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U.S. DISTRICT COURT

District of Idaho

Chief Judge David C. Nye

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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
District Self Representation (Pro Se)
Prisoner Self Help
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.
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.

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.

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)

General Information: Habeas Corpus (2255)

You will find the instructions and forms necessary to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 on this page.

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Form (2255)
Motion to Vacate Sentence (2255)
Instructions and Form

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