Idaho Generic Summons by Publication is a court document issued by a court in the state of Idaho that requires a party to appear in court or respond to a complaint, even if the party is not personally served with the summons. This type of summons is commonly used when the whereabouts of the defendant are unknown or there is difficulty in serving them. There are two types of Idaho Generic Summons by Publication: the Order for Publication and the Summons for Publication. An Order for Publication is a court document that orders the clerk of the court to publish notice of a pending lawsuit in a designated newspaper. The Summons for Publication is a court document that serves as notice to the defendant that they must appear in court and respond to the complaint.




