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Idaho Practice Materials: A Selective Annotated Bihliograpby* Leinaala R. Seeger** The author provides a selective listing of Idaho legal publications, includ ing primary sources, treatises, and current continuing legal education materials that are typically used in the practice of law in Idaho. Introduction This annotated bibliography is one in a series on state practice materials published in the Law Library Journal.! Both primary and secondary materials currently used in the practice of law in Idaho are included. This bibliography is arranged in five main parts. The first, "General Publications," encompasses commonly used primary source materials such as statutes, legislation, case reports, and administrative law materials. The sec ond, "Periodicals," includes legal and law-related journals and newspapers published in the state of Idaho. "CD-ROMs-Full Text" lists products that are comprised primarily of Idaho legal and law-related materials. The fourth part, "Electronic Services," contains such services that are primarily produced in Idaho and comprised of Idaho legal or law-related materials, either in full text or summary form, including those available through the Internet. The final part, - * © Leinaala R. Seeger. 1995. I would like to thank Professor Elizabeth Barker Brandt and Acting Dean John A. Miller for their encouragement and suggestions. ** Director of the Law Library and Associate Professor of Law. University of Idaho College of Law Library; Moscow, Idaho. 1. See Robert L. Brown, An Annotated Bibliography of Current New York State Practice Materials, . 73 LAW LIBR. J. 28 (1980); Bruce S. Johnson, Michigan Practice Materials: A Selective, Annotated Bibliography, 73 LAW LIBR. J.672 (1980); Karl T. Gruben & Linda Philipp, An Annotated Bibliography ofTexas Practice Materials, 74 LAW LIBR. J.87 (1981); Bethany J. Ochal, California Current State Practice Materials: An Annotated Bibliography, 74 LAW LIBR. J.281 (1981); Joel Fishman & Marc Silverman, Pennsylvania Practice Materials: A Select Annotated Bibliography, 78 LAW LIBR. J.73 (1986); Christina M. Senezak, New Jersey Practice Materials: A Select Annotated Bibliography, 79 LAW LIBR. J.689 (1987); Arturo L. Torres & Cnrol Elliott, Arizona Practice Materials: A Selective Annotated Bibliography, 80 LAW LIBR. J.577 (1988); Kathryn R. Fitzhugh, Arkansas Practice Materials: A Selective Annotated Bibliography, 81 LAW LIBR. J.277 (1989); Lynn B. Kitchens & Timothy A. Lewis, Alabama Practice Materials: A Selective Annotated Bibliography, 82 LAW LIBR. J.703 (1990); Mary A. Woodward, New Mexico Practice Materials: A Selective Annotated Bibliography, 84 LAW LIBR. J.93 (1992); Kory D. Staheli, Utah Practice Materials: A Selective Anllotated Bibliography, 87 LAW LIBR. J.28 (1995). 534 Idaho Practice Materials 535 "Idaho Practice Treatises and Materials," lists treatises, looseleaf services, and other law-related practice material alphabetically by subject. Annotations are derived directly from review of the materials themselves. Where materials were unavailable, annotations were based on printed descrip tions of the resource provided by publishers through sales literature or through direct contact. Bracketed information indicates that I supplied the information. Self-explanatory titles were not provided with annotations. Excluded from this bibliography are audio-visual works, and articles and chapters from larger works unless reprints are available for purchase. Older and out-of-print titles are included only where they remain the best source in a particular topical area. Contact information for publishers, including addresses and telephone numbers, is provided ,in the appendix. Publishers should be contacted directly to ascertain current availability and publication format, as well as cost or access instructions. General Publications Statutory Sources Advance Annotation Service to Idaho Code. Charlottesville, Va.: Michie Butterworth Co., 1981- . Three cumulative issues per year. Provides annotations to the Idaho Code until superseded by annual supplementation. Idaho Code Containing the General Laws of Idaho Annotated.2 Charlottesville, Va.: Michie Butterworth Co., 1948- . State designated official version of the Idaho Code, codifying the Compiled Laws, 1947. Thirteen numbered volumes and an unnumbered Idaho Court Rules volume in twenty-five volumes. Includes annota tions, historical notes, and research references. Volumes 12-13 comprise a subject index. Updated by annual pocket parts and softbound cumulative supplements. Thornton's Idaho State Code. Idaho Falls, Idaho: Thornton Publishing Corp., 1991-. Annual. Four numbered softcover volumes containing an un annotated version of the current state code. The date of the last revision of each section is shown in parentheses following the text of the section. Volume 4 includes a detailed topical index and a list of sections affected with citation to legislative bill number. At separate charge, the publisher also provides a full-text version in WordPerfect (Windows or DOS); an electronic index which works on any IBM compatible computer; and Thornton's Citation Service. 