Summary of General Orders

1 - 7/1/74 - Adoption of Six Member Juries in Civil Actions.  Amended by D. Id. L.R. 48.1: Juries in civil cases, or non-criminal cases in which a right to trial by jury is otherwise granted by statute, shall consist of not more than twelve and not less than six jurors, unless the parties stipulate to a lesser or greater number, or upon motion of the court.

1A - 10/10/72 - Practice of Law by Legal Interns. This order adopts the rules of the Supreme Court of Idaho and the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar relating to the practice of law by legal interns. Additionally, all legal interns are to present this court with certified copies of their application to the Idaho State Bar and legal intern's license. Interns must have the written approval of a judge of this court and take the prescribed oath. In most instances, an intern may not appear unless accompanied by a supervising attorney.

2 - 10/3/75 - Adoption of Plan for Achieving Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases.  This order sets guidelines for scheduling criminal and juvenile proceedings to minimize undue delay.

3 - 5/3/76 - Authorization for U.S. Magistrates to Issue Warrants of Removal Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 40(b)(4)

4 - 12/2/76 - Termination of Acceptance of Passport Applications by the Clerk's Office.  The passport application function has been transferred to the U.S. Postal Service, except in the cases of extreme emergency.

5 - 12/10/76 - Order Directing Bankruptcy Petitions be Filed with the Office of the Bankruptcy Judge.  (Note: When this rule was entered, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho had not been consolidated with the District Court. Bankruptcy petitions and pleadings may now be filed at the Clerk's Office in Boise, or at the court's divisional offices in Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, or Pocatello.)

6 - 5/2/77 - Adoption of Random Jury Selection Plan (Amended by General Orders 20, 39, 51, 67, 82 , 93 and 131.)

7 - 7/22/77 - Order and Instructions for Issuance and Processing Violation Notices Regarding Petty Offenses (Amended by General Orders 8 and 16.)

8 - 11/7/77 - Order and Instructions for Issuance and Processing Violation Notices Regarding Petty Offenses.   This order provides for the forfeiture of collateral in lieu of appearance in the case of a petty offense. Forfeiture is accomplished by remitting the requisite fine. Forfeiture of collateral shall signify the offender does not contest the charge or seek a hearing before the magistrate. This order specifies which offenses are included in the operation of the court's mail-in procedure. (Amends General Order 7; amended by General Order 16.)

9 - 2/21/78 - Arraignment by Magistrates in Felony Cases.  To comply with the Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases, as well as the Speedy Trial Act of 1974, all magistrates are authorized to accept not guilty pleas, assign guilty pleas, and assign trial dates. Should a defendant choose to plead guilty, he or she shall file a written petition to enter such a plea. The magistrate shall review the petition to determine whether it was entered freely, voluntarily, and with full understanding of its contents. The magistrate may also obtain written authorization from the defendant allowing presentation of a presentence investigation report to the district judge prior to acceptance of a guilty plea. (A district judge may waive this rule.)

10 - 3/21/79 - Assignment of Duties to Boise Magistrate.  In addition to the duties presently carried out, the magistrate shall conduct all initial criminal arraignments and all criminal pretrial discovery proceedings. Additionally, all appeals from adverse rulings of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in social security matters will be referred to the magistrate. The magistrate is directed to review the matter and submit a written recommendation of proposed action. The magistrate is also authorized to hear civil discovery procedures specifically assigned by one of the judges of the court.

11 - 4/25/79 - Consolidation of Central Violations Bureau.  The administrative and fiscal operations of the Central Violations Bureau (C.V.B.) for the District of Idaho will be consolidated with the C.V.B. for the District of Colorado. Requested and mandatory hearings shall continue to be held before the magistrates of the court in their respective areas of jurisdiction, unless transferred under the appropriate rules.

12 - 5/31/79 - Provisions for Release of Confidential Probation Records.  Probation officers are directed to file a petition seeking instruction from the court in response to a subpoena for confidential records.

13 - 7/20/79 - Order Providing for Staffing of the Clerk's Office in Moscow, Idaho

14 - 9/20/79 - Adoption of Local Rules of Practice for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court

15 - 1/3/80 - Standing Order for Consolidation of Joint Petitions.  All bankruptcy cases commenced by the filing of a single petition by a husband and wife shall be consolidated by the Clerk for administrative purposes, until it appears that said cases should be administered separately.

16 - 1/9/80 - Order and Instructions for Issuance and Processing Violation Notices as to Petty Offenses.  This order provides for the forfeiture of collateral in lieu of appearance in the case of a petty offense. Additionally, the order adopts the Uniform Collateral Forfeiture Schedule. (Amends General Orders 7 and 8.)   Amendment to General Order #16 see General Order #125.

17 - 1/18/80 - Authorization for Probation Officers to Carry Firearms

18 - 4/11/80 - Implementation of Affirmative Action Plan.  In accordance with the Judicial Conference, this court shall implement an Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

19 - 6/30/80 - Adoption of Forms to be Used by Prisoners Filing a Complaint Under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C.  1983.  The Clerk is directed to provide a supply of forms to the penitentiary law library and to inmates as requested.

20 - 10/21/80 - Plan for the Random Selection of Grand & Petit Jurors (Amends General Order 6; amended by General Orders 39, 51, 67, 82, and 93.)

21- 2/11/81 - Criminal Justice Act Plan (Amended by General Order 73.)

22 - 2/20/81 - Adoption of Affirmative Action Plan, As Amended.  The Plan provides for equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

22A - 3/17/82 - Order For Expungement of Fingerprint Records.  The Probation Office is directed to instruct the F.B.I. to expunge fingerprint records of those who successfully complete a pretrial diversion program.

23 - 4/1/82 - Order Providing for the Continued Operation of the Courts in Absence of Appropriations

24 - 4/9/82 - Management Plan for Court Reporters (Amended by General Order 89.)

