Idaho Supreme Court

Court Assistance Office

The Idaho Court Assistance Office (CAO) provides resources, court forms, document review, and legal information for people who want to represent themselves in court or who are unable to afford an attorney and would otherwise be unable to get their day in court.

Court Assistance Officers cannot provide legal advice, but they can explain the legal process, what to expect in court, and the risks and responsibilities of representing yourself in court. Additional services include assistance with calculating child support, form reviews on Idaho Supreme Court-approved forms, and various workshops to assist with understanding and completing Idaho Supreme Court-approved forms.

Jessica Nichols

7th Judicial District Court Assistance Officer

605 N. Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402,
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208-589-9872

You may call & leave a message or send text messages to this line.

Office Hours

The Court Assistance Office is located at 605 N Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00PM, excluding holidays.

Ways to Access Forms

  1. Step 1

    Download Forms from our website.

  2. Step 2

    Contact Court Assistance for Emailed Forms

  3. Step 3

    Pay for Printed Forms at the Courthouse

Frequently Requested Packets

For an exhaustive list of forms, please visit

Workshops

  1. Divorce (Step 1)

    Family Law Case Information Sheet, Summons, Petition for Divorce, Property & Debt, Child Support (if applicable), Parenting Plan (If applicable)

  2. Modification of Custody / Support (Step 1)

    Family Law Case Information Sheet, Summons, Petition for Modification, Child Support (if applicable), Parenting Plan (If applicable)

  3. Initial Custody (Step 1)

    Family Law Case Information Sheet, Summons, Petition for Paternity, Custody, Visitation, & Support, Child Support, Parenting Plan (If applicable)

  4. Finalizing a Family Law Case
  5. Small Claims

Disclosure

Court Assistance Officers cannot provide legal advice or case strategy. We do not represent any party, nor their interests. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.