Bonneville County Court Records

Per Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32, an Idaho court record is any information or document related to a judicial proceeding filed, docketed, or lodged by a court or clerk. It includes any calendar, order, index, judgment, docket, official record of the proceedings, decree, register of actions, and minute created by or prepared by the court. The Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in Bonneville County. Court records can be obtained online or in person at the courthouse. Typical court records reveal the following information:

• Case information (case caption, number, type, and status, file date, court, and judicial officer’s name)
• Party (subject’s name, date of birth, attorney’s name)
• Disposition events (judgment type)
• Charge (description, citation, statute, level, and date)
• Events and hearings (date, comment, and judicial officer)
• Financial (total financial assessment, total payments and credits, date, amount, and receipt number)

Court records can teach members of the public about law, accountability, and consequences. They help requesters gain access to what transpired in court or how cases were prosecuted. Lawyers can use court records as evidence in a future court proceeding. For example, if a case is appealed from the Magistrate Court, the District Court will have to review the r court’s records to make an informed decision. Access to court records gives lawyers and judges the authority to ensure that case parties follow proper legal procedures during a judicial proceeding.

Are Court Records Public in Bonneville County?

Yes. The Idaho Public Records Act (I.C. § 74-104) and the State Court Administrative Rule 32 grant the public the right to access court records in Bonneville County. Therefore, anyone can examine, inspect, or copy court records remotely through terminals at the courthouse. Examples of public court records in Bonneville County include:

• Trial and hearing transcripts and records
• The chronological case summary of events
• Administrative records of the clerk, justice, judge, magistrate, or staff of the court
• Documents like pleadings, responses, affidavits, motions, memoranda, and briefs filed or kept in a case file
• Orders, minutes, opinions, conclusions of law, findings of fact, and court judgments and notices of the clerk of the court
• Court proceeding calendars or dockets that include hearing date, time, and location and case numbers and captions

Some court records are deemed confidential in Benneville County. The court records specified below are exempt from public disclosure:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Hospitalization records
• Unreturned search warrants
• Documents filed or kept with the court in camera
• Child custody, child support, and paternity records
• Termination of parent and child relationship records
• Guardianship or conservatorship proceeding records
• Judicial authorization of sterilization procedure records
• Jurors of grand juries’ identity and records of proceedings
• Pre-trial risk assessments and pre-sentence investigation reports
• Computer programs and related records, such as technical and user manuals
• Unreturned arrest warrants, excluding bench warrants or summonses in a criminal case
• Personnel records, employment applications, and employment investigation and hearing records
• Protection order petitions and related records maintained under either the Domestic Violence Crime Prevention Act
• Affidavits or sworn testimony and records of application supporting the issuance of search or arrest warrant pending the return of the warrant
• The names of jurors listed on a panel for a case's trial, along with the information from their jury qualification forms and jury questionnaires.
• Records of judicial work products or drafts such as notes, memoranda, emails, or drafts created by a law clerk, judge, court-employed attorney, legal assistant, or secretary.
• Applications submitted and orders issued for the interception of electronic, wire, or oral communications, recordings of these intercepted communications presented to the court, and reports submitted to the court concerning these interceptions.

Bonneville County Court Records Search

The significant ways of performing a court record search in Bonneville County are:

• Online through the iCourt Portal
• Through third-party databases
• Through the public terminal at the courthouse
• In-person at the courthouse during business hours

Bonneville County Court Records Search by Name

The iCourt Portal is the easiest way to perform a name-based search for a court record in Bonneville County. It permits searches by attorney, business, party, or nickname and is free. The Portal can be used remotely or in person at the courthouse. Upon opening the portal, click the Smart Search tool and enter the search criteria. However, requesters can streamline their search by clicking the “Advanced Filtering Options” link, scrolling through the General Options, Party Search Criteria, and Search Criteria, and selecting the appropriate desired record. A name-based search will return information on all case parties or attorneys bearing the search name. Click the case number link of any case to view them. Record seekers can also visit the courthouse to conduct a court record search by name. A fee of $1 per page is required for processing.