25 - 10/1/82 - Adoption of Rule 11-107--Award of Attorney Fees.  Claims for attorney fees will not be treated as routine items of cost. A petition for fees is to be filed within 30 days after the notice of entry of judgment. Objections are to be filed within 14 days thereafter. (See current D. Id. L.R. 54.3.)

26 -10/1/82 - Order Providing for the Continuation of the Bankruptcy Court After October 4, 1982.  This order conveys authority to the bankruptcy judges to act in bankruptcy proceedings pending enactment of remedial legislation in response to the Marathon decision.

27 - 10/4/82 - Rescission of General Order 26

28 - 12/23/82 - Order Providing for the Continuation of the Bankruptcy Court After December 24, l982.  This order supplements existing law and rules by authorizing bankruptcy judges to act in bankruptcy proceedings pending enactment of remedial legislation.

29 - 9/7/83 - Implementation of Rule 7-104--Non-Filing of Discovery (This rule has been amended since its implementation in l983. See current D. Id. L.R. 5.5.)

30 - 3/16/84 - Authorization for U.S. Magistrates to Accept Waivers of Indictment

31 - 4/2/84 - Extension of General Order 28 through April 30, l984

32 - 4/30/84 -Extension of General Order 28 through May 25, l984

33 - 5/29/84 - Extension of General Order 28 through July 20, l984

34 - 6/28/84 - Appointment of Temporary Deputy Clerks and Bankruptcy Estate Administrator-Consultant.   The Clerk and existing staff of the Bankruptcy Court are appointed as temporary deputy clerks of the District Court pursuant to the emergency resolution of the Judicial Conference for the continued operation of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

Merlin Young appointed Bankruptcy Estate Administrator-Consultant. Estate Administrator directed to hear no cases, sign no orders and refer all emergency matters to the District Court.

35 - 6/29/84 - Adoption of Bankruptcy Court General Orders 1, 2 and 3.  Pursuant to emergency resolution, Bankruptcy Court General Orders 1, 2 and 3 are adopted as General Order 35. General Order 1 provides for delegation of powers and duties to the Clerk and deputies. General Order 2 modifies the automatic stay to allow the I.R.S. to assess tax liabilities. General Order 3 directs the Clerk give notice to post-petition creditors in cases converted from chapters 11 or 13 to chapter 7. In all cases of conversion, the time for filing claims arising from debts not so scheduled by the debtor or arising from rejection of executory contracts under  384(c) and 365(d) shall be 90 days from the date of the  341(a) meeting.

36 - 7/3/84 - Referral of Title 11 Cases to Mikel H. Williams.  Pursuant to emergency resolution, all cases under Title 11 or related to cases under Title 11 are referred to Mikel H. Williams, full-time United States Magistrate.

37 - 7/10/84 - Referral of Title 11 Cases to Alfred C. Hagan.  Pursuant to emergency resolution all cases under Title 11 or related to cases under Title 11 are referred to Alfred C. Hagan, full-time United States Magistrate.

38 - 9/17/84 - Referral of Bankruptcy Cases to Bankruptcy Judges & Authorization for Bankruptcy Appeals to be Decided by Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.  All cases under Title 11 or proceedings related to cases under Title 11, as well as cases and proceedings arising under the Bankruptcy Act of 1898, as amended by the Bankruptcy Reform Act of l978, are referred to bankruptcy judges. The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (B.A.P.) is authorized to hear only those appeals to which all parties consent. Consent is deemed to have been given unless a written objection is filed with the notice of appeal or motion for leave to appeal, or by any party within 21 days from the date of the filing of such notice or motion. Upon receipt of a timely objection, jurisdiction shall be immediately transferred to the district court.

Practice in bankruptcy appeals which come before the district court shall be governed by Part VIII of the Federal Bankruptcy Rules of Procedure, except as provided in this order or rules adopted subsequently. All documents required by district or bankruptcy court local rules or orders, up to and including briefs, are to be filed with the bankruptcy court. Unless reference of the case underlying the appeal has been withdrawn, all motions for extensions of time relating to appellate procedures shall be filed with the bankruptcy court and determined by a bankruptcy judge. The designation of record shall be the documents contained in an "Excerpt of Record" to be filed with the briefs. The excerpt of record is to be bound separately and contain true copies of all documents each party is relying upon, unless another party has previously filed copies of the identical documents. Each excerpt is to begin with a table of contents.

The time for filing appellant's brief, appellee's brief, and reply briefs shall be 40 days, 30 days, and 14 days, respectively.

As to service of documents, if the appellant files a written objection to B.A.P. determination, the appellant must simultaneously serve a copy of the objection, a copy of the notice or motion and a copy of the judgment, order or decree being appealed on all parties to the appeal. A certificate of service is to be attached to the original notice of or motion for leave to appeal.

If a written objection to B.A.P. determination is not filed with the notice of appeal or motion for leave to appeal, the party filing such notice shall file the following with the Bankruptcy Court Clerk for service to each party to the appeal: 1) a copy of the original notice of or motion for leave to appeal; 2) a conformed copy of the judgment, order or decree being appealed; 3) a copy of the most current version of the bankruptcy court's Notice of Referral of Appeal to Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, applicable on that date, completed, except for the date and signature line; 4) stamped, addressed envelopes. Additionally, the Clerk shall serve a copy of current General Order 38 on each party to the appeal.

All documents related to the appeal shall be filed with the bankruptcy court during the objection period, even if a motion requiring B.A.P. determination is filed before the termination of the objection period. The B.A.P. may not dismiss or render final disposition within 21 days from the date the notice of appeal was filed. The Clerk is directed to forward all appeal documents to the B.A.P. upon termination of the objection period or upon the filing of a motion requiring B.A.P. determination, whichever is earlier. (Amended January 15, 1987, and October 23, 1991.)

