| Clerk of the District Court | Nez Perce County Clerk of the District Court — District Court |
|---|---|
| County Clerk and Recorder | Nez Perce County Clerk/Auditor |
| Clerk address | Nez Perce County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 (mail: P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501) |
| Phone | (208) 799-3040 (District Court, civil and criminal); fax (208) 799-3058 |
| 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 |
Nez Perce County, at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, is anchored by Lewiston and is the administrative seat of Idaho's 2nd Judicial District, which also covers Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, and Lewis counties. As in every Idaho county, the Nez Perce County Clerk/Auditor serves ex officio as Clerk of the District Court, so the file for a felony, a divorce, a probate estate, or a traffic citation is all requested from the same county office rather than from separate district and county clerks.
The clerk's court staff work on the second floor of the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, split into a Civil Court desk (divorce, custody, child support, name changes, evictions, small claims, and civil protection orders) and a Criminal Court desk (citations, arraignments, pretrial conferences, no-contact orders, bail, and driver's-license reinstatement). Both share one phone line. The Clerk/Auditor's recording, licensing, and elections functions are on the first floor of the same building.
Case information for Nez Perce County is searchable for free through the statewide iCourt Portal, which the county's District Court page links to for hearings, records, and payments. For copies of documents in a single case, the county directs you to the District Court office; bulk or compiled data requests go to the Idaho Supreme Court's data-request process instead. The Idaho Court Assistance Office also staffs a self-help desk in the courthouse.
Search Nez Perce County court records online
Clerk of the District Court
Nez Perce County Clerk of the District Court — District Court
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; per-page fees apply for copies and certification
- Coverage
- District court and magistrate division cases filed in Nez Perce County — felony, civil, family, probate, misdemeanor, small-claims, and traffic matters
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The District Court page states that for copies of court documents in a single case you should contact District Court directly, and links to the iCourt Portal for online records and payments. Compiled-data requests are routed to DataRequests@idcourts.net or isc.idaho.gov/requests.
County Clerk and Recorder
Nez Perce County Clerk/Auditor
- Cost
- Recording and copy fees set by the recorder
- Coverage
- County government records — recorded documents, marriage licenses, passports, elections — kept on the first floor of the courthouse by the same elected clerk; not the court case files
Clerk/Auditor office at Courthouse 1st Floor, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston; (208) 799-3020, fax (208) 799-3070; Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Marriage licenses and passports are by appointment.
Other courts
Nez Perce County District Court — Civil Court
- Cost
- Filing fees by case type; copy fees per page
- Coverage
- Divorce, child custody and support, name changes, unlawful detainer (eviction), small claims, and civil protection orders filed in Nez Perce County
- Records
- Civil, Family
Same phone as the District Court, (208) 799-3040, fax (208) 799-3058. The page lists civil filing fees and links to fee-waiver forms and the Court Assistance Office.
Other courts
Nez Perce County District Court — Criminal Court
- Cost
- Free case search through iCourt; copy fees per page
- Coverage
- Citations and traffic violations, arraignments, pretrial conferences, no-contact orders, bail, withheld judgments, driver's-license reinstatement, and juvenile expungement matters in Nez Perce County
- Records
- Criminal, Traffic
Phone (208) 799-3040; magistrate judges' secretary (208) 799-3050. Citations and fees can be paid through the county's Citations and Fees Payment page or the iCourt Portal.
Other courts
Nez Perce County — Idaho Court Assistance Office
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Self-help desk in the Nez Perce County Courthouse for people representing themselves; forms and procedural help, not a records office
- Records
- Civil, Family
Reached at (208) 799-3191. Open Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–4:00 p.m.; closed 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month for a pro se forms workshop.
What is available online
The iCourt Portal indexes Nez Perce County district and magistrate cases and shows the register of actions, hearing dates, and payment options for most cases entered into the statewide case management system. Document images are not consistently available online, and the county's District Court page directs requests for copies of documents in a single case to the District Court office. Requests for data compiled across many cases are not handled by the county clerk at all; they go through the Idaho Supreme Court's data-request process. Recorded documents held by the Clerk/Auditor on the first floor are a separate system and are not part of the court index.
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
Nez Perce County clerk offices
Nez Perce County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 (mail: P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501)
Phone: (208) 799-3040 (District Court, civil and criminal); fax (208) 799-3058
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
In person. Go to the District Court office on the second floor of the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Civil and family matters are handled at the Civil Court desk and criminal and traffic matters at the Criminal Court desk. 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. Write to the Clerk of the District Court, P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501. Include the case number or party names and filing year, the documents you need, whether you want them certified, a daytime phone number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (208) 799-3040 first to confirm the current per-page fee and accepted payment methods.
Online. Search the case index and register of actions for free at mycourts.idaho.gov, and pay citations and fees through the same portal or the county's Citations and Fees Payment page. 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 District Court office before sending payment.
Compiled data. If you need information drawn from many cases rather than copies from one case, the county directs you to DataRequests@idcourts.net or the Idaho Supreme Court's requests page; the county clerk does not compile data.
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 do I get copies of Nez Perce County court documents?
From the District Court office on the second floor of the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main Street, Lewiston, open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or by mail to P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501. Call (208) 799-3040 to confirm fees.
Which desk handles divorce and custody files in Nez Perce County?
The Civil Court desk within the District Court office. It handles divorce, custody, child support, name changes, evictions, small claims, and civil protection orders, and shares the (208) 799-3040 phone line with the Criminal Court desk.
Can I search Nez Perce County court cases online?
Yes. The statewide iCourt Portal at mycourts.idaho.gov is free and covers Nez Perce County district and magistrate cases, including hearing dates and payment options. Document images are not consistently available, and certified copies come from the clerk.
Does the Nez Perce County clerk provide bulk or compiled court data?
No. The county directs compiled-data requests — information gathered across many cases — to the Idaho Supreme Court at DataRequests@idcourts.net or isc.idaho.gov/requests. The county clerk handles copies from individual cases only.
Sources
- Nez Perce County Clerk/Auditor — District Court — https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Clerk-Auditor/District-Court
- Nez Perce County — Civil Court — https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Clerk-Auditor/District-Court/Civil-Court
- Nez Perce County — Criminal Court — https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Clerk-Auditor/District-Court/Criminal-Court
- Nez Perce County Clerk/Auditor — https://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Elected-Officials/Clerk-Auditor
- Nez Perce County — Idaho Court Assistance Office — https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Local/NezPerce
- Idaho Courts — Records and Camera Requests — https://isc.idaho.gov/requests
- 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.