IDAHO SUPREME COURT APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION EVALUATOR (Section 7-1501, et seq.

, Idaho Code, and Rule 85, I.R.C.P.) GENERAL INFORMATION

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Registration: Qualifications of Private Civil Litigation Evaluators To be placed on the Supreme Court's list of private civil litigation evaluators, the applicant must be a member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing who has been a member of the Idaho State Bar for a period of not less than seven (7) years, or be a retired or senior justice or judge. In addition, the applicant must be familiar with the Small Lawsuit Resolution Act (Section 7-1501, et seq., Idaho Code) and the rules of the Idaho Supreme Court governing the resolution of civil disputes in the district courts of the State of Idaho.

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Supporting Documentation An applicant must submit the following to be placed on the list of evaluators maintained by the Supreme Court: A. B. The attached application; and An affidavit of compliance executed by the applicant attesting that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements for registration.

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Applications should be mailed to: Administrative Director of the Courts Idaho Supreme Court P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0101 Telephone: (208) 334-2246

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IDAHO SUPREME COURT 451 WEST STATE STREET P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0101 (208) 334-2246 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION EVALUATOR (Section 7-1501, et seq., Idaho Code, and Rule 85, I.R.C.P.)
NAME Organization Mailing Address City Telephone ( E-Mail Address The information you furnish above will be used in all correspondence with you and in the Supreme Courts list of private civil litigation evaluators. ) County Extension FAX ( ) State Suite ZIP

I herewith apply for registration on the list of private civil litigation evaluators maintained by the Idaho Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 85, I.R.C.P. In support of this application, I state the following: I am an active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing and have been a member of this Bar for a period of seven (7) or more years. I am a retired justice or judge of the Idaho Judiciary or have been designated a senior judge for the State of Idaho pursuant to Section 1-2005 or 1-2221, Idaho Code. I submit the following information for inclusion on the Supreme Court's roster of private civil litigation evaluators. (Please print or type this information in the space provided below using the attached legend of abbreviations where appropriate.) (Attach a separate sheet of paper as an addendum to this application if additional space is needed.)

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(1)

I have engaged in the practice of law in the State of Idaho for ____ years. I have also practiced law in the following jurisdictions during the time period(s) indicated:

(2)

Professional Affiliations: (bar organizations, alternative dispute resolution organizations, etc.)

(3)

Academic and Professional Education and Training:

(4)

Professional Experience: (a) Describe your areas of practice or specialty:

(b) Describe your litigation experience:

(c) Describe your alternative dispute resolution experience:

(d) Describe any other professional experience you have that is pertinent to your ability to conduct an evaluation of a civil dispute:

(5)

My hourly rate of compensation, if any, to evaluate a civil case pursuant to Section 7-1501, et seq., Idaho Code, and Rule 85, I.R.C.P. is $______________. (Note: Section 7-1505, Idaho Code, provides that the fee of an evaluator cannot exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), unless the parties to the evaluation agree otherwise. I will charge the following rate of compensation while traveling to and from an evaluation:

(6)

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(7)

I require reimbursement of the following expenses incurred in connection with an evaluation:

(8)

I will will not agree to accept appointments as a private civil litigation evaluator on a pro bono basis pursuant to Section 7-1505(1), Idaho Code. If you are willing to accept pro bono appointments, specify the conditions, if any, for your acceptance:

(9)

In addition to the county of my mailing address, I am willing to conduct evaluations of civil case litigation in the following counties:

(10) In each case, I am prepared to sign an oath to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of an evaluator in a timely manner, as prescribed by law, and that I will identify any conflict of interest that I have regarding the parties or the subject matter of the dispute. (11) I will promptly notify the Administrative Director of the Courts regarding any change concerning my status and standing with the Idaho State Bar or other information I have provided in this application.

Signature

Date

Please return the completed Application and Affidavit of Compliance to: Administrative Director of the Courts Idaho Supreme Court 451 West State Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0101

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IDAHO SUPREME COURT APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION EVALUATOR AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
State of ____________________ County of ___________________ To the Idaho Supreme Court: I, _____________________________________________, being first duly sworn, depose and say that: I am the applicant who has signed the attached application for the placement of my name on the roster of private civil litigation evaluators maintained by the Idaho Supreme Court in accordance with Section 7-1504, Idaho Code, and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure. By signing the application and this affidavit, I certify that I have fulfilled the requirements for being listed as a private civil litigation evaluator on this roster. I fully realize that the determination as to whether I am placed on the Idaho Supreme Court's list of private civil litigation evaluators depends on the truth and completeness of my answers set forth in the application and any addendums that are attached. To my knowledge, the answers, statements, and information which I have supplied in connection with the application are true and complete. I have read and understand the contents of Section 7-1501, et seq., Idaho Code (Small Lawsuit Resolution Act), and Rule 85 of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure relating to civil case evaluations, and I will conduct the evaluation of any civil cases to which I am appointed in conformance therewith. ) ) ss. )

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Applicant's Signature

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ______________________, 20_______.

(SEAL)

Signature Residing at My Commission Expires

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LEGEND OF ABBREVIATIONS
AAA = ABA = ABTA =
ACR =

American Arbitration Association American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates
Association for Conflict Resolution (a merged organization of Academy of Family Mediators-AFM, Conflict Resolution Education Network CREnet, and Society for Professionals in Dispute Resolution -SPIDR)

ACTL = CA = CPM = CRCI = IADC = ILF = IMA = Inns = ISB = ISC = ITLA = U.S.C.A. = U.S.D.C. = U.S.S.Ct. =

American College of Trial Lawyers Courthouse Alternatives, Inc. Certified Professional Mediator by the Idaho Mediation Association Conflict Resolution Center, Inc. Idaho Association of Defense Counsel Idaho Law Foundation Idaho Mediation Association Inns of Court Idaho State Bar Idaho Supreme Court Idaho Trial Lawyers Association United States Court of Appeals United States District Court United States Supreme Court

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