39 - 11/30/84 - Plan for Random Selection of Grand & Petit Jurors. (Amends General Orders 6 and 20; amended by General Orders 51, 67, 82, and 93.)

40 - 1/3/86 - Assignment of Cases from Judge Ray McNichols, Deceased, to Chief Judge Marion J. Callister (Amended by General Order 41.)

41 - 1/9/86 - Assignment of Cases from Judge Ray McNichols, Deceased, to Judge Harold L. Ryan (Amends General Order 40.)

42 - 12/23/86 - Authorization for Magistrates to Issue Orders for Pen Registers

43 - 1/30/87 - Designation of Part-Time Magistrates.  Craig Jorgensen and Stephen Ayers designated to try civil trials upon written consent of the parties.

44 - 2/10/87 - Transcript Fees.  Fees have increased since this order was entered in l987. Current fees are set forth in Appendix V to the Local Rules. Any change in fees will be printed in the annual desk book published by the Idaho State Bar. (As of June 1994, fees are as follows: $3.00 per page for transcripts delivered within 30 days; $4.00 per page for transcripts delivered within seven days; $5.00 per page for transcripts delivered the following day; $6.00 per page for transcripts delivered within two hours.)

45 - 4/4/87 - Adoption of Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Discrimination Complaint Procedures.  At the direction of the Judicial Conference, the court adopts the Model Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and the Discrimination Complaint Procedures, revised September 1986. The plan conforms with the national policy of providing equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. Equal opportunity applies to recruitment, hiring, promotion and advancement.

Applicants and court personnel may seek redress through the court's discrimination complaint procedures. The procedures apply to discrimination only, not general grievances. Complaints are to be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity (E.E.O.) Coordinator. If the E.E.O. Coordinator is named in the complaint, or otherwise involved, the complaint will be transmitted to the Chief Judge or a designee who will appoint another person to perform the functions of E.E.O. Coordinator. Complaints must be in writing and must be filed within 15 calendar days of the alleged act or within 15 calendar days of becoming aware of the alleged act. Forms available upon request.

46 - 10/5/87 - Rate of Pay for Out-of-Court Interpreters (Amended by General Order 71.)

47 - 11/4/87 - Adoption of Local Rules of Practice for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court

48 - 12/31/87 - Adoption of Local Rules of Practice for the U.S. District Court

49 - 5/25/88 - Designation of Alfred C. Hagan as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho

50 - 9/2/88 - Appointment of Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules

51 - 1/12/89 - Adoption of Local Bankruptcy Rule 801--Service of Documents on the U.S. Trustee.  This rule has been amended since its adoption in l989. See current L.B.R. 9034.1.

51 - 2/13/89 - Plan for Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors.  (Amends General Orders 6, 20 and 39. Later amended by General Order 67, 82 and 93.)

52 - 2/15/89 - Reappointment of Stephen M. Ayers as U.S. Magistrate

53 - 6/5/89 - Authorization to Carry Firearms.  Certain personnel are authorized to carry firearms in the courtroom. For security reasons, this order has been sealed.

54 - 6/15/89 -Establishment of Court Security Committee.  This order established a committee to advise on planning, implementation and continuous review of court security systems.

55 - 7/24/89 - Assessment of Fee and Standard Form of Order for Deposit of Registry Funds (Amended by General Orders 57 and 70. See L.B.R. 7067.1 and D. Id. L.R. 67.2 for the form of order.)

56 - 8/10/89 - Guidelines and Plan for Administration of Non-Appropriated Funds (Amended by General Order 58.)

57 - 9/15/89 - Assessment of Fee and Standard Form of Order for Deposit of Registry Funds.  (Amends General Order 55; amended by General Order 70. See L.B.R. 7067.1 and D. Id. L.R. 67.2 for the form of order.)

58 - 10/29/89 - Guidelines and Plan for Administration of Non-Appropriated Funds.  This order describes the source of funds ($20 of attorney admission fee and $20 pro hac vice fee), administration of the fund, audits, and uses. Approved uses are as follows: court library, surety bond for fund custodian, outside audits, personnel training, and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by court-appointed attorneys representing indigents in civil cases not covered by the Civil Justice Act. Reimbursements are limited to no more than $200 per case at the discretion of the trial judge, payable at the conclusion of the case. Funds may not be used to supplement the salary of any court officer or employee.

(Amended by General Order 132)

59 - 11/2/89 - Authorization for Clerk to Enter Orders for Admission Pro Hac Vice.  Initially, General Order 59 adopted Local Rule 1-105, which has since been incorporated into D. Id. L.R. 77.2--Orders and Judgments Grantable by the Clerk of the Court.

60 - 1/2/90 - Provisions for Temporary Absence of Bankruptcy Judges from the District During January l990

61 - 3/19/90 - Application for Continuance of  341(a) Meeting of Creditors.  A request for a continuance must be made at the time of the hearing or by written application to the U.S. Trustee within ten days thereafter. Continuances will not be allowed for a conflict involving debtor's counsel. If a continuance is approved, the debtor must inform the parties at least seven days prior to the new date. Proof of service is to be filed with the court. If the debtor does not appear and no continuance is granted, the U.S. Trustee may apply ex parte for an order of dismissal. (See L.B.R. 2003.1)

62 - 4/9/90 - Rate of Compensation for Counsel Appointed Under 21 USC  848(q).  The presumptive rate for compensation of counsel appointed pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 848(q) and 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B) shall be $100.00 per hour for time expended both in and out of court. The rate applies only to the portion of services performed on or after April 1, l990. (Included in the Local Rules as Appendix III.)

