Ada County ID Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Ada County, Idaho · Recent arrests, current jail custody, warrants and court outcomes
Find an Ada County Booking and Verify the Criminal Court Result
Ada County provides separate official reports for recent arrests, people currently housed in jail and valid arrest warrants. These lists answer different questions and can update at different times.
Start with the arrest or inmate report, save the JID and case information, identify the arresting agency and use Idaho iCourt to determine what was filed and how each charge ended.
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An arrest is not a conviction. Sheriff reports describe arrest, warrant or custody information. The prosecutor may file a different charge, decline prosecution or dismiss the case. Verify the court disposition before drawing a conclusion.
Recent arrest
Use the Sheriff Current Arrests report.
Held in jail
Use the Inmate Roster and confirm by phone.
Valid warrant
Use the separate Sheriff warrant report.
Court outcome
Search Idaho iCourt or contact the Clerk.
Official review
Information reviewed July 27, 2026.
Five records may exist for the same Ada County arrest
CURRENT ARRESTS
Was someone recently arrested?
Shows recently reported arrests, arrest time, agency, severity, charge, statute and record type.
INMATE ROSTER
Is the person in jail?
Shows adults listed in Ada County Jail custody and available charge or bail information.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?
Maintains the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
IDAHO COURTS
What was formally filed?
Shows the criminal case, formal charges, hearings, motions, pleas, judgment and sentence.
IDAHO BCI
What appears statewide?
Provides name-based or fingerprint-based Idaho criminal-history reports.
Best search sequence: Check recent arrests, confirm current jail status, save the JID and case identifiers, identify the arresting agency and verify the final result through Idaho iCourt.
Search a recently reported Ada County arrest
Open the official Current Arrests report
Use the Ada County Sheriff application rather than a paid booking website.
Open Ada County Current Arrests
Review the displayed reporting period
The report covers a limited recent timeframe rather than every historical Ada County arrest.
Search or scan for the surname
Try former names, hyphenated names and alternate spellings when necessary.
Open every possible match
Do not identify a person from a similar name alone.
Verify age and residence
These fields can help distinguish people with the same name, but they are not enough by themselves.
Record the arrest date and time
Use the date to connect the arrest with jail and court records.
Identify the arresting agency
Ada County Sheriff, Boise Police, Meridian Police, Garden City Police, Eagle Police or another agency may be listed.
Read every charge line
Save the severity, charge description, Idaho statute and whether the entry is a criminal charge, warrant or hold.
Continue to the inmate roster
A recent arrest entry does not prove that the person remains in custody.
Continue to Idaho iCourt
The arrest allegation may not match the charge later filed by the prosecutor.
Confirm whether someone is presently in Ada County Jail
The official inmate roster is generally refreshed every 24 hours. It excludes juvenile offenders and may not immediately show a new booking, release, transfer, bond change or court order.
Open the official inmate roster
Search the Ada County inmate roster
Enter the first letters of the last name
Begin broadly before entering the complete surname.
Open every likely result
Compare age, arrest date, agency and charges.
Save the inmate’s JID or jail identifier
Use it for jail communication, deposits, mail and records questions.
Read every charge and bail entry
Some charges are not eligible for bail, and one bond does not necessarily clear another matter.
Look for holds and warrants
Another county, state, probation office or court can control release.
Confirm current status by telephone
Call 208-577-3000 before traveling, posting bond or sending time-sensitive property.
Search the related court case
Jail release does not mean the prosecution ended.
Information in the online roster should not be relied upon for legal action. Confirm fast-changing details directly with Ada County Jail or the court.
