Kootenai County Court Records

The Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 defines an Idaho court record as any information or document related to a court proceeding filed, docketed, or lodged by a court or clerk. It includes any record created or prepared by the court like calendar, order, index, judgment, docket, official record of the proceedings, decree, register of actions, and minute. The Clerk of the District Court is the overseer of all court records in Kootenai County and disseminates them to ensure the judicial process is transparent. Court records can be viewed online or copied by email, mail, or in person at the courthouse. Requesters should be able to see the following information in a court record:

• 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)
• Case information (case caption, number, type, and status, file date, court, and judicial officer’s name)
• Financial (total financial assessment, total payments and credits, date, amount, and receipt number)

Are Court Records Public in Kootenai County?

Yes. Both the Idaho Public Records Act (I.C. § 74-104) and the State Court Administrative Rule 32 authorize public access to court records in Kootenai County. Therefore, citizens can examine, inspect, or copy court records in the lobby or remotely through terminals at the courthouse. The following court records are available for public perusal:

• Trial and hearing transcripts and records
• The chronological case summary of events
• Litigant/party indexes to cases filed with the court
• Listings of new case filings, including case party’s names
• 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

However, not all court records are available to the public. For example, the court records specified below are deemed confidential in Kootenai County:

• 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
• Applications, testing, and scoring to be included on a court-maintained roster
• All records relating to the consent required for abortion for minors
• Unreturned arrest warrants, excluding bench warrants or summonses in a criminal case
• Personnel records, employment applications, and employment investigation and hearing records
• Records associated with applications for permission to take the state bar exam or for admission to practice
• 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.

Kootenai County Court Records Search

Inquirers can find court records in Kootenai County through the following methods:

• Online through the iCourt Portal
• Through third-party databases
• In-person at the courthouse during business hours
• By submitting a Public Records Request Form by email, mail, ot through drop off

Kootenai County Court Records Search by Name

The Kootenai County District Court accepts name-based searches for court records both online and in person. Online requests can be made using the iCourt Portal. Enter an attorney name, business name, party name, or nickname in the search field to find the desired record. In-person requests can be made at the courthouse during business hours. The record staff will require the case party’s name and the appropriate fees before processing the request.

Kootenai County Courts

Kootenai County is part of the 1st Judicial District Courts. Below is the address of the court in Kootenai County:

Kootenai County Justice Building
324 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

Kootenai County Superior Court Case Search

Idaho's Court Structure comprises the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Magistrate Courts. The Superior Court is not included. Kootenai County residents can find all court records at the District Court.

Kootenai County District Court Records

Kootenai County is one of the counties that make up Idaho's First Judicial District. The Kootenai District Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, such as property disputes, contracts, personal injury, and other civil claims and felonies. The court also has appellate jurisdiction over appeals from the magistrate's division, state agencies and boards, and small claims departments.

Interested persons can find district court records online through the iCourt Portal. Users must enter a name or record number in the search criteria field. Alternatively, requesters can submit a Public Records Request Form to the District Court Records Department by email to dcrecords@kootenai.idcourts.net, by letter, or by drop-off. Contact the Department at (208) 446-1180 regarding any questions relating to court records. all letters should be mailed to:

Kootenai County Government
Attn: District Court Records Department
P.O. Box 9000
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

Kootenai County Criminal Records

Per I.C. §67-3001(4), criminal records are any information on Kootenai County residents collected and maintained by the Idaho state police due to arrest or the initiation of a criminal proceeding. The record will include information relating to the offender, arrests, prosecutions, disposition of cases by courts, sentencing, and probation and parole status.

Individuals can find criminal records at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. Requests can be made by submitting a Public Records Request Form online, by mail, or in person. The Office is located at:

Kootenai County Sheriff
5500 N Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Phone: (208) 446-1300
Fax: (208) 446-1308
Email: kcso@kcgov.us

Record seekers who are interested in viewing Kootenai County arrest records can review the Current Inmate List on the Sherrif’s Office website.

Kootenai County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The District Court Criminal Department is the custodian of all criminal records in Kootenai County. The Department makes records accessible to the public online. Here is how to find public criminal court case information online in Kootenai County:

• Go to the Kootenai County District Court's official website
• Click “Resources” on the left navigation plane
• Click the “Kootenai County’s new iCourt’s” link
• Click the “Smart Search” tool
• Click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link
• Scroll down and select “Kootenai County” from the “Filter by Location” dropdown
• Scroll down to the “Case Search Criteria” area and select “Kootenai - Criminal” from the “Filter by Case Type” dropdown
• Enter a name or record number in the search field.
• Click the Submit button to perform the search.

Record seekers can also complete a Public Records Request Form and email it to dcrecords@kootenai.idcourts.net. The form can also be submitted by email or by drop-off at the District Court. Copies of criminal court case records can also be retrieved in person at the courthouse. Requests can be made Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Criminal Department at (208) 446-1170 for further inquiries about criminal case record requests.

Get Kootenai County Civil Court Records

The District Court Civil Department handles all civil cases in Kootenai County. They make civil court records available online through the iCourt Portal. The search parameters are by name (attorney name, business name, party name, or nickname) or record number (attorney bar number, case cross-reference number, or case number). To get the best search results, go to the search area and click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link. Scroll to the “Location” area, and select “Kootenai County” from the dropdown menu. Then, filter the search by selecting “Kootenai - Civil” from the “Case Type” dropdown.