Bonneville County Courts

Bonneville County is part of the 7th Judicial District Courts. Below is the address of the court in Bonneville County:

Bonneville County Courthouse
605 North Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 529-1350 ext 1379

Bonneville County Superior Court Case Search

Idaho's Court Structure comprises the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Magistrate Courts. This does not include the Superior Court. Bonneville County residents can conduct court record searches at the District Court.

Bonneville County District Court Records

The 7th Judicial District Courts are in charge of District Court records in Bonneville County. The District Court handles all civil and criminal cases. Specifically, they hear severe criminal cases, felonies, and civil cases where the amount of money in dispute exceeds $10,000.

Individuals who are interested in retrieving District Court records online through iCourt Portal. The search criteria are by record number or name. Court records unavailable online can be obtained in person at the courthouse. A name or case number will be required to initiate the search.

Bonneville County Criminal Records

Sometimes, people prefer to search Bonneville County arrest records before ordering a criminal record. This is because criminal records are not issued online. Individuals can find Bonneville County arrest records through the Inmate List provided by the Sherrif’s Office.

Per Idaho Code 67-3008, Bonneville County provides public access to criminal history records. Therefore, anyone can request criminal records from the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The BCI provides two ways of conducting criminal records search:

• Name-based Background Check: Submit a Name-Based Criminal Background Check Form and $20 to the BCI to conduct this check. Requests should be made in person, by fax, or by mail. In-person requests can be made from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at:

Idaho State Police
Bureau of Criminal Identification
700 S. Stratford Dr, #120
Meridian, ID 83642
Fax: (208) 884-7193

• Fingerprint Background Check: Individuals must submit a Fingerprint Based Criminal Background Check Form, a complete set of inked and rolled fingerprints on an Applicant Fingerprint Card, a Payment Authorization Form, and the required payment. Submission can be made by mail or in person. The fee is $20, payable by cash, check, or credit card. Card payments attract an additional $1.00 plus 2.5% of the transaction fee.

Bonneville County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Record seekers can conduct criminal court lookups online or in person at the 7th Judicial District Court. Online requests can be made through the iCourt Portal. In the search field, enter a record number or name. Click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link, scroll to the “Location” area, and select “Bonneville County” from the dropdown. Then, filter the search by selecting “Bonneville - Criminal” from the “Case Type” dropdown. In-person requests can be made during business hours at the courthouse. Copies of criminal court records cost $1 per page, payable by cash. Contact the Bonneville County Court by phone at (208) 529-1350 for more information on criminal court record requests.

Get Bonneville County Civil Court Records

The 7th Judicial District Courts handle all civil cases like automobile negligence cases and contractual disputes between parties in Bonneville County. The easiest way to get civil court records is online. Visit the iCourt Portal and conduct a search by name (attorney name, business name, party name, or nickname) or record number (attorney bar number, case cross-reference number, or case number). At the search area, click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link, scroll to the “Location” area, and select “Bonneville County” from the dropdown. Then, filter the search by selecting “Bonneville - Civil” from the “Case Type” dropdown. Inquirers can also appear at the courthouse during office hours to request civil court records. The record staff will require a name or case number with the necessary fees to process the request.

Bonneville County Family Court Records

The 7th Judicial District Courts hear domestic relation cases, such as divorces and child custody. Typically, most Family Court records are confidential in Bonneville County. Public Family Court records can be retrieved in person during office hours. The court charges a fee of $1 for copies of Family Court records. Record seekers who cannot visit the courthouse can conduct a Family Court records search in the comfort of their homes. The iCourt Portal provides access to Family Court records when a search is conducted by name or record number. Streamline the search by clicking the “Advanced Filtering Options” link. Scroll to the “Location” area, select “Bonneville County” from the dropdown, and select “Bonneville - Family” from the “Case Type” dropdown.

