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Ada County, Idaho · Jail roster, booking status, arrest reports and criminal court cases

Follow an Ada County Arrest From the Jail Roster to iCourt

Use the Ada County Sheriff inmate roster first when someone may have been booked recently. Search by the first letters of the last name, open every possible match and note the roster timestamp, charges and bail information.

The roster is not the final criminal record. Use Idaho iCourt to verify what was filed, which court has the case, whether a warrant or bond appears and how each charge was resolved.

Search the official inmate roster Search Idaho iCourt The person is not listed
Full legal name Date of birth or age Approximate arrest date Arresting agency Case number if known
TREASURE VALLEY RECORD TRAIL ROSTER → COURT
ADA ROSTER Search the first letters of the last name
JAIL STATUS Check timestamp, charge and bail
iCOURT CASE Last, First or case number
DISPOSITION CHECKED
IDENTITY + CASE CONNECTED
An arrest is not a conviction. The Ada County roster shows people housed in the jail for criminal offenses at the time of the published update. It does not prove guilt, and a jail charge may differ from the charge later filed or resolved in court.
Roster search

Enter the first letter or letters of the person’s last name.

Update delay

The Sheriff states that the database updates every 24 hours.

Live status

Call 208-577-3000 to confirm current custody.

Court outcome

Search Idaho iCourt using Last, First or the case number.

Source review

Local procedures and contacts reviewed July 31, 2026.

Three different records

Choose the record that answers your actual question

Ada County inmate roster

Use it to check whether the person appeared in the jail population at the roster’s published time, along with listed charges and bail information.

Search and interpret the roster
Arresting-agency report

Use it to request the incident narrative, officer report or other releasable records describing the alleged event.

Find the correct records office
Idaho iCourt case

Use it to review filed charges, bond events, hearings, docket activity and the disposition entered for each count.

Verify the court outcome
Best verification route: Find the jail entry, note the exact name and charge information, identify the arresting agency, search iCourt and request only the report or certified court record still missing.
Start with your situation

What do you need to know right now?

Someone was arrested today

Search the roster, check its timestamp and call 208-577-3000 if the booking is too recent to appear.

Start with the roster
You need current custody status

Do not rely only on the online list. Confirm whether the person is still held, released or transferred by phone.

Confirm a changing status
You need bail information

Record every charge. The roster shows bail only when release is an option, and some charges are not bail-eligible.

Check bail safely
You need the final case result

Search iCourt and read the disposition events for each count rather than relying on the booking allegation.

Follow the court search
You need the police report

Request it from the agency that created it. Ada County Jail may house someone arrested by a city or state agency.

Route the request correctly
You found an old or inaccurate record

Obtain the court disposition, compare the local and state records and contact the system that owns the error.

Correct or restrict the record

Go directly to the Ada County task

Use the first sections for an urgent booking. The later sections cover reports, visits, statewide checks and record clearing.

Official inmate lookup

Search the Ada County inmate roster without missing the right person

The Sheriff’s roster lists people housed in the Ada County Jail for criminal offenses. Juvenile offenders are not included. The page also warns that its information should not be relied on for legal action.
Open the official Ada County inmate roster Use the government-hosted roster rather than an inmate-directory website. Open the Ada County inmate roster
Read the “As of” timestamp first The timestamp tells you when the displayed jail population was generated. It is not a live second-by-second custody feed.
Enter the first letter or letters of the last name Begin broadly. Entering fewer letters can help when the spelling, suffix or hyphenation is uncertain.
Review every possible name Do not select a person based only on a familiar first and last name.
Compare the age and booking context Use age, booking timing, arresting agency and known circumstances to reduce same-name mistakes.
Record every listed charge One person may have several charges with different bail conditions.
Read the bail field carefully Bail appears only for charges where release is an option. A blank or unavailable amount does not necessarily mean staff made an error.
Save the exact roster timestamp When calling the jail, explain when you viewed the roster so staff understand how old the online information is.
Call before taking an urgent action Confirm current custody before travelling, paying bail, depositing money or scheduling communication. Call Ada County Jail: 208-577-3000
Continue to Idaho iCourt The jail list does not show the final prosecution result. Search the related criminal case
Why a surname-first search matters: The Ada County tool is built around the first letters of the last name. It is not the same type of full-form search used by many other county jail systems.
Roster result decoder

