughout Idaho Code, replacing these terms with "magistrate judge" to reflect current court structure.
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Repeals Section 19-3009 (compulsory attendance of witnesses) and Section 55-717 (certificate of justice and authentication) as obsolete provisions.
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Amends Section 19-503 to designate Court of Appeals judges as magistrates alongside Supreme Court justices and district judges.
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Updates judicial forms and procedures across multiple code sections, including warrants, subpoenas, summons, and adoption decrees to use current judicial titles and terminology.
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Makes technical corrections to statutory language by replacing archaic terms like "shall" with "must" and removing references to courts and judicial positions that no longer exist in Idaho's judicial system.
Legislative Description
Amends and repeals existing law relating to judges to remove obsolete language and to provide correct terminology.
JUDGES
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 20 Effective: 07/01/12
2/22/2012