Understand the fields shown in Ada County reports
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| JID or inmate identifier | The person within the Ada County Jail system. | The final court disposition. | Use it for jail, deposit, visit and mail questions. |
| Arrest date | When the arrest was reported. | The exact offense date or filing date. | Match it with the court and agency records. |
| Arresting agency | The agency responsible for the arrest. | Ada County Sheriff wrote the police report. | Request the narrative from the listed agency. |
| Severity | A displayed felony, misdemeanor or other classification. | The prosecutor retained that classification. | Read the formal charging document. |
| Charge | The allegation entered for arrest or custody. | Guilt or the final filed offense. | Search the Idaho court case. |
| Statute | The Idaho Code provision connected to the displayed charge. | The charge was not amended. | Compare it with the complaint or information. |
| Bail | A displayed release amount where release is an option. | Payment clears every charge or hold. | Confirm all matters with the jail. |
| Warrant | An arrest directive or hold associated with the person. | The warrant remains active now. | Check the warrant report and newest court entry. |
| Release | The end of the county custody event. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Find the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with booking. | Identity alone, guilt or conviction. | Match the JID, age and court case. |
Verify the correct person before relying on an arrest result
Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth matches
JID matches another official record
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same arrest
Charges and statutes are reasonably consistent
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation, contacting an employer or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
Why an Ada County arrest may not appear
The booking is still being processed
Fingerprinting, medical screening, classification and data entry can delay the public result.
The person was released quickly
A person may appear in the arrest report but not remain on the current inmate roster.
The roster has not refreshed
The inmate report is generally updated every 24 hours.
The name is entered differently
Try a surname fragment, former name, maiden name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest occurred outside Ada County
Search the county where the person was booked rather than the home address.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Idaho Department of Correction or federal custody.
The court case uses another spelling
Search the case number or try known aliases in iCourt.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, shielded or otherwise confidential information may not appear publicly.
Current-status call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [details]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Ada County Jail information
Phone: 208-577-3000
Phone: 208-577-3000
Request the police narrative from the arresting agency
| Agency shown | Likely record holder | Where to request the report |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County Sheriff | Ada County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff Public Records Request |
| Boise Police | Boise Police Department | City of Boise Police Public Records |
| Meridian Police | Meridian Police Department | City of Meridian public-record process |
| Garden City Police | Garden City Police Department | Garden City public-record process |
| Eagle Police | Ada County Sheriff’s Office under the city contract | Sheriff Public Records Request |
| Kuna Police | Ada County Sheriff’s Office under the city contract | Sheriff Public Records Request |
| Idaho State Police | Idaho State Police | ISP public-record process |
| Probation or outside warrant | The agency or court controlling the hold | Use the displayed agency and court case |
Being booked into Ada County Jail does not mean the Sheriff created the incident report. The arresting-agency field determines where the law-enforcement narrative should be requested.
Use Ada County CrimeMapper for incident location—not guilt
Ada County CrimeMapper displays reported case information from the Sheriff and participating Boise-area police departments. The initial view covers recent reports, and filters can be used for older activity within the available period.
CrimeMapper can help identify
- Approximate incident location
- Reporting agency
- Case-report category
- General incident date
CrimeMapper does not establish
- That an arrest occurred
- The identity of a suspect
- The prosecutor’s filed charge
- Guilt or final court outcome
Request an Ada County Sheriff arrest or jail record
The Sheriff can provide an Ada County arrest history for people booked into Ada County Jail. The Sheriff does not provide a complete statewide Idaho background check.
Identify the exact record
Request the arrest report, incident report, booking record, Ada County arrest history or another clearly named document.
Use complete identifying information
Include the person’s full name and date of birth to reduce mistaken matches.
Add event identifiers
Include the incident date, location, arresting agency, JID, report number and court case number when available.
Submit the online request
Open the Ada County Sheriff request form
Or deliver a written request
Mail or bring it to the Public Safety Information Center at 7200 Barrister Drive in Boise.
Request electronic delivery
Electronic records can reduce copying and mailing charges.
Ask for a cost estimate
Larger or staff-intensive requests may require payment.
Allow the statutory response period
The Sheriff states that requests usually take three to 10 business days.
Expect lawful redactions
Victim and witness personal information, investigative methods and active-investigation material may be withheld.
Read a written denial carefully
A denial should state the reason, and Idaho law provides a process for challenging a denial.
Copy-ready Sheriff records request
Under the Idaho Public Records Law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, booking record and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident or booking on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include JID [number], report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount] and identify the legal basis for withheld or redacted material.
Ada County Sheriff Public Safety Information Center
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Records questions: 208-577-3012
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Records questions: 208-577-3012
Find the filed charge and Ada County court case
Ada County is part of Idaho’s Fourth Judicial District. Basic case information can be searched through the statewide iCourt Portal. Documents can be requested from the Clerk where the case was filed.
