U.S. Courts, District of Idaho

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Court Operations (1304)

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: III Courthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: Max 50 People	Coeur d'Alene Current Stage: IV Courthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: No Limitation	Pocatello Current Stage: IV Courthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: No Limitation

For Attorneys

Attorney Admissions

Admission Instructions

Eligibility for admission and continuing membership to the bar of this court is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the Idaho State Bar. All attorneys seeking admission must meet all of the requirements of District Local Rule 83.4.

Our website may be able to answer many of your questions, or feel free to contact Jackie Hildebrand at (208) 334-1976.

Process for Admittance to Practice in the District of Idaho during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pass the Idaho State Bar
Be admitted to practice by the Idaho Supreme Court
Fill out Petition for Admission
Pay fees for Admission ($250) using pay.gov (part of Petition for Admission process in #3)
Fill out Affidavit of Applicant
Email to Admissions Clerk at Jackie_hildebrand@id.uscourts.gov
Set up ECF account
Certificate of Admission will be sent via US Mail within 2 weeks of submission of Affidavit

Please use the Petition for Admission link below.

Updated on Apr 10, 2020

Petition for Admission

Effective April 1, 2018 please use the following link to apply and pay for your attorney admission to the Idaho District and Bankruptcy Courts.

Affidavit of Applicant

Affidavit of Applicant to be filled out once applicant has completed the Petition for Admission.

Motion for Waiver of Fee

Affidavit of Reciprocal Applicant

Reciprocal Applicants must fill out this Affidavit for Admittance to practice in the District of Idaho.

Pro Hac Vice

Pursuant to District Local Rule 83.4(e) an attorney may apply for admission Pro Hac Vice to appear and participate in a case in the District of Idaho.

During the filing of the Motion for Pro Hac Vice, you will be prompted to enter a credit card number for the fee payment.

You must file one application per attorney applying for Pro Hac Vice. Only one fee is collected per motion.

Upon approval of your Pro Hac Motion, you will be required to register for an ECF account with the District of Idaho. If you have registered in a prior case for a Pro Hac appearance, you will not need to register again.

The Pro Hac Vice Admission Form below shall be used for application.

Pro Hac Vice Admission Form

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U.S. DISTRICT COURT

District of Idaho

Chief Judge David C. Nye

Process for Admittance to Practice in the District of Idaho during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Please use the Petition for Admission link below.