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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in Idaho

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Filing deadline2 years from the act or occurrence (limited exceptions); no separate repose; prelitigation screening panel requiredIdaho Code § 6-1001

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Idaho?

Idaho Code § 5-219(4): 2-year SOL from the occurrence (discovery applies only to foreign objects or fraudulent concealment); no separate repose. A prelitigation screening panel is required before filing (Idaho Code § 6-1001). Minors: tolling during minority may not exceed 6 years (Idaho Code § 5-230). A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from the act or occurrence (limited exceptions); no separate repose; prelitigation screening panel required

Source: Idaho Code § 6-1001

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

Medical facilities in Idaho

  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center — Level II Trauma Center

  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for Idaho.

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Sources

  1. Idaho Code § 6-1001