2280 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Your participation in jury service is important and greatly appreciated.
“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.”
— President Thomas Jefferson
Elmore County Courthouse
150 South 4th East
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Email: Jury Clerk
Office Phone: 208-587-2133 ext. 511
Fax: 208-587-2134 (Attn: Jury Department)
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
844-509-1211
208-587-2133 ext. 1285
Elmore County has been made aware of jury duty scam attempts.
Important:
The Court will never demand payment or request financial information over the phone or email.
If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer or are unsure about a jury notice, please contact the Jury Clerk immediately to verify.
For mor information, please click the button below:
Jurors must complete their qualification questionnaire online:
Your Candidate ID (Juror Number) is located under the barcode on your summons.
Please contact the Jury Clerk as soon as possible if you have:
Work or school conflicts
Travel plans
Medical or dental appointments
Other scheduling concerns
The Court has guidelines to help address these situations.
Jury service in Elmore County lasts one month.
Most jurors are asked to report 1–2 times during the month.
Service may be extended if you are selected for a trial or ordered by a judge.
To ensure safety and efficiency:
❌ Children are not allowed in the courthouse during jury service.
❌ Electronic devices are not allowed inside the courthouse.
If you have an emergency that requires bringing a phone, you must check in with the courthouse marshal upon arrival.
You must complete and return the qualification form within 10 days.
Even if you believe you qualify for an excuse, the form must still be completed and returned.
If you cannot complete the form, someone may complete it for you but must explain why.
Do not open the envelope.
Write “Return to Sender” on the envelope.
Place it back in outgoing mail.
Jurors are randomly selected from:
Registered voter records
Idaho driver’s license records
The qualification form helps determine legal eligibility and fairness for jury service.
Only a judge can excuse someone for hardship, and this must be discussed in court if you are selected for a trial.
Important to know:
Jury service lasts one month but does not mean daily courtroom attendance.
Most months include 3–5 potential trial dates, and many trials are canceled or settled beforehand.
Active duty military personnel are required to serve unless exempt under federal law (10 USC 982 / DOD Directive 5525.08).
If you believe you qualify for exemption:
Complete the qualification form
Provide written notice from your commander
Non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for jury service.
To be excused:
Complete the qualification form
Provide a copy of a Green Card, Visa, or Passport
If a medical condition prevents service:
Complete the qualification form
Provide a signed note from a licensed physician (MD or DO)
Notes from nurse practitioners or physician assistants cannot be accepted under Idaho law.
If you maintain an Elmore County driver’s license or voter registration, you are still required to respond.
To be excused, provide documentation such as:
Updated driver’s license
Updated voter registration
Military orders
Address update with Idaho Transportation Department
Individuals currently on felony probation, parole, or incarcerated are not eligible.
Individuals who have completed sentencing are eligible.
The qualification form must still be completed.
Contact the Jury Clerk immediately after receiving your summons.
Options may include:
One written postponement request
Temporary excusal with documentation (such as travel itinerary)
Once assigned to a trial, requests must be addressed directly with the judge.
Contact the Jury Clerk as soon as possible if an emergency arises.
Failure to respond may result in:
Reminder letter
Sheriff notification
Court appearance order
Possible penalties including:
Up to $500 fine
Up to 5 days in jail
Or both
(Idaho Code 2-217)
Instructions are available:
On the jury information line after 6:00 PM weekdays
Anytime during weekends
Through the Jury Clerk during business hours
Students must complete the qualification form and contact the Jury Clerk.
Options may include:
Postponement to a future month
Address update if no longer residing locally
Jurors must complete the qualification form and contact the Jury Clerk.
Special accommodations may be possible if communicated early.
Yes. Jurors remain on call for the entire month and must continue checking instructions until officially released.
Jury service is a vital part of the justice system and helps ensure fair and impartial trials for our community.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Jury Clerk.