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.


PACER Account Password Update
Jul 16, 2026
Beginning 8/17/26, PACER users who have not updated password in last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with new password st
Free CLE July 28th Pocatello - US Magistrate Judge 2,138 KB
Jul 14, 2026
CLE July 28th at Pocatello Courthouse.  "A Day in the Life of a Magistrate Judge." 
Public Notice re District Local Rules Changes
Jun 09, 2026
Announcement- Magistrate Judge Position -POC
Jun 01, 2026