Understand what an Ada County jail result does—and does not—show

Use each roster detail as a lead to the next official record
Roster detail
What it can tell you
What it cannot prove
Next action
Roster timestamp
When the displayed jail population was generated.
That the person remains in the same status now.
Call 208-577-3000 for live confirmation.
Full name
The name used for the jail entry.
Identity when another person has a similar name.
Compare age, date, agency and court case.
Age
A useful identity detail for separating people.
Identity without another matching fact.
Compare with date of birth in a lawful source.
Charge
The allegation associated with custody at the time of entry.
That the prosecutor filed or proved the same offense.
Open the matching iCourt charge details.
Bail amount
A displayed release amount for an eligible charge.
That paying it resolves every charge, hold or warrant.
Confirm all active matters with the jail or lawyer.
No bail shown
The database may not show a releasable amount for that charge.
Why the amount is missing or whether a judge may later change it.
Review the court case and call the jail.
Roster appearance
The person was listed as housed at the published roster time.
Conviction, guilt or the final case outcome.
Read the disposition in iCourt.
Identity safeguard: Match at least two independent details before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an allegation or assuming the record belongs to a particular person.
Name spelling and suffix are consistent
Age or date of birth is consistent
Arrest date fits the known event
Arresting agency fits the location
Charges match the known allegation
The iCourt case follows the same event
No-result troubleshooting

Why a recent Ada County arrest may not appear online

The booking is newer than the roster update The Sheriff states that the online database updates every 24 hours.
The person was released before the next update A short jail stay may fall between published roster snapshots.
The last name is entered differently Try fewer letters, a former surname, alternate spelling, hyphenated form or name without a suffix.
The person received a citation A court case can begin without an extended Ada County Jail booking.
The person was booked in another county Search the county where intake actually occurred, not only the county where the person lives.
The person is in state or federal custody Use the Idaho Department of Correction or federal locator when the person has moved beyond county custody.
The record is not publicly available Juvenile, sealed and legally restricted information may not appear.
The court case has not been entered yet Prosecutor review and court filing may occur after the booking.
Copy-ready jail-status call script
I am trying to confirm the current booking or release status of [full legal name], approximately [age or date of birth]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I viewed the online roster timestamped [time and date]. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, currently housed, released, transferred or listed under another spelling?
Ada County Jail information: 208-577-3000
Ada County Dispatch non-emergency: 208-377-6790
Idaho court records

Search the Ada County criminal case in Idaho iCourt

Idaho iCourt Smart Search is the statewide public court portal. It can show case information, parties, charges, bond details, hearings, register-of-actions entries, financial information and disposition events when those records are publicly available.
Open Idaho iCourt Smart Search Open the official Idaho court portal
Use the full criminal case number when known A complete case number is generally more precise than a name-only search.
Enter names as Last, First The public-search instructions use surname first. Entering First Last can produce no result.
Try a wildcard carefully When the first name or spelling is uncertain, enter at least four letters followed by an asterisk, such as Jones, Alex*.
Open Advanced Filtering Select Ada County to remove unrelated cases from other Idaho counties.
Compare the party and case information Match the name, filing date, charge, court and arrest timeline.
Open Charge Details Compare the formal filed count with the allegation shown on the jail roster.
Review Bond Information Look for court-entered bond events or conditions rather than relying only on the roster amount.
Read the Register of Actions in order Follow hearings, filings, warrants, pleas, dismissals, judgments and sentencing activity by date.
Find the disposition for every count One count may be dismissed while another remains pending or ends in a different result.
Print only after verifying the match A same-name result may concern another person. Confirm enough details first.
Request the actual court document when proof is needed Use the Ada County Clerk of Court for filed documents or certified copies that are not available through the public portal.
“No results found” does not always mean no case exists. A case may be sealed, restricted, too new, entered under a different name format or unavailable under Idaho court-access rules.
View the official iCourt search tutorial Call Ada County Court: 208-287-6900

What the court record may mean

Common docket terms to verify before describing a case
Term
Practical meaning
Do not assume
Pending
The case remains open or unresolved.
That the charge has been proved.
Dismissed
The listed charge was ended without a conviction on that count.
That every count or related case was dismissed.
Acquitted
The defendant was found not guilty of the count after adjudication.
That the arrest record automatically disappears.
Guilty plea
The defendant entered a guilty plea accepted by the court.
The sentence from the charge label alone.
Judgment
A formal court decision or order was entered.
The outcome without reading the judgment.
Sealed
Public access is restricted under a court order or access rule.
The underlying event never existed.
Arrest and offense reports

Request the report from the agency that created it

Jail operator and arresting agency are not always the same. Ada County Jail can house someone arrested by the Ada County Sheriff, Boise Police, Meridian Police, Garden City Police, Idaho State Police or another agency.

