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Idaho Code § 3-401 (2026)

Purpose of chapter. 

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Purpose of chapter. 

Recognizing that the practice of the legal profession is a privilege granted by the state and not a natural right of the individual, it is deemed necessary as a matter of business policy and in the interests of the public to provide laws and provisions covering the granting of that privilege and its subsequent use, control and regulation to the end that the public shall be properly protected against unprofessional, improper and unauthorized practice of law and unprofessional conduct of members of the bar.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1959–2024 · leading case: Indian Springs LLC v. Indian Springs Land Inv., LLC, 215 P.3d 457 (Idaho 2009).
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Indian Springs LLC v. Indian Springs Land Inv., LLC, 215 P.3d 457 (Idaho 2009). · cites it 2× “I.C. § 3-401 et seq. The Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar (Board) was formed to carry out the provisions of the Act.”
In Re Farness, 244 B.R. 464 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2000). · cites it 2× “See also, Idaho Code §§ 3-401 , 3-420; Idaho Bar Commission Rule 800, 801.”
Dexter v. Idaho State Bar Bd. of Commissioners, 780 P.2d 112 (Idaho 1989). · cites it 4× “following statement of purpose: Recognizing that the practice of the legal profession is a privilege granted by the state and not a natural right of the individual, it is deemed necessary as a matter of business policy and in the interests of the public to provide laws and…”
Idaho State Bar v. Meservy, 335 P.2d 62 (Idaho 1959). · cites it 4× “However, one of the objects of contempt proceedings is to punish the wrongdoer, and his attitude, and circumstances of aggravation or mitigation, are pertinent to that purpose.”
Fred Hass v. Oregon State Bar, 883 F.2d 1453 (9th Cir. 1989). “1989); Idaho Code § 3-401 to 3-420 (1979 & Supp.”
ISB v. John Doe (Idaho 2024). · cites it 2× “Likewise, whether to grant or deny Doe’s cross-petition for immediate admission to the bar requires a determination of his present eligibility.”
Witzke v. Idaho State Bar (D. Idaho 2022). “” IDAHO CODE § 3-401. The Defendants who dispense this privilege by applying the rules of admission certainly are fallible.”
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