Idaho federal courts ranked among most efficient

For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in the nation.

Idaho was ranked fourth out of 96 federal district courts in fiscal year 2022, the highest ranking of any court in the Ninth Circuit. The Gem State rose from sixth place in 2021.

The rankings track key indicators of judicial workload, courtroom hours and trials, according to a U.S. District Court news release.

Idaho operates with two district judges for the entire state, the same number as in 1954.

The top 10 most efficient district courts in 2022 were: Florida Northern, Florida Southern, Oklahoma Eastern, Idaho, Texas Western, Pennsylvania Middle, Delaware, New York Western, South Dakota and Colorado.