Idaho Constitution Article V - Judicial Department
Here is the Idaho Constitution – Article V: Judicial Department, summarized section by section:
Article V – Judicial Department
This article establishes and governs the judicial branch of the Idaho state government.
Section 1 – Judicial Power
Judicial power is vested in:
A Supreme Court,
A Court of Appeals,
District Courts,
And other courts created by the legislature.
Section 2 – Supreme Court
Composed of five justices, one of whom is the Chief Justice.
Has appellate jurisdiction and supervisory control over other courts.
Section 3 – Election and Term of Justices
Justices are elected by voters for a six-year term.
Terms are staggered to ensure continuity.
Section 4 – Chief Justice
Elected by the members of the Supreme Court.
Serves as administrative head of the state's judiciary.
Section 5 – Court of Appeals
The legislature may establish an intermediate appellate court.
Judges are appointed and their powers determined by law.
Section 6 – District Courts
The state is divided into judicial districts.
Each district has at least one district judge.
District judges serve four-year terms.
Section 7 – Jurisdiction of District Courts
They have original jurisdiction in all cases and matters not otherwise provided.
Also have appellate jurisdiction from inferior courts.
Section 8 – Judicial Qualifications
Judges must be:
U.S. citizens,
Residents of Idaho for at least 2 years,
At least 30 years old,
Licensed to practice law in Idaho.
Section 9 – Compensation
Judicial salaries are set by law.
Cannot be decreased during the term of office.
Section 10 – Removal or Discipline of Judges
Judges may be removed, disciplined, or retired for cause by the Judicial Council, which the legislature may establish.
Section 11 – Style of Process
All legal process runs in the name of the "State of Idaho."
Section 12 – Rules of Procedure
The Supreme Court has the power to make rules governing procedures in all courts.
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