Ada County Sheriff report

Use the Sheriff’s public-records process when ACSO created or maintains the requested record.

  1. Open the official public-records page.
  2. Select the online request form.
  3. Describe the exact document rather than asking for “everything.”
  4. Provide the complete name and date of birth for a person-based request.
  5. Add the date, location, report number and incident type when known.
  6. Choose the preferred delivery method.
Open Ada County Sheriff public records

City or state agency report

Use the arresting department when its officer created the narrative or citation.

  1. Read the agency name in the jail or court record.
  2. Open that department’s official records page.
  3. Provide the same identifying and incident details.
  4. Ask for the releasable offense report, arrest report or probable-cause document by name.
  5. Do not submit duplicate requests to several agencies unless each holds a different record.
Ada County Sheriff public-records contact: 208-577-3012
Public Safety Information Center: 7200 Barrister Drive, Boise, ID
Published response window: The Sheriff’s public-records page states that Idaho law allows approximately 3 to 10 business days for a response. Larger requests may involve a fee, and the requester should receive a cost notice when applicable.
Open investigations, protected victim or witness information, investigative techniques and information that could jeopardize a fair trial may be withheld or redacted.
Copy-ready Ada County records request
Under the Idaho Public Records Law, I request the releasable arrest report, incident or offense report, probable-cause record and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the event on or about [date and time] at [location]. The known report or case number is [number], and the arresting agency was [agency]. Please provide an itemized cost estimate before processing if fees will apply.
Use restriction worth knowing: The Sheriff’s published guidance warns that public information generally may not be used to create mailing, electronic or telephone solicitation lists under Idaho law.
Bail and release

Verify every charge before paying or signing a bond agreement

The Ada County roster displays bail information only for charges where release is an option. Some charges are not eligible for bail.
Confirm the correct person Match the name, age, arrest timing and related court case.
Write down every charge One charge can have a bail amount while another matter prevents release.
Check the roster timestamp The displayed amount may be older than a later court order.
Open the iCourt bond details Check whether the court entered a new amount, condition or event after booking.
Ask about holds and other cases Another county, probation matter, warrant or court order may affect release.
Confirm the accepted payment route Call the jail before bringing cash, using an online service or signing with a private bond company.
Read private bond terms before signing Confirm the premium, collateral, payment schedule, refund terms and consequences of a missed appearance.
Keep every receipt Save the payer name, amount, date, defendant name, case number and company information.
Expect release processing Payment does not mean the person will walk out immediately. Staff must verify all active matters and complete release steps.
Bail-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], approximately [age or date of birth]. The online roster shows [charge and amount] as of [timestamp]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bail or release condition for each matter, any hold or non-bailable charge, the accepted payment method and whether another court action is required.
Jail-payment scam warning: Do not send money to a caller who claims payment is required to keep someone in custody, cancel a warrant or avoid immediate arrest. Verify the person, case and payment instructions through the jail or court using independently located official numbers.
Help for family and friends

Video visits, phone calls, messages and inmate deposits

Ada County Jail uses GettingOut by Telmate as its authorized communications and deposit provider. The jail’s provider page lists the facility at 7210 Barrister Drive, Boise, ID 83704.

Remote video visits

  • Public visits are completed online rather than through an in-person visitation room.
  • Create or log in to a GettingOut account.
  • Complete identity verification.
  • Select Ada County Jail and the correct inmate.
  • Choose a time offered for the inmate’s current housing and classification.
  • The provider currently states that each inmate receives two free 30-minute online visits weekly.
  • Additional visits and prices can change, so review the current checkout screen.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours in advance when possible.
Open Ada County Jail GettingOut

Phone calls and voicemail

  • Only the inmate initiates an ordinary telephone call.
  • The recipient hears a recorded identification announcement before accepting.
  • An account may need identity verification before calls are accepted.
  • Funds can be placed in an inmate account or a friends-and-family account.
  • GettingOut allows voicemail through its customer-service number.
  • Non-attorney calls may be monitored or recorded.
GettingOut support: 866-516-0115

Secure messages and photos

  • Use the same verified GettingOut account.
  • Select the correct inmate before purchasing or sending content.
  • Messages and photos are subject to facility review.
  • Do not send passwords, witness information or defense strategy.
  • Save receipts when a paid message or photo fails to deliver.

