Court records in Bingham County, Idaho can be searched through several channels. BinghamCourt.us can help find publicly available information about court cases filed in the county. You can also search records through the statewide Idaho Supreme Court iCourt Portal, visit the Bingham County Clerk's Office in person, or use public terminals at the courthouse in Blackfoot. Each method provides different levels of detail depending on the case type and record availability.
Bingham Court System & Jurisdictions
Bingham County is part of Idaho's Seventh Judicial District. Two main trial courts operate in the county, each handling distinct case types.
District Court
The Bingham County District Court is the court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Felony criminal cases
- Civil cases typically involving larger dollar amounts
- Domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, and child support
- Appeals from Magistrate Court decisions
Magistrate Court
The Bingham County Magistrate Court handles a broader volume of cases, including:
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Traffic infractions and no-insurance citations
- Small claims disputes
- Civil cases with lower dollar thresholds
- Preliminary felony hearings
- Protection orders
- Probate and guardianship matters
- Juvenile cases
Bingham County also operates Treatment Courts, which are specialty dockets focused on substance abuse and mental health cases. If you are unsure which court handled a particular case, the Clerk's Office can help direct your search.
Bingham Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find scheduled hearings in Bingham County — whether for today, tomorrow, or the coming week — use these resources:
- Magistrate Court calendar: The Bingham County Magistrate Court page offers a Find a Case or Hearing tool that connects to Idaho's statewide court scheduling system.
- Upcoming jury trials: The county website lists upcoming jury trials through the Sheriff's Office directory page, which includes links to jury trial schedules.
- iCourt Portal: The Idaho Supreme Court's online portal at isc.idaho.gov allows statewide searches for case information, which may include hearing dates and calendar entries for Bingham County cases.
For specific courtroom assignments or last-minute schedule changes, call the Clerk's Office directly at (208) 782-3130.
How to Get a Copy of a Bingham Court Document
The Bingham County Clerk of the District Court maintains all civil and criminal case files for both District and Magistrate courts. Here is how to obtain copies:
Step-by-Step Process
- Determine what you need. Know the case number, party names, or approximate filing date. The more detail you provide, the faster the clerk can locate the file.
- Choose your request method:
- In person: Visit the Clerk's Office at the Bingham County Courthouse in Blackfoot.
- By mail: Download and complete the Court Record Request Form and mail it to the address below.
- By email: For court document requests, contact Lori Gardner at LGardner@bingham.idcourts.gov. For general county records, contact Pamela Eckhardt at Peckhardt@binghamid.gov (per the Records Request page).
- Specify certified or uncertified. Certified copies carry the court seal and are accepted for legal proceedings. Uncertified copies cost less and work for personal reference.
- Allow processing time. The Clerk's Office will attempt to locate the file within 10 working days.
Confidentiality Restrictions
Under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32, certain records are confidential and exempt from disclosure. These may include sealed cases, juvenile records, adoption files, and mental health proceedings. The clerk will notify you if a requested record falls under an exemption.
Clerk of Court Mailing Address
Bingham Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court record copies in Idaho are established by statute and court administrative rules. The following table reflects standard fees under Idaho law (I.C. § 31-3201 and related provisions). Contact the Clerk's Office to confirm current amounts before submitting payment.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy of court document (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certification of a document | $1.00 per certificate |
| Certified copy (per page + certification) | $1.00/page + $1.00 certification |
| Search fee (per name/case lookup) | Varies — contact clerk |
| Fax transmission of documents | May incur additional charges |
Payment methods: Contact the Clerk's Office to confirm accepted forms of payment. The county website offers an option to pay court fines and fees online.
Important notes:
- Requests submitted under the Idaho Public Records Act (I.C. § 74-104) may have different fee structures for labor and retrieval costs.
- If a record request is denied, the clerk will provide a written notice citing the specific Idaho Code or court rule that applies.
- For statewide criminal history checks (not court-specific), the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a separate fingerprint-based repository with its own fee schedule.