Open the official iCourt Portal
Search Idaho iCourt
Use the case number first
Copy it from the arrest report, jail entry, citation or court notice.
Otherwise search the full defendant name
Try middle-name, suffix and alias variations.
Confirm Ada County
A similar name can have cases in several Idaho counties.
Match the filing date and charge
Compare the docket with the known arrest event.
Locate the formal charging document
The complaint, information or indictment identifies what was actually prosecuted.
Read the register of actions chronologically
Review arraignment, bond, hearings, motions, plea, trial and sentencing activity.
Review each charge separately
Different counts can have different outcomes.
Check for a later shielding order
Eligible cases may become restricted from public disclosure.
Contact the Ada County Clerk for documents
Use a courthouse kiosk or request the specific document from the Clerk.
Read the disposition—not only the booking charge
| Term | Practical meaning | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case has not reached a final disposition. | Newest docket entry and next hearing. |
| Dismissed | The identified charge ended without a conviction. | Whether every charge was dismissed. |
| Acquitted or not guilty | The court or jury did not find guilt on that charge. | Whether other counts remained. |
| Guilty plea | The defendant admitted guilt and the court accepted the plea. | Judgment and sentence. |
| Withheld judgment | The court withheld entry of judgment subject to Idaho law and the court’s order. | Conditions, completion and later order. |
| Convicted | A judgment of conviction was entered. | Sentence, probation, fines and restitution. |
| Case closed | No ordinary case activity remains pending. | The exact disposition for every charge. |
| Shielded | The court record is restricted from ordinary public disclosure. | The shielding order and its scope. |
A dismissed Idaho charge can remain on an Idaho BCI history with the dismissal noted unless the fingerprint and criminal-history information qualifies for expungement.
Obtain an official Ada County criminal court record
Identify the case number
Search iCourt before asking Clerk staff to locate a file.
Name the exact document
Ask for the complaint, information, dismissal, judgment, sentence or another specific filing.
Choose ordinary or certified copies
Certified records are normally required when proof must be accepted by another court, licensing authority or government agency.
Contact the Clerk where the case was filed
Ada County criminal records are handled at the county courthouse.
Request a current fee estimate
Copy, certification, retrieval and delivery fees can depend on the document and service requested.
Allow the court-record response period
Idaho courts generally provide, deny or route a record request within three working days, with notice within 10 working days if more time is needed.
Check a possible warrant without creating a safety risk
Open the official warrant report
Search Ada County warrants
Search the complete legal name
Try suffix and middle-name variations when needed.
Match identifying information
Do not rely on a common name alone.
Record the charge, warrant and court information
Save the details before leaving the page.
Search the related iCourt case
Look for a newer warrant, recall, service or court order.
Confirm the current status
Online warrant information can change during the day.
Use a lawyer for your own warrant
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender and release options.
Only law-enforcement officers can execute a warrant. Never confront, follow, restrain or attempt to arrest another person.
Payment scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency or a personal payment account. Verify the matter independently with the court or Sheriff.
Confirm every charge before posting Ada County bond
Verify the correct person and JID
Match the age or birth information before arranging payment.
List every charge and warrant
Each matter can have its own release condition.
Identify charges that are not eligible for bail
The online roster states that some charges do not permit release through bail.
Identify every outside hold
Another county, probation office or agency can prevent release.
Confirm the latest judicial order
The judge can change an amount or add release conditions.
Call the jail before payment
Use 208-577-3000 to confirm the current total and accepted method.
Ask about separate processing charges
Multiple charges can require separate bonds and administrative processing.
Keep every receipt and contract
Save the payer name, JID, court case, amount, bond company and collateral terms.
Allow release processing time
Staff must clear holds, verify payment, complete paperwork and return property.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], JID [number] and court case [number]. Please confirm every active charge, each current bond amount, any no-bond matter, every outside hold, the accepted payment method and whether additional court approval is required.
Save the current inmate details before taking action
Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-577-3000
Save these identifiers
Exact booked name, JID, arrest date, arresting agency, each charge, bail entry, warrant, hold and court case.
