(1) Duplicate copies of legal process against an insurer for whom the director is attorney, shall be served upon him either by a person competent to serve a summons or by registered or certified mail. At the time of service the plaintiff shall pay to the director an appropriate fee not in excess of thirty dollars ($30.00) which fee shall be determined by rule and regulation.
(2)  The director shall forthwith send one (1) of the copies of the process, by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, to the person designated for the purpose by the insurer in its most recent such designation filed with the director.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 41-334

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
    • (3)  The director shall keep a record of the day of service upon him of all legal process. No proceedings shall be had against the insurer, and the insurer shall not be required to appear, plead, or answer until the expiration of thirty (30) days after the date of service upon the director.
    (4)  Process served upon the director and copy thereof forwarded as in this section provided shall for all purposes constitute valid and binding service thereof upon the insurer.