# Idaho Code § 9-311: 9-311 PUBLIC WRITINGS — CLASSIFICATION

> Idaho · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-311

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 9-311
- **Heading:** 9-311 PUBLIC WRITINGS — CLASSIFICATION
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 9-311

## Text

9-311. Public writings — Classification. Public writings are divided into four classes:

1. Laws.

2. Judicial records.

3. Other official documents.

4. Public records kept in this state of private writings.

History:

[(9-311) C.C.P. 1881, sec. 905; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 5968; C.S., sec. 7943; I.C.A., sec. 16-309.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 9-303 9-303 STATUTES — CLASSIFICATION — PUBLIC OR PRIVATE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-303.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-304 9-304 PROOF OF STATUTES ACT — PUBLICATIONS COVERED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-304.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-305 9-305 PROOF OF STATUTES ACT — UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-305.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-306 9-306 PROOF OF STATUTES ACT — SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-306.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-307 9-307 CERTIFIED COPIES OF FOREIGN LAWS AND WRITINGS — ADMISSIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-307.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-308 9-308 ORAL EVIDENCE OF COMMON LAW — REPORTS OF DECISIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-308.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-309 9-309 RECITALS IN STATUTES — CONCLUSIVENESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-309.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-310 9-310 JUDICIAL RECORD DEFINED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-310.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-311 9-311 PUBLIC WRITINGS — CLASSIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-311.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-312 9-312 AUTHENTICATION OF JUDICIAL RECORD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-312.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-313 9-313 AUTHENTICATION OF JUDICIAL RECORD OF FOREIGN COUNTRY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-313.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-314 9-314 COMPARED COPY OF FOREIGN RECORD — ADMISSIBILITY IN EVIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-314.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-315 9-315 PROOF OF OTHER OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-315.md)
- [Idaho Code § 9-316 9-316 OFFICIAL REPORTS AS EVIDENCE ACT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T9_C3_S9-316.md)

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