Rule 715 – View of Premises, Property or Things

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Idaho

A. Procedure. During a trial, the court, in its discretion, may order that the court shall have a view of, (1) the property which is the subject of the action, or (2) a place in which any material fact occurred or in which any material thing is located, or (3) any...

Rule 714 – Separate trials

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A. Bifurcation. The court, in furtherance of convenience or to avoid prejudice, or when separate trials will be conducive to expedition and economy, may order a separate trial of any claim, cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party claim, or of any separate issue or...

Rule 713 – Informal Trial

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A. Informal trial model for custody and child support. An Informal Trial is an optional alternative trial procedure that is voluntarily agreed to by the parties, counsel and the court to try child custody and child support issues. The model requires that the...

Rule 712 – Evidence at Trial

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A. Taking of testimony. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by statute or by these rules, the Idaho Rules of Evidence, or other rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Idaho.B. Direct and...

Rule 711 – Subpoenas [Effective July 1 2019]

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A. For attendance of witnesses – issuance. Every subpoena shall be issued by the clerk of the district court under the seal of the court, shall state the name of the court and the title of the action, and shall command each person to whom it is directed to...