Which Idaho court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | Magistrate Division: Small Claims Department | Up to $5,000 | Idaho Code § 1-2301 |
| Limited civil | Magistrate Division Magistrate civil to $10,000. | Up to $10,000 | Idaho Code § 1-2208 |
| General civil | District Court Over $10,000. | No limit | Idaho Code § 1-705 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 21 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (I.R.C.P. 12(a)(1)).
11 Idaho forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Idaho practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsI.R.C.P. 4 / 12(a)(1): 21-day answer
- Civil Case Information SheetIdaho District Court: required at filing
- Return of ServiceI.R.C.P. 4(i): proof of service
- Motion and Affidavit for Fee WaiverI.R.C.P. 3(e) / Idaho Code § 31-3220: fee waiver
- Notice of Voluntary DismissalI.R.C.P. 41(a)(1): voluntary dismissal
- Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default JudgmentI.R.C.P. 55(a)/(b): two-stage default
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentI.R.C.P. 55(b): statutory interest (Idaho Code § 28-22-104(2))
- Writ of Continuing GarnishmentIdaho Code §§ 11-701, 11-704-11-705: 25% / 30x fed min wage
- Writ of Execution with Garnishment (Non-Earnings)Title 11, Idaho Code: bank accounts & property (§ 11-605 exemptions)
- Debtor's ExaminationIdaho Code § 11-501: post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Idaho matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Civil Case Information Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Civil Case Information Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Writ of Continuing Garnishment · Writ of Execution with Garnishment (Non-Earnings) · Debtor's Examination
Fee Waiver
Motion and Affidavit for Fee Waiver
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Idaho county are in the 1Court Directory: Idaho.
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