ID · Mixed
Idaho dog bite law
Idaho has a statutory path against owners and custodians, plus the usual common-law theories. Trespass and provocation are written in.
- Liability
- Statutory liability with exceptions
- Statute
- Idaho Code § 25-2810(11)
- Deadline to file
- 2 years · Idaho Code § 5-219(4)
- Bites only?
- Injuries more broadly
Two years from the bite. Rural “the dog lives outside” facts still need a named owner and a policy.
Exceptions insurers will mention
Trespassing; provocation. Applies to owners and custodians.
Compare the national split in strict liability vs one-bite, and confirm your clock on statute of limitations.
Similar liability rules
This page is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for a lawyer licensed in your state. Statutes change. Confirm the current rule and your deadline with counsel before you rely on a date.