63 - 5/16/90 - Referral of In Forma Pauperis Actions to U.S. Magistrates.  All in forma pauperis actions filed after May 7, l990, shall be referred to a magistrate. In nondispositive pretrial motions, the magistrate is directed to enter an order as to disposition. Objections are to be filed within ten days thereafter. If the pretrial matter is a dispositive motion, the magistrate is to conduct any necessary hearings and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations as to disposition. Written objections are due 10 days thereafter.

64 - 5/23/90 - Designation of Mikel H. Williams as Chief Magistrate

65 - 6/7/90 - Referral of Bankruptcy Matters to Magistrates During Temporary Absence of Bankruptcy Judges.  Provides for referral of bankruptcy matters to a magistrate during bankruptcy judges' absence from the district. The reference to a magistrate may be withdrawn by a district judge. A motion for withdrawal of reference shall not stay any bankruptcy matter pending before a magistrate unless a specific stay is issued. Review of a magistrate's order(s) in a bankruptcy matter shall be the same as the procedure for review of a magistrate's actions in any other civil case.

66 - 6/26/90 - Deadline for Filing Claims in Chapter 11 Proceedings.  The court fixes the date for filing claims in chapter 11 proceedings as 90 days from the first date set for the  341(a) meeting. The deadline may be extended for cause upon motion, notice, and hearing. (Also set forth in L.B.R. 3003.1)

67 - 8/24/90 - Plan for Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors.  The plan sets forth the methodology for random jury selection. It also describes the management of the plan, jury selection sources, guidelines for excuses and exemptions, provisions for unanticipated shortage of jurors, and term of service. (Amends General Orders 6, 20, 39 and 51; amended by General Orders 82 and 93.)

68 - 10/11/90 - Compensation of Counsel Appointed Under 21 U.S.C. § 848(q) to Represent Petitioners Seeking Writs of Habeas Corpus to Set Aside a Death Sentence.  Federally funded compensation of counsel shall not be allowed for time or expenses incurred during state post-conviction proceedings.

70 - 12/6/90 - Assessment of Fee and Standard Form of Order for Deposit of Registry Funds.  (Amends General Orders 55 and 57. See L.B.R. 7067.1 and D. Id. L.R. 67.2 for the form of order.)

71 - 4/30/91 - Rate of Pay for Out-of-Court Interpreters.  Pay for interpreters employed for out-of-court time in connection with C.J.A. appointments is set at $30.00 per hour for certified interpreters and $15.00 per hour for non-certified interpreters. (Effective March 1, 1991.)

Interpreters may include travel time and mileage expenses at the present C.J.A. rate. Use C.J.A. Form 21. All vouchers must be certified by the C.J.A. attorney prior to submission to the Clerk's Office for approval and payment.

72 - 5/22/91 - Adoption of Local Rules for the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts

73 - 9/3/91 - Adoption of Criminal Justice Act Plan.  The objective of the plan is to attain equality before the law. The plan will be administered so those accused of a crime, or otherwise eligible for services pursuant to the C.J.A., will not be deprived if they are unable to pay for adequate representation.

The plan sets forth the circumstances for representation, as well as the duties of appointed counsel. The appendix describes the composition, administration and management of the panel of private attorneys under the plan, as well as the criminal and death penalty panel rosters. (Amends General Order 21; amended by General Order 88.)

74 - 9/19/91 - Extension of Jury Term.  Petit jury service is extended from three months to six months. (Amends General Order 67.)

75 - 10/2/91 - Authorization to Unseal Financial Affidavits.  Effective August 20, l991, the U.S. Probation Office is authorized to unseal financial affidavits of defendants charged in criminal matters.

76 - 10/9/91 - Appointment of Merit Selection Panel to Review Applications for a Second Full-Time Magistrate Judge

76A - 10/9/91 - Appointment of Merit Selection Panel to Consider Reappointment of Full-Time Magistrate Judge Mikel H. Williams

77 - 10/21/91 - Adoption of Long Range Facilities Plan

78 - 2/4/92 - Reappointment of Mikel H. Williams as U.S. Magistrate Judge

79 - 4/8/92 - Appointment of Larry M. Boyle as U.S. Magistrate Judge

80 - 5/7/92 - Implementation of Facsimile Filing Test Program (See General Order # 110).

81 - 5/7/92 - Establishment of a Smoking Policy.  Smoking is prohibited in court-occupied space on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Boise, Idaho.

82 - 5/14/92 - Amendment to Jury Selection Plan.  The Clerk is directed to delete jurors' addresses, telephone numbers, and Social Security numbers from biographical forms prior to releasing the information to the bar and public. (Amends paragraph S, page 11 of the Jury Selection Plan set forth in General Order 67.)

83 - 6/23/92 - Establishment of a Smoking Policy for Divisional Offices.  Smoking is prohibited in court-occupied space in Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene and Moscow, Idaho, divisional offices.

84 - 9/10/92 - Authorization for U.S. Magistrate Judge from Washington to Hear Idaho Matters.   The U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Washington, is authorized to hear pretrial criminal matters, when necessary, arising in the Northern Division of the District of Idaho.

85 - 12/7/92 - Waiver of Access Fee to the Court's Electronic Data Base.  The one dollar per minute access fee will not be charged until such time as the impact upon customer services is evaluated and the mechanism to collect such fees is in place.

86 - 12/7/92 - Amendment to General Order 80--Facsimile Filing Test Program (See General Order # 110)

87 - 1/5/93 - Authorization to Travel by Air for Grand Jurors During Inclement Weather.  Air travel by grand jurors during inclement weather is necessary to insure the grand jury panel is representative of all parts of the state. The Clerk or jury deputies are authorized to determine when weather conditions warrant air travel.

88 - 1/26/93 - Amendment to List of Attorneys Constituting the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the District of Idaho (Amends General Order 73. The list is effective January 1, l993, to January 1, l994.)

