(1) An order must be in writing and shall include:
(a)  A reasoned statement in support of the decision. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts of record supporting the findings.
(b)  A statement of the available procedures and applicable time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief.
(2)  Findings of fact must be based exclusively on the evidence in the record of the contested case and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-5248

  • Contested case: means a proceeding that results in the issuance of an order. See Idaho Code 67-5201
  • 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.
  • Order: means an agency action of particular applicability that determines the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other legal interests of one (1) or more specific persons. See Idaho Code 67-5201
  • Party: means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party. See Idaho Code 67-5201
(3)  All parties to the contested case shall be served with a copy of the order. The order shall be accompanied by proof of service stating the service date, each party who was served and the method(s) of service.