Bannock County Idaho 6th Judicial District Court cases in Bannock County, Pocatello, ID
Bannock County District Court in Pocatello, ID, is the district (trial) court for Bannock County within Idaho's Sixth Judicial District. As a court of general jurisdiction, it hears felony criminal cases, significant civil lawsuits, probate and estate matters, and conducts jury and bench trials. It also hears appeals from the magistrate division. The magistrate division of the district court handles misdemeanors, traffic and other infractions, small claims, most family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile proceedings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
Bannock County Idaho 6th Judicial District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Bannock |
| Street Address: | 624 East Center Street, Room 218 - South West Entrance |
| City: | Pocatello |
| Zip Code: | 83201 |
| Phone: | 208-236-7379 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.bannockcounty.us/courts/ |
| Parking: | The county issues parking permits to lawyers, judges and law clerks in the Sixth District |
| Jury Service: | https://www.bannockcounty.us/clerk/jury/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | stephend@bannockcounty.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bannock-County-Sixth-District-Court/134715503245693 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/bannock-county-courthouse |
| ADA: | Court Assistance Office |
| ADA Phone: | 208-446-2450 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | cao@bannockcounty.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bannock County Idaho 6th Judicial District Court
Bannock County District Court serves the public by:
- Processing case filings: felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; general civil disputes; family law (divorce, custody, support); probate, guardianship/conservatorship; juvenile and child protection; small claims; landlord‑tenant/evictions; traffic/infractions.
- Protective orders: accepting and issuing domestic violence, stalking, sexual‑assault, and vulnerable‑adult protection orders.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, sentencings, bench and jury trials, and problem‑solving/specialty court proceedings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, attendance, deferrals, and compensation.
- Public access and administration: e‑filing and in‑person filing, hearing calendars, case information and copies, forms and self‑help resources, payments of fines/fees/restitution, interpreter services, and ADA accommodation requests.
The court's functions provide accessible case processing, protection, adjudication, and juror management for the community.