89 - 2/11/93 - Management Plan for Court Reporting and Electronic Sound Recording Services.  The plan explains the procedures for employment and supervision of court reporters/recorders. (Amends General Order 24.)

90     3/24/93   Chief U.S. Probation Officer Authorized to Approve International Travel for Persons Under Supervision of the Court

92    5/7/93    Adoption of Arbitration Program.   Any civil case which does not involve prisoners as litigants is eligible for voluntary nonbinding arbitration. An experienced attorney conducts an informal hearing under relaxed rules of evidence and renders an advisory decision. There is no penalty for non-participation or for not accepting the advisory decision. Cases in which parties consent to arbitration do not relinquish their position on the court's calendar with respect to hearing and trial dates. Contact the court's A.D.R. coordinator for additional information.

The contents of the advisory decision/award shall remained sealed. Unless a party files a written demand for a trial de novo within 30 days after the arbitration decision is filed with the court, the decision shall become a final, non-appealable judgment of the court. A bill will be submitted by the arbitrator to the respective parties after a written decision or award is rendered. The bill is to be paid in full within 15 days.

93     5/25/93    Amendment to Jury Selection Plan.  The names of jurors may be kept confidential in cases where the interest of justice so requires. (Amends General Orders 6, 20, 39, 51, 67, and 82.)

94     5/20/93    Amendment to Plan for Providing Representation Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act of l964, as amended modifies the C.J.A. Plan for the District of Idaho to allow the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho to provide representation in this district.

95     8/2/93    Designation of Jim D. Pappas as Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho

96     9/10/93    Fee for a Computer Diskette of a Court Transcript

The Judicial Conference has set the maximum rate for compressed transcripts and transcripts on diskettes at the same per page rate as full-size transcripts. However, when a hard copy transcript has already been purchased, the fee for a diskette is set at $20.00.

97     9/20/93   Authorization to Refuse Filing of Certain Documents.  The Bankruptcy Clerk is authorized to refuse the filing of facsimile pleadings mailed or faxed to the Clerk's Office and any petition or pleading not accompanied by the required fee under 28 U.S.C. § 1930.

98    11/1/93    Inclusion of Magistrate Judges in Civil Case Assignment Process.  All full-time magistrate judges in the district will be included in the civil case assignment process. Failure of a litigant to file a written objection and/or demand for reassignment to an Article III Judge within 10 days after the last defendant appears shall be deemed as consent under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1) and shall operate as a waiver to having any pretrial or trial matter heard or determined by an Article III Judge.

Unless the parties agree otherwise, under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(4), the appeal of any judgment entered by a full-time magistrate in a case assigned under this order shall be made directly to the Ninth Circuit. (Effective November 1, l993. Supersedes D. Id. L.R. 72.1 only to the extent it is inconsistent or conflicts.)

99     11/3/93    Revision to Local Rules.  This order revises Local Rules 54.3 (Award of Attorney Fees), 83.6 (Attorney Discipline), and Criminal Rule 46.2 (Pretrial Services) effective nunc pro tunc to May 1, l993.

100     12/10/93    Application of New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  To the extent remedial local rules under the auspices of the Civil Justice Reform Act may conflict with several new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the local rules will supersede for a period of 120 days, to allow the Court sufficient time to complete its evaluation process. Affected rules include: F.R.C.P. 16 (Scheduling Conference); F.R.C.P. 26 (Initial Disclosures, Disclosure of Expert Testimony); F.R.C.P. 30 & 31 (Depositions); and F.R.C.P. 33 (Interrogatories).

101     12/14/93    Discovery Rules Not Applicable in Bankruptcy Proceedings.  Except as otherwise ordered by the Court, provisions of amended F.R.C.P. 26(a)(1)-(4) concerning requirements for disclosure of information and F.R.C.P. 26(f) concerning discovery meetings will not be applicable in any contested bankruptcy matter or adversary proceeding pending or filed hereafter.

Additionally, except as otherwise ordered, provisions of D. Id. L.R. 26.2 concerning pretrial disclosure of information will not be applicable. Effective December 1, l993.

102     12/14/93    Appointment of Gender Fairness Committee.   This order appoints a committee to review the Ninth Circuit Gender Bias findings and to review procedures and practices within the district and make recommendations for improvement.

103     1/7/94    Adoption of Revised and Reissued Local Rules of Practice for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.

104     4/1/94    Order that the following local rules remain effective until 7/1/94 to allow time for revisions and adequate notice: Fed.R.Civ.P. 16: Scheduling Conference Fed.R.Civ.P. 26: Initial Disclosures; Disclosure of Expert Testimony Fed.R.Civ.P. 30 & 31: Depositions Fed.R.Civ.P. 33: Interrogatories

105     4/19/94    Order in the matter of allowing the community defender to file documents by facsimile machine (reference Order #80 attached).

106     7/11/94    Order revised District Local Rules effective 7.1.94. (See attached revised Local Rules).

107     8/9/94    Order establishing the Eastern Division Space Planning Committee: Chief Bankruptcy Judge Pappas Magistrate Judge Boyle Cameron S. Burke, Clerk Craig Fenwick, Probation Office James Benham, US Marshal Betty Richardson, US Attorney Diane Hutchinson, Pocatello Judy Clarke, Public Defender Randy Smith, President 6th District Bar Assn. Robert Crowley, President 7th District Bar Assn.

