Idaho § 10-1309
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 10-1309, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1309.
foreign orders - reciprocal agreements - public policy. (1) No court, agency or tribunal of this state shall recognize, base a ruling on, or enforce an order issued under the law of another country, which order is manifestly incompatible with the public policy of this state.
(2) If an order issued under the law of another country is manifestly incompatible with the public policy of this state, a court may limit the enforcement of the order to the extent necessary to eliminate the conflict with public policy.
(3) No reciprocal agreement shall be entered into by this state with another country if the applicable laws of that country are manifestly incompatible with the public policy of this state.
(4) For purposes of this section:
(a) An order is manifestly incompatible with public policy if that order was issued in violation of the right of due process substantially similar to that guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the state of Idaho.
(b) A law of another country is manifestly incompatible with public policy if it fails to grant the parties the right of due process substantially similar to that guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the state of Idaho.
[10-1309, added 2015, 1st E.S., ch. 1, sec. 65, p. 32.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 10-1309
What does Idaho Statutes § 10-1309 cover?
Section 10-1309 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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