MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 IMAGE: "Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley, Idaho"
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
District of Idaho
Chief Judge David C. Nye
Public 1 New
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho as well as Probation and Pretrial announce operating with reduced staff. For full details and pro se email filing links, please visit the COVID-19 Information section of this website.
| Anyone who is experiencing COVID like symptoms or who has tested positive for COVID within the last 14 days must report this to the Court Security Officers at the entrance to any courthouse. Masks are required of all visitors and must be worn at all times while in the courthouse, this includes in court. All staff are required to wear masks while in public spaces at the courthouse. | ||
Boise
Current Stage: IICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 10 People |
Coeur d'Alene
Current Stage: IICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 10 People |
Pocatello
Current Stage: IICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 10 People |
The Pro Bono Program for the District of Idaho was established for the purpose of assisting litigants of limited means find pro bono counsel when the Court determines that such an appointment is appropriate.
The Board of Judges for the District of Idaho approved the Amended Pro Bono Program Plan, see General Order #351.
Budget Form for Out of Pocket Funds
Reimbursement Form for Out of Pocket Expenses
The Chief District Judge and Chief Bankruptcy Judge, in collaboration with the President of the Idaho Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, will periodically appoint a Pro Bono Program Liaison for the District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho. See General Order #310.
PACER fee exemptions are granted on a case by case basis. CJA and other court-appointed parties can apply for a separate PACER account for which the fees are exempt. To apply for an exemption, the party must fill out the request form after having received a Login and password from the PACER service center. Email requests to Bonnie Crowder. Thereafter, the Chief Judges will consider the request and either grant or deny the request. If approved, the court will notify the PACER service center.
The Idaho Pro Bono Opportunities (PBOW) is a joint project funded by the Legal Services Corporation between Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) and Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS).
There is a clear need for civil legal services in Idaho. PBOW is a free and convenient way for attorneys in Idaho to find and volunteer for pro bono opportunities.