108     10/25/94    Order amending General Order No. 10: Whereas all appeals from adverse rulings of the Secretary of Health and Human Services are automatically referred to the U. S. Magistrate Judges of the District of Idaho (General Order No. 10), it is further ordered at all petitions for attorneys fees filed in such proceedings should be and are referred to the U. S. Magistrate Judges in this district. The same magistrate judge who conducts an initial review shall also review and prepare a R&R on petitions for attorneys fees. Effective immediately and shall apply nunc pro tunc to all social security cases currently pending. (EJL)

109     12/6/94    Order establishing the Criminal Advisory Committee: The Criminal Advisory Committee is established for the purpose of:

The Committee: Mikel H. Williams, Chief Magistrate Judge Larry Boyle, Magistrate Judge Judy Clarke, Community Defender Organization Betty Richardson, U. S. Attorney Jim Benham, U. S. Marshal Craig Fenwick, U. S. Probation Larry Westberg, Esquire Steve Richert, Esquire R. Keith Roark, Esquire Robert Kinney, Esquire Suzi Butler, Criminal Deputy Chris Dreps, Criminal and Appeals Deputy Cameron Burke, Clerk of Court

110     12/8/94    ORDER: That the filing of documents by facsimile transmission is approved and authorized in the District of Idaho.

111     1/24/95    ORDER: adopting the Report and Recommendations of the Gender Fairness Committee: The Gender Fairness Committee was appointed in December 1993. The Court adopts the report and recommendations of the committee and authorizes the Gender Fairness Committee to implement the recommendations. Appreciation is expressed to Magistrate Judge Boyle who chaired this committee and the other members of the Gender Fairness Committee in finishing this report.

112     2/10/95    ORDER: adopting the following language to be inserted into the local rules of the District and Bankruptcy Court during the next revision process.

113     4/24/95    ORDER: Referring bankruptcy cases and proceedings to bankruptcy judges, authorizing jury trials, and authorizing bankruptcy appeals to be decided by the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.

Part III: Effective Date:

This Order shall become effective immediately and supersede all previous orders of this Court regarding bankruptcy cases, proceedings and appeals provided, however, that all prior actions of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel not inconsistent herewith are not affected by this Order.

114     6/21/95    ORDER AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF PRACTICE: That the local bankruptcy rules as listed below are adopted or amended effective the date of this Order. The rules subject to this order are as follows:

A copy of these rules are attached to the order.

115     6/21/95    SECOND AMENDED GENERAL ORDER NO. 50: The following named individuals are hereby appointed members of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on local rules to serve until further order of the Court:

Larry E. Prince, Chair Kent E. Nelson Bernie R. Rakozy Bart M. Davis Paula B. Sinclair Daniel C. Green Louis Garbrecht Randall A. Peterman Janice D. Newell Jeffrey G. Howe, Ex-0fficio Cameron Burke, Ex-officio Judge Hagan's Law Clerk, Ex-officio Judge Pappas' Law Clerk, Ex-officio

116     9/8/95    ORDER reassigning certain cases to the Honorable Marion J. Callister

117     9/8/95    ORDER reassigning certain cases to the Honorable B. Lynn Winmill.

118     9/8/95    ORDER reassigning of certain cases previously assigned to the late Judge Harold L.Ryan, to the Honorable Edward J. Lodge;

119      9/18/95     ORDER: In the event the final action on a Fiscal Year Appropriations Bill does not occur until after 9.30.95, or Congress and the President do not extend the statutory debt limit, and a Continuing Resolution is not approved, the District of Idaho, including the U. S. District Court, Bankruptcy Court and Probation and Pretrial Services will operate under the "Guidelines for Operating the U. S. Courts in the Absence of Appropriations" contained in the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures. In regard to the retention of personnel during lapse in funding: Personnel are considered "essential" in both the District and Bankruptcy Court, Probation and Pretrial Services, including U. S. Magistrates and their staffs, automation personnel, administrative officers, and the personnel of the divisional offices, - as clarified in the order.

120      10/19/95    ORDER: that the Plan for Random Selection of Grand Jurors, adopted by General Order 67 and amended by General Orders 74, 82 and 93 is hereby amended as follows:

In Section U, Obligation to Serve and Term of Service, page 12, the first paragraph is amended to read as follows: "When summoned to serve as a juror, every person shall be obliged to serve unless determined to be disqualified, exempt, excluded, or entitled to be excused. Failure to appear as directed will be subject to the penalties set fort in 28 USC 1864(b). Petit jurors shall serve a term not to exceed six (6) months. The grand jurors shall serve for a a term not in excess of twelve (12) months.

This General Order supersedes General Order 74, adopted on 9.19.91. (EJL)

121      11/7/95    ORDER That as of 11.6.95 the United States District Court for the District of Idaho shall adopt and implement a mediation program as outlined in the attached Mediation Program Procedures (Please see original for details).

122      02/09/96    ORDER: The following revisions to the Local Bankruptcy Rules will become effective on March 1, 1996. Rule 5011.1 (Withdrawal of Reference) will be deleted in its entirety. Rule 7005.1 increases the number of allowed interrogatories and requests for admission. Rule 7041.1 reduces the amount of time after which a case can be dismissed for inactivity. The following rules were modified to delete language redundant with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure: 1001.1; 1002.1; 1007.2; 1007.3; 1019.1; 2002.2; 2002.4; 2014.1; 3002.1; 3002.2; 4001.2; 4003.1; 4003.3; 5005.2; 5007.1; 5009.1.

123      2/26/96    ORDER: That the U. S. District and Bankruptcy Courts in Idaho hereby adopt the Model Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Complaint Procedures, including the Employee Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Complaint Procedures and the Discrimination Complaint Forms. (Forms attached to original document). (EJL, JDP)

124 -     3/1/96    ORDER that the attached Procedural Order is hereby adopted by the court as the Procedural Order to be entered in all criminal matters in the District of Idaho, and the Procedural Order is effective in the District of Idaho on April 1, 1996.

125       3/18/96    Amendment to General Order #16:ORDER that General Order #16 regarding the fine and bail forfeiture schedules of various federal agencies is hereby amended by adopting the Uniform Collateral Forfeiture Schedule attached hereto, effective April 1, 1996. Signed: (EJL, MHW, BLW, LMB) (See original document).

