| Clerk of the District Court | Bonner County Clerk of the District Court — Courts Department |
|---|---|
| County Clerk and Recorder | Bonner County Clerk — Recorder / Document Searches |
| Clerk address | Bonner County Courthouse, 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864 |
| Phone | (208) 265-1432 (Courts public counter); (208) 255-3630 (Court Operations); fax (888) 960-4885 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $1.00 per page, plus $1.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal |
Bonner County sits in Idaho's northern panhandle around Lake Pend Oreille, with its seat at Sandpoint. It is one of five counties in the 1st Judicial District, which is administered from Coeur d'Alene in neighboring Kootenai County. As in the rest of Idaho, the Bonner County Clerk serves ex officio as Clerk of the District Court and keeps the record for both the district court (felonies, larger civil suits, divorce and custody) and the magistrate division (misdemeanors, small claims, probate, evictions, and traffic) — there is no separate court clerk to track down.
Bonner County runs its court operations as a distinct Courts department with its own public counter, e-mail address, and Director of Court Operations, all housed at the county courthouse at 215 South First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint. The clerk's recording, elections, and auditing functions are in the county Administration Building on Highway 2 a short drive away, so a records request for a court case and a request for a recorded deed go to different buildings.
Case information for Bonner County is searchable for free through the statewide iCourt Portal. The county does not run its own case-search website; its online "Document Searches" page covers recorded documents, plats, and marriage applications, not court cases. Certified copies of court documents come only from the court clerk's public counter.
Search Bonner County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Bonner County Clerk of the District Court — Courts Department
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; per-page fees apply for copies and certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Bonner County — felony, civil, family, probate, misdemeanor, small-claims, infraction, and traffic matters, plus juvenile court
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Courts department maintains court records, processes new case filings and traffic tickets, and can be reached by e-mail at clerks@bonner.idcourts.gov. Court Operations has a separate line at (208) 255-3630.
County Clerk and Recorder
Bonner County Clerk — Recorder / Document Searches
- Cost
- Free online search of recorded documents; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Recorded documents (deeds, liens, plats, surveys, corner records) from July 1, 1986 forward, plus marriage applications — county government records, not court case files
Located at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, ID 83864, (208) 255-3630. Documents recorded before July 1986 require in-person research.
Other courts
Bonner County — Judges and Staff (Idaho Courts, 1st Judicial District)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- The Idaho judiciary's directory entry for Bonner County, listing the courthouse address, the district and magistrate judges sitting in Sandpoint, and a court contact number
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The 1st Judicial District Trial Court Administrator is based in Coeur d'Alene and does not hold Bonner County case files.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal indexes Bonner County district and magistrate cases and shows the register of actions for most cases entered into the statewide case management system. Document images are not consistently available online, and certified copies must be requested from the Courts department in Sandpoint. The county's own online document search covers recorded documents from July 1, 1986 forward — deeds, plats, surveys, and marriage applications — and does not include court cases, so a name that returns nothing there may still have a court file.
Which clerk has your record
In Idaho, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Idaho page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts (7 judicial districts) | Felony criminal cases; Civil suits over $10,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Clerk of the District Court (the county clerk, acting ex officio) |
| Magistrate Division | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Small claims and civil cases up to $10,000; Probate, guardianship, and estate matters | Clerk of the District Court (the same county office keeps magistrate records) |
Request records in person or by mail
Bonner County clerk offices
Bonner County Courthouse, 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 265-1432 (Courts public counter); (208) 255-3630 (Court Operations); fax (888) 960-4885
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Visit the Courts public counter at the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Bring the case number if you have it, or the party names and approximate filing year, and say whether you need plain or certified copies.
By mail or e-mail. Write to the Clerk of the District Court at 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864, or e-mail clerks@bonner.idcourts.gov with the case number or party names, the documents you need, whether you want them certified, and a daytime phone number. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mailed copies. Call (208) 265-1432 first to confirm the current fee and accepted payment methods.
Online. Search the case index and register of actions for free at mycourts.idaho.gov, and pay fines and fees through the same portal. Certified copies are not available online.
Fees. Copy and certification fees follow the statutory schedule in Idaho Code § 31-3201 ($1.00 per page for copies); confirm the certification charge with the Courts department before sending payment.
Recorded documents. Deeds, liens, plats, and marriage records are held by the recorder at the Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, (208) 255-3630, and can be searched online through the county's Document Searches page.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Idaho |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page, plus $1.00 per document for the clerk's certificate and seal |
Idaho Code § 31-3201 sets the clerk of the district court's fee for making a copy of any file or record at $1.00 per page (and $0.50 per page for comparing and conforming a copy you prepare yourself). The statute lists a separate certificate-and-seal charge for certifying a copy without printing a fixed amount in the online text; the court records request forms published by Bonneville, Bingham, and Madison counties all state that charge as $1.00 per document. Some counties add a flat request or card-processing fee (Canyon County charges $5 per request), so confirm the total with the clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Idaho court records are presumed open under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (I.C.A.R. 32), which governs public access to judicial records statewide. Several categories are not available to the public:
The Idaho guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Bonner County court records kept?
At the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, where the Clerk of the District Court's Courts department runs a public counter Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The recorder's office on Highway 2 handles deeds and marriage records, not court files.
Does Bonner County have its own online court case search?
No. Bonner County cases are searched through the free statewide iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov. The county's Document Searches page covers recorded documents and marriage applications only.
How do I contact the Bonner County court clerk?
Call the Courts public counter at (208) 265-1432, Court Operations at (208) 255-3630, or e-mail clerks@bonner.idcourts.gov. The fax number is (888) 960-4885.
Which office keeps Bonner County probate and divorce files?
The Bonner County Clerk of the District Court. Probate and most family-law matters are heard in the magistrate division, and the same Courts department in Sandpoint keeps the file for both the district court and the magistrate division.
Sources
- Bonner County, Idaho — Courts — https://www.bonnercountyid.gov/departments/courts
- Bonner County, Idaho — Courts Staff Directory — https://www.bonnercountyid.gov/departments/staff_directory/courts/
- Bonner County, Idaho — Document Searches — https://www.bonnercountyid.gov/document-searches
- 1st Judicial District — Judges and Staff (Idaho Courts) — https://isc.idaho.gov/district-1/about/judges-and-staff
- Idaho Code § 31-3201 — Clerk of District Court, Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201/
- iCourt Portal — https://mycourts.idaho.gov/
- Idaho Courts — About the Courts — https://isc.idaho.gov/about-the-courts
- Idaho Courts — Cases & Opinions — https://isc.idaho.gov/cases-opinions
- Idaho State Police — Criminal History (BCI) — https://isp.idaho.gov/bci/criminal-history/
- Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 — Records of the Judicial Department — https://isc.idaho.gov/rules-procedure/icar#rule-32
- Bonneville County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder — copy and certification fees — https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/administration/clerk-auditor-and-recorder
- Bingham County Court Record Request Form (PDF) — copy and certification fees — https://www.binghamid.gov/media/Departments/DistrictCourt/Fillable%20Courts%20Updated%20Record%20Request%20form-2025.pdf
- Idaho Code § 31-3201A — Court Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201a/
- Idaho Code § 67-3004 — Expungement of Non-Conviction Records — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title67/t67ch30/sect67-3004/
- Idaho Code § 20-525A — Sealing of Juvenile Records — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title20/t20ch5/sect20-525a/
- United States District Court for the District of Idaho — https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/Welcome.cfm
See also: all Idaho counties.