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Idaho Court of Appeals

The Idaho Court of Appeals is the state’s intermediate appellate court. It reviews appeals from Idaho’s trial courts that are assigned to it by the Idaho Supreme Court. In most cases, decisions of the Court of Appeals are final unless the Supreme Court grants further review.

The Court of Appeals is composed of four judges elected in nonpartisan statewide elections to six-year terms. Cases are decided by panels of three judges.

Functions:

• Serves as an intermediate layer of review within Idaho’s judicial system
• Reviews appeals from Idaho’s trial courts when assigned by the Supreme Court
• Issues written opinions applying and interpreting Idaho law
• Helps manage the appellate caseload and ensure timely resolution of appeals

Links:

• Calendar

Chief Judge

Michael P. Tribe

Appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2024; formerly of the Fifth Judicial District.

Judge

Jessica M. Lorello

On the court since 2017; reelected in 2018 and 2024.

Judge

Theodore J. Fleming

Appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2026; formerly of the Fourth Judicial District.

Judge

Gene A. Petty

Appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2026; formerly of the Third Judicial District.