Daybell Trial

All requests for copies of audio or transcripts of the trial will be processed by the Ada County Transcript Office, and fees must be paid in advance.  To request the audio recording or transcript of a proceeding, please email [email protected]. Office staff will respond to the request and provide information regarding rates and turnaround time.

FEES
For audio duplication, the rate is $5.00 for the first 20 minutes, $0.25 per minute after.
For audio duplication of a full day of court proceedings the cost is $60 for the first 3 requests; additional copies of the same day will be $10.00 for a disc or flash drive and $5.00 for a link.

The rates for transcription range from $3.25 – $5.25 per page based on the preparation time.

For additional details, please visit the following webpage for the Transcripts Office or call the office at 208-287-7512.

During the trial and related proceedings in these cases access to the fourth floor of the Ada County Courthouse will be restricted and limited to those:

1. Authorized to have access for the proceedings,
2. Who have a reservation to attend the hearing in Courtroom 400;
3. Attending court proceedings or having business with entities on the fourth floor.

Please note that no member of the public or media will be allowed into the courtroom while court is in session.

All cellphones and electronic devices must be turned off or be in “silent mode” on the fourth floor of the courthouse.

No audio or video recording or photography of any kind will be permitted on the fourth floor outside of a courtroom or other room being used for court proceedings.

No Media interviews or recorded or live on air sessions or appearances may take place within the Courthouse.  Please review the following Administrative Orders for full details:

Ada County – Order Regarding Ada County Courthouse – Proceedings in CR22-21-1623

Ada County – Order Governing Courtroom Conduct

There are no designated seating areas for the media within the courtroom, however, seating within the courtroom is limited.  A reservation process will be made available.  Reservations will be processed on a first-come first-served basis.  Please check back for updates.

We cannot communicate with the judge on your behalf, as ex parte communication is not allowed.  However, you can reach the Trial Court Administrator’s office by email at [email protected] with your request.  This email address is constantly being monitored and we can help direct your request for a faster response.

Please visit our webpage on Jury Service in Ada County to find out about the process once you receive a jury summons.  You will find additional information on jury service and the steps involved in a trial in the following pamphlet: Jury Service in Idaho.

If you need special accommodations, please complete a Request for Accommodations Form, and email it to Trial Court Administration. If you need assistance filling out the form, contact the Trial Court Court Administrator’s Office at 208 287-7500, and we will be happy to assist you.

The Fourth Judicial District Court takes complaints seriously. If you would like to file a complaint, please use ADA Complaint Form. Your complaint will be given full attention and will be resolved as soon as possible.

To learn more about our policies and procedures visit, ADA Policies and Procedures.