Publications

Below is a list of the publications and brochures available through the Court Assistance Office. Some have been written by other outside parties and groups, unaffiliated with the Idaho Supreme Court.

Court Assistance Office Instructional Videos

These videos were created by and are made available with permission of the Court Assistance Office for the 6th Judicial District. The instructions in these videos are not a substitute for legal advice. The laws and court rules are complex and following these instructions will not guarantee you a favorable result. Please consult with a licensed attorney for legal advice.

Courts & Trial Information
  • An Introduction to the Idaho State Court SystemPDF
  • Una Introducción Al Sistema Judicial de Idaho (ID State Court System-Spanish)PDF
  • State of Idaho Court - Court of AppealsPDF
  • Idaho Judicial Council: Answers to Common Questions on the Functions, Jurisdiction & ProceduresPDF
Court Services
  • Court Assistance ServicesEnglish PDFSpanish PDF
  • Execution & Garnishment of Judgments Protecting Exempt Wages, Property & Government BenefitsPDF
  • La Ejecución y el Embargo de un Fallo Proteger Sueldos Exentos, Propiedad y Beneficios de los Acreedores (Execution & Garnishment-Spanish)PDF
  • Jury Service in IdahoPDF
  • The Idaho State Court System: Domestic ViolencePDF
  • El Sistema Judicial de Idaho: La Violencia DomésticaPDF
Criminal Case & Crime Victims Information
  • Crime Victims Compensation Program - Compensation BenefitsPDF
  • Programa de Compensación Para Víctimas de CrimenPDF
  • Crime Victims Compensation Program - Financial RecoveryPDF
  • Crime Victims - Financial Assistance for Sexual Assault ExaminationsPDF
  • Víctimas de Crimen- Asistencia Financiera para Examen de Asalto SexualPDF
  • Victims' RightsPDF
  • Los Derechos De VíctimasPDF
Disability, Social Security, & Medicaid
  • Disability RightsLINK
  • Idaho Medicaid & YouLINK
  • SSI and Social Security DisabilityPDF
  • SSI y Seguro Social Por DiscapacidadPDF
Domestic Violence
  • Alternatives: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assalt and Sexual AbusePDF
  • Domestic Violence & The Idaho Courts: Civil Protection Orders Video (English & Spanish)LINK
  • Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance Resource GuidePDF
  • Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance Guia de RecursosPDF
  • Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance - Approved Domestic Violence Offender Intervention ProgramsLINK
  • Legal Advice Hotline for Domestic Violence Victim's (Idaho Legal Aid Services)LINK
  • Protection Orders, Criminal No Contact Orders, Restraining Orders Definitions, Descriptions, & DifferencesPDF
  • Sexual AssaultLINK
  • La Agresión Sexual (Sexual Assault Handbook - Spanish)LINK
  • StalkingLINK
  • Domestic Violence HandbookLINK
  • La Violencia Doméstica (Domestic Violence Handbook - Spanish)LINK
Family Law (Incl: Annulment, Divorce, & Children)
  • Annulment Procedings in IdahoPDF
  • Child Custody, Visitation, & SupportPDF
  • Child Support Services ApplicationLINK
  • Divorce, Property, and Debts: Things You Need to KnowPDF
  • Establishing Paternity for Your ChildLINK
  • Idaho Health Plan: Coverage for Your ChildPDF
  • Plan de Salud de Idaho: Cobertura para Niños (Idaho Health Plan-Spanish)PDF
Financial Matters
  • County Assistance: Payment of Hospital, Medical Expenses, & Other Necessities for Low Income PeoplePDF
  • BankruptcyLINK
Guardianship & Conservatorship
  • Guardianship & Conservatorship Questions & AnswersPDF
  • Minor Guardianship InformationPDF
  • Support Decision Making GuidePDF
  • Managing Someone Else's Money: Help for Court-Appointed Conservators in IdahoPDF
Hotlines
  • Legal Advice Hotline for Domestic Violence Victim's (Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.)LINK
  • Idaho Senior's Legal Hotline (Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.)LINK
  • Need Help? Dial 2-1-1 for Idaho's Free Statewide Community Information & Referral ServiceLINK
Housing
  • Advice for Renters: RepairsPDF
  • Advice for Renters: Security DepositsPDF
  • Advice for Renters: ForeclosurePDF
  • Advice for Renters: Federal Housing ProgramsPDF
  • Advice for Renters: Manufactured Home TenantsPDF
  • Consejos para los residentes de Idaho: Dueños de Casas Prefabricadas (Manufactured Home Tenants-Spanish)PDF
  • Advice for Renters & Homeowners: Utility BillsPDF
  • Advice for Homeowners: Foreclosure InterventionPDF
  • Landlord & Tenant's Rights and ResponsibliltiesPDF
Occupational License
  • Consumer's Guide to Hiring a ContractorPDF
  • How Does Idaho's Contractor Registration Law Affect You?LINK
Small Claims & Mediation
  • Instructions for PlaintiffPDF
  • Instructions for DefendantPDF
  • Instructions — How to Collect your Small Claims JudgmentPDF
Wills & Probate
  • Basic Estate Planning: Questions & AnswersPDF
  • Have You Made a Will?PDF
  • Holographic Wills: A Guideline for Preparing Your WillPDF
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions About Probate in IdahoPDF
  • Questions & Answers About WillsPDF
  • Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre Testamentos (Q&A about Wills-Spanish)PDF
  • Do You Really Need a Living Trust?PDF