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Welcome to the home page for the Second Judicial District, State of Idaho. The Second Judicial District includes the counties of Clearwater, Latah, Lewis, Idaho and Nez Perce located in North Central Idaho.

The Administrative Judge of the Second District is the District Judge Mark Monson, whose chambers are located in the Nez Perce County

                                         Judicial Vacancy - Nez Perce County

PRESS RELEASE

Magistrate Judge Selected for Nez Perce County

The Second District Magistrate Commission conducted interviews on September 25, 2025, for the Nez Perce County Magistrate Judge position that was vacated by Magistrate Sunil Ramalingam who filled the vacant Magistrate Judge position in Latah County. 

The group of finalists was especially well-qualified.  They included:

Briana Allen, Deputy Attorney General, Idaho Office of Attorney General, Lewiston

Shane Andrews, Associate/Partner, Blewett Mushlitz Halley, LLP, Lewiston

Catherine Enright, Idaho State Public Defender – Bonner County, Sandpoint

Adam Ondo, Trial Attorney, Office of the State Public Defender, Twin Falls

Kelley Porter, Staff Attorney, Nez Perce County District Court, Genesee

Donald Terry, Trial Attorney, State of Idaho Public Defender’s Office, Sandpoint

After deliberation, and unanimous vote, the Commission selected Kelley Porter

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Today, Kelley Porter was chosen to fill the vacant Nez Perce County Magistrate Judge position. 

She became a Staff Attorney in Nez Perce County in 2006, and currently is the Staff Attorney for Administrative District Judge Mark Monson and District Judge Michelle M. Evans, in Nez Perce County.  She currently teaches two classes at the University of Idaho, College of Law, Lawyering Process and Advanced Advocacy.  She received her BA degree at the University of Wyoming, and her law degree from the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. For further information please contact the Trial Court Administrator at

P.O. Box 896, Lewiston ID 83501

208-799-3077

Fax 888-789-3193

D2tca2@idcourts.gov

 


Second Judicial District Local Rules (March 2020): Admin Order 2020-01    

JURY TRIAL VIDEO - 2023



FAMILY COURT SERVICES:

2024 - There is a $40 fee for the mandatory Focus on Children Class that is to be paid to the county your case is filed in.  The class is online only, no in-person classes.  Please call 208-799-3052 and leave your name, phone number, case number and someone will be in touch.  You can also fill out the form below with your case information.

Focus on Children On-line Registration Form - You can also fill out the registration at the bottom of the Family Court Services page on this website.

Flyer - Steps for Online Focus On the Children Class to pay $40 fee - 2025

State of Idaho - Odyssey Data - iPortal (includes entire state as of 10/9/18)


UPDATED LAW AND MOTION TIMES FOR Nez Perce County:

Judge Sunil Ramalingam - Thursdays at 9 am.
Judge Victoria Olds - Thursday at 10 am.
Judge Karin R. Seubert - Thursdays at 11 am.

Trial Court Administrator

Roland Gammill
P. O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501
Telephone 208-799-3077
Fax 888-789-3193
Email: D2TCA@idcourts.gov

Merilynn Scharnhorst - Deputy Trial Court Administrator
Telephone 208-799-3056

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