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The Extraordinary Litigation Fund (ELF) is a resource for payment of extraordinary litigation costs. Idaho Code §19-850(2)(e) Please review the PDC’s ELF Policy, approved August 19, 2021, to learn about what costs qualify for ELF and how to apply.
ELF applications may be submitted directly to the Boise office or may be sent to your Regional Coordinator. If you have any questions regarding the process or whether your case may be eligible, please reach out to your Regional Coordinator and they will be happy to assist you.
Once the application has been submitted, the PDC will start processing the request. If the application is approved, the service provider will be required to submit a W-9 tax form to the PDC, and the service provider will bill the PDC directly.
Information for Attorneys
ELF Application for Defending Attorneys – Defending Attorneys use this application to apply for an ELF award for payment of prospective extraordinary litigation costs. This application form has been updated in accordance with the ELF policy the Commission approved on August 19, 2021.
ELF Additional Funds/Time Request for Defending Attorneys – Defending Attorneys use this form to request additional time to use, or additional funds to supplement, a previous ELF award. This form has been updated in accordance with the ELF policy the Commission approved on August 19, 2021.
Information for County Commissioners and Clerks
ELF Application for BOCC – Counties use this application to apply for an ELF award for payment of retrospective extraordinary litigation costs. This application form has been updated in accordance with the ELF policy the Commission approved on August 19, 2021.