Bonneville Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records are not considered part of Bonneville County's public records. Therefore, only eligible individuals, such as the subject of the record, their legal representatives, and immediate family members, can access them in Bonneville County. Dissolution of marriage records only becomes public after 50 years.

Dissolution of marriage records can be retrieved online or in person at the 7th Judicial District Courts. Online requests can be made via the iCourt Portal. A search can be conducted by name or record number. Click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link to streamline the search. Scroll to the “Location” area, select “Bonneville County” from the dropdown, and select “Bonneville—Family” from the “Case Type” dropdown. In-person requests are available during business hours. A fee of $1 per copy is required.

Alternatively, requesters can complete a Certificate Request Form-M-D (English or Spanish) and submit it to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. The mail package must include the form, a photocopy of a valid ID, and the appropriate fees.

Bonneville County Marriage and Divorce Records

Bonneville County marriage and divorce records are confidential for 50 years. Only the individual named on the certificate, immediate family members, and their legal representatives can submit requests for marriage and divorce records.

Requesters can find marriage and divorce records at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. Orders can be made online through an approved third-party vendor. Online requests attract an additional $10.50 processing fee plus the standard fee of $16, payable by credit card. Mail requests involve submitting a completed Certificate Request Form-M-D (English or Spanish), a photocopy of a valid ID, and a check or money order to the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records.

Bonneville Birth and Death Records

Bonneville County birth records are confidential for 100 years, while death records are confidential for 50 years. Confidential Bonneville County vital records are only open to subjects of records (for birth certificates), immediate family members, or their legal representatives.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics issues certified copies of birth and death certificates online or by mail. Copies of certificates are $16 each, payable by credit card, check, or money order. Processing time is between 1 and 2 weeks. Online orders are processed through an approved third-party vendor with an additional fee of $10.50 plus the standard fee. Mail requesters must submit a completed Certificate Request Form-Birth (English or Spanish) or death (English or Spanish), a photocopy of a valid ID, a signed check or money order to:

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

Bonneville County Probate Court Records

Probate cases are heard in the 7th Judicial District Courts. Therefore, record seekers can visit the courthouse during office hours to view or copy Probate Court records. A name or case number will be required to process the request. A nominal fee of $1 is charged for a copy. Alternatively, individuals can utilize the iCourt Portal to find Probate Court records. The search criteria are by name or record number. Narrow the search by clicking the “Advanced Filtering Options” link. Scroll to the “Location” area, select “Bonneville County” from the dropdown, and select “Bonneville - Probate or Mental Health” from the “Case Type” dropdown.

Bonneville County Property Records

Several record custodians in Bonneville County disseminate property records to members of the public. Property records available to the public include deeds, plats, property tax, and liens. Bonneville County property records can be viewed or copies from the following offices:

• The Bonneville County Assessor’s Platting/Mapping Department keeps records of property ownership, maps of parcel boundaries, and plat parcels. Individuals can search property records through the Parcel Viewer or by contacting the department by phone at (208) 529-1320 or fax at (208) 528-5509 to obtain a request form.
• The Bonneville County Recorder's Office issues copies of property records online through the Official Records Search and Copies - Web. The search criteria are by name, recording date, instrument number, book/page, parcel ID number, or situs address. Copies of property records can also be requested in person at the Office or by mail. Mail requesters must specify their desired document, any information they have, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Copies of property records cost $1 per page and an additional $1 per document for certification. Large copies of plats and surveys cost $5 each. Payments should be made by check. The mailing address is:

Bonneville County Recorder
605 N Capital
Idaho Falls, ID 83402

• Individuals can find property tax records online and in person at the Bonneville County Treasurer’s office. Online requests can be made at the Treasurer Portal. An account must be created to log in to the portal.

Bonneville County Court Records Online

Members of the public can use third-party websites such as idahocourtrecords.us to search for court records online. These name-based portals provide results for all court information associated with the searched name on the site. However, some websites offer other search options to help narrow the search. One major advantage of third-party websites is that they offer court records across multiple jurisdictions. However, the information they provide needs to be verified.