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: IIICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 50 People |
![]() Coeur d'Alene
Current Stage: IIICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 50 People |
![]() Pocatello
Current Stage: IIICourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 50 People |
You will find the instructions and forms necessary to file a Civil Rights Complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on this page.
You may pay the required filing fee which is designated under the Fees section of the Court's web page, or you may file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP); meaning without fees.
If you choose to file the application for IFP, you must also file the Statement of Trust Fund Account. You will send this form immediately to your institution's accounting office, so it can be completed and returned to you prior to your filing with the court.
You will find the instructions and forms necessary to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on this page.
You may pay the required filing fee which is designated under the Fees section of the Court's web page, or you may file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP); meaning without fees.
If you choose to file the application for IFP, you must also file the Statement of Trust Fund Account. You will send this form immediately to your institution's accounting office, so it can be completed and returned to you prior to your filing with the court.