The bill amends Section 1-802 of the Idaho Code to revise the number of judges in the First Judicial District. Specifically, it increases the number of district judges from seven to eight. Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of resident chambers among the counties in the district, changing the number of chambers in Kootenai County from four to five, while maintaining two chambers in Bonner County and one chamber in Shoshone County.

The bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This change aims to enhance the judicial capacity in the First Judicial District by providing an additional judge and adjusting the allocation of chambers to better serve the population in the area.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1-802