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 |
Pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1875, an employee is protected from being discharged, threatened, intimidated, or coerced by their employer because of their federal jury service.
An employer violating this provision is subject to:
Liability for damages to the employee;
An injunction prohibiting further such violations and providing appropriate relief including the reinstatement of such employee;
A civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation on each employee; and
An order to perform community service.
Jurors claiming that their employers have violated their employment protection rights may apply for appointment of counsel to bring such a claim. Upon the court finding probable merit in such a claim, the Court may appoint counsel to represent the juror 28 U.S.C. § 1875(d);
District courts have jurisdiction over civil actions brought for the protection of jurors' employment rights. 28 U.S.C. § 1363.