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Idaho License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
Idaho Code 49-1432 limits agency ALPR use and requires training, logging and semiannual audits, but sets no retention period.
Idaho Manslaughter Laws: Voluntary, Involuntary and Vehicular (2026)
Idaho manslaughter (Idaho Code 18-4006) has voluntary, involuntary and vehicular kinds. See each penalty, the 2025 DUI death tiers and drug-induced homicide.
Idaho Marriage and Divorce Records: Public After 50 Years
Idaho Code 39-270 opens marriage and divorce records to the public 50 years after the event. Before that, a direct and tangible interest is required.
Idaho Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fees, Age, No Expiry
How to get an Idaho marriage license in 2026: county fees of $28 to $31, no waiting period, no expiration, both applicants present, age 16-17 rules and officiants.
Idaho Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights, HIPAA, and One-Party Consent (2026)
Idaho medical recording laws allow patients to record doctor visits under one-party consent (Idaho Code 18-6702). Learn HIPAA rules, telehealth recording, and provider rights.
Idaho Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
Idaho medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
Idaho Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Tips and Local Rules
Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under Idaho Code 44-1502, matching the federal rate. See the tipped wage, youth rate, city limits and how to file a claim.
Idaho Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
How to change your name in Idaho: the district court petition under Idaho Code §7-802, the $166 fee, publication, and the sex-offender registry restriction.
Idaho Noise Laws: Quiet Hours, Disturbing the Peace and Fines
In Idaho, quiet hours come from city and county codes. Malicious, willful loud noise is a misdemeanor (up to $1,000), and loud exhaust is an infraction.
Idaho Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
Idaho enforces reasonable non-competes for key employees under Idaho Code 44-2701, with an 18-month presumption and mandatory court reformation. Full rules.
Idaho Nursing Home Camera Laws: HB 287 and What Applies Today
Idaho has no nursing home camera statute. HB 287 died in committee in 2025. Learn what current law allows, the bill's provisions, and practical guidance.
Idaho Open Container Law (2026): Rules and Penalties
Idaho bans drivers and passengers from possessing or drinking an open alcohol container in a vehicle under Idaho Code § 23-505. Exemptions and penalties explained.
Idaho Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
Idaho excludes tasers, stun guns, pepper spray, and mace from 'deadly weapon' chapter-wide, except on school property, where a federal definition applies.
Idaho Phone Call Recording Laws: Consent Rules for Landline, Cell, and VoIP (2026)
Idaho phone call recording laws follow one-party consent under Idaho Code 18-6702. Learn the rules for recording landline, cell phone, and VoIP calls legally.
Idaho Police Body Camera Laws: Access & Retention (2026)
Idaho has no statewide bodycam mandate. Footage retention and public access run through Idaho Code 31-871 and the Public Records Act.
Idaho Police Reports: How to Get a Crash Report or Incident Report
Order an Idaho crash report from the ITD portal for $7, request an incident report under Idaho's Public Records Act, and see Idaho's bodycam rule.
Idaho Pornography Laws (2026): Legality, AV Law & Penalties
Idaho pornography law: obscenity rules, the 2024 age-verification law's $10,000 lawsuit remedy, CSAM penalties, and revenge porn statutes.
Idaho Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
Idaho power of attorney laws explained: the Idaho Uniform Power of Attorney Act (Idaho Code 15-12-101 et seq.) makes POAs durable by default (15-12-104), requires notarization for execution (15-12-105), lists hot powers requiring express grant (15-12-201), and keeps healthcare decisions in a separate advance care planning document under Idaho Code 39-4501 et seq.
Idaho Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Requirements and Enforceability
Idaho follows the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, Idaho Code 32-921 to 32-929. See the signing formalities, when a prenup is unenforceable, and its limits.
Idaho Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
Idaho probate explained: the Magistrate Division process, $100,000 small estate affidavit, and who inherits under Idaho's community property intestate rules.
Idaho Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Idaho property records are county-by-county with no statewide index. Learn how to find who owns a property in Idaho through the County Recorder or Assessor.
Idaho Public Records Laws: Title 74 and the Resident vs Non-Resident Clock
Idaho lets anyone request public records but splits deadlines by residency: 3 working days for residents, 21 days for non-residents. Fees, exemptions, appeals.
Idaho Punitive Damages Laws: Cap, Proof and Pleading Rules (2026)
Idaho Code 6-1604 requires clear and convincing proof, bars punitive claims in the original complaint, and generally caps awards at the greater of $250,000 or 3x.
Idaho Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Spousal Rules
How an Idaho quitclaim deed works: writing and grantee address rules, notary acknowledgment, community property spousal joinder, county recording and fees.
Idaho Reckless Driving: Penalties, Speed Rule and License Suspension
Idaho reckless driving (Code 49-1401) is a misdemeanor: up to 6 months and $1,000 for a first conviction, plus a mandatory 30-day license suspension.
Idaho Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
Idaho is a one-party consent state under Idaho Code 18-6702(2)(d). Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil damages, and hidden-camera laws.
Idaho Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
How to get a restraining order in Idaho: free to file, temporary order lasts 14 days, final Protection Order up to 1 year and renewable. Firearms ban and penalties explained.
Idaho Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn Idaho Ring doorbell laws including one-party consent rules, video surveillance limits, HOA restrictions, and penalties for illegal recording under Idaho Code § 18-6702.
Idaho Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
Idaho scam victims who bought or leased goods or services can sue under the ICPA for actual damages or $1,000 plus fees. Where to report, elder holds, deadlines.
