Idaho Arrest Records – Search Jail, Police & Inmate Records

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Idaho · County bookings, iCourt cases, BCI histories and IDOC custody

Find an Idaho Arrest and Verify the Court Outcome

Idaho does not operate one public search covering every arrest. Start with the county jail or arresting agency, save the official identifiers and then verify the case through Idaho iCourt. This guide also covers warrants, police reports, bail, county-jail visits, public defenders, victim help, IDOC custody, state background checks, record corrections, expungement and Clean Slate shielding.
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Arrest is not conviction. A jail charge records an allegation received during arrest or booking. Prosecutors can decline or amend charges, and a court can dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Recent bookingSearch the county where the arrest occurred.
Filed caseUse Idaho iCourt for statewide trial-case status.
Name checkIdaho BCI currently charges $20.
Fingerprint checkIdaho-only BCI history currently costs $25.
State custodyIDOC search is updated daily.
Start here

Which Idaho system contains the information?

COUNTY JAIL Was the arrest recent?Booking number, arrest agency, charges, custody, bond, holds, housing and release. Search the county where the person was taken into custody.
POLICE OR SHERIFF What did officers report?Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements. Request the report from the agency that created it.
IDAHO iCOURT Were charges filed?Complaint, case events, hearings, warrants, plea, judgment, sentence and disposition. The county clerk provides the official court record.
IDAHO BCI What appears statewide?Fingerprint-supported Idaho arrest events reported to the central criminal-history repository. Federal and out-of-state records are not included.
IDOC Is the person in state custody?Current incarceration, probation, parole, IDOC number, sentence data and facility information. County pretrial detainees are not the same as IDOC residents.
Best sequence: Find the booking, record the booking and case identifiers, identify the arresting agency, search iCourt and locate the final disposition.

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All 44 counties

Choose the Idaho county connected to the arrest

Idaho Panhandle Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone counties
North-central Idaho Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho counties
Southwest and Treasure Valley Ada, Canyon, Owyhee, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Gem, Payette, Washington and Adams counties
South-central Idaho Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding, Lincoln, Minidoka, Cassia, Blaine and Camas counties
Eastern Idaho Bonneville, Bingham, Jefferson, Madison, Fremont, Teton, Clark, Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties
Southeast Idaho Bannock, Power, Oneida, Franklin, Bear Lake and Caribou counties

Find the county jail and court

Find the sheriff or police agency Use the official Idaho law-enforcement directory and open the agency serving the arrest location. Find the sheriff or police department
Find the county courthouse Idaho Courts provides addresses and telephone numbers for courts in every county. Open the county courthouse directory
Confirm the record custodian The jail maintains custody records, the arresting agency maintains police reports and the county clerk maintains court documents.
Booking decoder

What Idaho jail-booking fields mean

Booking fields, limitations and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Booking number One county jail intake or custody event. The final court charge or outcome. Save it for jail, bond and records questions.
Jail or inmate ID The person inside that county detention system. Guilt or conviction. Use it for visits, mail and deposits.
Arrest date When law enforcement recorded the arrest. When the alleged conduct occurred. Compare it with the police report.
Booking date When jail intake began. When a court case was filed. Use it to separate multiple bookings.
Arresting agency The police, sheriff or state agency responsible for the arrest. The jail created the incident report. Request reports from this agency.
Booking charge An allegation entered at arrest or intake. What the prosecutor ultimately filed. Read the iCourt complaint or information.
Bond or bail A release amount or court condition. Payment clears every charge or hold. Confirm every case and detainer first.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. The local bond amount controls custody. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Release date When the displayed custody event ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the court disposition.
Booking photograph A photograph created during intake when published. Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. Match stronger official identifiers.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before using the record

First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches another source
Court case follows the same incident
IDOC or state identifier is consistent
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why an Idaho arrest may not appear

Intake is incomplete Fingerprinting, identification, medical screening and data entry can delay a new result.
The wrong county was searched Search the county of arrest, not only the person’s home county.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, a former surname, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released Some jail rosters show only people currently held and remove released bookings.
The person was transferred Check another county, IDOC, tribal custody or federal custody.
The arresting agency did not use the county jail A citation, hospital hold or another detention arrangement may not produce the expected jail entry.
The state history is incomplete An Idaho arrest may be absent from BCI when an arrest fingerprint card was not submitted.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and legally confidential records may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [city or county]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

What happens after an Idaho arrest?

