Latah County anchors the Palouse country of northern Idaho, a fertile rolling wheat-farming region on the border with Washington state. Moscow is the county seat and home to the University of Idaho, giving the county a distinctly college-town character. As of late 2025, Latah County no longer operates a full county detention facility - individuals who do not post bail are transported to the Nez Perce County Detention Center in Lewiston.
The Latah County Jail is operated by the Latah County Sheriff's Office in Moscow, Idaho. The facility processes all arrests made by law enforcement agencies in Latah County - including the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, Idaho State Police, and other agencies operating within the county. University of Idaho's presence in Moscow creates a younger-than-average arrest demographic in Latah County, with incidents concentrated around campus and the downtown entertainment district.
The inmate population at Latah County Jail spans every phase of the criminal process - those arrested and awaiting arraignment, defendants who remain in custody because bail was not posted, people serving sentences of less than one year on misdemeanor convictions, and individuals waiting for transfer to an Idaho Department of Correction facility. State law sets a firm 48-hour limit for arraignment after arrest.
Latah County historically ran its own jail in Moscow, but as of late 2025 the county transitioned to contracting with Nez Perce County Detention Center in Lewiston. University of Idaho's enrollment of roughly 12,000 students significantly shapes the local arrest profile - incidents during academic year weekends and end-of-semester periods historically drove the highest booking volumes the facility would see.
It typically takes 2 to 4 hours for a new booking to show up in the roster while the jail completes intake. If the name isn't found, try a last-name-only search or look for spelling variations. Call our free 24/7 line to have all 44 Idaho county rosters checked simultaneously.
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Moscow, Idaho - Latah County Sheriff's Office
The Latah County Sheriff's Office operates the county's primary detention facility in Moscow, Idaho. As one of Idaho's established county jails, the facility processes bookings from law enforcement agencies throughout Latah County, including the Latah 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 Latah County, time matters. The official inmate roster at the Latah 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 Latah 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 Latah County Jail at any time, 24 hours a day.
Use the official Latah County Sheriff inmate roster - the real-time list of people currently in custody in Moscow. The roster shows full name, booking date, charges filed, and bail amount. You can also scroll up to search Latah 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 Latah County's.
Once you find the booking record, note the charges and bail amount. Bail in Latah County is set at arraignment in Moscow within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Latah County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. For detailed charge information, the Moscow 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 Moscow and Latah County immediately, 24 hours a day.
📞 Call Free: (208) 991-4676Use the official Latah County Sheriff inmate roster or search from this page. You can also call the jail at (208) 882-2216 or our free 24/7 line at (208) 991-4676 for immediate help searching all 44 Idaho county systems at once.
The Latah County Jail direct line is (208) 882-2216, located in Moscow, Idaho. For help finding someone in Latah 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) 882-2216. Then contact a licensed Idaho bail bondsman - they post bail for approximately 10% of the total amount, which is non-refundable. Bail in Latah County is set at arraignment in Moscow within 48 hours of arrest under Idaho law. A licensed Idaho bail bondsman can post bail at the Latah County Jail for approximately 10% of the total bail amount. Call our free line to be connected with bondsmen serving Latah County immediately.
Latah County Jail booking records typically show up within 2 to 4 hours of an arrest. The delay comes from the intake process: taking a mugshot, recording fingerprints, running background checks, and entering the data into the system. If the name still isn't appearing, the person may have been booked in a neighboring county - our free 24/7 line checks every Idaho county simultaneously.
The 48-hour rule governs detention in Idaho: any person arrested without a warrant must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. This arraignment hearing in Moscow is where charges are formally presented and bail is determined. Can't find someone recently arrested in Latah County? Call our free 24/7 line and we'll search all 44 county systems for you.
Visitation policies change, so call Latah County Jail at (208) 882-2216 before visiting to confirm hours, registration requirements, and whether the person is eligible to receive visitors. Every visitor must bring a valid government-issued photo ID and pass a security screening. Visits can be suspended if an inmate is in disciplinary status.
Latah County Jail inmates receive funds through the facility's contracted commissary service. Deposits are generally made online, over the phone, or at a lobby kiosk - call the jail at (208) 882-2216 to verify which methods are currently active and whether any limits apply. Deposited funds go directly into the inmate's commissary account for food, toiletries, and phone credits.
To write to a Latah County Jail inmate, address the envelope to their full legal name and booking number at Latah County Detention Facility, Moscow, Idaho. Every piece of personal mail is screened for contraband by staff. Mail from an attorney is legally protected and cannot be opened outside the inmate's presence. Reach the jail at (208) 882-2216 for the precise mailing address and latest policies.
Latah County does not operate its own jail. Individuals arrested in Latah County are transported to Nez Perce County Detention Center in Lewiston. Call (208) 882-2216 to confirm current inmate placement.
Latah County Jail in Moscow serves two main populations: people awaiting trial and those serving misdemeanor sentences of less than one year. Idaho state prisons, administered by IDOC, hold felony offenders sentenced to more than a year. If someone has been transferred from Latah County Jail to state prison, check the IDOC offender search or call our free line for immediate assistance.