Welcome to the NEZ PERCE COUNTY COURT ASSISTANCE OFFICE website!!

The Nez Perce County Court Assistance Office can help you find court forms, procedural information, and legal resources. Our services include the following:

• Information about court forms and instructions
• Self-help information about laws and court procedures
• Referrals to attorneys and social service agencies
• Books, pamphlets, and other sources of legal information

The Court Assistance Office is open on a first-come, first-served basis.

COURT ASSISTANCE OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

*Office hours and availability are subject to change without prior notice. Please feel free to call or email to confirm office hours and availability.

Nez Perce County Courthouse
1230 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lewiston, ID 83501

Self-help forms can be found https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/

The following forms are available through the Court Assistance Office: (Please note, the following links will re-direct you to the Idaho Supreme Court website to access court forms. The Court Assistance Office website for the Idaho Supreme Court is here.)

• Divorce
• Paternity, Custody, Visitation, and Child Support
• Modification of Custody, Visitation, and/or Child Support
• Minor Guardianship
• Registering a Foreign Custody Order
• Name Change
• Small Claims
• Enforcing a Civil Judgment
• Landlord / Tenant
• Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders
• Fee Waiver Forms
  • Motion and Affidavit for Fee Waiver
  • Order

*For help calculating child support amounts and for more information on child support, please contact the Court Assistance Office.

**The Court Assistance Office does not have forms for the termination of parental rights or adoption. You should speak with an attorney for assistance with these types of legal matters.

For more information regarding your legal issue, please click on one of the following:

• Divorce
• Custody and Child Support
• Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Small Claims
• Landlord / Tenant
• Court & Trial Information
• Court Services
• Disability, Social Security, and Medicaid
• Financial Matters
• Legal Information
• Occupational Licenses
• Wills & Probate
• Other Miscellaneous Forms

REACHING THE COURT ASSISTANCE OFFICE:
Nez Perce County Courthouse
1230 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-799-3191
Email Court Assistance: courtassistance@co.nezperce.id.us

The Court Assistance Office is open on a first-come, first-served basis.

COURT ASSISTANCE OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

*Office hours and availability are subject to change without prior notice. Please feel free to call or email to confirm office hours and availability.

FAMILY COURT SERVICES:

To sign up for the Focus On Children Class, which is required in any case involving child custody, please click here.

LEGAL RESOURCES:

• Idaho State Law Library
• Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure
• Idaho Rules of Evidence
• Idaho Child Support Guidelines
• Idaho State Bar
• Idaho Supreme Court
• Idaho Court Assistance Offices
• Idaho Legal Aid
• Idaho Second Judicial District
• University of Idaho College of Law Library
• Idaho Legislature
• Idaho Repository
• Idaho Supreme Court Legal Services Directory

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
• YWCA
• Idaho Attorney General
• Idaho Department of Labor
• Idaho Housing and Finance
• Idaho Secretary of State

The Court Assistance Office CANNOT provide:

• Legal Advice – Only Your Attorney Can Give You Legal Advice
• Give Interpretations of Laws and Strategies
• Speculate About the Judge’s Decision
• Tell You Words to Use in Your Court Papers

Warning: Talk to An Attorney, If Possible

The materials and assistance you receive at the Court Assistance Office are not a substitute for legal advice. The laws and court rules are complex. Following instructions and using the forms provided to you will not guarantee a favorable result. It is always advisable to talk to a lawyer about your problem before proceeding on your own. The materials on this site are meant to help you educate yourself through the process.

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney to represent you, you may be able to pay a lawyer to give you advice and review your paperwork for a lesser cost. Contact the Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (208-334-4500) for the name of an attorney in your area who will provide an initial consultation for no more than $35. Even if you do not hire a lawyer to represent you throughout the proceeding, a lawyer can look over your paperwork, give you advice on how to present your evidence, and tell you whether this type of action is right for you.