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 11 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.


GO 461 Re: EDR Working Group and EDR Team
Jan 22, 2025
District of Idaho Courthouses Closed - Jan 20
Jan 13, 2025
Elijah Watkins Appointed as Lawyer Representative
Jan 10, 2025
2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Jan 08, 2025
Annual essay and video contest for high school students.
GO 454 Criminal Justice Act Panel 2025
Jan 06, 2025
GO 457 Re Civil Case Assignment
Jan 06, 2025
GO 458 Re Social Security Case Assignment
Jan 06, 2025
GO 460 Courthouse Closure Jan 9 2025
Jan 06, 2025
Courthouses will be closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for the passing of President Carter
GO 455 re Revised Civil Local Rules 2025
Jan 02, 2025
GO 453 CJA Peer Review Committee
Dec 30, 2024
Public Notice re Bankruptcy Local Rules Changes
Nov 18, 2024