Bannock County covers approximately 1,000 square miles of land area in the southeastern part of Idaho. Its county seat is the City of Pocatello. As of 2020, Bannock County is home to about 87,000 residents.

Courts in Bannock County

Idaho’s Sixth District Court serves as the apex court in Bannock County. The District Court has general jurisdiction over all civil lawsuits and criminal proceedings beyond other lower courts. It has exclusive jurisdiction over felony criminal proceedings in Bannock County. Residents may go to Bannock County’s District Court to resolve civil cases such as marriage annulment, probate cases, financial disputes involving more than $10,000, and divorce. They can also appeal sentences from lesser courts at the District Court.

The District Court has three specialized problem-solving courts: family, juvenile, and wood courts. The Family Court presides over domestic violence cases, child custody, and child support matters. All legal proceedings involving minors are brought before the Juvenile Court. Meanwhile, the Wood Court often resolves legal matters related to both psychological issues and substance use disorders.

The Magistrate Court in Bannock County also operates under the District Court and has limited jurisdiction over some civil and criminal cases. It typically presides during preliminary hearings for felony crimes. Other criminal trials handled by the Magistrate Court include misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and ordinance violations. General civil lawsuits in which the monetary dispute is less than $10,000 are brought before the Magistrate Court judge.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Bannock County

The Bannock County Clerk’s Office is responsible for creating, maintaining, and granting access to the following public court records:

• Court transcripts
• Case dockets
• Expert witness reports
• Consent decrees
• Pretrial conference orders
• Legal memoranda
• Notices
• Interrogatories
• Evidence Lists
• Motions and responses
• Court sentencing report

To obtain these records, interested persons must complete and submit the Judiciary Records Request Form by email or in person. Alternatively, record seekers can use the iCourt Portal to find court documents online.

Types of Public Court Records in Bannock County

The Bannock County court clerk provides access to the following public court records to requesters:

• Civil case files
• Criminal case files
• Probate files
• Records showing small claims proceedings
• Family law case files
• Limited juvenile case files
• Marriage license files

Confidential Court Records

According to the Idaho Public Records Act, confidential court records violate individuals’ privacies and must not be publicly accessible. Here are some examples of Bannock County confidential records:

• Juvenile records
• Medical records
• Child support records
• Taxpayer information
• Domestic violence victim
• Personal identifying information (Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers)
• Adoption records
• Records showing psychological evaluations
• Financial information
• Sealed court records

The court clerk in Bannock County typically provides confidential court records to record holders and their legal representatives. Other interested persons may view these records by obtaining court orders.

Juvenile Delinquency in Bannock, ID

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Bannock County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Idaho often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2015, a total of 1 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Bannock County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 1 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Bannock County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Bannock County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Bannock County, ID

https://www.idaho.gov/

County Seat:	Pocatello
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1893
Total Square Miles:	1,147
2019 Population:	85,269
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	624 E Center St Ste 101 County Courthouse Pocatello , ID 83201-6221 https://www.bannockcounty.us/

Bannock County, ID Courts