Roster delay
The public roster is generally updated every 24 hours, so telephone confirmation is more current.
Housing change
Classification, medical, safety and operational needs can cause an inmate to move.
Pending release
Payment does not mean immediate physical release when holds or processing remain.
Do not disclose sensitive medical, defense or witness information to an unverified caller claiming to represent the jail.
Create the account and schedule the correct visit
Ada County Jail uses GettingOut by Telmate. Public visits are completed through the video-visitation system rather than ordinary face-to-face contact.
2 free visits
Current provider allowance per inmate each week.
30 minutes
Current published free-visit length.
$9
Published price for an additional 30-minute visit.
Remote video
Computer, camera, microphone and internet required.
Housing-based
Available times depend on inmate location.
Confirm the inmate remains in Ada County Jail
Recheck the roster and current JID before creating the visit.
Create a GettingOut account
Identity verification may be required.
Open Ada County Jail GettingOut
Select Ada County Jail and the correct inmate
Match the legal name and JID.
Choose an available housing-unit time
The scheduler displays times available for the inmate’s location.
Test the camera, microphone and connection
Complete technical testing before the appointment.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance
The provider states that timely cancellations are fully refunded.
Do not miss a scheduled visit
A missed appointment can lead to a temporary account suspension.
Follow monitoring and conduct rules
Visits can be recorded, stopped or restricted for violations.
Provider pricing and policies can change. Review the total, cancellation rule and current schedule before purchasing a visit.
Communicate without discussing the criminal case
Only inmates initiate ordinary telephone calls
A prepaid account may be required
GettingOut identity verification may apply
Secure messages and photographs may be available
Ordinary communication can be monitored
Attorney communication requires a privileged process
Verify the caller’s name and facility
Do not provide financial information during an unexpected call.
Create the appropriate GettingOut account
Fund either the inmate account or the telephone number as needed.
Listen to the automated call announcement
It should identify the caller as an inmate at Ada County Jail.
Leave a voicemail when appropriate
GettingOut states that voicemail can be left through its customer-care number.
Block unwanted calls
Call 866-516-0115 from the number that should be blocked.
Do not discuss allegations, witnesses, evidence, passwords or defense strategy on ordinary calls, messages, photographs or video visits.
Deposit money only after confirming the JID
Confirm current custody
Verify the inmate remains at Ada County Jail.
Match the exact name and JID
A wrong identifier can credit another account.
Choose the correct account
Telephone funds and inmate trust or commissary funds can be separate.
Use GettingOut or the lobby kiosk
The jail’s provider accepts online, telephone and kiosk deposits.
Open approved deposit options
Review the provider fee
The fee can depend on the amount and deposit method.
Keep the confirmation number
Save the date, amount, account type and JID.
The jail-lobby deposit kiosk is available around the clock according to the facility’s communications provider. Confirm access before traveling.
Never send money through gift cards, cryptocurrency or an individual payment account because someone claims it will prevent release or improve custody conditions.
Verify the current Ada County inmate mailing address
Ada County has used separate processing instructions for ordinary personal mail, legal mail and publisher-direct materials. Do not assume that the physical jail address is correct for every type of correspondence.
Confirm current custody and JID
Recheck immediately before mailing.
Call the jail for the current personal-mail address
Use 208-577-3000 because contracted scanning addresses can change.
Ask whether the mail will be scanned
Ordinary correspondence may be processed electronically rather than handed to the inmate in its original form.
Write the inmate’s complete name and JID
Include a complete sender name and return address.
Do not send originals
Retain copies of photographs, certificates and important documents.
Keep legal mail separate
Attorneys should use the jail’s current privileged-mail instructions.
Confirm publication rules
Books, newspapers and magazines may need to come directly from an approved publisher or seller.
Do not place money in ordinary mail
Use the approved inmate-account process.
Physical jail location for official and confirmed permitted deliveries
Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Request court-appointed representation in Ada County
Idaho public defense is now administered through the Idaho State Public Defender. Ada County has a staffed institutional office in the county courthouse.
