Tracy Tucker v. State of Idaho

BURDICK, Chief Justice.

Tracy Tucker, Jason Sharp, Naomi Morley, and Jeremy Payne, on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated (Appellants), bring this appeal from the Ada County District Court. Appellants filed a class action complaint in which they alleged Idaho’s public defense system is inadequate under federal and state constitutional standards. The district court reasoned that Appellants’ claims were not justiciable on standing, ripeness, and separation of powers grounds and dismissed the complaint. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

I.FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL…