Case Information


CR28-25-20590 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Bryce M Howell Defendant.

Case Number
CR28-25-20590

Court
Kootenai County District Court

Judicial Officer
Cafferty (District), John A

File Date
12/08/2025

Case Type
Criminal

Case Status
Active - Pending

Party

State
State of Idaho

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

Defendant
Howell, Bryce M

DOB
XX/XX/1994

 

Active Attorneys

Lead Attorney
Featherston, Jeremy Paul

Retained

Inactive Attorneys

Attorney
Lawlor, Edward John

Retained

Attorney
State Public Defender-Kootenai

Retained

Charge

Charges
Howell, Bryce M
  DescriptionStatuteLevelDate
1Controlled Substance-Possession ofI37-2732(c)(1) {F}Felony11/22/2025
2Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to UseI37-2734A(1)Misdemeanor11/22/2025
3Battery-Domestic Violence Without Traumatic Injury Against a Household MemberI18-918(3)(b) {M}Misdemeanor11/22/2025

Bond Settings


Setting Date
12/8/2025

Bond


Bond TypeBond NumberBond AmountCurrent Bond Status
Surety BondWC7-016058525000.00Posted Surety

Disposition Events

02/23/2026 Plea

Judicial Officer
Cafferty (District), John A

1
Controlled Substance-Possession of
Not Guilty
2
Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use
Not Guilty
3
Battery-Domestic Violence Without Traumatic Injury Against a Household Member
Not Guilty

Events and Hearings


  • 12/08/2025 New Case - Criminal

  • 12/08/2025 Criminal Complaint

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

  • 12/08/2025 Affidavit of Probable Cause

  • 12/08/2025 Probable Cause Order

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

  • 12/08/2025 Warrant/Det Order Issued - Arrest

    Judicial Officer
    Stow, James D.

  • 12/08/2025 Bond Posted - Surety

  • 12/09/2025 Video Arraignment

    Original Type
    Video Arraignment

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    2:00 PM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Howell, Bryce M

  • 12/09/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Initial Appearance-Felony

  • 12/09/2025 Warrant Returned - Served

  • 12/09/2025 Notice to Defendant Regarding Release

  • 12/09/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Caldwell, Robert

    Comment
    12/9/25 Video Arraignment at 2pm

  • 12/09/2025 Notification of Rights

    Comment
    Felony

  • 12/09/2025 Notification of Subsequent/Enhanced Penalties

    Judicial Officer
    Caldwell, Robert

    Comment
    Domestic Battery

  • 12/09/2025 Order Appointing State Public Defender

    Judicial Officer
    Caldwell, Robert

  • 12/10/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 12/11/2025 Notice of Assignment (PD)

    Comment
    Request Timely PH/Motion Bond Reduction/NoH

  • 12/11/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendant's

  • 12/11/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    AMENDED PRELIMS

  • 12/18/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 12/18/2025 Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 12/19/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's

  • 12/19/2025 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiffs RE: Expert Witness

  • 12/22/2025 Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Defendants

  • 12/23/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    AMENDED PRELIMS

  • 12/24/2025 Initial Appearance - Felony Magistrate Court

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    9:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/26/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Walsh, Mayli A.

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/30/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/30/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Howell, Bryce M

  • 12/30/2025 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Caldwell, Robert, Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 12/30/2025 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Caldwell, Robert

    Comment
    12/30/25 8:30 AM Prelim Status

  • 12/30/2025 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 01/02/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Murdock, Katherine

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/08/2026 Substitution of Counsel

  • 01/12/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

  • 01/13/2026 Order

    Judicial Officer
    McGovern, Eileen

    Comment
    for Zoom Hearing

  • 01/15/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, McGovern, Eileen

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Defense Counsel via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Howell, Bryce M

    Attorney of Record: Featherston, Jeremy Paul

  • 01/15/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Clerk, Magistrate Court

    Comment
    Preliminary Hearing 01-15-2026

  • 01/15/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    PRELIMS

  • 01/16/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Combo, James

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 01/20/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

  • 01/21/2026 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Murdock, Katherine

    Comment
    For Zoom Appearance

  • 02/03/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Original Type
    Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Murdock, Katherine

    Hearing Time
    8:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    Mr. Featherston via Zoom

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Howell, Bryce M

    Attorney of Record: Featherston, Jeremy Paul

  • 02/03/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Murdock, Katherine

    Comment
    Prelim Status

  • 02/03/2026 Preliminary Hearing Waived (Bound Over)

    Judicial Officer
    Murdock, Katherine

  • 02/03/2026 Order Binding Defendant Over to District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Murdock, Katherine

  • 02/03/2026 Felony Information Filed

  • 02/03/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    2/23/2026 Arraignment

  • 02/05/2026 Preliminary Hearing

    Judicial Officer(s)
    Clerk, Magistrate Court, Murdock, Katherine

    Hearing Time
    1:30 PM

    Cancel Reason
    Vacated

  • 02/23/2026 Arraignment - District Court

    Original Type
    Arraignment - District Court

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Hearing Time
    10:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Parties Present

    State: State of Idaho

    Prosecuting Attorney: Kootenai County Prosecutor (CR)

    Defendant: Howell, Bryce M

    Attorney of Record: Featherston, Jeremy Paul

  • 02/23/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Comment
    2/23/2026 Arraignment

  • 02/23/2026 Notice of Trial Setting, Final Pre-Trial Conference & Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

  • 03/11/2026 Motion for Zoom Hearing

  • 03/11/2026 Notice of Hearing

    Comment
    Motion for Joinder

  • 03/11/2026 Motion

    Comment
    for Joinder

  • 03/11/2026 Motion to Shorten Time

  • 03/12/2026 Order

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Comment
    for Zoom Hearing

  • 03/12/2026 Order to Shorten Time

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

  • 03/12/2026 Supplemental Response to Request for Discovery

    Comment
    Plaintiff's 2nd

  • 03/12/2026 Witness List

    Comment
    -Plaintiff's

  • 03/16/2026 Motion Hearing

    Original Type
    Motion Hearing

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Hearing Time
    10:30 AM

    Result
    Hearing Held

    Comment
    for Joinder (Zoom)

  • 03/16/2026 Court Minutes

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Comment
    3/16/2026 Motion for Joinder

  • 05/07/2026 Pre-trial Conference

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

  • 05/19/2026 Jury Trial

    Judicial Officer
    Cafferty (District), John A

    Hearing Time
    9:00 AM

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