Law-enforcement investigation The arresting agency creates incident, arrest, probable-cause, evidence and supplemental records.
County jail booking Jail staff record identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, bond information and holds.
Initial court appearance The judge addresses rights, counsel, release, bail and the next court event.
Prosecutor review The prosecutor decides what charges, if any, to file.
Magistrate or district proceedings The case can include hearings, discovery, motions, amended charges, plea negotiations and trial.
Final disposition The matter can end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
County or IDOC custody A sentenced person may remain locally, enter IDOC, receive probation or be placed on parole later.
Correction or record relief Inaccurate entries can be challenged, and eligible records may qualify for expungement or shielding.
Police and sheriff reports

Request the arrest report from the correct Idaho agency

Identify the agency that created the record A county jail can hold the person even when city police or Idaho State Police wrote the report.
Name the exact document Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and specifically identified supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers Include the full name, date, location, report number, booking number and court case number.
Ask for electronic delivery Digital delivery can reduce copying, postage and handling.
Set a maximum cost Request approval before the agency exceeds a stated amount.
Ask for the basis of each redaction Request an explanation when information is withheld or removed.
Use the correct agency portal, email or form Find the department through the ISP law-enforcement directory. Find the record-holding agency
Copy-ready Idaho public-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the charge will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for withheld or redacted material.
Active investigations, victim or witness privacy, juvenile information, confidential methods, medical information and sealed records may limit public access.
Idaho iCourt Portal

Find the filed charges and final case outcome

The iCourt Portal provides trial-court case status for all Idaho counties. Sealed cases and information exempt from public disclosure do not appear.
Open the official Idaho iCourt Portal Enable JavaScript and cookies when required by the portal. Open iCourt Portal
Select Smart Search Use the statewide case-search function.
Search the case number first A case number reduces the risk of confusing people with similar names.
Otherwise search the legal name Compare the county, filing date, charge and case timeline.
Open the correct criminal case Confirm that the arrest date and county correspond to the booking.
Find the charging document Review the complaint, information or indictment for the charges formally filed.
Check amended charges Later filings can add, replace, reduce or dismiss counts.
Read warrant events chronologically A warrant-issued event may later be followed by service, recall or another order.
Locate the final disposition Find the dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment and sentence for each count.
Use a desktop for difficult portal tasks Idaho Courts notes that some portal functions and payments can be difficult on small mobile screens.
Official court documents

Get the actual Idaho court record

iCourt displays general case information. For an official document, contact the county clerk where the case was filed.
Identify the filing county Read the county and case number in iCourt.
Open the courthouse directory Find the clerk’s address and telephone number. Find the county court clerk
Name the exact document Examples include the complaint, register of actions, dismissal order, judgment or sentence.
Ask whether a kiosk copy is available Idaho Courts states that court records can be accessed at courthouse computer kiosks or requested from the clerk.
Confirm whether certification is required An employer, licensing agency, immigration authority or another recipient may require a certified copy.
Request a fee estimate Copy, certification, research, retrieval and mailing charges can vary.
Copy-ready court-record request
I request a copy of [exact document] in State of Idaho v. [defendant], case number [number]. Please confirm whether an electronic ordinary copy is available and provide the cost for an ordinary or certified copy before processing.
Warrant verification

Check a possible Idaho warrant safely

Idaho does not provide one complete public statewide warrant search covering every county, city, tribal and federal warrant.
Identify the issuing county or court Use a citation, notice, prior booking, known criminal case or agency information.
Search the case in iCourt Look for warrant-issued, served, recalled or quashed events. Search Idaho court events
Read the newest entry Do not rely on an older warrant event when later court action exists.
Check the county sheriff website Some Idaho sheriffs publish active-warrant lists or warrant-search tools.
Confirm current status directly Contact the issuing court or responsible agency.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bail and hearing options.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link. Contact the court independently.
Bail and release

