Idaho State Bar

525 West Jefferson Street

Boise, Idaho 83702

http://isb.idaho.gov

With over 5,000 members, the Idaho State Bar is the mandatory legal association in Idaho. A self-governing state agency, the ISB is given power by the Idaho Supreme Court and statutory authority of the Legislature. The Idaho State Bar is responsible for legal admissions, right to practice after admission, continuing legal education, professional conduct, the client assistance fund, fee arbitration, governance, specialization, practice sections, and an annual meeting.

April Michael Smith	Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1700523066 - 1615264633 June 2, 2021 Bias, Obstruction of Justice Employer: Nez Perce County Prosecuting Attorney Authority: Idaho State Bar
Denyce Thompson-Udink	Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1700604352 - 773262846 December 12, 2022 Coercive Plea Bargaining, Failure to Disclose Brady/Giglio Material, Judicial Proceedings, Overcharging Employer: Gem County Prosecuting Attorney Authority: Idaho State Bar

Idaho State Bar is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:

Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
State Sunshine Law (see, below);
Open Government Act (2007);
Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.

Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.

Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.

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Idaho Public Records Act

Idaho Code §74-101 et seq.

The Idaho Public Records Act, established in 1990, governs access to public documents in Idaho. All records are presumed to be open records. Exemptions include court records that would result in the release of confidentiality, law enforcement investigations, juvenile records, voting records of the sexual offender classification board, records concerning discrimination investigations, workers compensation records, prisoner records, current and former public employees, income tax information, hospital and medical care records, Idaho Housing and FInance Association, voter registration cards, records in the address confidentiality program, trade secrets including academic research, archaeological records and endangered species locations, draft legislation records, underwriting and claims records of the Idaho petroleum clean water trust fund, or judicial authorization of abortions for minors.

According to the Idaho Public Records Act all agencies that are considered part of the government of Idaho including both state and local agencies are covered with the exception of the state militia. Any person can request records and statement of purpose is not required. The only restriction on the use of open records is the creation of mailing or phoning lists. Three days is the time allowed for any request to either be granted or denied.

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