Press Release: Federal Courthouses in Idaho Closed

Posted on March 31, 2020 | updated: April 16, 2020

The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho have announced that the federal courthouses in Idaho will be closed through April 15, 2020 in compliance with Governor Little’s “stay-in-place” order.

Please read the full press release linked below:

Press Release: Federal Courthouses in Idaho Closed

Idaho Supreme Court Order Re: Emergency Reduction in Court Services

Posted on March 26, 2020 | updated: April 3, 2020

The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order regarding the emergency reduction in Court services and limitation of access to Court facilities. Please read the full order linked below.

Order In Re: Emergency Reduction in Court Services and Limitation of Access to Court Facilities

Idaho Supreme Court Amended Order re: COVID-19 Emergency

Posted on March 24, 2020 | updated: April 3, 2020

The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Amended Order regarding the COVID-19 Emergency. The full order is linked below.

Amended Order Re: Idaho Supreme Court Response to COVID-19 Emergency

In order to better keep attorneys and the public informed of emergency orders entered in response to COVID-19, the Idaho Supreme Court has established a website in which all orders will be posted. The website is linked below.

State Judicial Emergency Orders

Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation Offering Limited Services

Posted on March 20, 2020 | updated: May 5, 2020

The Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation are committed to providing as many services as possible to lawyers and the public. To comply with guidance from State and Federal entities and to ensure the health and safety of the public and our members, our offices, including the meeting rooms, are closed to the public and bar members.

Phones are staffed a few hours a day. If you call and are directed to voicemail, please leave a message – calls are returned as soon as possible. Staff members are available by email. Please reference the ISB/ILF Staff Directory.

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers re: COVID-19

Posted on March 20, 2020 | updated: April 16, 2020

The Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has composed a letter addressing concerns regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and how it is affecting the criminal justice system and incarcerated people in Idaho. Please read the full letter below.

Letter from IACDL re: COVID-19

Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19

Posted on March 19, 2020 | updated: April 3, 2020

The ABA has compiled a list of resources for lawyers to help prioritize mental health during this uncertain time. Lawyer Assistance Programs throughout the country provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers, and law students who are facing mental health or substance abuse issues.

Find Resources Here