N. Paul Rogers Selected as Bingham County Magistrate Judge
N. Paul Rogers has been selected by the Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission as the new Magistrate Judge for Bingham County, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Scott H. Hansen.
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, October 15, 2026 —
N. Paul Rogers has been selected by the Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission as the new Magistrate Judge for Bingham County. His selection fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Scott H. Hansen.
The information provided identifies Rogers as the commission’s choice for the position and Hansen’s retirement as the reason the seat became vacant. It does not include the date of the selection, details about how the commission reached its decision, or when Rogers is expected to take up the role.
No information was provided about Rogers’ professional background, prior judicial experience, or the responsibilities associated with the position. The announcement also does not specify whether any further steps are required before he begins serving.
The selection marks a change in the Bingham County magistrate judgeship following Hansen’s retirement. Beyond identifying Rogers as the person chosen to fill the opening, the information available does not describe the circumstances of the retirement or provide additional details about the transition.
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission is identified as the body that selected Rogers. The information provided does not include a statement from Rogers, Hansen, or the commission, nor does it give a timeline for further announcements. Details about the selection process, the start date and Rogers’ background were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by News Release on localnews8.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
