Caribou County District Court cases in Caribou County, Soda Springs, ID
Caribou County District Court is Idaho's state district (trial) court for Caribou County, located in Soda Springs and part of the Sixth Judicial District. It exercises general jurisdiction over felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value and complex civil actions (such as contract, tort, and real property cases); equitable matters (e.g., injunctions); and it hears appeals from the Caribou County Magistrate Court. Common case types handled include felony criminal cases, general civil disputes exceeding magistrate limits, and appellate reviews of magistrate decisions. Initial handling of misdemeanors, traffic/infractions, small claims, most family law (divorce, custody), juvenile, probate, and protection orders occurs in the magistrate division, with the district court serving as the appellate forum for those matters.
Caribou County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Caribou |
| Street Address: | 159 Main Street, PO Box 775 |
| City: | Soda Springs |
| Zip Code: | 83276 |
| Phone: | 208-547-4324 |
| Fax: | 208-547-4759 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.cariboucounty.us/departments/magistrate_&_district_court.php |
| Jury Service: | https://www.cariboucounty.us/departments/magistrate_&_district_court.php |
Services and Case Types Handled in Caribou County District Court
Caribou County District Court provides case processing and public access to Idaho's justice system. Services include accepting filings and managing criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), civil (contracts/torts), family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile, probate/guardianship, small claims, and traffic/infractions. The court issues and processes protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault). It schedules and conducts hearings-arraignments, pretrial conferences, motions, trials, and sentencings-and posts calendars. Jury services cover summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, check-in, and juror compensation. The court maintains records, provides copies and certifications, and handles fines, fees, and payment plans. Additional public services include standardized forms, self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, mediation referrals, and compliance monitoring (e.g., probation reviews or problem-solving court where available).