Idaho § 6-916 - Service of summons
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-916 — Service of summons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-916. Service of summons
In all actions under this act against the state or its employee the summons and complaint shall be served on the secretary of state with a copy to the attorney general. This section shall not be construed to release the party making service of process from serving any named defendant other than the governmental entity in compliance with other applicable statutes or rules of civil proceeding.
In all actions under this act against any employee wherein it is alleged that such employee was acting within the course and scope of his employment, a copy of the summons and complaint shall be served upon the governmental entity which is his employer.
[6-916, added 1971, ch. 150, sec. 16, p. 743; am. 1976, ch. 309, sec. 12, p. 1067; am. 1978, ch. 272, sec. 5, p. 633.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-916
What does Idaho Statutes § 6-916 cover?
Section 6-916 ("Service of summons") 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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