The Department also accepts civil court record requests by email, mail, drop-off, or in person. Email, mail, and drop-off requesters must submit a completed Public Records Request Form. In-person requesters must visit the courthouse during office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The court staff will require a name or case number with the necessary fees to process the request.

Kootenai County Family Court Records

Most Family court records in Kootenai County are confidential. However, those that are public can be retrieved online, by email, mail, dropoff, or in person at the District Court. Individuals can find family court records online via the iCourt Portal. A search can be conducted by name or record number. To narrow the search, click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link, scroll to the “Location” area, and select “Kootenai County” from the dropdown menu. Then, filter the search by selecting “Kootenai - Family” from the “Case Type” dropdown. Record seekers must complete a Public Records Request Form to make requests by email, mail, or drop-off.

Kootenai Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records are confidential in Kootenai County and are only open to record holders, their legal representatives, and immediate family members. Dissolution of marriage records only becomes public after 50 years. The easiest way to find dissolution of marriage records is online through the iCourt Portal. The search parameters are by name or record number. The Kootenai County District Court accepts dissolution of marriage record requests by email at dcrecords@kootenai.idcourts.net, by mail, or drop-off. A complete Public Records Request Form is required for this service. Alternatively, record seekers can visit the District Court during normal business hours to request dissolution of marriage records. A name or case number will be required for the search.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics also issues dissolution of marriage records online via a third-party vendor and by mail. Mail requesters must complete a Certificate Request Form-M-D (English or Spanish). The mail package must include the form, a photocopy of a valid ID, and the appropriate fees.

Kootenai County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare disseminates certified copies of marriage and divorce records filed from May 1947 to the present. Kootenai County marriage and divorce records are confidential for 50 years. Confidential Kootenai County vital records of marriage and divorce are only open to record holders. immediate family members and their legal representatives.

The Department’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics issues marriage and divorce records by mail and online through an approved third-party vendor. For all online requests, there is an additional $10.50 processing fee plus the standard fee of $16, payable by credit card. Mail requesters must submit 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. The processing time for express service is between 1 and 2 weeks, while standard non-RUSH certificate orders take 2 to 4 weeks to process.

Kootenai Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records are not part of Kootenai County public records. Kootenai County birth records only become public after 100 years, while death records are confidential for 50 years. Confidential Kootenai County vital records are only open to registrants (for Kootenai County birth certificates), immediate family members, and their legal representatives.

Record seekers can obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates online through a third-party vendor or by mail at the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of birth or death certificates cost $16 each, payable by credit card, check, or money order. The processing time for express service is between 1 and 2 weeks, while standard non-RUSH certificate orders take 2 to 4 weeks to process. Online orders are processed with an additional fee of $10.50 plus the standard fee. Mail requesters must complete a Certificate Request Form-Birth (English or Spanish) or death (English or Spanish). The form must be mailed alongside 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

Kootenai County Probate Court Records

Kootenai County residents file probate cases at the District Court. Therefore, records of such cases can be retrieved from the courthouse during office hours. The court staff will require a name or case number to process the request. Copies of probate court records cost $1 per copy. Individuals who are unable to visit the courthouse can view probate court records online via the iCourt Portal. The search parameters are by name or record number. To streamline the search, users must click the “Advanced Filtering Options” link. Then, scroll to the “Location” area, select “Kootenai County” from the dropdown, and select “Kootenai - Probate or Mental Health” from the “Case Type” dropdown.

Kootenai County Property Records

Most property records in Kootenai County are publicly accessible. Various custodians in the county provide copies of these records upon request. Below are the custodians of property records:

• Kootenai County Assessor's Office: Individuals can find property information at this office online or in person. Online requesters can conduct a Parcel Information Search using a parcel number (PIN), owner, property address, AIN, or legal description or a map search using Plat Maps. Property records are also available for viewing and copying at the Assessor’s Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located at:

Kootenai County Assessor's Office
451 Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 446-1500
Fax: (208) 446-1501
Email: kcassr@kcgov.us

• Kootenai County Recorder's Office: Images of property records from 1996 to date are available for viewing online. The search criteria are by party name, instrument number, book/page number, and filing date. This service is free, but copies are available for $1 per page, plus a small processing charge. Individuals can request copies of property records by mail and in person at the main office during regular business hours. Mail requester must submit a request form and the appropriate fees. Those who cannot print the form can the following information to the office.
  • Book and page, document type, party names, and instrument number
  • Check or money order of the fees (copies of property records are $1 per page, and certified copies attract an extra $1)
  • An additional $1 for the return of the document should be included
  • A phone number, return address, and/or email address
• Kootenai County Treasurer’s Office: Property tax records are available online and in person. Online requests can be made using the Property Tax Lookup tool. A search can be conducted by PIN, AIN, primary owner, property address, or mailing address. In-person requests can be made at the office from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kootenai County Court Records Online

Most third-party vendors, especially idahocourtrecords.us, issue copies of court records online through their platforms. These portals provide access to court records by name or case number. Most third-party vendors offer court information to the public across multiple jurisdictions. However, the information they provide needs to be verified because it can be unreliable. Users may be able to access basic court information for free, but extensive searches attract a small fee.