A Claim Against the Government
Idaho Code § 6-905 and Idaho Code § 6-906 — a claim against the state or a political subdivision is filed within 180 days
| The claim is against | Filed with | Within |
|---|---|---|
| The claim is againstThe state, or a state employee for an act within the scope of employment | Filed withThe secretary of state | Within180 days from when the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later |
| The claim is againstA political subdivision, or one of its employees for an act within the scope of employment | Filed withThe clerk or secretary of the political subdivision | Within180 days from when the claim arose or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever is later |
Who handles this in Idaho: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Idaho directory.
What a political subdivision is, what the claim contains, and the time to sue afterward are set out in other sections of the act. Whether a claim falls under it is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Idaho Code § 6-905 — Filing claims against state or employee
- Idaho Code § 6-906 — Filing claims against political subdivision or employee
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.