How to search Idaho court records
Idaho runs a single statewide case-lookup system, so one search — with the name spelled correctly — reaches courts across the entire state. There's no charge and no account required — results are visible to anyone who searches.
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What's actually there
iCourt Portal offers free statewide smart search across criminal and civil cases.
Other official lookups for Idaho
Federal cases filed in Idaho
State portals don't cover federal court. If the case you're looking for might be a federal criminal prosecution, civil suit, or bankruptcy, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search — it queries CourtListener/RECAP directly and isn't limited to any one state.
Search tips
- Try both "Last, First" and "First Last" — courts index names inconsistently.
- Middle initials and suffixes (Jr., III) often matter for common names.
- A date of birth or case number is the only reliable way to confirm you found the right person.
- An arrest or charge shown in a docket is not a conviction — read the disposition.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search Idaho court records online?
Yes. Idaho's statewide search is free to use, with no account or subscription required.
Does this include criminal records?
Yes. Idaho's portal includes criminal case records alongside civil cases, subject to the sealing and expungement rules described below.
Does one search cover the whole state?
Idaho runs one statewide system, so a single search covers the whole state.
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