United States District Court
Welcome

Chief Judge Amanda K. Brailsford 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 13 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 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.


District of Idaho Courthouses Closed - Jan 19
Jan 08, 2026
Advisory Committee On District Court Local Rules
Jan 06, 2026
Adoption of Revised Civil Local Rules 2026
Jan 05, 2026
GO 470 Adoption of Revised Bankruptcy Rules 2026
Jan 05, 2026
Press Release-New Chief Judge
Jan 02, 2026
GO 469 Court Closure Dec 24-26 2025
Dec 19, 2025
GO 468 Appointment of Chief District Judge
Dec 15, 2025
Amendments to the Federal Rules
Dec 03, 2025
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure Effective December 1, 2025 
Tecla Druffel Appointed as Lawyer Representative
Dec 02, 2025