Bonneville County anchors Eastern Idaho, centered around Idaho Falls and the Snake River. The county is home to the Idaho National Laboratory, one of the nation's premier nuclear research facilities, and serves a large agricultural and energy industry workforce.


The Bonneville County Jail is operated by the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The facility processes all arrests made by law enforcement agencies in Bonneville County - including the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, Idaho State Police, and other agencies operating within the county.
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.
Bonneville County Jail in Idaho Falls serves as the regional detention hub for eastern Idaho. As the largest city east of the Rockies in Idaho, Idaho Falls generates a booking volume that reflects a true regional center - the facility receives arrests from Idaho Falls PD, Ammon PD, Ucon PD, the Bonneville County Sheriff, and Idaho State Police units across the upper Snake River Plain.
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) 529-1315
Idaho Falls, Idaho - Bonneville County Sheriff's Office
The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office operates the county's primary detention facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. As one of Idaho's most active county jails, the facility processes bookings from law enforcement agencies throughout Bonneville County, including the Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, time matters. The official inmate roster at the Bonneville 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 Bonneville 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 Bonneville County Jail at any time, 24 hours a day.
Use the official Bonneville County Sheriff inmate roster - the real-time list of people currently in custody in Idaho Falls. The roster shows full name, booking date, charges filed, and bail amount. You can also scroll up to search Bonneville 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 Bonneville County's.
Once you find the booking record, note the charges and bail amount. Bonneville County arraignments are held at the Bonneville County Courthouse in Idaho Falls. Bail is set by Bonneville County Magistrate Court judges. For detailed charge information, the Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls and Bonneville County immediately, 24 hours a day.
📞 Call Free: (208) 991-4676Use the official Bonneville County Sheriff inmate roster or search from this page. You can also call the jail at (208) 529-1315 or our free 24/7 line at (208) 991-4676 for immediate help searching all 44 Idaho county systems at once.
The Bonneville County Jail direct line is (208) 529-1315, located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. For help finding someone in Bonneville 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) 529-1315. Then contact a licensed Idaho bail bondsman - they post bail for approximately 10% of the total amount, which is non-refundable. Bonneville County arraignments are held at the Bonneville County Courthouse in Idaho Falls. Bail is set by Bonneville County Magistrate Court judges. Call our free line to be connected with bondsmen serving Bonneville County immediately.
Booking records for Bonneville 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 Idaho Falls, formal charges are read and bail is set. If you cannot locate someone recently arrested in Bonneville County, call our free line and we will help track their status.
Contact Bonneville County Jail at (208) 529-1315 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 Bonneville County inmates through the jail's approved commissary provider, typically by phone, online, or at a lobby kiosk. Contact Bonneville County Jail at (208) 529-1315 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 Bonneville County Detention Facility in Idaho Falls, 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) 529-1315 for the exact mailing address and current mail policy, as rules vary.
After booking at Bonneville County Jail in Idaho Falls, 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.
Bonneville County Jail in Idaho Falls 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.