U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho
7 judges profiled from their own signed orders: how each rules on motions, with the orders quoted. Court-wide standing orders ↓
Brent R. Wilson
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Noah G. Hillen
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Jim D. PappasLeft active service 2018
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Joseph M. MeierDeceased
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Terry L. MyersRetired 2020
Bankruptcy judge, appointed by Merit selection
Merlin S. YoungDeceased
Bankruptcy judge
Alfred C. HaganRetired 1998
Bankruptcy judge
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 11, 2026). Courts revise these, so confirm the current version before you file.
- General Order No. 463: Procedures for Access and Management of Sealed Documents ↗
- General Order No. 394: Electronic Case Filing ↗
Filing
Attorneys must register for CM/ECF unless the court grants a good-cause exemption.
“unless exempted for good cause shown, all attorneys must become a Registered Participant of CM/ECF.”
Filing
Follow the current electronic case filing procedures published by the clerk.
“These procedures shall govern electronic filing in the United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.”
Sealing
Serve sealed documents outside CM/ECF because parties lose electronic access once the documents are filed.
“service of those documents cannot be accomplished through CM/ECF. Parties will have to serve sealed documents by other appropriate means as provided by the Federal Rules of Procedure.”
Sealing
Request a paper copy from the clerk if you have access rights and need a filed sealed document.
“have to contact the clerk’s office to request a paper copy. Applicable copy fees will be applied to such requests.”