Guides
Idaho appellate practice, demystified.
Practical guides to Idaho brief formatting, word limits, record citations, and Tables of Authorities — written for attorneys filing in the Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Idaho Appellate Rule 32: Brief Formatting Requirements Explained
Typeface, spacing, margins, required sections, and page numbering — everything I.A.R. 32 demands of an Idaho appellate brief.
Idaho Appellate Brief Word Limits & the Certificate of Compliance
The current word limits for every Idaho brief type, what counts toward the limit, and how the Certificate of Compliance works.
How to Cite the Record on Appeal in Idaho (R., p. ##)
The correct format for record and transcript citations in Idaho appellate briefs — and why unverified page cites sink credibility.
Building a Table of Authorities for an Idaho Appellate Brief
How to order cases, statutes, rules, and constitutional provisions — and how to keep page references accurate.