Idaho § 39-7705 - Costs and fees
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-7705 — Costs and fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-7705. Costs and fees
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a party names as a defendant a health care provider who has immunity pursuant to section 39-7703 , Idaho Code, in a suit alleging willful or intentional misconduct or gross negligence arising out of treatment at a free clinic which qualifies for immunity pursuant to section 39-7703 , Idaho Code, and the trial judge dismisses the complaint or grants a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, or directs a verdict for a defendant, or grants a defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or at any point in the proceedings grants a plaintiff’s motion to discontinue the action against the defendant, the defendant shall be entitled to full costs and reasonable attorney’s fees expended in connection with the defendant’s defense of the action. If good reason is shown, the trial judge may suspend the operation of this section.
[39-7705, added 1998, ch. 295, sec. 1, p. 978.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-7705
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-7705 cover?
Section 39-7705 ("Costs and fees") 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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