Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 31-3107 (2026)

Deputies and assistants — Appointment and compensation. 

✓ current as of May 2026
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Deputies and assistants — Appointment and compensation. 

The sheriff, the coroner, the assessor, the treasurer and ex officio tax collector and the clerk of the district court and ex officio auditor and recorder shall be empowered by the board of county commissioners to appoint such deputies and clerical assistants as the business of their offices may require, and deputies to receive such remuneration as may be fixed by said board of county commissioners, which remuneration shall be paid monthly in the same manner as the salaries of the county officers are paid.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1987–1992 · leading case: Crooks v. Maynard, 732 P.2d 281 (Idaho 1987).
Crooks v. Maynard, 732 P.2d 281 (Idaho 1987). · cites it 4× “18, § 6 and the related statute, I.C. § 31-3107, specifically give the clerk of the district court the power to hire deputy clerks.”
State v. Wilkerson, 766 P.2d 1238 (Idaho 1988). · cites it 4× “…C.J., concurs. NOTES [1] The sheriff's duties described in I.C. § 31-2202 are likewise applicable to deputy sheriffs. I.C. § 31-3107.”
Estep v. Com'r of Boundary Cnty., 834 P.2d 862 (Idaho 1992). · cites it 2× “” See also I.C. § 31-3107. 2 Far from being an express authorization of the Commissioners’ action, this clause authorizes the clerk of the court to hire deputy clerks.”
State v. Goerig, 822 P.2d 1005 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “§ 31-2001 and the list includes the office of sheriff.”
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