126      6/18/96    Reassignment of Cases to the Honorable Edward J. Lodge. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following cases are reassigned to the Honorable Edward J. Lodge: Civ 95-471-S-MHW, Civ 95-476-S-LMB, Civ 95-479-S-BLW, Civ 95-482-S-BLW, Civ 95-490-S-BLW

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 42 of Federal Rules. . .the following cases are consolidated: Civ 95-471-S-MHW, Civ 95-473-S-EJL, Civ 95-476-S-LMB, Civ 95-478-S-EJL, Civ 95-479-S-BLW, Civ 95-482-S-BLW, Civ 95-485-S-BLW, Civ 95-490-S-BLW, Civ 95-503-S-EJL

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the lead case shall be 95-CV-573- S-EJL and all future filings shall be filed only in the lead case. Counsel will be notified when a hearing is calendared. (EJL, BLW, MHW, LMB)

127    7/22/96     In the Matter of Amending Bankruptcy Court Local Rules 1002.1, 1007.1, 2002.3, and 2002.5.

128    8/8/96     Procedures Following Arrests by Federal Agencies. This General Order shall be effective on August 1, 1996. (See original document for specific details) It Is So Ordered this 8th day of August, 1996. Signed by: EJL, BLW, MHW, LMB

129    11/13/96   In the Matter of Providing a Complete Set of Bankruptcy Petitions and Schedules at a Nominal Cost.  So ordered this 13th day of November, 1996.  Signed by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jim D. Pappas.

130    11/13/97    For the Adoption of the Revised Mediation Program Procedures

131    1/28/97   In the Matter of: Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors, Dated November 14, 1996.Signed by: Chief District Judge Lodge, Judge Winmill, Chief Magistrate Judge Williams and Magistrate Judge Boyle.

132    12/27/96   In the Matter of: Guidelines and Plan for Administration of Non-Appropriated Fund, Dated November 15, 1996. Signed by: Chief District Judge Lodge, Judge Winmill, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Pappas, Judge Hagan, Chief Magistrate Judge Williams, Magistrate Judge Boyle.

133    12/16/96    Order setting standards and procedures for payment of CJA fees in Federal Habeas Corpus Death Penalty Cases.

134   3/13/97     Adoption of the Criminal Justice Act Plan and rescinding General Order # 73; #21 (amended by #73); and #88 (amending #73)..

135     3/6/97     Vacating General Order No. 63 and Adopting New Procedure on Cases Filed In Forma Pauperis.

136     3/20/97   Order Out-of-Court Interpreter Criminal Justice Act Rates: that effective April 1, 1997, the hourly rate of compensation for interpreters contracted to provide expert out-of-court services to attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) will be as follows:

Certified $45.00 per hour
Non-certified $30.00 per hour

137     6/10/97   Order In The Matter Of Adoption Of A Standard Provision Re: Tax Refunds In Chapter 13 Plans.

138     8/1/97     Order Adopting Revised District Court Local Rules

139     8/25/97     Order Re Reassignment of Judge Callister's Cases

140     9/12/97     Order Re Free Public Access to Court Documents

141   12/24/97 Order adopting new Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan and new Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) Plan.

142   VOID

143   3/2/98 Order containing list of attorneys that constitute Criminal Justice Panel for the District of Idaho for the period through December 31, 1998.

144   4/21/98 Order Amending Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors 

145   8/3/98 Order Assigning Bankruptcy Cases and Adversary Proceedings to Bankruptcy Judges.

146  9/4/98  Order requiring use of Standard Form Chapter 13 Plan. (effective 10/1/98)

147  9/9/98 Order adopting Uniform Code of Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters in Idaho.

148  10/1498 Order adopting Uniform Collateral Forfeiture Schedule. (Supercedes all fine and bail forfeiture schedules previously adopted)

149  11/30/98 Order adopting Amended EEO/ EDR Plan. (effective 1/1/99)

150  2/19/99  Order   Increasing Access to Ceremonial and Public Interest Proceedings (effective 2/19/99)

151   4/5/99 Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel to Consider Reappointment of Full-time Magistrate Judges.

152   8/12/99 Order Adopting Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors

153   9/15/99 Realignment of Cassia and Minidoka Counties from Southern to Eastern Division

154   9/20/99 Order re Fax Filing.  (Selection of New Provider) (supercedes General Order 110)

155   11/1/99 Order re Inclusion of Magistrate Judges in Civil Case Assignment Process (supercedes General Order 98)

156   8/13/99 Order reappointing Mikel H. Williams and Larry M. Boyle as U.S. Magistrate Judges.

157   3/23/00 Order amending General Order 149 by consolidating EDR Coordinator position.

158   6/5/00 (effective nunc pro tunc to 1/1/00)  Order re-establishing Northern calendar areas.

159   7/1/00 Inclusion of Magistrate Judges in Case Assignment Process (supercedes General Orders 155 & 98)

160   6/6/00 Order establishing a Northern Division Facilities Committee.

161   12/22/00 Guidelines & Procedures for Administration & Operation of District of Idaho Non-Appropriated Fund.

162   12/22/00 Order adopting Revised District Court Local Rules (effective 1/1/01) (supercedes General Order 138)

163   1/25/01Order re Automatic Assignment of all Prisoner and Pro Se Cases to Magistrate Judges. (supercedes General Order 135)

164   1/25/01Order amending Jury Plan to authorize Clerk of Court to determine whether a person is unqualified for, exempt, or excused from jury service. (amends General Order 152)

165   2/26/01 Order adopting Revised Bankruptcy Court Local Rules (effective 3/1/01) (supercedes General Order 122)

166   3/20/01 Order exempting all classes of users from paying public access fees on Idaho’s Internet site. (supersedes General Order 140 and General Order 85)

167   6/14/01 Order listing attorneys selected to constitute the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the District of Idaho. This list shall be effective through December 31, 2002.

