United States District Court
Welcome

Chief Judge David C. Nye welcomes you to the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.  In 1891 James H. Beatty was appointed by President Harrison to become the first Federal Judge for the District of Idaho.  We have a long and proud history rooted in our commitment to provide an impartial and accessible forum for the just, timely and economical resolution of legal proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Courts.

The District of Idaho has had 11 Article III Judges appointed by the President of the United States, with two active and one senior judges currently on the bench. In addition to our two active and one senior Article III Judges, we have two active and one senior Magistrate Judges that assist with our busy workload.

Our judges hold court in BoiseCoeur d'Alene, and Pocatello.


District Court Calendar

The calendar updates as new information becomes available and is subject to change without notice. To schedule a hearing, contact the courtroom deputy.


DEADLINE EXTENDED- District Lawyer Rep. Opening
Oct 07, 2024
District of Idaho intends to appoint a Lawyer Representative to serve on the Ninth Circuit Conference of the United States Courts for a three-year term
District of Idaho Courthouses Closed - October 14
Oct 01, 2024
Now Accepting Applications for CJA Panels
Sep 10, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho is now accepting applications for positions on the CJA Panel.
Coeur d'Alene Hosted Lunch with Judge Patricco
Aug 28, 2024
Please join Chief Magistrate Judge Patricco for lunch as he discusses the upcoming changes to the civil consent process. 
2024 Bench Bar Conferences
Aug 16, 2024
September 20, 2024, Fort Hall, ID & October 11, 2024, Boise, ID
GO 405 re Amended CVB Forfeiture Schedule
Aug 16, 2024
Amending General Order 405 to include Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) Bayview to the Central Violations Bureau Collateral Forfeiture Schedule.