Ada County District Court Case Search

In Idaho, the District Courts are the apex county courts. They undertake the responsibilities of the superior courts in jurisdictions where such courts are the highest county-level judicial institutions. Ada County case records are documents resulting from case trials within the Ada County District Court and its Magistrate Division. The Ada County Clerk's Office is the custodian of the county's court records. Unless the laws state otherwise, these documents are accessible for background checks, legal research, case prosecutions, public awareness, and other reasons.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Ada District Court?

The Ada County District Court has original and general jurisdiction over civil and criminal trials. It handles felony, civil, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate cases beyond the authority of the District Court's Magistrate Division.

In Ada County and other parts of Idaho, District Courts have Magistrate Divisions that handle cases such as misdemeanors, preliminary hearings for criminal trials, and general claims for amounts less than $10,000.00. In addition, the Ada County District Court has civil, criminal, and family law, as well as juvenile, probate, and small claims divorce, handling various case types.

Ada County District Court

The Ada County District Court is a trial court that handles civil and criminal cases through its various divisions. In addition to felonies and lesser criminal offenses, the Ada County District Court, through its Civil Division, handles claim cases where the amount in controversy is above $10,000.00.

The Ada County District Court serves as a pillar for addressing legal issues within Ada County by ensuring the impartiality of the judiciary during case trials. In addition, the District Court, through its specialty programs, provides rehabilitation instead of incarceration for mental health, DUI, and adult and juvenile drug-related cases.

For additional information about Ada County District Court, contact the court clerk's office at:

Ada County Courthouse

200 W Front Street,
Boise,
ID 83702
Phone: (208) 287-6900
Fax: (208) 287-6919
Email: adacourt@adacounty.id.gov

Ada County Juvenile Court

6300 W Denton Street,
Boise
ID 83704
Phone: (208) 287-5625
Fax: (208) 577-4809
Email: JuvenileClerks@adacounty.id.gov.

Ada County Case Lookup

Record seekers can search for Ada County case records online or request access through the Ada County Clerk's Office. The following steps outline the processes for accessing Ada County case records:

Online Access

• Log into the Idaho iCourt Webpage:
  • Select Ada from the County menu and Records Search from the Service options
  • Click Search to access the iCourt Portal - Online Records Search Portal
  • Enter the case number or the subject's name into the search tools, and click Submit.

Visit the Ada County Clerk's Office Online Request Page and fill out and submit a Request to Inspect or copy the Judicial Records Form online. Requesters should note that only publicly accessible Ada County case records are accessible online.

Mail requests

Prepare a written request; this should contain the party names, case number (if available), and document type. Also include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage and check/money order to cover the copy fees and mail the request to:

The Ada County Clerk's Office,

200 W. Front Street,
Boise,
ID 83702
Phone: (208) 287-6900.

Individuals seeking access to sealed Ada County case records should download the Ada County Clerk's Office Sealed Records Request Form, complete it, attach checks/money orders to cover applicable costs, and mail them to the Ada County Clerk's Office.

Walk-in requests

For in-person requests for Ada County case records, residents can visit the Ada County Clerk's Office with a valid government-issued photo ID between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) and request access to case records.

The Ada County Clerk's Office charges 50¢ per page for copies of case records and an additional $1.00 certification fee. It will accept checks/money orders, cash (for in-person requests), and credit or debit cards for requests through the iCourt Portal (this attracts an additional 3.5% transaction fee).

The Ada County Clerk's Office will update requesters on the status of their requests within three business days and process their copies within 10 business days.

Ada District Court Case Search by Name

Name-based searches offer requesters the opportunity to access documents and information using names as search criteria. The Idaho iCourt Portal and most online repositories allow users to search for records and information using subject/case names. Requesters can also perform name-based searches through mail and in-person requests to the Ada County Clerk's Office.

Ada County case record seekers should note that name-only searches for documents and information may return multiple or false results due to similar name clashes. Requesters should confirm spellings and provide additional identifying information to ensure the accuracy of search results. Information seekers can also use filters to narrow down search results.

Ada District Court Docket Search

Ada County case dockets are official lists of all activities relating to specific case trials within the Ada County District Court; these documents contain information such as:

• Filing dates
• Case/docket numbers
• Names of the involved parties
• Hearing dates
• Motions and orders
• Judgements
• Case status.

Generally, case dockets ensure transparency of judicial processes; they aid the case management, record keeping, and tracking of specific cases.

Individuals seeking access to Ada County case dockets should visit the Ada County Clerk's Office Court Services Page:

• Scroll down and click the Search for Court Hearings link
• Select Ada County from the Basic Search Options menu
• Enter the necessary information into the search tools, and click the Submit button.

Alternatively, log into the Idaho iCourt Case Records Access Portal and search for information about specific case trials within the various divisions of the Ada County District Court.

Ada County case dockets are also accessible through the Ada County Clerk's Office.

Lookup Ada County District Court Online

Individuals seeking online access to Ada County case records can do so through the Idaho iCourt Portal or third-party websites. Idahocourtrecords.us and other third-party private online repositories may also offer easy, quick, and convenient access to Ada County case records.

However, notwithstanding their advantages, these sites operate independently of any government agency and cannot guarantee authentic, complete, updated, or accurate information.

Supreme Court vs. District Court

The Ada County District Court and the Idaho Supreme Court have different functions; these institutions have differing roles with distinct outcomes and impacts.

Geographical reach

The Ada County District Court has limited jurisdiction; its authority does not exceed Ada County's geographical area. By comparison, the Idaho Supreme Court has state-wide jurisdiction over legal cases within Idaho.

Roles

The Ada County District Court is a trial court that conducts hearings and passes judgments on legal issues. In contrast, the Idaho Supreme Court is an appellate Court whose roles include:

• Reviewing the decisions of other courts in Idaho
• Interpreting Idaho laws and the Constitution
• Regulating the Idaho judiciary
• Judicial oversight over the judicial system in Idaho
• Issuing writs of Habeas Corpus, mandamus, and prohibition

Binding authority

The Ada County District Court's decisions are binding on the involved parties and serve as references for similar cases in the future. The Idaho Supreme Court judgments affect all residents of Idaho and are precedential to similar cases in all other Idaho courts.

Post-judgment appeals

Litigants can appeal against the decisions of the Ada County District Court through the Idaho Court of Appeals to the Idaho Supreme Court. Unlike the District Court in Idaho, the decisions of the Idaho Supreme Court in legal matters within Idaho are final; they are only appealable through the United States Supreme Court in rare cases where they involve cases relating to the U.S. federal Constitution.