The Idaho District of the United States District and Bankruptcy Court has closed to all but essential cases until April 15.

The courthouses in Coeur d’Alene and Pocatello, as well as the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the James A. McClure Federal Building in Boise, will be closed.

The determination of what is considered “essential” will be left to the presiding judge. Any hearing deemed essential will be conducted with as few people in the room as possible. Video and telephonic means will be used to minimize contact.

The order does not affect bankruptcy, civil or criminal motions that can be decided without oral argument or in-court presentation of evidence.

All jury trials scheduled to begin before May 11 are continued until further notice.