Valley County Idaho Courthouse Court cases in Valley County, Cascade, ID
Valley County Magistrate Court in Cascade, Idaho, is the Magistrate Division of the Idaho District Court, a state trial court of limited jurisdiction. It serves as the county-level forum for misdemeanors, infractions and traffic offenses; small claims and other limited civil disputes, including landlord-tenant/evictions; family law matters such as divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence protection orders; and juvenile cases. Magistrate judges also handle certain probate, guardianship, and mental health commitment proceedings, and they conduct initial appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to the District Court for trial.
Valley County Idaho Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Valley |
| Street Address: | 219 N. Main Street |
| City: | Cascade |
| Zip Code: | 83611 |
| Phone: | 208-382-7178 |
| Fax: | 208-382-4955 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/courts/ |
| Parking: | On the east side of the courthouse is a large paved parking lot |
| Jury Service: | http://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/courts/jury-duty-information/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | valleycourt@co.valley.id.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Valley County Idaho Courthouse
Valley County Magistrate Court delivers front-line judicial services to the public by:
- Case filings and records: processing misdemeanors, infractions/traffic, preliminary felony matters, limited civil and small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, protection orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault), juvenile, probate/guardianships, and name changes.
- Protective orders: accepting petitions, issuing temporary orders when warranted, and setting expedited hearings.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and civil/eviction hearings; issuing notices and calendars.
- Jury services: qualifying, summoning, and managing jurors; providing reporting instructions and accommodations.
- Payments and compliance: accepting fines, fees, restitution, bonds, and citation payments; arranging payment plans as ordered.
- Public access: offering forms, filing guidance, case information, and record requests through the clerk's office and online resources.