Idaho § 18-6709 - Recovery of civil damages authorized
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-6709 — Recovery of civil damages authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-6709. Recovery of civil damages authorized
Any person whose wire, electronic or oral communication is intercepted, disclosed, or used in violation of this chapter shall have a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses, uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose, or use such communications, and shall be entitled to recover from any such person:
(a) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day of violation or one thousand dollars ($1,000), whichever is higher;
(b) Punitive damages; and
(c) A reasonable attorney’s fee and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
A good faith reliance on a court order shall constitute a complete defense to any civil or criminal action under the laws of this state.
[18-6709, added 1980, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 841; am. 2002, ch. 223, sec. 9, p. 643.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-6709
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-6709 cover?
Section 18-6709 ("Recovery of civil damages authorized") 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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