Ask for appointed counsel at the first court appearance
Clearly state that the defendant cannot afford private counsel.
Complete the financial eligibility process
Provide truthful information about income, assets, dependents and expenses.
Check the iCourt docket for counsel
The appointed lawyer or Public Defender may appear in the case information.
Contact the Ada institutional office after appointment
Provide the defendant’s name, JID, case number and next hearing.
Use privileged communication
Do not discuss defense strategy on monitored jail communication.
Idaho State Public Defender – Ada County Office
200 West Front Street, Suite 1107
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-605-4800
Fax: 208-917-4879
200 West Front Street, Suite 1107
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-605-4800
Fax: 208-917-4879
Receive custody and court updates safely
Save the police report and court case numbers
These identifiers help victim-service staff locate the correct matter.
Contact the investigating agency’s victim advocate
Boise-area police agencies and the prosecutor can provide local referrals.
Register with Idaho VINE
VINE provides free custody and court notifications by telephone, text or email.
Open VINELink
Use the statewide VINE telephone line
Call 866-984-6343 for registration or support.
Do not rely only on an automated notification
Use a safety plan and verify urgent release information directly.
Ask about victim compensation
Idaho’s program can assist eligible victims with qualifying crime-related treatment and examination costs.
Use Idaho Attorney General victim resources
The state provides rights information and referrals to local victim-service providers.
Open Idaho victim assistance
Ada County Prosecutor’s Office
Main contact: 208-287-7700
Main contact: 208-287-7700
A current Idaho Department of Correction scam alert warns that callers may falsely claim money must be paid to keep a defendant incarcerated. Government agencies will not demand payment from a victim to prevent release.
Obtain a statewide Idaho criminal-history report
Ada County Sheriff can provide local records connected to Ada County Jail bookings. Only Idaho State Police BCI provides statewide Idaho criminal-history checks for the public.
| Service | Current fee | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Name-based Idaho check | $20 | General Idaho criminal-history search when fingerprints are not required. |
| Fingerprint-based Idaho check | $25 | Positive identification and notarized results when requested. |
| First fingerprint card at BCI | $10 | Fingerprint collection at the Meridian headquarters. |
| Each additional fingerprint card | $5 | Additional card during the same fingerprinting service. |
| Record challenge fingerprint check | No normal check fee | Reviewing a disputed Idaho criminal-history record. |
Choose name-based or fingerprint-based
Fingerprints provide stronger identity confirmation.
Complete the correct BCI form
A payment-authorization form is also required.
Open Idaho BCI check instructions
Include aliases and former names
This is particularly important for fingerprint checks.
Do not email the request
BCI states that emailed background-check requests are not processed.
Submit by the permitted method
Name-based requests may be mailed, faxed or hand-delivered; fingerprint requests may be mailed or hand-delivered.
Do not expect results by phone or email
BCI does not release results through telephone, fax or email.
Compare the result with iCourt
Missing disposition information may need supporting court records.
Idaho BCI contains Idaho arrest information supported by submitted fingerprints. A local arrest can exist even when no fingerprint arrest card appears in the statewide repository.
Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification
700 South Stratford Drive, Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Applicant checks: 208-884-7130
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding government holidays
700 South Stratford Drive, Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Applicant checks: 208-884-7130
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding government holidays
Correct the office that owns the inaccurate information
Identify where the error appears
Compare the arrest report, inmate roster, iCourt case and BCI history.
Save the incorrect result
Record the URL, date, JID, report number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or written agency correction.
Correct a Sheriff record through the Sheriff
Contact Public Records or the unit that created the record.
Correct court information through the Clerk
The court controls its register of actions and disposition.
Challenge BCI through a fingerprint-based review
BCI processes the fingerprint check without the normal fee when it is used to challenge the person’s own record.
Provide supplemental agency or court information
BCI reviews the proof and updates the record when appropriate.
Recheck every connected system
Correcting one government record may not immediately update another database.
Correction is not expungement. Correction fixes information that is factually wrong. Expungement or shielding restricts an accurate record that meets legal requirements.
Choose the correct arrest-record relief process
BCI fingerprint-record expungement
Removes qualifying fingerprint and criminal-history information maintained by Idaho BCI for the arrest incident.
