Power County Idaho Courthouse Court cases in Power County, American Falls, ID
Power County Magistrate Court in American Falls is the magistrate division of the Idaho District Court for the Sixth Judicial District. It serves as the local trial court of limited jurisdiction, handling criminal misdemeanors and infractions (including traffic), conducting initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases, and hearing small claims, landlord-tenant evictions, and other limited civil disputes. The court also hears domestic relations matters (such as divorce, custody, and child support), issues protection orders, and oversees juvenile, child protection, probate, and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings.
Power County Idaho Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Power |
| Street Address: | 543 Bannock Ave. |
| City: | American Falls |
| Zip Code: | 83211 |
| Phone: | 208-226-7610 |
| Fax: | 208-226-7612 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.co.power.id.us/power-county-courthouse/ |
| Parking: | Power County Courthouse Parking Lot for possible action regarding property grounds and improvements |
| Jury Service: | https://www.co.power.id.us/judicial/jury-information/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | ssprague@co.power.id.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Power-County-Courthouse/609780695740678 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Power County Idaho Courthouse
Power County Magistrate Court serves the public by:
- Case filings and records: accepts filings; provides calendars, hearing notices, copies, and payment of fines/fees; offers forms, self-help, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Criminal and traffic: infractions and misdemeanors; search/bail warrants; arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencing; preliminary hearings in felony matters.
- Civil: small claims; general civil within magistrate jurisdiction; landlord-tenant/evictions; debt collection; name changes.
- Family and juvenile: divorce, custody, child support, paternity; guardianships and conservatorships; juvenile matters.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault protection orders.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, and support.