Confirm every Idaho charge and hold before paying

Recognizance releaseThe person may be released on a promise to return to court.
Money bailThe court may set an amount that must be posted through an accepted method.
Surety bondA licensed bond professional may post the required undertaking.
Property bond or holdCourt-approved property or another agency hold may affect release.
Confirm the correct person Match the name, date of birth and booking number.
List every charge and case A person may have separate release conditions on different cases.
Identify every warrant and detainer Ask whether another county, state, tribe or federal agency controls release.
Read the newest court order A booking-screen amount can change after the initial appearance.
Call the holding jail Confirm the amount, type, payment location, accepted method and payer requirements.
Verify a private bond professional Confirm licensing and obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep all proof Save the receipt, agreement, transaction number and court information.
Allow release processing Staff must verify the order, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Bail-verification call script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current release condition for each charge, all outside holds, accepted payment methods and whether additional court approval is required.
County jail visitation

Schedule an Idaho county jail visit

County jails set their own visitor approval, scheduling, provider, dress, minor and cancellation rules. IDOC prison rules do not apply to county jails.
Confirm current custody and facility A person can be transferred between intake, housing, court and another county.
Open the official county jail page Look for Visitation, Inmate Services, Video Visits or Detention Information.
Check the visit type Determine whether the jail offers in-person, onsite video, remote video or several options.
Create only the approved provider account Use the vendor linked by the sheriff or jail.
Complete visitor approval Provide the requested legal name, birth date, address and identification details.
Add minors correctly Check birth-certificate, relationship, consent and adult-supervision requirements.
Choose the correct unit and appointment Visits may depend on housing, classification or day of the week.
Wait for confirmation A submitted request is not automatically an approved visit.
Recheck custody before traveling Release, transfer, court movement, medical restrictions or lockdown can cancel the visit.
Arrive early with original identification Follow current property, clothing and security-screening rules.
Original government-issued photo ID
Confirmed visitor approval
Correct facility and housing unit
Confirmed appointment date and time
Approved clothing
Required minor documents
No phone, camera or smartwatch
No food, weapons or contraband
County jail services

Check local mail, telephone and commissary rules

Personal mail
  • Use the exact booking name and inmate ID.
  • Confirm whether mail goes to the jail or a scanning center.
  • Do not send cash or original documents.
  • Check photograph, card and publication limits.
Telephone and tablet
  • People in custody normally initiate outgoing calls.
  • Use only the county-approved provider.
  • Personal calls may be monitored and recorded.
  • Legal calls use a separate confidential process.
Money and commissary
  • Verify the booking name and number.
  • Use only the deposit service linked by the jail.
  • Review transaction charges before payment.
  • Keep the confirmation number.
A provider used by one Idaho county may not serve another. Confirm the facility before creating or funding an account.
State public defense

Request an Idaho public defender

Idaho’s State Public Defender manages indigent criminal defense across all 44 counties. A judge appoints a public defender after determining that the case and applicant qualify.
Ask for counsel at the first court appearance Clearly state that you cannot afford to hire a private lawyer.
Complete the financial application Apply at the courthouse in the county where the criminal charge is filed.
Provide accurate financial information Include income, employment, assets, debts, household obligations and benefits as requested.
Wait for the judge’s appointment decision Contacting the State Public Defender does not itself create an attorney-client relationship.
Find the correct county or district office Idaho’s public-defense directory lists institutional and contract coverage by county. Find the Idaho public defender office
Do not discuss case facts on personal jail calls Use the attorney communication process for confidential legal discussions.
Idaho State Public Defender 322 E. Front Street, Suite 590 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 208-605-4575 Toll-free: 888-592-6680
Victim services