Court-record shielding
Restricts qualifying criminal court records from public disclosure without destroying the government record.
BCI arrest-record expungement eligibility
No indictment or information filed within one year
Acquitted of every offense arising from the arrest
Every charge arising from the arrest was dismissed
Agency or court proof establishes eligibility
Obtain the complete Ada County disposition
Collect proof for every charge arising from the arrest.
Confirm the statutory outcome
A partial dismissal may not qualify when another charge from the incident remained.
Complete the BCI expungement application
Follow the current Idaho State Police instructions.
Open the Idaho BCI expungement process
Attach arresting-agency or certified court records
The proof must show that the statutory condition has been met.
Keep a complete copy
Preserve the application, supporting records and approval.
Recheck the BCI report
Confirm the qualifying arrest information was removed.
Idaho Clean Slate court-record shielding
Eligible Idaho criminal court records may be shielded when at least five years have passed since completion of the entire sentence, including probation, parole, fines and restitution.
Check whether the offense is eligible
Not every Idaho criminal offense qualifies.
Confirm five years have passed
Count from completion of every part of the sentence.
Review the one-incident limitation
Relief generally covers one offense or one set of offenses arising from a single incident or transaction.
Complete the Petition to Shield Records
Use the current Idaho Judicial Branch form and instructions.
Open Idaho Clean Slate forms
File in the court that handled the case
Include the required case and completion information.
Attend a hearing when required
The court determines whether the legal requirements are satisfied.
Keep the signed order
Use certified copies for future public-record or background-report disputes.
Verify public access changed
Recheck iCourt and obtain an updated BCI report when relevant.
Expunging BCI fingerprint information and shielding an Idaho court case are different remedies. Completing one process does not necessarily complete the other.
Ada County arrest, jail, court and BCI contacts
Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise, ID 83704
Sheriff Public Records
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise, ID 83704
Ada County Courthouse
200 West Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
Boise, ID 83702
Ada County Prosecutor
200 West Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
Boise, ID 83702
State Public Defender – Ada
200 West Front Street, Suite 1107
Boise, ID 83702
Boise, ID 83702
Idaho BCI
700 South Stratford Drive, Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Meridian, ID 83642
GettingOut Support
Visits, calls, messages and deposits.
Idaho VINE
Free custody and court notifications.
Map to Ada County Jail and Sheriff records
Map to Ada County Courthouse
Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, office hours, identification requirements, payment method, appointment rules and the exact building or suite.
Use these portals only for the final live action
Sheriff searches
Use the official arrest, inmate and warrant reports for live local status.
Court and records
Use iCourt for live case information and the Sheriff form for a record submission.
Background and relief
Use Idaho BCI for statewide history and Idaho Courts for Clean Slate forms.
Ada County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search recent Ada County arrests?
Use the official Sheriff Current Arrests report and verify the arrest date, age, agency, charge and statute.
How do I find someone currently in Ada County Jail?
Use the official Inmate Roster, then call 208-577-3000 to confirm current status because the roster generally updates every 24 hours.
How do I find an older Ada County arrest?
Request an Ada County jail-booking or arrest history from the Sheriff and search the related Idaho court case.
Where do I find the final court outcome?
Search Idaho iCourt and review each charge for dismissal, acquittal, withheld judgment, conviction or sentence.
How do I search an Ada County warrant?
Use the official Sheriff warrant report, search the related iCourt case and confirm the current status before relying on it.
How long does a Sheriff records request take?
The Sheriff states that public-record requests usually take three to 10 business days.
How much is an Idaho BCI background check?
A name-based Idaho check is currently $20 and a fingerprint-based Idaho check is $25.
How do Ada County video visits work?
Visits use GettingOut. The provider currently lists two free 30-minute online visits per inmate each week and $9 for an additional 30-minute visit.
How do I correct an inaccurate Idaho arrest record?
Obtain certified agency or court proof and send it to the Sheriff, Clerk or BCI unit that maintains the inaccurate information.
Can an Ada County arrest be removed from public view?
Qualifying fingerprint records may be expunged through BCI, while eligible court records may be shielded through the Idaho Clean Slate process.
