Idaho

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Summary

Idaho has no formal bar ethics opinion on attorney AI use as of 2026-04-23. The Idaho Supreme Court established an AI Governance Work Group in 2025; output is pending. The Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings Policy 25-1 (September 2025) requires AI-use certification language in OAH filings and prohibits ALJs from using AI to draft orders. Idaho adopted the ABA technology competence comment to IRPC 1.1 effective July 2014.

Applicable ABA Model Rules

Rule 1.1
Rule 1.5
Rule 1.6
Rule 3.3
Rule 5.1
Rule 5.3

Carrier Implications

ALPS, the Idaho State Bar's endorsed carrier, has flagged AI oversight gaps as a coverage risk. Coverage under an LPL policy depends on whether the conduct constitutes "professional services"; submission of unreviewed AI output may void coverage. Attorney oversight and validation are coverage prerequisites.

This summary is informational only. Verify the primary source before relying on this entry. Bar rules differ meaningfully by state. Consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Idaho has no formal Idaho State Bar ethics opinion on AI. The Idaho Supreme Court established an AI Governance Work Group in 2025; no published output as of 2026-04-23. The only operative Idaho-specific guidance in force is the Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings Policy 25-1 (September 24, 2025), which requires certification language for AI-drafted OAH filings and prohibits ALJs from using AI to draft orders or conduct legal research.

Idaho adopted the ABA technology competence comment to IRPC 1.1 Comment 8 effective July 1, 2014. Idaho Appellate Rule 11.2 independently requires attorneys to certify that filings are well-grounded. ABA Formal Opinion 512 is the persuasive national framework. Senate Bill 1297 (Conversational AI Safety Act, signed 2026, effective July 2027) will require law firms operating client-facing AI chatbots to disclose the AI nature of the tool.

Bottom line for a 5-50 attorney Idaho firm: No formal state guidance exists yet, but the underlying rules (competence, confidentiality, candor) apply to AI use today. The Idaho Supreme Court AI Governance Work Group is the signal to watch. Treat ABA Formal Opinion 512 as the operative framework, document your AI governance practices now, and verify every AI-generated citation against Westlaw or Lexis before filing anywhere.

Last verified: April 24, 2026