Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 6-1011 (2026)

Limit on duration of proceedings — Panel’s jurisdiction. 

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Limit on duration of proceedings — Panel’s jurisdiction. 

There shall be no repeat or reopening of panel proceedings. In no case shall a panel retain jurisdiction of any such claim in excess of ninety (90) days from date of commencement of proceedings. If at the end of such ninety (90) day period the panel is unable to decide the issues before it, it shall summarily conclude the proceedings and the members may informally, by written communication, express to the parties their joint and several impressions and conclusions, if any, albeit the same may be tentative or based upon admittedly incomplete consideration; provided, by written agreement of all parties the jurisdiction of the panel, if it concurs therein, may be extended and the proceeding carried on for additional periods of thirty (30) days.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1987 · leading case: James v. Buck, 727 P.2d 1136 (Idaho 1986).
James v. Buck, 727 P.2d 1136 (Idaho 1986). · cites it 38× “I.C. § 6-1011 limits the time in which a prelitigation panel has to hear a dispute and issue findings.”
Keyser v. St. Mary's Hosp., Inc., 662 F. Supp. 191 (D. Idaho 1987). “If the cause of action under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act was recognized in an action of this nature, would the requirements for convening a pre-litigation screening panel set forth in Idaho Code § 6-1001 through § 6-1011 remain applicable? Could the plaintiff sidestep this…”
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