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, 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 10 days must report this to the Court Security Officers at the entrance to any courthouse. In general, masking will be in accordance with CDC guidance and whether masks are required in any individual courthouse is outlined below. Masks may be required during a jury trial. The jury administrator will communicate relevant guidance to prospective jurors. Please refer to General Order No. 412 for how the Court will operate during the different risk levels. | ||
![]() Boise
Current Level: YellowCourthouse: Open Gatherings: 50 Person Limitation Masking: Optional |
![]() Coeur d'Alene
Current Level: GreenCourthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional |
![]() Pocatello
Current Level: GreenCourthouse: Open Gatherings: No Limitation Masking: Optional |
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 approximately one-half of all 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 | Hannah Pugh | (208) 334-9027 |
LC16 | Claire Dwyer | (208) 334-9363 |
LC10 | Sheryl Musgrove | (208) 334-9088 |
LC4 | Julie Varin | (208) 334-9256 |
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