3 Legislation Daily Data. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislative Services Office, 1970-. Issued weekly in a print compilation during legislative sessions. Enumerates each bill as introduced, 2. As a convenience for practitioners, the Michie Butterworth Company also separately issues individual portions of the Idaho Code: Idaho Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (1995), Idaho Fish and Game Laws (1994), Idaho Public Utilities Law (1994), Idaho Civil Rules, Pocket Edition (1995), and Idaho Criminal Rules, Pocket Edition (1995), 3. See infra p. 540. 536 Law Library Journal [Vol. 87:3 with brief descriptive statement, dates and listing of subsequent action. It is reprinted with a cumulative subject index each Monday during the session, current through the previous Friday. The front cover serves as a bill reading calendar for both houses. During the week, the status ofbiIls is updated through the Mini-Data4 for both legislative houses. At the close of the legislative session, a Daily Data, Final Edition, is issued. The Final Edition is a complete compilation of all legislation introduced, with final disposition and legislative briefs. General Laws ofthe State ofIdaho. Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, 1890- . Biennial, 1890-1968; annual, 1969- . Official publication of the general and special laws enacted in each Idaho legislative session. Includes a subject index, an index of sections of the Idaho Code affected by new legislation, numerical lists of Senate and House bills enacted with chapter number, and numerical lists of Senate and House joint memorials and concurrent resolutions. Included also are directories of Idaho elected officials and legislators by district. The General Laws ofthe Territory of Idaho, 1863-1889, were published by the Territorial Printer and are available on microfiche from William S. Hein & Co. (1863-). Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho: House of Representatives, 1890- . Daily during legislative session; compiled into final annual volume. Contains a day-by-day account of action taken. Includes introduc tion of legislation, voting records, line amendments to some bills, and communi cation from the Senate and the governor. Included are indexes by subject matter and numerical lists of all bills introduced in the House, Senate bills introduced in the House, and bills enacted. Journal of the Senate of the State of Idaho. Boise, Idaho: Senate, 1890-. Daily during legislative session; compiled into final annual volume. Contains a day-by-day account of action taken. Includes introduction of legislation, voting records, line amendments to some bills, and communication from the House and the governor. Included are indexes by subject matter, and numerical lists of all bills introduced in the Senate, House bills introduced in the Senate, and bills enacted. Mini-Data: House [or Senate] Bill Status. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislative Services Office, 1973-. Daily during legislative session. A numerical listing by bill number, a separate Mini-Data is produced daily for t~e House and for the Senate. It provides current status of legislation. A Final Mini-Data is issued at the close of the legislative session. For complete histories of legislation, see Daily DataS and Daily Data, Final Edition. [Slip Bills]. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislative Services Office, 1890- . Printed during legislative session. Includes bills and amendments and corrections. Printed copies of individual bills may be requested from the Legislative Mail Room during the legislative session; at other times, requests must be directed to the Idaho Legisla tive Services Office. Case Reports Idaho Bankruptcy Court Report: Opinions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho. Boise, Idaho: Goller Publishing Corp., 1980- . Looseleaf; published as issued. Contains opinions of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District - 4. See infra p. 536. 5. See supra p. 535. 1995] Idaho Practice Materials 537 of Idaho and the bankruptcy appellate opinions of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Includes cumulative chronological and alphabetical tables of opinions, and a statute index to applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and constitutional provisions cited in the opinions. Idaho Bankruptcy Court Report Reference Annual. Boise, Idaho: Goller Publishing Corp., 1980-. Annual. Provides a cumulative table of citations to the United States Code,