Idaho School Recording Laws: Student Privacy, FERPA, and Classroom Rules (2026)
Idaho school recording laws follow one-party consent under Idaho Code 18-6702. Learn FERPA protections, classroom rules, IEP recording rights, and student privacy.
Idaho Security Camera Laws: Home, Business, and Surveillance Rules (2026)
Idaho security camera laws allow surveillance in public areas and on your property but prohibit cameras in private spaces. Learn placement rules, audio recording limits, and penalties.
Idaho Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
Idaho is a stand-your-ground state under § 19-202A. Learn how the castle doctrine (§ 18-4009) covers homes, businesses, and vehicles, plus civil immunity under § 6-808.
Idaho Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
Idaho does not require severance and has no state WARN law. Learn the 2-year wage claim deadline and how severance affects unemployment benefits.
Idaho Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Learn Idaho's sexting laws for minors and adults under §18-1507A, penalties, the 3-year age rule, revenge porn, AI deepfake laws, and defenses.
Idaho Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability
Idaho slip and fall laws explained: modified comparative negligence (50% bar), no open-and-obvious bar, no natural-accumulation immunity, 2-year SOL, 180-day government notice deadline.
Idaho Small Claims Court: $15,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
Idaho raised its small claims limit to $15,000 on July 1, 2026. Learn the $69 filing fee, the no-lawyer rule, the 21-day answer and 30-day appeal deadlines.
Idaho Small Estate Affidavit: $100,000 Limit, Wait Time and Form
Idaho's small estate affidavit works when the probate estate is $100,000 or less after liens, 30 days after death. Who can sign, the forms and what it covers.
Idaho Smart Glasses Recording Laws: One-Party Consent
Idaho is a one-party consent state. Smart glasses are legal to own. You can record conversations you participate in without notice. Learn what's off-limits.
Idaho Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in Idaho: a state-run SSI supplement, SSI-criteria Medicaid (separate application), approval odds, and how long an ALJ hearing takes.
Idaho Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Laws: How It Works (2026)
Learn how Idaho spousal maintenance works under Idaho Code 32-705: the two-part threshold test, court factors including marital fault, no formula, tax rules, and when support ends.
Idaho Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
Idaho requires 20 years of continuous possession plus payment of all property taxes to claim adverse possession under Idaho Code § 5-210. Learn how to remove squatters under Idaho law.
Idaho Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Idaho statute of limitations guide: 2-year personal injury, 5-year written contracts, 3-year property damage, and criminal filing deadlines by case type.
Idaho Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Idaho surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Idaho Theft Laws: Grand Theft Over $1,000, Petit Theft and Shoplifting
In Idaho, theft is a felony (grand theft) when the value exceeds $1,000. See petit and grand theft penalties, value-independent felonies and shoplifting rules.
Idaho Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
Idaho Trade Secrets Act (Idaho Code §§ 48-801 to 48-807): trade secret definition, misappropriation, 3-year deadline, remedies, and the federal DTSA overlay.
Idaho Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
Idaho is holding $280M+ in unclaimed money. Search free at yourmoney.idaho.gov and learn how to file a claim, no deadline, no fee required.
Idaho Unemployment Benefits 2026: $624 Max, Weeks, How to File
Idaho unemployment pays up to $624 a week for 2026 claims, for 10 to 26 weeks set by a wage and jobless-rate table. See eligibility, filing and appeal rules.
Idaho Video Recording Laws: Rules for Filming, Surveillance, and Privacy (2026)
Idaho video recording laws cover public filming, private property rules, and voyeurism statutes. Learn when video recording is legal and what penalties apply.
Idaho Voyeurism Laws: Hidden Cameras, Privacy Violations, and Penalties (2026)
Idaho voyeurism laws under Idaho Code 18-6605 prohibit secretly recording someone in private spaces. Learn the penalties, defenses, and how these laws protect privacy.
Idaho Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
Learn how to check if you have a warrant in Idaho using the free statewide iCourt Portal, plus county sheriff tools and real scam warnings to avoid.
Idaho Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Idaho whistleblower laws protect public employees who report waste or legal violations. Learn filing deadlines, remedies, and protections under Idaho Code 6-2101.
Idaho Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Holographic Wills (2026)
An Idaho will needs two witnesses, but a will with a handwritten signature and material provisions is valid without them. Idaho has no Uniform Trust Code.
Idaho Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
Idaho window tint law: 35% VLT on front side windows, 20% on back side windows, 35% on rear. Medical exemption available. No compliance sticker required.
Idaho Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
Idaho windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
Idaho workers' comp pays 67% of your AWW. Report injuries within 60 days; file a claim with the IIC within 1 year. Learn your rights and deadlines.
Idaho Workplace Harassment Laws: 5-Employee Rule, 1-Year Deadline
Idaho's Human Rights Act covers employers with five or more employees. Harassment rests on case law, and an IHRC complaint is due within one year of the act.
Idaho Workplace Recording Laws: Employee and Employer Rights (2026)
Idaho workplace recording laws allow employees to record conversations they participate in under one-party consent. Learn employer surveillance rules and NLRA protections.
Is Jaywalking Illegal in Idaho? Crossing Rules and Fines (2026)
Idaho pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to all vehicles (I.C. 49-704) unless a local rule bars it. Crossing violations are infractions; total $61.50.
Is Kratom Legal in Idaho? Kratom and 7-OH Law (2026)
Idaho's drug schedules do not list kratom, mitragynine or 7-OH, and no state age or sales law applies. The 2026 Kratom Act failed in the Senate 15-20.
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Idaho? Lane Filtering Rules (2026)
Idaho has no lane splitting statute, but Idaho Code 49-637 keeps every vehicle in a single lane, and Idaho State Police say splitting and filtering are illegal.