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ID S1222

Bill

Status

Passed

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Repeals Section 19-3009 (compulsory attendance of witnesses) and Section 55-717 (certificate of justice and authentication) as obsolete provisions.

  • Amends Section 19-503 to designate Court of Appeals judges as magistrates alongside Supreme Court justices and district judges.

  • Updates judicial forms and procedures across multiple code sections, including warrants, subpoenas, summons, and adoption decrees to use current judicial titles and terminology.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/18/2012

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