STATE OF IDAHO JUDICIAL BRANCH
Supreme Court

Idaho Rules for Small Claims Actions Rule 12. Judgment; Costs.

(a) Judgment

After a hearing, the court must enter judgment on a form furnished by the court. The clerk must serve copies of the judgment on both the plaintiff and the defendant either by personal delivery or by mailing to the address most likely to give notice to such parties.

(b) Costs as a Matter of Right.

When costs are awarded to a party, that party is entitled to the following costs, actually paid, as a matter of right:

(1) court filing fees, including any fees incidental to electronic filing; 

(2) actual fees for service of any pleading or document in the action, whether served by a public officer or other person; 

(3) attorney fees and costs on appeal pursuant to Rule 15, Idaho Rules for Small Claim Actions; and

(4) any fees related to execution of the judgment pursuant to Rule 14, Idaho Rules for Small Claim Actions.

(Adopted March 1, 2016; effective July 1, 2016; amended June 28, 2024, effective June 28, 2024.)