The Idaho Supreme Court will convene in Coeur d’Alene this Wednesday Sept. 17 and Thursday Sept. 18 to hear oral arguments in five cases at the newly expanded Kootenai County Justice Building.
Idaho’s highest court is a traveling court. The Constitution and state law require the Supreme Court to travel periodically to communities across the state to hear cases outside Boise. These sessions not only fulfill the Court’s duty under the law, but also provide Idahoans with an opportunity to see the judicial process firsthand.
“Bringing the Court into Idaho’s communities helps ensure that justice remains open and accessible to the people we serve,” said Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan. “We are honored to hold these proceedings in Coeur d’Alene’s updated courthouse, which reflects the community’s strong commitment to the rule of law.”
The Court’s schedule will include three cases on Wednesday, and two cases on Thursday. Oral arguments begin each day at 8:50 a.m. Pacific Time.
In addition to hearing arguments, the justices will meet with students from Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy’s AP Government class following Thursday’s session to answer questions about the Court and the judicial process.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings, which are open to all. For information on attending court and on the cases to be heard, visit isc.idaho.gov.
