Which is the final court of appeal in the State of Idaho?

• A. Idaho Court Of Appeals
• B. U.S. Supreme Court
• C. Magistrate Court
• D. Idaho Supreme Court

Answer: (D)

The final court of appeal for Idaho is the Idaho Supreme Court. In Idaho’s court system, cases typically begin in a trial court and may be reviewed by an intermediate appellate court—the Court of Appeals—for errors in how the law was applied. If further review is needed, the Idaho Supreme Court can hear the case on questions of Idaho law, and its decisions are final for state matters. The U.S. Supreme Court handles federal questions or constitutional issues arising from state cases, but it is not the final authority on Idaho state law. The Magistrate Court is a lower trial court and does not serve as an appellate court. The intermediate Court of Appeals handles many appeals, but it is not the ultimate authority; its rulings can be reviewed by the Idaho Supreme Court.