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Idaho Code § 11-609 (2026)

Nonauthorization of federal bankruptcy exemptions. 

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Nonauthorization of federal bankruptcy exemptions. 

In any federal bankruptcy proceeding, an individual debtor may exempt from property of the estate only such property as is specified under the laws of this state.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 65 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1985–2026 · leading case: In Re Steinmetz, 261 B.R. 32 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001).
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In Re Steinmetz, 261 B.R. 32 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 11-609 . As the objecting party, Trustee has the burden of showing a claimed exemption is improper.”
In Re Kline, 350 B.R. 497 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2005). · cites it 2× “Even If Idaho Law Applies, Debtors Can Not Claim a Homestead Exemption. Idaho has accepted the Code’s invitation to restrict its citizens to the exemptions allowed under state law.”
In Re Bush, 275 B.R. 69 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2002). · cites it 2× “See § 522(b)(1); Idaho Code § 11-609 . 6 .He relies, in large part, on Nolo Press publications for purposes of providing what he feels to be a complete, accurate and up-to-date list.”
In Re DeHaan, 275 B.R. 375 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2002). · cites it 4× “Idaho Code § 11-609 . Idaho law therefore controls the validity of the claimed exemption, though this Court interprets and applies the law in bankruptcy proceedings.”
In Re Capps, 438 B.R. 668 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2010). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 11-609 . Among the Idaho exemption statutes is a “homestead exemption,” which allows a debtor to exempt up to $100,000 in value in a qualified homestead.”
In Re Antonie, 432 B.R. 843 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2010). · cites it 4× “Idaho 1991) (“Idaho has elected through legislative directive, Idaho Code § 11-609 , to restrict its residents from access to the specific Federal bankruptcy exemptions found in Section 522(d) of the Code[.”
Hopkins v. Cerchione (In Re Cerchione), 414 B.R. 540 (9th Cir. BAP 2009). “Idaho 1991); § 522(b); Idaho Code § 11-609 . 1. Guidelines for interpretation The Idaho Supreme Court has provided the following guidance to interpreting Idaho laws: The interpretation of a statute is a question of law over which this Court exercises free review.”
In Re Hoffpauir, 258 B.R. 447 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001). · cites it 2× “See, § 522(b); Idaho Code § 11-609 . Idaho’s statutory exemption provisions are to be liberally construed in order to protect debtors and their fresh start.”
In Re Moore, 269 B.R. 864 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001). · cites it 2× “See Idaho Code § 11-609 . Therefore, Moore is limited to the exemptions allowed under Idaho state law.”
In Re Cerchione, 398 B.R. 699 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2009). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 11-609 . Therefore, Idaho’s exemption laws control what property Debtors may exempt, and the resolution of issues in this case.”
Hopkins v. Idaho State Univ. Credit Union (In Re Herter), 456 B.R. 455 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2011). · cites it 2× “Idaho Code § 11-609 . Idaho’s statutes limit a debtor’s homestead exemption to no more than $100,000 of a homestead’s value.”
In Re Dever, 250 B.R. 701 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2000). · cites it 2× “Since Idaho has opted-out of § 522’s federal exemptions, see Idaho Code § 11-609 , state law controls the validity of the claimed exemption, though this Court interprets and applies that law in bankruptcy proceedings.”
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