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Panel approves H 695 to correct eviction fee language to "writ of restitution"
Summary
Sen. Keyser said H 695 corrects a single word in statute — replacing "writ of possession" with "writ of restitution" — so sheriffs may charge the correct eviction fee; the Idaho Sheriffs' Association supported the change and the committee advanced the bill to the floor.
Senator Keyser summarized H 695 as a one-word statutory correction that changes "writ of possession" to "writ of restitution" to accurately reflect the eviction process and associated fee. Supporters said the change aligns statutory language with the type of property involved in evictions and allows sheriffs to charge the correct fee.
Terry Durden of the Idaho Sheriffs' Association testified in support; Senator Foreman moved and Senator Ricks seconded that the committee send H 695 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote and the bill was advanced for further consideration on the Senate floor.
