Bear Lake County occupies Idaho's far southeastern corner, sharing a border with Utah and centered on the striking turquoise waters of Bear Lake, sometimes called the "Caribbean of the Rockies." The county seat of Paris is a quiet agricultural community, and Bear Lake County does not operate its own jail - arrested individuals are transported to Caribou County Jail in Soda Springs.
The Bear Lake County Jail is operated by the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office in Paris, Idaho. The facility processes all arrests made by law enforcement agencies in Bear Lake County - including the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, Idaho State Police, and other agencies operating within the county. Because Bear Lake County lacks its own facility, inmates are transported roughly 31 miles to Caribou County Jail - a factor families should consider when arranging visits or depositing funds.
The jail holds individuals at multiple stages of the Idaho criminal process: people recently arrested awaiting arraignment, defendants unable to post bail, those serving misdemeanor sentences under one year, and individuals awaiting state prison transfer. Idaho law requires arraignment within 48 hours of arrest.
Bear Lake County has not operated its own detention facility for many years - the cost of maintaining a compliant jail for a county of roughly 6,000 people is not practical. All inmates are transported approximately 31 miles to Caribou County Jail in Soda Springs, which serves as the regional holding facility for Bear Lake arrests.
Booking records typically appear 2 to 4 hours after arrest. If the name isn't showing, try last name only, check alternate spellings, or call our free line to search all 44 Idaho counties simultaneously.
(208) 547-3094
Paris, Idaho - Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office
The Bear Lake County Jail in Paris is operated by the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office and serves as the primary detention facility for the county. The facility holds people who have recently been arrested by the Bear Lake County Sheriff's deputies, Paris city police, or Idaho State Police operating in the county area.
Booking records for Bear Lake County Jail are updated throughout the day as arrests are processed. If you are searching for someone arrested in Bear Lake County and their name does not appear in the official roster, allow 2 to 4 hours for the booking record to post, then call our free search line for immediate assistance across all 44 Idaho counties.
Bail in Bear Lake County is set at arraignment by the Bear Lake County Magistrate Court, which must occur within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Bear Lake County Jail at any time and will charge a premium of approximately 10% of the total bail amount. Call our free line to be connected with bondsmen serving Paris and Bear Lake County.
Use the official Bear Lake County Sheriff inmate roster - the real-time list of people currently in custody in Paris. The roster shows full name, booking date, charges filed, and bail amount. You can also scroll up to search Bear Lake County inmates from this page.
Enter the person's complete legal name as it appears on their ID. If no results appear, try last name only, check alternate spellings, or verify the county - someone arrested in a neighboring county appears in that county's system only, not Bear Lake County's.
Once you find the booking record, note the charges and bail amount. Bail in Bear Lake County is set at arraignment in Paris within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Bear Lake County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. For detailed charge information, the Paris courthouse maintains public criminal case records through the Idaho iCourt portal.
A licensed Idaho bail bondsman posts the full bail amount in exchange for a non-refundable premium - typically 10% of the total. Call our free line and we connect you with licensed bondsmen serving Paris and Bear Lake County immediately, 24 hours a day.
📞 Call Free: (208) 991-4676Use the official Bear Lake County Sheriff inmate roster or search from this page. You can also call the jail at (208) 547-3094 or our free 24/7 line at (208) 991-4676 for immediate help searching all 44 Idaho county systems at once.
The Bear Lake County Jail direct line is (208) 547-3094, located in Paris, Idaho. For help finding someone in Bear Lake County or any other Idaho county, call our free line at (208) 991-4676.
First locate the bail amount from the inmate roster or by calling (208) 547-3094. Then contact a licensed Idaho bail bondsman - they post bail for approximately 10% of the total amount, which is non-refundable. Bail in Bear Lake County is set at arraignment in Paris within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Bear Lake County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. Call our free line to be connected with bondsmen serving Bear Lake County immediately.
Booking records for Bear Lake County Jail typically appear 2 to 4 hours after arrest, as the intake process - photographing, fingerprinting, background checks, and data entry - must be completed first. If the name doesn't appear after 4 hours, they may have been arrested in a neighboring county, or call our free line and we'll check all 44 Idaho systems simultaneously.
Under Idaho law, a person arrested without a warrant must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours for arraignment, excluding weekends and holidays. At arraignment in Paris, formal charges are read and bail is set. If you cannot locate someone recently arrested in Bear Lake County, call our free line and we will help track their status.
Contact Bear Lake County Jail at (208) 547-3094 to confirm current visitation hours, scheduling requirements, and eligibility. All visitors must present valid government-issued photo ID and pass a security screening. Visits may be suspended for inmates in disciplinary status.
Money can be deposited to Bear Lake County inmates through the jail's approved commissary provider, typically by phone, online, or at a lobby kiosk. Contact Bear Lake County Jail at (208) 547-3094 to confirm the current accepted method and any deposit limits. Funds go into the inmate's commissary account for purchases of food, hygiene items, and phone credits.
Address mail to the inmate's full legal name and booking number, care of Bear Lake County Detention Facility in Paris, Idaho. All incoming personal mail is inspected for contraband. Legal mail from attorneys is opened only in the inmate's presence. Contact the jail at (208) 547-3094 for the exact mailing address and current mail policy, as rules vary.
Bear Lake County does not operate its own jail. Individuals arrested in Bear Lake County are transported to Caribou County Jail in Soda Springs. Call (208) 547-3094 to confirm current inmate placement.
Bear Lake County Jail in Paris holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences under one year. Idaho state prisons, run by the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC), hold individuals convicted of felonies with sentences over one year. If someone is transferred to state custody, search the IDOC offender search or call our free line for help.