Idaho Court of Appeals Announces Retirements

Two members of the Idaho Court of Appeals have announced their expected retirements in 2026.

Judge David Gratton expects to retire on March 31. Judge Molly Huskey plans to retire on June 30.

Combined, both judges have served 32 years with Idaho’s judiciary. Judge Gratton was appointed in 2009 to a newly created seat on the Court of Appeals. Judge Huskey was appointed as a district judge in 2011, then named to the Court of Appeals in 2015.

“I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity these past 17 years to serve the people of Idaho in partnership with my extraordinary colleagues,” Judge Gratton said.

“It has been my honor to serve Idaho as a trial and appellate court judge, and to work among such talented and dedicated people,” Judge Huskey said.

The Court of Appeals is made up of four judges who, in panels of three, hear appeals from Idaho’s trial courts as assigned by the Idaho Supreme Court.

Under state law, Gov. Brad Little will appoint successors to the two judges to serve the rest of their terms, selecting from applicants recommended by the Idaho Judicial Council.