On July 1, 2024, the United States Courthouse in Coeur 'd Alene, Idaho sustained water damage and flooding. On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Courts building in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, closed by General Order No.447. This Order has now been rescinded and effective Monday, July 15, 2024 the Courthouse shall be reopened as per General Order No. 449. If you have any questions you may call the courthouse at (208) 665-6850 or the Clerk of Courts at (208) 334-1973.
As an Article III judge, Judge Winmill handles felony criminal matters, death penalty cases, and Class A misdemeanors if the parties choose not to consent to a magistrate judge. Judge Nye and Judge Winmill are randomly assigned all felony criminal matters.
For civil cases, Judge Nye and Judge Winmill are randomly assigned an equal share of civil matters. Additionally, if a party requests reassignment of a civil matter to a district judge after having been assigned a magistrate judge, the matter will be randomly assigned to either Judge Nye or Judge Winmill.
Finally, in bankruptcy appellate matters, if a party objects to the matter being heard by the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Judge Nye and Judge Winmill are randomly assigned to hear appeals from the bankruptcy court.
Judge Winmill's Chambers is in Boise. However, Judge Winmill travels to the divisional offices on a regular basis. Two weeks of each month, Judge Winmill hears matters in Boise. The other two weeks are spent in Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene. Judge Winmill's regular travel schedule may be dictated, however, by trial settings, hearings, or other matters, and is subject to change.
To determine the law clerk assigned to your case:
Judge Winmill has five law clerks who assist with case management, motions, and trials.
Case Flag Law Clerk Phone Number
LC17 Marci Smith (208) 334-9025
LC11 Melise Knowles (208) 334-9027
LC16 Marcus Waterman (208) 334-9363
LC10 Anders Pedersen (208) 334-9088
LC3 Janet Franklin (208) 478-4113
Sessions of the Court: Dist. Idaho L. Rule 77.2
Hours of the Court: Dist. Idaho L. Rule 77.1
Venue: Dist. Idaho L. Rule 3.1