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Each of Idaho's 44 counties operates its own jail system. We link directly to every sheriff's inmate roster so you can search in one place.
Understanding the process helps you take the right steps quickly.
The booking record shows the bail amount set. For most misdemeanors, bail is set automatically from the county bail schedule immediately after booking. For felonies, bail is formally set at arraignment within 48 hours. A bail bondsman posts bail for roughly 10% of the total amount.
Arraignment must occur within 48 hours of arrest in Idaho. At arraignment, formal charges are read and bail is confirmed or modified. Having an attorney present at arraignment can make a significant difference in bail terms and case strategy.
Early legal representation matters. An attorney can intervene before charges are formally filed, argue for reduced bail at arraignment, and begin building a defense while evidence is fresh. Do not wait until after arraignment to seek counsel.
Inmates make outbound calls through the jail phone system. You must set up a prepaid account with the jail's phone vendor before receiving a call. Contact the jail directly to confirm their phone system provider and visitation hours.
Idaho has two separate incarceration systems that are often confused. County jails hold people who have been recently arrested and are awaiting trial, people serving sentences under one year, and those awaiting transfer. There are 44 county jails, one in each county, operated by the county sheriff.
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) operates state prisons that hold people convicted of felonies serving longer sentences. If you cannot find someone in county jail records, they may have already been transferred to IDOC custody - search the IDOC offender database separately.
Federal facilities in Idaho hold people convicted of federal crimes under the Bureau of Prisons. Major federal facilities in Idaho include FCI Sheridan (Oregon) and FDC SeaTac. These are not searchable through county systems.
If you cannot locate someone in county jail records, they may be in a different county, still being processed (allow 2-4 hours), transferred to IDOC state prison, or in a federal facility. Call our free line and we search all systems at once.
Call (208) 991-4676 and a live person will search all 44 Idaho county jail systems on your behalf in minutes.
Start with the county jail where the arrest occurred. Each Idaho county sheriff maintains an online inmate roster. If you don't know which county, call our free line at (208) 991-4676 and we search all 44 county systems simultaneously. Most booking records appear within a few hours of arrest.
You'll need the person's full legal name. Date of birth helps narrow results if the name is common. The county of arrest is also useful. If you don't have all this information, our free phone line can search across all Idaho county systems at once.
First, find the bail amount from the jail roster or by calling the jail directly. Then contact a licensed Idaho bail bondsman. You pay the bondsman a non-refundable premium (typically 10% of the total bail) and they post the full bail with the court, securing the person's release pending trial. Call our free number to be connected with licensed bondsmen in any Idaho county.
For state prison inmates, the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) maintains an online offender search at cor.idaho.gov. However, county jail inmates are not included in that database. Each of Idaho's 44 counties maintains its own separate system. This website links to all 44 county sheriff inmate rosters, making it the most comprehensive starting point for any Idaho county jail search.
Under Idaho law, a person arrested without a warrant must be brought before a magistrate within 48 hours for arraignment, excluding weekends and holidays. At arraignment, charges are formally read and bail is set or modified. If you cannot locate someone who was recently arrested, they may still be in the booking process - allow 2 to 4 hours and try again, or call our free search line.
Idaho county jails hold people who have recently been arrested, are awaiting trial, or are serving sentences under one year. They are operated by county sheriffs. State prisons are operated by the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and hold people convicted of felonies serving longer sentences. If you cannot find someone in county jail records, they may have been transferred to IDOC custody.