168   7/12/01 Order appointing U.S. Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules.

169   11/16/01 Order streamlining procedures re accepting Service of Process on Idaho federal judges and federal court employees.

170   1/2/02 Order allowing Court's transmission facilities to be used in the electronic transmission of notices, orders, and other court documents upon consenting parties.

171   1/8/02 Order adopting Uniform Collateral Forfeiture Schedule for Petty Offenses. (supercedes General Order 16 

172   2/15/02 Order adopting Amended Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Employee Dispute Resolution Plan effective March 1, 2002.

173   2/15/02 Order amending General Orders 172 & 149 regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Employee Dispute Resolution Plan effective May 1, 2002.

174   5/1/02 Order adopting Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files effective May 15, 2002. (Superceded by General Order # 179)

175   9/30/02 Order regarding procedures to be followed after an arrest by federal agencies. (effective 10/1/02)

176   11/22/02 Order adopting Amended Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Employee Dispute Resolution Plan effective December 1, 2002.

177   12/23/02 Order adopting Revised Bankruptcy Local Rules effective January 1, 2003.

178   1/15/03 Order appointing Criminal Justice Act Panel for 2003.

179  4/4/03 Order amending Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files effective April 16, 2003. (This supercedes General Order 174)

180  4/14/03 Order appointing additional members to US Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules

181   6/4/03 Order adopting Appropriate Internet Access Policy effective July 1, 2003. (Superceded by Gen Order 207)

182  9/5/03 Order ensuring compliance with § 994(w)(1) of Title 28 US Code, as amended May 1, 2003.

183  11/13/03  Amended Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files (effective 12/1/03)

184  12/2/03 Order amending Jury Plan (effective January 1, 2004)

185  5/14/04 - Order amending Guidelines and Plan for Administration of Non-Appropriated Fund (effective 6/1/04)

186 5/31/04 - Order appointing the Honorable Terry L. Myers as the Chief Bankruptcy Judge (effective 6/1/04)

187  11/15/04 - Order adopting Provisions Relating to Electronic Case Filing (effective 1/1/05)

188   12/31/04 - Order adopting Revised District Court Local Rules effective January 3, 2005. 

189   1/3/05 - Order adopting Revised Bankruptcy Court Local Rules effective January 1, 2005.

190   1/1/05 - Order appointing Criminal Justice Act Panel effective January 1, 2005

191 2/18/05 - Order appointing members to US Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules

192  3/7/05 - Order amending District Court Local Rule 5.3 regarding sealed documents

193   4/21/05 - Order delegating Powers & Duties to the Clerk and Deputies of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

194   4/22/05 - Order amending CJA Plan to provide that the Boise, Pocatello, and Moscow (capital habeas unit) offices of Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho shall become part of a new Community Defender Organization (CDO)

195 5/4/05 - Order regarding Use of State Certified Interpreters and Other Qualified Interpreters in the District of Idaho

196   5/17/05 - Order amending Jury Plan to shorten the term of service for the Northern Division to one month, one appearance or one trial.

197   5/19/05 - Order establishing Standards & Procedures for payment of CJA Fees in Habeas Corpus Death Penalty Cases.

198  6/5/05 - Order appointing members to US Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules.

199 10/14/05 - Order Adoption Interim Bankruptcy Rules

200   10/14/05 Order adopting Interim Bankruptcy Rules. (District Court) (effective 10/17/05)

201  12/23/05 Order amending Fax Filing of Documents with the Court (effective 1/1/06)

202  1/5/06 Order adopting Revised Bankruptcy Local Rules (effective 1/1/06)

203  1/5/06 Order establishing Chapter 13 Fixed Fee (effective 1/1/06)

204  1/5/06 Order adopting Form Chapter 13 Plan and Order Confirming  Chapter 13 Plan (effective 1/1/06)

205  3/6/06 Order appointing members to US Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules

206  4/20/06 - Order re the Admission of an Attorney Pro Hac Vice in District Court. (effective 4/20/06)

207   4/21/06 - Order amending Appropriate Internet Access Policy (effective 4/24/06 supercedes General Order # 181)

208  5/9/06 - Order re Procedures for Criminal Referrals (effective 5/9/06)

209   6/26/06 - Order increasing CJA Rate in Habeas Corpus Death Penalty Cases. (effective 7/17/06)

210   9/22/06 - Order adopting Criminal Justice Act ( CJA) Plan. (effective 10/1/06)

211   09/26/2006 - Order adopting Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007. (effective 10/1/06)

212   01/01/2007 - Order appointing CJA Panel. (effective 1/1/07)

213   01/02/2007 Adoption of Revised Bankruptcy Court Local Rules (Supersedes General Order 202)

214   01/02/2007 Adoption of Revised Dirstrict Court Local Rules (supersedes General Order 188)

215   01/05/2007 - Order appointing members to US Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules

216   05/27/2007 - Order re Civil Case Assignment and Consent Procedures. (effective 6/1/07)

217   02/05/2007 - Order adopting Form Chapter 13 Plan and Order Confirming  Chapter 13 Plan (effective 1/1/07)

218    07/23/2007 - Order extending term of U.S. magistrate Judge Larry M. Boyle

219   08/16/2007 Order amending Appropriate Internet Access Policy.

220   09/19/2007 Appointment of Merit Selection Panel for United States Magistrate Judges

221   12/15/07 Order appointing CJA Panel. (effective 1/1/08)

222   1/2/08 Order adopting Revised Bankruptcy Local Rules and Form Chapter 13 Plan. (effective 1/1/08)

223 3/12/08 Order adopting Increase in CJA Payments in Federal Death Penalty and Habeas Corpus Cases. (effective 3/1/08)