Idaho Court of Appeals
Boise · An intermediate appellate court in Idaho.
The Idaho Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Idaho, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Idaho Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the same method Idaho uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| John M. Melanson | 2009–2011 |
| Karen Lansing | 1993–2015 |
| Darrel Perry | 1993–2009 |
| Cathy Silak | 1990–1993 |
| Robert Eldon James | 1989–1993 |
| Donald L. Burnett Jr. | 1982–1990 |
| Robert C. Huntley Jr. | 1982–1989 |
| Jesse R. Walters | 1982–1997 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Idaho Court of Appeals are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).