This bill amends Section 1-808 of the Idaho Code to revise the number of judges in the Seventh Judicial District. Specifically, it increases the number of district judges from six to seven. Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of resident chambers for these judges, changing the number of chambers in Bonneville County from three to four while maintaining one chamber each in Madison, Bingham, and Jefferson Counties.

The bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This change aims to enhance judicial resources in the Seventh Judicial District, which encompasses several counties, thereby improving the efficiency and accessibility of the judicial system in that region.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1-808