This 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 for these judges: it establishes two resident chambers in Bonner County, increases the number of chambers in Kootenai County from four to five, and maintains one chamber in Shoshone County.

The bill also declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This change aims to enhance judicial resources in the First Judicial District, which includes the counties of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1-802