District Court

Mission
Provide equal access to justice, promote excellent service and increase the public’s trust and confidence in the Idaho courts.  

Vision
​To provide excellent customer service, maintain an accurate record of all court business and provide public information to all in a timely, efficient manner.

Values
  • Accurate and timely record keeping
  • Prompt, compassionate service to customers 
  • Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality
  • Innovation 
  • Reliability and Responsibility  

What We Do

  • Accept, process and maintain all records of court filings and proceedings for infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile proceedings, child protective act proceedings, and civil cases of every nature.
  • Support all Problem Solving Courts  
  • Family Court Services  
  • Receipt all monies paid to the court for fines and fees, penalties, filing fees, restitution, and reimbursements.  
  • Set all hearings for the court and provide notice to all appropriate parties.
  • Monitor all Guardian and Conservator cases

Future Goals

  • Convert our current case management system to the digitized environment of ICourt – the new Odyssey software 
         ✓ IMPLEMENTED  April, 9, 2018.
  • Train all staff and judges to operate in a digital environment  
           ✓COMPLETED  March 2018 and ongoing.


For more about District Court please visit the Kootenai County Clerk's website.