Idaho Courts

Mission Statement of the Idaho Courts As the Third Branch of Government, we provide access to justice through the timely, fair, and impartial resolution of cases Idaho Courts Strategic Goals 1. To provide timely, fair, and impartial case resolution 2. Ensure access to justice 3. Promote effective, innovative services 4. Increase public trust and confidence in the Idaho Courts The Court System The Idaho Courts are a unified court system, with all levels of courts being administered and supervised by the Idaho Supreme Court. There are 7 judicial districts throughout the state. The Idaho Courts are comprised of 5 Supreme Court Justices, 4 Court of Appeals Judges, 45 District Judges, and 91 Magistrate Judges. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides leadership, administrative and operational support to all Idaho courts, other branches government, and the general public. The Administrative Office of the Courts is comprised of the following divisions: Governmental Relations, Legal Counsel, Court Management, Justice Services, Information Services, Finance and Operations, and Human Resources. The Idaho Courts are nationally recognized for their work in the areas of problem-solving courts, court assistance, and guardianship and conservatorship cases. Working for the Idaho Courts The Idaho Courts hire's highly qualified employees to work in the areas of policy development, education and training, planning and research, court reporting, social services, information technology, administrative support, finance, and human resources. Working for the Idaho Courts combines the ideals, challenges, and rewards of public service. When you join our team, you will be provided a career that is about believing in what you do and making a positive impact on your community—it's a career that makes you proud, a career with distinction. Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing ~Theodore Roosevelt