Sarah Ogletree Caitlyn Copeland
Administrated by the Office of the Idaho County Sheriff
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:45 pm
208-983-2869
Civil Department
Mailing Address:
Idaho County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil Deputy
320 West Main St Rm 33A
Grangeville, ID 83530
Civil Department
Advance fees are required for service of civil documents. Please enclose a check made out to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office and completed letter of instruction.
Civil Fees Schedule
Claim of Exemption with Instructions
Writ of Execution Letter of Instruction
Small Claims Letter of Instruction
Basic Letter of Instruction
Checklist for Sheriff Sale
Wage/Bank Garnishment Requirements
Notice of Garnishment and Interrogatories Form
THE CIVIL DIVISION CANNOT AND WILL NOT GIVE OUT LEGAL ADVICE
If you need assistance with a legal situation, contact on attorney or legal aide.
Idaho Court Self Help
Evictions-Landlord and Tenant Guidelines
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office handles a variety of civil papers that include tax warrants, protection orders, writs and other orders from the Court, notices to vacate, small claims, subpoenas and summonses. These papers are processed by the Civil Division in Grangeville and served by Sheriff’s deputies.
Some of the more common types of civil process we handle are:
- Tax Warrants of Distraint.
- The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for collecting personal property taxes. The Idaho County Treasurer provides the Sheriff with a Warrant of Distraint for each delinquency. Once the Warrant has been delivered to the Sheriff, a “Demand for Payment” letter explaining that the property will be sold if the taxes are not paid is either delivered to the delinquent taxpayer by an officer or mailed by certified mail. If the taxes are not paid, the property is seized pursuant to Idaho Code and the property is sold at public auction to the highest bidder.
- Civil Protection Orders.
- A person seeking relief from domestic violence under the provisions of a Civil Protection Order must file a petition based upon a sworn affidavit. These forms are available at the District Court Office. The Protection Order is served by Sheriff’s deputies. Note: A Restraining Order is not the same as a Civil Protection Order. To obtain a Restraining Order, you need to contact an attorney.
- Writs of Execution.
- The Court issues a Writ of Execution after a judgment has been awarded in a Court case. This document authorizes and orders the Sheriff to satisfy the awarded judgment by whatever means the Sheriff is directed in the letter of instruction for the prevailing party. One method of satisfying the judgment is to levy on specific or non-specific personal property belonging to the defendant and to sell said property at public auction. Another way to satisfy the judgment is to levy upon (garnish) the bank account(s) of the defendant. The bank will attach up to the amount of the judgment plus any interest and Sheriff’s fees incurred. These attached funds are sent to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office and then forwarded. If the amount received is not enough to satisfy the judgment, another Writ of Execution can be obtained upon application to the Court. The Sheriff can also be directed to satisfy a judgment by garnishing wages. While this type of garnishment is usually of a continuous nature, there are some limits based upon the employee’s earnings.
Driver’s License
Please take this into consideration when planning your trip to driver’s license, especially when you are trying to arrive in time to meet a testing deadline. Wait times can be over an hour, sometimes two hours, depending on customer volume. We apologize for the inconvenience, and greatly appreciate your patience!
We now accept credit cards. There is a surcharge of $1.00 plus 2.5% of the transaction fee.
- For more information on Idaho Driver’s License requirements please visit the Idaho Transportation Department website HERE.
- For information about the Star Card, Idaho’s Real ID Compliant Card, please Click Here
***Deadline for Star Card Extended to MAY 7th, 2025***
Testing Hours: (All tests must be started by the testing cutoff time)
Class D or Motorcycle: CDL or Multiple Tests:
Monday-Friday Monday – Friday
8:30-4:00 8:30-3:30
When you apply for an Idaho Driver’s License or Identification Card, you will need to bring the following items with you:
- Valid proof of Idaho residency
- Valid proof of age and identity
***New Rules Regarding Instruction Permits***
In the past, the rule for instruction permit renewals was that as long as the permit had not expired for a year or more, the applicant would not be required to retake the written test to either renew the permit or to continue on with getting the license or endorsement.
The Idaho Transportation Department has made the following change: If the instruction permit expires, the applicant will be required to retake the written test if the previous test was taken and passed a year or more ago.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 208-983-2217.
For more specific types of driver’s licenses, requirements, and fees please pickup an Idaho Driver’s Manual at the Driver’s License Office in the courthouse or Here.
