Bonner County Court Records

Court records comprise information detailing court cases and legal documentation generated and maintained by the Bonner County trial courts. Some examples include court hearings, rulings, and judgments. Such records may be accessed for a fee online, by mail, or in person through their respective custodians. Criminal court records may include Bonner County arrest records and other information resulting in legal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Bonner County?

Yes. Under the Idaho Public Records Act and the Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (ICAR 32), court records are generally available to the public. These laws ensure the public can view and obtain copies of court records.

Nonetheless, ICAR 32 specifies exemptions and limitations to the public’s access to court records to safeguard privacy and sensitive data. For instance, records such as documents restricted by state and federal law, unreturned search warrants, pre-trial risk assessment and pre-sentence investigation, and jury proceedings are excluded from public access.

Bonner County Court Records Search

Anyone looking for Bonner County court records may find them on the county's iCourt portal. This search engine offers users extensive access to Bonner County court records. The portal allows visitors to search for documents using criteria such as record (case) number, name of parties involved, and business name or nickname. Additionally, the portal provides a convenient avenue for making payments on cases.

Alternatively, requesters with valid IDs and the case number or party name may call, mail, fax, or visit the Bonner County Clerk’s Office regarding the acquisition of court records.

Bonner County Courts

The Bonner County trial court system comprises District Courts and Magistrate Divisions. The locational addresses of these courts are as follows:

Bonner County District Court
Bonner County Courthouse
215 South 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1432
Fax: (888) 960-4885

Bonner County Magistrate Court
Bonner County Courthouse
215 South 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1432
Fax: (888) 960-4885

Bonner County Criminal and Civil Records

Record searchers may access Bonner County criminal and civil court records through the iCourt portal. This platform allows users to find public records and purchase copies of recorded documents.

Alternatively, requesters looking for criminal and civil court records in the county may mail or fax a public records request to the Clerk of the District Court at:

215 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1432
Fax: (888) 960-4885

Whether online or in person, making copies of criminal and civil court records costs $1.00 per page for plain copies and an additional $1.00 per document for certified copies.

Bonner County criminal records comprise case details, legal documents, court orders, and sentencing information. Civil court records comprise paperwork concerning non-criminal cases, such as family law, probate, and civil litigation.

Bonner County Marriage Records

Eligible applicants may obtain Bonner County marriage certificates from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. They may submit their record requests by mail or online via state-approved vendors. Requesters intending to obtain certified marriage certificates from the Bureau of Vital Records by mail must complete a marriage certificate application, and provide approved identification, and payment (money order or check). Subsequently, these materials should be mailed to:

Idaho Vital Records
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

The Vital Records Office charges $16.00 (search fee and one copy) for certified copies of Bonner marriage certificates.

Bonner County Divorce Records

In Bonner County, qualified applicants may obtain divorce certificates from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. Such record requests may be submitted by mail or online through state-approved vendors.

Requesters wishing to receive certified divorce certificates from the Bureau of Vital Records by mail must complete a divorce certificate application, and provide an acceptable ID, and payment (money order or check). Subsequently, these materials should be mailed to:

Idaho Vital Records
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

The Vital Records Office charges $16.00 (search fee and one copy) for certified copies of Bonner's divorce certificates.

Bonner Birth Records

Individuals qualified to receive certified copies of Bonner County birth certificates may acquire such documents from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records (records from July 1911 to the present). Requesters submitting a Bonner County birth certificate request must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, any additional proof of authorization required, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) made out to the Vital Records Office at the address above. The Bureau of Vital Records charges $16.00 as a search fee and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Bonner Death Records

Eligible requesters may receive certified copies of Bonner County death certificates from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records (records from July 1911 to the present). Requesters submitting a Bonner County death certificate request may mail a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) to:

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

The Bureau of Vital Records charges $16.00 as a search fee and a certified copy of a death certificate.

Birth certificates are important when claiming life insurance, filing for Social Security benefits or a spouse's pension, changing financial accounts, and remarrying.

Bonner County Probate Court Records

Record seekers may access Bonner County probate court records online through the iCourt or the Bonner County Document Search portals. These platforms allow users to find public records, including probate records.

For probate records that are inaccessible online, requesters in possession of a record request and valid ID may approach the Clerk of the District Court's Office at the following address:

215 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1432
Fax: (888) 960-4885

Bonner County probate court records consist of legal documents concerning the administration of a deceased person's estate. These records typically include wills, petitions for probate, inventories of assets, court orders, and final distributions.

Bonner County Property Records

Requesters seeking Bonner County property records may obtain them by visiting the Bonner County Assessor's Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office has public terminals for viewing and researching property records. Some of the property information available in the Assessor's Office includes parcel ownership, land and improvement characteristics, parcel boundaries, and road rights-of-way.

The County Assessor’s Office is located at:

1500 Highway 2 suite 205
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1440

Interested parties may also access property records via the county's Document Search portal. This platform contains recorded documents from July 1, 1986, to the present.

Bonner County Court Records Online

Idaho’s iCourt portal provides users with online access to court documents from Bonner County. Users may incur a fee when purchasing and making copies of records on the platform. Alternatively, sites such as idahocourtrecords.us may provide access to some court records. These online platforms are designed with easy-to-use interfaces, making searching for specific cases or individuals easy. The primary benefit lies in their accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection, saving time and effort for individuals who cannot visit the courthouse in person. Nevertheless, government agencies are not involved in the operation of third-party websites. Consequently, the integrity and availability of records cannot be guaranteed.