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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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 |
Judge Edward J. Lodge took inactive status on July 3, 2019. He began his distinguished judicial career in 1963 and is one of Idaho's longest serving judges when his state and federal judicial service is combined. Judge Lodge was sworn in as a licensed attorney in 1962. He began his public service as a judge when he was selected to serve as a Probate Judge in 1963. Two years later, he was appointed by the Governor as the youngest state District Court Judge in Idaho. He served as District and Administrative Judge for the Third Judicial District of Idaho for nearly 23 years. In January of 1988, he was chosen to be a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Idaho.
In 1989, he was nominated by President George H. Bush to serve as a United States District Judge for the District of Idaho. Judge Lodge's nomination was confirmed and he began his tenure as a United States District Judge on December 1, 1989. Judge Lodge served as the Chief Judge for the District of Idaho from 1992 -1999. He was selected to serve on the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council and was elected as Chair of the Conference of Chief District Judges.
During his term as Chief Judge, the District underwent major changes and boasted many achievements. Judge Lodge's leadership was instrumental in any significant accomplishment within the District of Idaho. Some of these are listed below:
Judge Lodge has received numerous awards and recognition for his service to the judiciary and the state, including: