Idaho Supreme Court Holds Hearings in Moscow and Lewiston

The state's highest court travels to hear cases outside of Boise as required by law.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:31am

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The Idaho Supreme Court's traveling sessions bring the state's highest judicial body to communities across the state, promoting transparency and accessibility of the legal system.Lewiston Today

The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled to hold court sessions this week in Moscow and Lewiston as part of its regular practice of traveling to communities across the state. The court is required by state law and the Idaho Constitution to conduct proceedings outside of Boise, giving the public an opportunity to observe the judicial process firsthand.

Why it matters

The Idaho Supreme Court's traveling sessions allow residents in different parts of the state to engage with the judicial system and see the court in action. This helps promote transparency and accessibility of the state's highest court.

The details

The court will hold sessions on Wednesday at the University of Idaho in Moscow and on Thursday at the Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston. All hearings are open to the public, and additional details on attending and the cases to be heard are available on the court's website.

The Idaho Supreme Court sessions will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026 in Moscow and Thursday, April 10, 2026 in Lewiston.

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