How do Idaho courts use mediation, and when is it required?

In Idaho, a court may send any civil case to mediation, and the parties generally have 28 days to choose a mediator before the court appoints one from the judicial district's list.

How does mediation work in Idaho family and custody cases?

In family cases, all disputes over custody or parenting time of a minor child are subject to mediation by a child custody mediator qualified under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 76. Other family issues can be mediated under a separate rule. The Supreme Court publishes a statewide Child Custody Mediators Roster, and its Family Court Services page explains that a custody mediator helps parents build a parenting plan but does not decide for them.

How much does court-connected mediation cost in Idaho?

If parents do not select a mediator in time, the court appoints one from the roster kept by the Idaho Supreme Court's Administrative Office of the Courts, and each party usually pays half the mediator's fees.

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How does mediation work in Idaho?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

Court programs and when mediation is required
In Idaho, a court may send any civil case to mediation, and the parties generally have 28 days to choose a mediator before the court appoints one from the judicial district's list ^[1].
Family and custody cases
In family cases, all disputes over custody or parenting time of a minor child are subject to mediation by a child custody mediator qualified under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 76 ^[2]. Other family issues can be mediated under a separate rule ^[2]. The Supreme Court publishes a statewide Child Custody Mediators Roster, and its Family Court Services page explains that a custody mediator helps parents build a parenting plan but does not decide for them ^[3].
Cost
If parents do not select a mediator in time, the court appoints one from the roster kept by the Idaho Supreme Court's Administrative Office of the Courts, and each party usually pays half the mediator's fees ^[2].

Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.

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