Deposits and commissary

  • Deposits can be made online, by telephone or through the lobby kiosk.
  • The provider lists the jail-lobby kiosk as available 24 hours a day.
  • Choose the account type carefully before submitting payment.
  • Verify the inmate name and identifier.
  • Check the fee displayed before authorizing the transaction.
  • Keep the confirmation number and receipt.
Open the authorized deposit page
Never deposit from a search-engine advertisement alone. Begin from the official Ada County Jail provider page, confirm the inmate and review the account type and transaction fee before paying.
Case-conversation warning: Regular calls, messages, photos and family video visits are not confidential attorney-client communications. Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses, passwords, possible defenses or legal strategy.
Mail and document delivery

Confirm the current Ada County inmate-mail format before sending anything

Do not copy an inmate mailing address from an unofficial directory. Mail-processing vendors and addresses can change. The current official Sheriff and authorized provider pages reviewed for this article did not publish a complete personal-mail address and format.
Call the jail before addressing the envelope Ask for the current personal-mail address and whether a booking or jail identification number is required. Call 208-577-3000
Use the exact booked name A nickname or incomplete name can delay or prevent delivery.
Ask whether personal and legal mail use different addresses Attorney mail commonly follows separate handling rules.
Confirm content restrictions Ask about photographs, greeting cards, paper type, envelopes, books, publications, stamps and prohibited enclosures.
Include a complete return address Keep a copy of the address and date mailed.
Do not place money in ordinary mail Use the jail’s authorized deposit process instead.
Use a publisher when required for books Confirm binding, content and seller rules before ordering.
Recheck after a transfer Mail sent to a prior facility may be delayed or returned.
Practical call question: “What exact mailing address, inmate identifier and envelope format should I use today for personal correspondence to this person?”
Local agency routing

Do not request every arrest record from the Ada County Sheriff

Start with the agency shown in the booking or court record
Arresting agency or location
Likely record holder
What to request
Common mistake
Ada County Sheriff
Ada County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff-created incident, arrest or offense records.
Requesting the final court outcome from the Sheriff.
Boise Police
Boise Police records unit
Boise officer report, citation or arrest narrative.
Assuming the jail created the Boise report.
Meridian Police
Meridian Police records unit
Meridian incident and arrest records.
Sending a city request to Ada County court staff.
Garden City Police
Garden City Police records unit
Garden City-created offense or arrest report.
Treating the jail roster as the full narrative.
Kuna Police
Ada County Sheriff’s Office under the city’s law-enforcement arrangement
Identify the Kuna event and request through ACSO.
Searching for an unrelated independent records system.
Idaho State Police
Idaho State Police
ISP-created arrest, crash or investigative records as available.
Requesting an ISP narrative from Ada County Jail.
Filed criminal case
Ada County Clerk of Court
Complaint, information, orders, judgment or certified disposition.
Using a police report as proof of the final result.
Ada County CrimeMapper can help identify which local jurisdiction recorded a reported incident, but it is not an inmate roster, court docket or substitute for an official report.
Open Ada County CrimeMapper
Warrant guidance

Use the court docket carefully when checking an Ada County warrant

Bench-warrant information

A public criminal docket may show that a court issued, served, recalled or quashed a bench warrant. Read the most recent entry rather than stopping at the first warrant reference.

Search the current iCourt docket

Arrest and search warrants

Some warrant material may be sealed or unavailable until service. A public no-result does not prove that no warrant exists.

When the warrant may concern you, contact a qualified Idaho lawyer before deciding how to appear or surrender.

Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, sealed records, recalled warrants and update delays can cause dangerous mistakes. Contact law enforcement for an immediate safety issue and use 911 only for an emergency.
Idaho criminal history

Use Idaho BCI when one Ada County booking is not enough

The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains Idaho’s central repository of fingerprint-supported criminal-history information reported by Idaho criminal-justice agencies.

Name-based check

  • Current published fee: $20.
  • Searches the Idaho central criminal-history repository.
  • Alias names and false birth dates can reduce accuracy.
  • Results are not notarized.
  • Requests are not accepted by email.
  • BCI does not provide results by telephone, fax or email.

