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, 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 10 days must report this to the Court Security Officers at the entrance to any courthouse. In general, masking will be in accordance with CDC guidance and whether masks are required in any individual courthouse is outlined below. Please refer to General Order No. 419 for how the Court will operate during the different risk levels. |
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![]() Boise
Current Level: GreenCourthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional |
![]() Coeur d'Alene
Current Level: GreenCourthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional |
![]() Pocatello
Current Level: GreenCourthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional |
The clerk of court is an officer of the federal district court appointed by the court's Judges and serves as the chief executive officer. The clerk oversees the court's administration, especially managing the flow of cases through the court and all of its non-judicial functions.
The clerk of court and clerk's office staff play many vital roles; sometimes the office is referred to as the nerve center of the court (FJC 2014). Clerk's office functions include, but are not limited to: