Bingham County Court Records

Bingham County court records are a collective term for the records generated by the county judiciary during court cases and other legal proceedings. These records include rulings, judgments, dispositions, pleas, motions, and dockets. The location judiciary is also responsible for providing access to these records for other agencies and the general public.

Court records are generated and maintained in various forms, including written and typed documents, video, audio, microfilm, and computer/electronic files. They are useful as study guides to the court system or as proof that proper procedure is followed during legal procedures. Bingham County arrest records are also considered a subsidiary of Bingham court records.

Are Court Records Public in Bingham County?

Bingham County court records are public information under the Idaho Public Records Act. Under this law, the general public must be given access to public records, such as court records, with certain exemptions.

Examples of records exempted from disclosure to the public include the following.

• All records of juvenile court or Child Protective Act proceedings
• Any court records or documents restricted by state or federal laws
• Certain pre-trial risk assessments and pre-sentence investigation reports
• Protection order petitions and other related records or documentation

Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 provides a more comprehensive look at court record exemptions and restrictions.

Bingham County Court Records Search

Interested parties may search for Bingham County court records using any of the following methods.

• Visit any of the Bingham County court locations where the case was heard in person.
• Mailing a completed court records request form to the Bingham County courts record department.
• Using the Idaho Judiciary iCourts records database
• Trying a third-party public record website

Bingham County Courts

Idaho’s judicial system consists of district and magistrate courts, which serve as trial courts. Listed below are the court locations serving Bingham County.

Bingham County District Court
Bingham County Courthouse
501 North Maple Street, Suite 310
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: (208) 782-3154 (Civil)
Phone: (208) 782-3147 (Criminal)
Fax: (208) 785-8057

Bingham County Magistrate Court
Bingham County Courthouse
501 North Maple Street, Suite 402
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: (208) 782-3121
Fax: (208) 782-3167

Bingham County Criminal and Civil Records

Bingham County criminal and civil records may be obtained from the Bingham County courts that heard the cases. Record seekers may obtain these records from the Bingham County courts where the particular case was heard.

Bingham County civil and criminal court records may be obtained by filling out a Court Record Request form and submitting it to:

Bingham County Courts
501 North Maple Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Court records copies from Bingham County cost $1 per page, while records certification costs $1 per document. Record seekers may call the criminal court at (208) 782-3147 and the civil court at (208) 782-3154 to inquire about obtaining records in person and the fees associated with them.

Public court records for civil and criminal records may also be searched online using the Idaho Judiciary’s iCourt website. Simply select Bingham County on the map to search for records, make payments, and file documents online. Users may need to create an account on the website, and payments require a valid credit card.

Criminal records such as Bingham County arrest records may be obtained from the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, the Blackfoot Police Department, and the Idaho State Police.

Bingham County Marriage Records

Bingham County marriage records remain legally confidential until 50 years after the event. Only certain eligible parties may request a marriage record before the time limit has expired. These include the couple on the marriage record, their immediate family, and their legal representatives. Bingham County marriage records may be requested from the Bingham County Clerk or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Records seekers may request a copy of a marriage record from the Idaho Department of Health by mailing a completed certificate request form in English or Spanish along with the appropriate fees and acceptable identification to the office at:

Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Certified copies of the marriage records cost $16 each. Payment is acceptable in a check or money order for the complete amount made out to Idaho Vital Records. The Processing Time and Fees Section of the health department website details processing time and rush options for rush requests.

Bingham County Divorce Records

Bingham County divorce records may be obtained from the court where the divorce was heard. However, divorce records only become public information 50 years after the divorce. Only eligible persons, such as the parties to the divorce, immediate family, and individuals who may prove a direct and tangible interest, may request such records.

To request a divorce record, the request may fill out and submit a court record request form to:

Bingham County Courts
501 N Maple
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Record seekers with any questions may call (208) 782-3130 and speak to court staff before making their request. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Vital Records office may also provide access to Bingham County divorce records.

Bingham Birth Records

Bingham County birth records are legally confidential in Idaho for 100 years after the birth. Prior to this time limit, only eligible parties, such as the subject of the record, immediate family, and their legal representative, may request birth records. Birth records are useful tools when determining paternity, nationality, and citizenship.

Interested parties may obtain Bingham County birth records from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The requester must submit a Birth Certificate Request Form in English or Spanish along with an acceptable identification and payment to:

Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Certified copies of a Bingham County birth record cost $16 for each copy. Payment in the form of a money order or check payable to Idaho Vital Records should be mailed along with the application.

Bingham County Death Records

These are records of death that occur within Bingham County and are useful during probate cases to determine beneficiaries of wills and estates. In Idaho, death records become public records after 50 years. Immediate family and people who may prove a direct and tangible interest in the record may be able to acquire Bingham County death records before the time restriction has passed.

Bingham County death records may be available from the Idaho County Department of Health and Welfare. Records seekers simply download and fill out the Death Certificate Request Form in English or Spanish and mail it with copy fees and acceptable identification to:

Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Payment of $16 per copy in the form of a money order or check payable to Idaho Vital Records must be included in each mailed request. For further information such as rush options and fees, interest parties may visit the Processing Times and Fees section of the website.

Bingham County Probate Court Records

Bingham County probate court records are records generated by cases concerning probate matters in Bingham County. These records document proceedings involving estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and other cases. In Bingham County, these records may be obtained by contacting the Bingham County court where the case was heard. Bingham County Court Services provides access to judicial services, including court record requests for the county courts.

Record requests may be made by filling out a Court Record Request form and submitting it in person or by mail to:

Bingham County Courts
501 N Maple
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: (208) 782-3130
Fax: (208) 782-3167
E-Mail: lgardner@binghamid.gov

On the form, requesters must state the full name of the parties to the case, the type of court records it is, and the approximate date the case was opened. Court records cost $1 per page for copies and $1 per document for certification of records.

Bingham County Property Records

Bingham County property records refer to records of property and business involving property in the county. These records include mortgages, deeds, plats, maps, liens, tax assessments, and other documents about property transactions. The Bingham County Assessor and the Bingham County Clerk maintain these records in the county.

Requests for public records may be made by filling out a Public Record Request Form and submitting it to the office at:

501 N Maple St
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Record seekers may inquire about obtaining property records by calling the Assessor’s Office at (208) 782-3017 or the County Clerk at (208) 782-3160.

Bingham County Court Records Online

Record seekers can search for documents online using the Idaho Judiciary iCourts records database. Third-party online resources and websites such as Idahocourtrecords.us are another option for searching for Bingham County court records online. These privately owned websites collate records from agencies across jurisdictions. Record seekers may visit these sites and use the available resources to search for, and download court records online. This removes the inconvenience of going to a courthouse to obtain the records. It should be pointed out that websites operate independently of government oversight. Hence, the records they provide may not be accurate or complete.