Bingham County stretches across the upper Snake River Plain in eastern Idaho, home to Blackfoot - widely known as the Potato Capital of the World. The Bingham County Sheriff's Office serves one of Idaho's larger agricultural counties, processing arrests from multiple law enforcement agencies operating across the region.
The Bingham County Jail is operated by the Bingham County Sheriff's Office in Blackfoot, Idaho. The facility processes all arrests made by law enforcement agencies in Bingham County - including the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, Idaho State Police, and other agencies operating within the county. Bingham County's location along busy U.S. Highway 26 and Interstate 15 means the jail processes a mix of local arrests and highway interdiction bookings from Idaho State Police.
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.
Bingham County Jail processes one of the higher booking volumes in eastern Idaho, driven by its position at the intersection of Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 26. The facility in Blackfoot receives arrests from the Bingham County Sheriff, Blackfoot Police Department, Shelley Police Department, and Idaho State Police highway patrol units.
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) 785-1238
Blackfoot, Idaho - Bingham County Sheriff's Office
The Bingham County Sheriff's Office operates the county's primary detention facility in Blackfoot, Idaho. As one of Idaho's established county jails, the facility processes bookings from law enforcement agencies throughout Bingham County, including the Bingham County Sheriff's deputies, city police departments, Idaho State Police, and federal agencies operating within the county.
The jail holds individuals at various stages of the Idaho criminal justice process: those recently arrested and awaiting arraignment, defendants who have been denied bail or cannot afford bond, individuals serving sentences under one year for misdemeanor convictions, people awaiting trial who have not posted bail, and those awaiting transfer to Idaho Department of Correction state prison facilities.
When searching for someone arrested in Bingham County, time matters. The official inmate roster at the Bingham County Sheriff's website updates continuously as bookings are processed - typically within 2 to 4 hours of arrest. If the person's name does not appear, they may still be in the intake process, booked under a slightly different name spelling, or transferred to a different facility. Call our free 24/7 search line and we search all 44 Idaho county systems simultaneously.
Under Idaho Criminal Rule 46 and Article I, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution, every person charged with a crime has the right to bail except in specific capital cases. In Bingham County, bail can be posted as cash, by property bond, or through a licensed Idaho bail bondsman using a surety bond. Bail bondsmen charge a premium - typically 10% of the total bail amount - which is set by the surety insurance carrier and is non-refundable under Idaho DOI regulations. A bondsman licensed to operate in Idaho can post bail at the Bingham County Jail at any time, 24 hours a day.
Use the official Bingham County Sheriff inmate roster - the real-time list of people currently in custody in Blackfoot. The roster shows full name, booking date, charges filed, and bail amount. You can also scroll up to search Bingham 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 Bingham County's.
Once you find the booking record, note the charges and bail amount. Bail in Bingham County is set at arraignment in Blackfoot within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Bingham County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. For detailed charge information, the Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot and Bingham County immediately, 24 hours a day.
📞 Call Free: (208) 991-4676Use the official Bingham County Sheriff inmate roster or search from this page. You can also call the jail at (208) 785-1238 or our free 24/7 line at (208) 991-4676 for immediate help searching all 44 Idaho county systems at once.
The Bingham County Jail direct line is (208) 785-1238, located in Blackfoot, Idaho. For help finding someone in Bingham 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) 785-1238. Then contact a licensed Idaho bail bondsman - they post bail for approximately 10% of the total amount, which is non-refundable. Bail in Bingham County is set at arraignment in Blackfoot within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Bingham County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. Call our free line to be connected with bondsmen serving Bingham County immediately.
Booking records for Bingham 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 Blackfoot, formal charges are read and bail is set. If you cannot locate someone recently arrested in Bingham County, call our free line and we will help track their status.
Contact Bingham County Jail at (208) 785-1238 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 Bingham County inmates through the jail's approved commissary provider, typically by phone, online, or at a lobby kiosk. Contact Bingham County Jail at (208) 785-1238 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 Bingham County Detention Facility in Blackfoot, 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) 785-1238 for the exact mailing address and current mail policy, as rules vary.
After booking at Bingham County Jail in Blackfoot, the inmate is photographed, fingerprinted, and processed. They appear before a magistrate within 48 hours for arraignment, where charges are formally read and bail is set. At that point, a bail bondsman can help post bail, or the inmate can request release on their own recognizance.
Bingham County Jail in Blackfoot 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.