Custer County Idaho Courthouse Court cases in Custer County, Challis, ID
Custer County Magistrate Court in Challis is the magistrate division of the Idaho District Court (Seventh Judicial District), a state trial court of limited jurisdiction. It handles misdemeanors and infractions, traffic violations, small claims and other limited civil actions, domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters, protection orders, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, and mental health commitments. The court also conducts initial felony proceedings-first appearances, arraignments, bail determinations, and preliminary hearings-and issues search and arrest warrants. Felony trials and major civil cases are heard in the district court.
Custer County Idaho Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Custer |
| Street Address: | 801 E. Main Avenue |
| City: | Challis |
| Zip Code: | 83226 |
| Phone: | 208-879-2359 |
| Fax: | 208-879-6412 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.custer.id.us/departments/legislative/courts/ |
| Parking: | Free parking is available in front, behind & on the south side of the building |
| Jury Service: | http://www.co.custer.id.us/wp-content/uploads/1/Jury-and-Court-Information-5.pdf |
| Email: | custercountycourt@gmail.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Custer County Idaho Courthouse
Custer County Magistrate Court serves as the county's front-line trial court for limited-jurisdiction matters. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings, including traffic/infractions, misdemeanors, small claims, limited civil disputes, and landlord-tenant (evictions).
- Handles protective-order petitions (e.g., domestic violence, stalking/harassment) and issues temporary or final orders as authorized by law.
- Conducts court hearings such as arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Manages jury services: summonsing jurors, orientation, scheduling, and panel management for trials.
- Provides public access to case records, certified copies, and calendars; collects fines, fees, and restitution; and offers standard forms and filing guidance.
The court's functional role is to provide accessible, timely adjudication of common criminal and civil matters, protect public safety through orders and enforcement, and facilitate fair, efficient resolution of disputes.