Lewis County District Court cases in Lewis County, Nezperce, ID
Lewis County District Court is a district (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Lewis County within Idaho's Second Judicial District, located in Nezperce. It adjudicates felony criminal cases, higher-value or complex civil lawsuits, and certain special proceedings, and it hears appeals from the county's magistrate division. The magistrate division, which operates alongside the district court, handles most misdemeanors, traffic/infraction matters, small claims, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, probate, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
Lewis County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Lewis |
| Street Address: | 510 Oak Street, Room #1 |
| City: | Nezperce |
| Zip Code: | 83543 |
| Phone: | 208-937-2251 |
| Fax: | 208-937-9233 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00am-5pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.lewiscountyid.us/Elected-Officials/Auditor/District-Court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lewis County District Court
Lewis County District Court serves the public by resolving limited-jurisdiction matters and providing access to court services.
Core case types:
- Traffic and non-traffic infractions (mitigation/contested hearings).
- Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes (e.g., DUI, assault 4th, theft 3rd), including arraignments, pretrial hearings, and trials.
- Civil lawsuits up to $100,000.
- Small Claims (generally up to $10,000 for individuals; lower limits for businesses).
- Civil protection orders permitted by law (e.g., anti-harassment, stalking, extreme risk).
Key services:
- Case filings and forms for criminal, civil, small claims, infractions, and eligible protection orders.
- Hearing scheduling, continuances, and calendars; remote appearance options when available.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, and juror support.
- Payment processing for fines/fees, forfeitures, and restitution.
- Probation/compliance monitoring for misdemeanor sentences.
- Public records access, case information, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.