Idaho Supreme Court to Visit Moscow and Lewiston

The state's highest court will hear cases outside Boise as part of its regular travels across Idaho.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A photorealistic painting of the exterior of a county courthouse in warm, golden light, with deep shadows highlighting the building's architectural details and civic significance.The Idaho Supreme Court's travels to regional courthouses across the state reinforce the institution's civic role and connection to local communities.Lewiston Today

The Idaho Supreme Court will travel to Moscow and Lewiston this week to hear cases as part of its constitutional duty to periodically visit communities across the state. The public is welcome to attend the open court sessions at the University of Idaho and Nez Perce County Courthouse.

Why it matters

The Idaho Supreme Court's travels fulfill a legal requirement to bring the judicial process closer to citizens throughout the state, rather than centralizing all hearings in the capital of Boise. These visits provide Idahoans an opportunity to witness the state's highest court in action.

The details

The Idaho Supreme Court will hear cases on Wednesday at the University of Idaho in Moscow and on Thursday at the Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston. The court's schedule of cases and information on attending the public sessions is available on the Idaho Supreme Court's website.

  • The court hearings will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026 in Moscow.
  • The court hearings will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2026 in Lewiston.

The players

Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho's highest court, which is required by the state constitution and law to travel periodically to communities across the state to hear cases outside of Boise.

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The takeaway

The Idaho Supreme Court's travels to Moscow and Lewiston this week demonstrate the court's commitment to bringing the judicial process closer to citizens throughout the state, rather than centralizing all hearings in the capital of Boise.