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 This Order has now been rescinded and effective Monday, July 15, 2024 the Courthouse shall be reopened as per General Order No. 449.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.
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.
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.