THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 IMAGE: "Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley, Idaho"
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
District of Idaho
Chief Judge Amanda K. Brailsford
Public 2 New
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Each year, more than 16,000 Idaho residents are called for jury service. Jury duty affects not only those selected to serve, but also their families, employers, and communities. Jurors are an important part of our justice system.
This website provides answers to common questions about jury service, explains what to expect, and highlights the important role jurors play in the court system.
Use the menu on the left to find more information about jury duty. We hope these resources are helpful to you.
The United States District Court for the District of Idaho is divided into three divisions that have been designated as points of holding court. Each of the three divisions are made up of the surrounding counties listed in the table below.
| Southern Division: | Northern Division: | Eastern Division: |
| U.S. Federal Courthouse 550 W. Fort Street Boise, ID 83724 |
U.S. Federal Courthouse 6450 N. Mineral Drive Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 |
U.S. Federal Courthouse |
|
Ada |
Benewah |
Bannock |
Every two years, the Court randomly selects potential jurors using two lists provided by the State of Idaho:
As outlined in the Local Jury Plan, this process helps ensure that grand and petit juries are selected fairly and represent a broad cross-section of the community in the District of Idaho.
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