THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 IMAGE: "Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley, Idaho"
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
District of Idaho
Chief Judge Joseph M. Meier
Public 1 New
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
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 and pro se email filing links, 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 14 days must report this to the Court Security Officers at the entrance to any courthouse. Masks are required of all visitors and must be worn at all times while in the courthouse, this includes in court. All staff are required to wear masks while in public spaces at the courthouse. | ||
Boise
Current Stage: IVCourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: No Restrictions |
Coeur d'Alene
Current Stage: IVCourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: No Restrictions |
Pocatello
Current Stage: IVCourthouse: Open Clerks Office: Open Gatherings: No Restrictions |
Judge Hillen does not accept written or other ex parte communication with the court from parties, their counsel, or pro se litigants. Any submissions regarding the merits of a case shall be made by pleading.
Judge Hillen permits communication with his law clerks on routine, administrative matters. The law clerks will not provide legal advice. Any scheduling or appearance issues, extensions of time, or similar matters should be directed to the courtroom deputy, not the law clerks.
The courtroom deputy will assist with administrative and procedural matters, but is prohibited from giving legal advice or commenting on matters under advisement. Melanie Battle is the courtroom deputy for Judge Hillen, and she can be reached at (208) 334-9396. Communication with the courtroom deputy can be made at anytime when she is available. If she is not available, a voicemail message can be left and a call will be returned as soon as possible.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Judge Hillen will conduct all non-evidentiary hearings telephonically through the end of 2020. Under normal circumstances, Judge Hillen's telephone conferences are generally limited to adversary pretrial conferences or, on rare occasions, emergency hearings where no evidence or testimony is involved. Telephone conferences must be arranged through the courtroom deputy.
Judge Hillen regularly uses video hearings for non evidentiary matters. The courtroom deputy will alert you if the hearing date and time provided will occur through video conferencing in order for you to provide proper notice of the same.
Arrangements for hearings can be made by contacting the courtroom deputy. Counsel should alert the clerk to hearings that will require extensive time.
Judge Hillen may, at his discretion, assign a case to another judge for purposes of a settlement conference or refer a case to the district's ADR program.
