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, 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.
Boise Current Level: Green Courthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional	Coeur d'Alene Current Level: Green Courthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional	Pocatello Current Level: Green Courthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional

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Filing a Civil Rights Complaint

General Information: Civil Rights

Updated on Jan 10, 2019

You will find the instructions and forms necessary to file a Civil Rights Complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on this page.

You may pay the required filing fee which is designated under the Fees section of the Court's web page, or you may file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP); meaning without fees.

If you choose to file the application for IFP, you must also file the Statement of Trust Fund Account. You will send this form immediately to your institution's accounting office, so it can be completed and returned to you prior to your filing with the court.

Civil Rights Complaint Forms

Civil Rights Complaint Instructions

Instructions for filing a Complaint under 42 U.S.C. 1983

Prisoner Complaint Form

Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint Form

Prisoner IFP Application

Application for In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Status or the filing fee for Prisoner

Prisoner Statement of Trust Fund Form

Statement of Trust Fund Account (for IFP only). Send to institution accounting office for completion and return to you.

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Filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2254)

General Information: Habeas Corpus (2254)

Updated on Jan 10, 2019

You will find the instructions and forms necessary to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 on this page.

You may pay the required filing fee which is designated under the Fees section of the Court's web page, or you may file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP); meaning without fees.

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Forms (2254)

Habeas Corpus Instructions

Instructions for filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2254

Habeas Corpus Petition Form

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Form

Prisoner IFP Application

Application for In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Status or the filing fee for Prisoner

Prisoner Statement of Trust Fund Form

Statement of Trust Fund Account (for IFP only). Send to institution accounting office for completion and return to you.

Filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2255)