| Clerk of the District Court | Kootenai County Clerk — District Court Records |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Clerk's Office); Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID (District Court Records) |
| Phone | (208) 446-1650 (Clerk's Office); (208) 446-1180 (District Court Records) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays |
| 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 |
Kootenai County, in Idaho's panhandle around Coeur d'Alene, is the state's fastest-growing large county. The Kootenai County Clerk, acting ex officio as Clerk of the District Court, keeps records for both the district court and the magistrate division, the same one-office structure used statewide in Idaho.
Court operations sit at the Kootenai County Justice Building rather than a traditional courthouse, and the clerk's office maintains a dedicated District Court Records Department for records questions separate from the general clerk line.
The free statewide iCourt Portal covers Kootenai County case searches. For documents not available online, or for certified copies, the county publishes its own district-court public-records-request form.
Search Kootenai County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Kootenai County Clerk — District Court Records
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; per-page fees apply for copies and certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Kootenai County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The District Court Records Department handles record-specific questions at a separate phone line from the main clerk's office.
Other courts
Kootenai County District Court Public Records Request
- Cost
- Free to submit; per-page copy fee applies
- Coverage
- Public-records-request form for district and magistrate court records
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Completed forms can be dropped off at the Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal covers Kootenai County district and magistrate case information statewide. Case summaries and dockets are generally available online, but document images and certified copies require a records request submitted to the District Court Records Department.
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
Kootenai County clerk offices
451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Clerk's Office); Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID (District Court Records)
Phone: (208) 446-1650 (Clerk's Office); (208) 446-1180 (District Court Records)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays
By mail or in person. Complete the District Court Public Records Request Form from the county website and drop it off at the Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, or mail it to the clerk's office. Include the case number or party names and specify plain or certified copies.
Records questions. Call the District Court Records Department directly at (208) 446-1180 for case-specific questions rather than the general clerk's line.
Fees. Copy and certification fees follow Idaho's statutory schedule under Idaho Code § 31-3201; confirm the current amount with the clerk's office before sending payment.
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
How do I request Kootenai County court records?
Complete the District Court Public Records Request Form and submit it at the Kootenai County Justice Building or by mail to the clerk's office. Case-specific questions go to the District Court Records Department at (208) 446-1180.
Is Kootenai County covered by the statewide iCourt Portal?
Yes. The free iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov indexes district and magistrate court cases filed in Kootenai County along with every other Idaho county.
Where is the Kootenai County courthouse?
Court operations are based at the Kootenai County Justice Building, 324 W Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, while the main Clerk's Office is at 451 Government Way in Coeur d'Alene.
Which office keeps Kootenai County probate records?
The Kootenai County Clerk, in its role as Clerk of the District Court, keeps probate records along with other magistrate-division filings.
Sources
- Kootenai County Clerk — https://www.kcgov.us/218/Clerk
- Kootenai County District Court Public Records Request — https://www.kcgov.us/1084/District-Court-Public-Records-Request
- 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
- Idaho Code § 31-3201 — Clerk of District Court, Fees — https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title31/t31ch32/sect31-3201/
- 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.