United States District Court
Welcome

Chief Judge David C. Nye welcomes you to the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.  In 1891 James H. Beatty was appointed by President Harrison to become the first Federal Judge for the District of Idaho.  We have a long and proud history rooted in our commitment to provide an impartial and accessible forum for the just, timely and economical resolution of legal proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Courts.

The District of Idaho has had 13 Article III Judges appointed by the President of the United States, with two active and one senior judges currently on the bench. In addition to our two active and one senior Article III Judges, we have two active and one senior Magistrate Judges that assist with our busy workload.

Our judges hold court in BoiseCoeur d'Alene, and Pocatello.


District Court Calendar

The calendar updates as new information becomes available and is subject to change without notice. To schedule a hearing, contact the courtroom deputy.


Multifactor authentication for CM/ECF and PACER
May 07, 2025
Multifactor authentication (MFA) will be required for all filers in CM/ECF with enrollment beginning May 11, 2025. 
 
District of Idaho Courthouses Closed - May 26
May 05, 2025
Bankruptcy Amounts Increasing and Forms Changing
Mar 05, 2025
Effective April 1, 2025 Dollar Amounts Increasing in Bankruptcy Cases and Changes to Official Forms