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How do I access court records?

District Court Clerk / Magistrate Court Clerk (county level - each of Idaho's 44 counties / 7 judicial districts) / Idaho Supreme Court (state level)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Identify what type of record you need:
  2. - District Court: felonies, civil cases over $10,000, family law (divorce, custody, adoption), probate
  3. - Magistrate Court: misdemeanors, civil cases up to $10,000, small claims (up to $5,000), infractions, preliminary hearings
  4. - Idaho Supreme Court / Court of Appeals: appellate matters
  5. Note: Idaho courts are organized into 7 judicial districts; each county within a district shares the same district judge
  6. Search online through iCourt (Idaho's statewide court case search) at mycourts.idaho.gov - free public search by name or case number for most court cases statewide
  7. For full case documents or certified copies: contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed
  8. In-person access: visit the courthouse in the relevant county; bring photo ID and case details
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Valid photo ID (for in-person requests)
  • Case number or full legal name of parties
Fee
iCourt online searches: free for basic case information; certified copies: typically $1 per page; contact specific county clerk for current schedule
Processing Time
Immediate online searches at iCourt; same day or by mail for certified copies
Online Option
Yes - Idaho iCourt at mycourts.idaho.gov (statewide case search)
Where to Go
District Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed (for certified copies and full documents)
County-specific variations apply

iCourt covers most Idaho courts statewide. Some older records may not be fully indexed online; contact the specific county courthouse for older or less accessible records. Ada County (Boise) and Canyon County (Nampa) have the most comprehensive online records. Rural county courthouses may have limited staff and hours - call ahead. Idaho has 7 judicial districts; each district has a District Court serving multiple counties.

Idaho Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Idaho iCourt (mycourts.idaho.gov): statewide case information search covering District and Magistrate Court cases; free public access.
  • Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions: isc.idaho.gov/judiciary/appellate-courts.
  • Criminal history background checks: Idaho State Police (ISP) - isp.idaho.gov; available to public for employment, licensing, and other purposes; name-based and fingerprint-based.
  • Idaho Sex Offender Registry: isp.idaho.gov/bureau-of-criminal-identification/sex-offender-information.
  • Juvenile records: generally sealed; contact county clerk for specific access rules.
  • Idaho Public Records Law (Idaho Code §74-101 et seq.): agencies must respond within 3 business days.
  • iCourt also handles online payments for fines and fees in some counties.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Idaho Supreme Court - isc.idaho.gov | (208) 334-2246; iCourt: mycourts.idaho.gov; ISP (criminal history) - isp.idaho.gov | (208) 884-7130