Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-3113

  • Board: means the state certified shorthand reporters board. See Idaho Code 54-3102
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
    • The board shall, upon a verified complaint in writing by any member of the board or by a certified shorthand reporter or any person claiming to have been injured or defrauded, investigate the actions of any certified shorthand reporter alleged to have committed a violation of this chapter or any of the grounds for revocation or suspension of a certificate. For the purpose of such investigations and hearings, each member of the board is empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, and hear and receive evidence anywhere in the state. Upon conclusion of the hearings, the board shall determine by majority vote whether the certificate of the certified shorthand reporter should be revoked or suspended for a stated period of time, or whether such disciplinary action short of suspension or revocation should be imposed, including, but not limited to, conditional probationary periods and the imposition of fines, or whether the complaint should be dismissed. The proceedings and hearings pursuant to this section shall be governed by chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code. The assessment of costs and attorney’s fees shall be governed by the provisions of section 12-117(5), Idaho Code.