Which statement is true about the Idaho District Court?

• A. It Is The Lowest Court
• B. It Handles Federal Cases
• C. It Hears Felony Criminal Cases, Civil Disputes Above $10,000, And Appeals From The Magistrate Court
• D. It Handles Probate Matters Only

Answer: (C)

Idaho's District Court is a general‑jurisdiction trial court, meaning it handles the heavier, more important matters that the lower courts cannot decide. It hears felony criminal cases, which are the more serious crimes, and civil disputes that exceed a certain dollar amount, reflecting its role in resolving larger civil matters. It also serves as the court that reviews decisions from the Magistrate Court, giving parties a pathway to appeal. Because of this broad scope, the District Court is not the lowest court, and federal cases go to the federal system rather than state courts. Probate matters are not its sole focus, since it deals with many types of cases beyond probate.