Minidoka County Idaho Courthouse Court cases in Minidoka County, Rupert, ID
Minidoka County Magistrate Court in Rupert, Idaho is the Magistrate Division of the Idaho Fifth Judicial District Court, a limited-jurisdiction trial court. It handles entry-level matters for the county, including misdemeanors and infractions (such as traffic), felony initial appearances and preliminary hearings, protection orders, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, and other civil cases within statutory limits. Magistrate judges also hear family-law matters (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child protection cases, and probate, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. The court issues warrants, sets bail, and conducts arraignments and other pretrial hearings before cases that require higher jurisdiction proceed in district court.
Minidoka County Idaho Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Minidoka |
| Street Address: | 8th and G Street, P.O. Box 368 |
| City: | Rupert |
| Zip Code: | 83350 |
| Phone: | 208-436-7186 |
| Fax: | 208-436-5857 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.minidoka.id.us/218/Magistrate-Court |
| Parking: | Handicap Parking is located in the county parking lot on the south side of the Courthouse. |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.minidoka.id.us/216/Judicial |
| Jury Service: | https://www.minidoka.id.us/231/Jury-Information |
| Languages: | Sign language interpreters, utilizing both the correct English method and the American Sign Language method are available upon request at the Clerk of Court's office |
| Email: | tpage@co.minidoka.id.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minidoka-County-Courts/163760536983188 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Minidoka County Idaho Courthouse
Minidoka County Magistrate Court serves the public by:
- Accepting filings and maintaining records for misdemeanors, traffic/infractions, juvenile matters, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, limited civil disputes, family law (divorce, custody, child support), probate/guardianships, and mental health commitments.
- Processing criminal cases: citations, initial appearances/arraignments, bail, pretrial conferences, misdemeanor trials/sentencing, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- Issuing and hearing protective orders: domestic violence and stalking/harassment petitions, temporary and final orders, and enforcement/modification.
- Managing jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror support for magistrate trials.
- Conducting court hearings and trials; posting calendars and coordinating appearances as ordered.
- Handling payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, payment plans, and review hearings.
- Providing public access and assistance: forms, filing acceptance, copies/certified records, and clerk counter/phone support.