Kootenai County has an estimated population of 171,362, making it the third-most populous county in Idaho. The county sits on a land area of 1,310 square miles, and its county seat is Ceour d’Alene.

Courts in Kootenai County

The court system in Kootenai County consists of the District Court.

The District Court’s jurisdiction extends to all kinds of civil and criminal cases. It handles civil matters relating to general civil claims, breach of contract proceedings, personal injury cases, and so on. It also handles felonies and lesser included offenses. 

The District Court has a Magistrate Division that adjudicates civil cases, including probate, divorce, and juvenile proceedings, as well as general civil claims where the amount in dispute is below $10,000. The division also handles felony preliminary hearings, criminal misdemeanors, and infractions. 

Where to Find Public Court Records in Kootenai County

Although Kootenai County does not have an online court records directory, interested individuals can visit the Kootenai County Clerk of Court’s Office in person to access desired court documents. They can also fill out a records request form and mail it to the Clerk’s Office.

Types of Public Court Records in Kootenai County

Court records refer to documents emanating from court proceedings. Interested persons in Kootenai County can access the following types of public court records:

• Civil Records
• Criminal Records
• Traffic Court Records
• Small Claims Court Records
• Probate Records
• Land Records
• Juvenile Court Dates and Times

Confidential Court Records in Kootenai County

Although the public generally has access to court records, their access to confidential records is restricted. For such records, only parties to the case and their attornies are granted access. Examples of confidential records in Kootenai County include:

• Most Juvenile Delinquency Records
• Termination of Parental Rights Records
• Substance Abuse Treatment Records
• Guardianships Records
• Medical Records
• Adoption Records.

Juvenile Delinquency in Kootenai, ID

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

In 2015, a total of 755 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Kootenai County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 755 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Kootenai County, ID

https://www.idaho.gov/

County Seat:	Coeur d Alene
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1864
Total Square Miles:	1,316
2019 Population:	157,637
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	451 N Government Way County Courthouse Coeur d'Alene , ID 83814-2988 http://www.kcgov.us/

Kootenai County, ID Courts