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  Ada County 
Name of Court in which program operates: Ada County Courthouse
Name of program itself: Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 200 W. Front Street
City: Boise 
State: ID
Zip: 83702
Phone for the public: (208) 287-6963
Fax for the public: (208) 287-6919
E-mail for the public: dcnewbjm@adaweb.net 
Website for the public: www.adaweb.net/cao 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Ada County
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Child Support
Guardianship
Landlord Tenant
Other
Program started: September, 2000
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims, Other
Telephone assistance -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other
Bilingual or multilingual materials - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Small Claims
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - 
Family
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other
Interactive Web-based forms - 
Family, Landlord Tenant, Other
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide

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Bannock County 

Name of Court in which program operates: Idaho District Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Idaho Supreme Court
Name of program itself: Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 624 E. Center
City: Pocatello
State: ID
Zip: 83201
Phone for the public: (208) 236-7067
Website for the public: http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/   
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Bannock County, Idaho
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Landlord Tenant
General Civil
Small Claims
Other
Program started: January, 1999
The program has: A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
Bilingual or multilingual staff
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other
Telephone assistance -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other 
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other 
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Other 
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, Other 
Interactive Web-based forms - 
Landlord Tenant, Other
Does this court have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide
Other relevant description or information: This project is a subsidiary to the state Court Assistance Office Program

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Blackfoot 

Name of Court in which program operates: 7th Judicial District
Name of program itself: Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: PO Box 853
City: Blackfoot
State: ID
Zip: 83221
Phone for the public: (208) 785-5057
Fax for the public: (208) 785-5165
E-mail for the public: cclcjd@cableone.net 
Website for the public: http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/ 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  Other
Geographic area served by this program: Judicial District
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Guardianship
Landlord Tenant
General Civil
Small Claims
Program started: July, 1998
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with attorneys
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims
Telephone assistance - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims
In-person workshops - Family
Program provides training regarding working with self-represented litigants for: Judges, Attorneys
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide

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Caribou County 

Name of Court in which program operates: Caribou County Magistrate Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Court Assistance Office
Name of program itself: Caribou County Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 159 South Main
City: Soda Springs
State: ID
Zip: 83276
Phone for the public: (208) 547-4342
Fax for the public: (208) 547-4759
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Rural
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Guardianship
Landlord Tenant
General Civil
Small Claims
Traffic
Program started: January, 2002
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
A self-help center staffed with attorneys
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Telephone assistance - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Bilingual or multilingual forms - 
Small Claims
Bilingual or multilingual materials - 
Small Claims
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Interactive Web-based forms - 
Landlord Tenant, Other
In-person workshops - Small Claims
Videotaped workshops - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide
Other relevant description or information: The program is statewide and all training is regulated at the state level. 

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Cassia County 

Name of Court in which program operates: Magistrate Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Cassia County
Name of program itself: Mini-Cassia Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 1459 Overland Avenue Rm 106
City: Burley
State: ID
Zip: 83318
Phone for the public: (208) 878-4298
Fax for the public: (208) 878-5344
E-mail for the public: jsmith@cassiacounty.org 
Website for the public: http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/ 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  County
Geographic area served by this program: Two counties in South Central Idaho
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Domestic Violence
Child Support
Guardianship
Landlord Tenant
Small Claims
Program started: January, 2002
Is this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
Bilingual or multilingual staff
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Telephone assistance - 
Family, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Bilingual or multilingual materials - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims, Other
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Others 
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Web-based information in English - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other
Videotaped workshops - 
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, Small Claims
Does this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented litigants?   Statewide

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Kootenai County 

Name of Court in which program operates: Kootenai County Courthouse
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Idaho Supreme Court
Name of program itself: Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 324 West Garden Avenue
City: Coeur D' Alene 
State: ID
Zip: 83816
Phone for the public: (208) 446-1186
Fax for the public: (208) 446-1187
Website for the public: http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/ 
The self-represented litigant program serves:  State
Geographic area served by this program: 1st Judicial District
Substantive areas served by the center include: Family
Child Support
Guardianship
Landlord Tenant
Small Claims
Enter the month and year that the program started: July, 1999
Is your court willing to host visits from other courts interested in learning about this approach? Yes
The program has: A program director/manager/coordinator
A self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys
Written guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance
The following services are offered for the following substantive areas: One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family
One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Landlord Tenant
One-on-one help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Small Claims
Telephone assistance - Family
Telephone assistance - Landlord Tenant
Telephone assistance - Small Claims
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - Family
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - Landlord Tenant
A system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services - Small Claims
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Family
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Landlord Tenant
Referrals to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Small Claims
Web-based information in English - Family
Web-based information in English - Domestic Violence
Web-based information in English - Landlord Tenant
Web-based information in English - Small Claims
Interactive Web-based forms - Family
Interactive Web-based forms - Landlord Tenant

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Latah County 

Name of Court in which program operates: Latah County District Court
Name of agency that operates program if different from above: Idaho Supreme Court
Name of program itself: Court Assistance Office
Address of program line 1 - Main location: 522 S Adams
Address of program line 2 - Main location: PO Box 8068
City: Moscow
State: ID
Zip: 83843-0568
Phone for the public: (208) 882-8580 x 3500
Fax for the public: (208) 883-2259
E-mail for the public: courtassistance@latah.id.us 
Website for the public: http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/ 
The self-represented litigant program serves