Gem County District Court cases in Gem County, Emmett, ID
Gem County District Court in Emmett, Idaho, is a state district court within Idaho's Third Judicial District. It serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction for Gem County, handling felony criminal prosecutions, higher-value civil actions, and appeals from the magistrate division. The courthouse also hosts the Magistrate Division, which hears misdemeanors, traffic and other infractions, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), protection orders, juvenile matters, probate/guardianship, and conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases. Together, these courts provide first-instance adjudication of most civil and criminal matters arising in Gem County and review limited appeals from lower proceedings.
Gem County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Gem |
| Street Address: | 415 Main Street |
| City: | Emmett |
| Zip Code: | 83617 |
| Phone: | 208-365-5621 |
| Fax: | 208-365-6172 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.gemcounty.org/how_do_i/contact/index.php |
| Forms & Filing: | https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/ |
| Email: | distcourt@co.gem.id.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Gem County District Court
Gem County District Court (and its Magistrate Division) serves the public by:
- Accepting case filings and maintaining records for criminal (felony, misdemeanor, infractions), civil (contracts, injury, property), small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate/estate, guardianship, and name changes.
- Issuing and hearing protective orders, including domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault protection orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings: arraignments, conferences, motions, trials, sentencings, and review hearings; providing calendars and appearance options when authorized.
- Administering jury services: summons and qualification, orientation, reporting, voir dire, excusals/deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Processing payments for fines, fees, and restitution; setting payment plans where allowed.
- Providing self-help resources, forms, Court Assistance services, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and referrals to mediation where required or available.