Get custody alerts, advocacy and compensation help

Identify the investigating agency and prosecutor Contact the local police or sheriff advocate and the county prosecutor’s Victim/Witness Coordinator.
Provide the report and case numbers Have the defendant’s name, booking number, police report number and court case number.
Register for custody and case notifications Idaho’s Attorney General identifies VINE as a free and confidential notification resource. Open VINE custody notifications
Ask for court-stage assistance A local Victim/Witness Coordinator can explain hearings, participation, restitution and safety resources.
Check Crime Victims Compensation eligibility Eligible benefits can include medical care, mental-health treatment, wage loss, funeral costs and related expenses. Start an Idaho compensation claim
Meet the filing and reporting requirements The program generally requires an application within one year and reporting to law enforcement within 72 hours unless good cause is documented.
Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program Phone: 208-334-6080 Email: cvcp.admin@iic.idaho.gov Fax: 208-332-7559 P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0041
Approved compensation can provide eligible treatment-related benefits up to $25,000 after other payment sources are exhausted.
IDOC visitation

Apply and prepare for an Idaho state-prison visit

These rules apply to Idaho Department of Correction institutions—not county jails.
Confirm the resident’s current facility Use the IDOC search before submitting an application.
Wait until classification is complete New residents cannot receive visitors during reception and diagnostic processing.
Complete the visiting application Every potential visitor must submit an application and complete a background check. Start the IDOC visitor application
Prepare documents for a minor Requirements can include the minor application, a certified birth certificate and guardianship or power-of-attorney documentation.
Allow two to four weeks IDOC states that visitor application and background-check processing normally takes two to four weeks.
Wait for the resident to notify you Visiting staff notify the resident, who is responsible for informing the prospective visitor.
Check the facility’s schedule Visiting hours, units, check-in times and scheduling providers differ by institution. Find the facility visit schedule
Schedule through the required provider Several facilities require ICSolutions registration and advance scheduling.
Recheck visiting status before traveling Weather, emergencies, housing changes and security operations can affect visits.

IDOC visitor-property rules

No paper money in visiting rooms
Coins must be in a clear plastic bag
Debit or credit cards may be allowed for vending
No outside food, gum or candy
No phones or telecommunication equipment
No photographs or electronic picture viewers
No oils, can openers or sunglasses
No unauthorized documents or contraband
Introducing or possessing correctional contraband can be prosecuted. IDOC states that violations may carry imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000 or both.
IDOC mail rules

Send state-prison mail correctly

Find the committed name and IDOC number Use the Resident and Client Search.
Confirm the institution and housing assignment Mail must include the correct facility information.
Address the first line correctly Use the resident’s last name and IDOC number.
Send letters—not packages IDOC permits personal letters and compliant photographs but does not accept ordinary packages through personal mail.
Do not send Polaroids or nude photographs Personal photographs must comply with current content restrictions.
Do not send stamps or blank stationery Residents with funds purchase postage and envelopes from commissary.
Follow publication rules Softcover books must meet size limits, and magazines or newspapers must come directly from the publisher.
Do not use Amazon as a book vendor IDOC currently states that Amazon is not an approved publication vendor.
IDOC mail-address format
Resident’s Committed Last Name – IDOC Number Institution and Housing Assignment Facility Mailing Address City, Idaho ZIP Code
Review current IDOC mail rules
IDOC accounts and communication

Send money and set up prison calls

IDOC trust-account deposit methods

Approved Access Corrections methods
Method How it works Important rule
Online Use Access Corrections with Mastercard or Visa. A transaction charge applies.
Mobile app Use the Access Corrections app. Confirm the IDOC number before payment.
Telephone Call 866-345-1884 for a live bilingual agent. Card and transaction charges apply.
Cash retailer Register through CashPayToday and obtain a barcode. Use only a participating retailer.
Lockbox mail Mail the check or money order with the required form. The lockbox method has no Access Corrections transaction fee.
Resident trust-account lockbox Secure Deposits – Idaho DOC P.O. Box 12486 St. Louis, MO 63132
Deposit IDOC trust-account money Review every IDOC deposit method

Telephone and tablet services

Confirm the resident and facility Use the correct IDOC number and current institution.
Create the approved prepaid account IDOC publishes ICSolutions for telephone and tablet communication services.
Fund the correct service Telephone, video and messaging funds may use separate account categories.
Keep personal calls case-free Nonlegal calls can be monitored or recorded.
ICSolutions customer service: 888-506-8407 Website: Open ICSolutions
Idaho statewide criminal history

Choose the correct Idaho BCI background check

A county sheriff or city police department can search only its local records for the public. Idaho State Police BCI is the agency authorized to conduct a statewide Idaho criminal-history check.

