RELEASE: Southern Idaho Clerk Honored with 2026 Chadwick Award
Cassia County Deputy Court Clerk Robin Carpenter, a nearly 40-year veteran of the Fifth Judicial District, received the Idaho Supreme Court's 2026 Daniel G. Chadwick Award.
RELEASE: Idaho Courts Launch Updated Online Search Tool
The Idaho Judicial Branch has launched an updated online case information portal at courts.idaho.gov that lets users search cases and hearings without a party name or case number.
RELEASE: Report Examines AI Use by Idaho Courts
The Idaho Supreme Court released a workgroup report on governing artificial intelligence in Idaho's courts, emphasizing ethics, transparency and human oversight without adopting any AI tool.
RELEASE: Free Legal Clinics Will Mark Pro Bono Week
The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program will host free legal clinics for low-income Idahoans during Pro Bono Week, October 26-30, including phone consultations, a Payette library clinic, a Boise will clinic, and a bankruptcy webinar.
RELEASE: Idaho Supreme Court to Visit Idaho Falls, Pocatello
The Idaho Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday at the Bonneville County Courthouse in Idaho Falls and Thursday at the Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello. The public is welcome to attend.
RELEASE: Four Recognized for Public Service in Idaho’s Courts
Magistrate Judges Victoria Olds and Diane Walker, Court of Appeals Judge Jessica Lorello, and Trial Court Administrator Roland Gammill were honored this week for their service to Idaho's courts.
Court of Appeals Judge Petty to be Sworn in Aug. 28
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Gene Petty will be sworn in Aug. 28, succeeding retired Judge Molly Huskey after his May appointment by Gov. Brad Little.
RELEASE: Brody Named Next Idaho Chief Justice
Justice Robyn Brody has been selected as the next chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, effective October 1, succeeding the retiring Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan.
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