Name-based check

  • Current BCI fee: $20.
  • Searches the Idaho Central Repository.
  • Results are not notarized.
  • Alias names and false birth dates can reduce accuracy.
  • A current signed waiver improves disclosure of older arrests without dispositions.
  • Requests are not accepted by email.

Fingerprint-based check

  • Current BCI fee: $25.
  • Uses positive fingerprint identification.
  • A notarized Idaho result can be requested.
  • The fingerprint card must be complete and current.
  • Requests are hand-delivered or mailed—not emailed.
  • Additional fingerprinting charges can apply.

ISP fingerprinting charges

Current Idaho State Police headquarters charges
Service Published charge Important detail
First fingerprint card $10 Available at ISP headquarters without an appointment.
Each additional card $5 Charged during the same fingerprinting visit.
Name-based Idaho history $20 Not fingerprint confirmed and not notarized.
Fingerprint-based Idaho history $25 Separate fingerprint-card charges can apply.
Credit or debit surcharge $1 plus 2.5% Applies to the total card transaction.
Choose name or fingerprint processing Use fingerprints when identity accuracy or a notarized result matters.
Download the correct BCI form Complete the form and Payment Authorization Form. Open BCI background-check instructions
Provide every requested identifying detail Include aliases, maiden names and prior married names where requested.
Use a recent fingerprint card The fingerprinting official must sign and date the card within 180 days of submission.
Submit through an accepted method Do not email the request. Follow BCI’s hand-delivery, fax or mail instructions for the selected check.
Allow first-come processing time BCI does not deliver background-check results by telephone, fax or email.
Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification 700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120 Meridian, ID 83642 Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Applicant Unit: 208-884-7130, option 1 Criminal History Unit: 208-884-7134
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Idaho criminal-history entry

Obtain your fingerprint-based Idaho record Fingerprints establish that the record belongs to you.
Mark the exact disputed information Identify the wrong arrest, name, date, charge or disposition.
Find the originating source Compare BCI with the arresting-agency report and county court record.
Obtain supporting documents Use an agency correction, dismissal order, acquittal, amended judgment or other official proof.
Submit the challenge information to BCI Clearly explain what is inaccurate and what the record should show.
Recheck the county and court systems A BCI correction may not automatically update a jail website, court index or private database.
Idaho State Police states that the fingerprint-based check used to challenge the accuracy of a person’s record is processed without a BCI charge.
A dismissed charge remains on an Idaho criminal-history record with the dismissal noted unless a legal expungement or other qualifying action removes it.
BCI arrest expungement

Expunge a qualifying Idaho arrest with no conviction

Idaho Code section 67-3004(10) provides a BCI expungement route for certain arrests or criminal summonses that did not result in a conviction.

Situations that may qualify

No indictment or information was filed within one year
The person was acquitted of every offense from the arrest
Every charge arising from the arrest was dismissed
The person can provide official supporting records
Obtain the Idaho criminal-history record Identify the exact arrest event and transaction information.
Obtain the final court disposition Request the dismissal or acquittal documents from the county clerk.
Handle a no-charge arrest Obtain records showing that no indictment or information was filed within one year.
Download the BCI application Use the current Expungement Application and flow chart. Open Idaho BCI expungement instructions
Attach agency or court proof BCI requires records demonstrating that the statutory condition is satisfied.
Submit the written request to BCI Follow the current form instructions and keep a full copy.
Recheck public systems Confirm whether the county jail, court and private databases require separate follow-up.
This BCI process is narrower than general record sealing. It does not automatically remove every court document, article, screenshot or privately retained copy.
Clean Slate Act

Shield an eligible Idaho conviction from public disclosure

Clean Slate shielding

  • At least five years must pass after completing the full sentence.
  • Probation and parole must be complete.
  • Ordered fines and restitution must be completed.
  • Only one offense or one connected set from a single incident may be shielded.
  • The petition is filed with the court.

What shielding does not do

  • It does not destroy the underlying records.
  • It does not guarantee removal from news archives.
  • It does not erase privately retained copies.
  • It does not make every offense eligible.
  • It does not occur merely because five years passed.
Obtain the complete case record Save the case number, judgment, sentence and proof of completion.
Calculate the five-year period Begin after completion of the entire sentence—not simply the conviction date.
Confirm all obligations are complete Include probation, parole, fines and restitution.
Review offense eligibility Use the official Idaho Court instructions before filing. Open Idaho Clean Slate forms
Complete the petition List the eligible offense or connected set of offenses from the same incident.
File with the correct county court Use the courthouse where the case was filed.
Attend a hearing when ordered Bring proof of sentence completion and eligibility.
Keep certified copies of the order Use the order when correcting public or private background reports.
Juvenile expungement uses a separate Idaho process. Adult BCI expungement and Clean Slate shielding also serve different purposes and have different eligibility rules.
Contacts and maps

Idaho arrest, court and correction contact board

Idaho State Police BCI
700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120 Meridian, ID 83642
208-884-7134
ISP Applicant Unit208-884-7130, option 1 Background-check and applicant processing.
Idaho Supreme Court
451 W. State Street Boise, ID 83702
208-334-2210
Idaho Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard Street, Suite 110 Boise, ID 83706
208-658-2000
State Public Defender
322 E. Front Street, Suite 590 Boise, ID 83702
208-605-4575
Crime Victims Compensation208-334-6080 cvcp.admin@iic.idaho.gov

Idaho State Police BCI map

Idaho Supreme Court map

Confirm before traveling: Check office hours, required identification, appointment rules, payment methods and whether the task must be completed through a county agency instead.
Official information extracted

Important Idaho details included inside this guide

County search strategyAll 44 counties, agency routing, booking verification, no-result troubleshooting and court follow-through.
Idaho court accessiCourt Smart Search, sealed-record limitations, county-clerk requests and official-document workflow.
BCI criminal historiesCurrent $20 and $25 fees, fingerprint charges, submission restrictions, record scope and correction steps.
IDOC family servicesCustody search, visitor approval, processing time, prohibited property, mail rules, calls and deposits.
Legal and victim supportState public defender appointment, county-office routing, VINE notifications and compensation applications.
Record reliefBCI no-conviction expungement, Clean Slate eligibility and the difference between correction and shielding.
Title-related questions

Idaho arrest-record questions answered

Is there one statewide Idaho arrest search?No. Recent bookings are maintained locally by county jails and sheriffs. iCourt, BCI and IDOC serve different statewide functions.
How do I find someone arrested today?Identify the county of arrest, open the official jail roster and verify the date of birth, booking date, agency and booking number.
How do I find the final court outcome?Search Idaho iCourt and review the filed charges, later case events and final disposition. Request the official document from the county clerk when needed.
Why is an Idaho booking missing?Intake may be incomplete, the wrong county may have been searched, the person may have been released or transferred, or the record may be restricted.
How much is an Idaho name-based history?Idaho State Police currently charges $20 for a name-based Idaho criminal-history check.
How much is a fingerprint-based Idaho history?The current BCI fee is $25, plus any charge for taking the fingerprints.
Does a dismissed charge stay on an Idaho record?Yes. BCI states that a dismissed charge remains with the dismissal noted unless a qualifying legal action removes the record.
How do I search Idaho state-prison custody?Use the IDOC Resident and Client Search with the last name or IDOC number.
How do I correct an inaccurate Idaho history?Obtain a fingerprint-based certified record and submit supporting arresting-agency or court documents to BCI.
Can an Idaho arrest record be expunged or shielded?Some no-conviction arrests qualify for BCI expungement, while eligible convictions may qualify for court shielding under Idaho’s Clean Slate Act.
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not an Idaho sheriff, police department, county jail, court, Idaho State Police, IDOC, State Public Defender or law firm. Arrest, custody, bail, warrants, release and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision. Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Idaho procedures and published 2026 fees reviewed July 21, 2026.

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