Fingerprint-based check

  • Current published criminal-history fee: $25.
  • Uses fingerprints for positive identification.
  • Results can be notarized upon request.
  • A complete applicant fingerprint card is required.
  • Fingerprints must be signed and dated by the person taking them.
  • Fingerprinting at BCI headquarters does not require an appointment.
BCI office and current published service information
Item
Current information
Office
700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120, Meridian, ID 83642
Lobby hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding government holidays
Applicant Unit
208-884-7130, option 1
First fingerprint card
$10 service fee
Additional fingerprint cards
$5 each
Name-based history
$20
Fingerprint-based Idaho history
$25
Scope limitation: An Idaho BCI history generally covers Idaho records reported to BCI. It does not automatically include other states, federal court cases or every local event for which no fingerprint arrest card was submitted.
A dismissed charge can remain on an Idaho criminal-history record with the dismissal noted unless a qualifying legal process removes it.
Open BCI checks and fingerprinting Read Idaho criminal-history guidance
State prison and supervision

Search IDOC after the person moves beyond ordinary county custody

Use the Idaho Department of Correction Resident/Client Search for a person in state custody, on probation or parole, or connected to an active IDOC sentence.
Search inputs

Use the person’s name or IDOC number when known.

Possible results

Status, IDOC number, age, location, sentence information and supervision details may appear.

Update warning

IDOC updates its search daily, but custody and location can still change quickly.

A result may state that the person’s physical location is Ada County Jail while also showing an IDOC status. In that situation, direct immediate housing questions to Ada County Jail rather than assuming the person is inside an IDOC prison.
Open IDOC Resident/Client Search Call IDOC: 208-658-2000
Idaho Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard Street, Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
208-658-2000
Errors and public access

Correct an inaccurate record or explore Idaho record relief

Identify which system contains the error Compare the Ada County report, jail roster, iCourt case and BCI history.
Save the exact disputed entry Record the page, date viewed, case number, report number and incorrect field.
Obtain the controlling document Use the certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or corrected agency report.
Contact the office that owns the error Ada County Jail cannot rewrite a city police report, and BCI cannot independently change a court disposition without supporting documentation.
Use a fingerprint-based BCI record for an identity dispute Idaho BCI states that fingerprint-supported challenges can be used when charges do not belong to the requester.
Recheck connected databases A correction in one system may not instantly update another government or private database.
Dispute private background reports separately Provide the consumer-reporting company with the certified court record and identify the exact inaccurate item.

BCI fingerprint-record expungement

Idaho BCI explains that a person may request expungement of qualifying fingerprint and criminal-history information when:

  • No charge was filed by indictment or information within the statutory period after arrest or summons;
  • The person was acquitted of all offenses arising from the event; or
  • All charges were dismissed.

Arresting-agency or court records showing eligibility are required.

Idaho Clean Slate shielding

Idaho’s Clean Slate process allows eligible people with certain qualifying convictions to petition the court to shield the case from public disclosure.

Shielding is not the same as erasing every government record, and not every offense qualifies.

Correction, expungement and shielding are different. Correction fixes wrong information. Expungement may remove qualifying fingerprint-history information. Clean Slate shielding restricts public access to an otherwise accurate qualifying case.
Open BCI expungement resources Open Idaho Court Self-Help
Contacts and locations

Ada County jail, court and record-search contacts

Ada County Jail
7210 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID 83704

208-577-3000

Public Safety Information Center
7200 Barrister Drive
Boise, ID

Public-record requests and related Sheriff information.

208-577-3012

Ada County Dispatch

Non-emergency law-enforcement assistance:

208-377-6790

Ada County Courthouse
200 W. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702-7300

208-287-6900

Court Assistance Office

208-287-6963

Procedural and self-help information; not legal representation.

GettingOut / Telmate

Visits, calls, messages and deposits:

866-516-0115

Idaho BCI Applicant Unit
700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642

208-884-7130, option 1

Fourth District Public Defender

208-605-4800

Ada County Victim Services

208-577-4400

Idaho Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard Street, Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706

208-658-2000

Barrister Drive tip: The Public Safety Information Center is listed at 7200 Barrister Drive, while the jail is listed at 7210 Barrister Drive. Confirm which building handles your task before driving there.

Map to Ada County Jail

Map to Ada County Courthouse

Before leaving home: Recheck the person’s status, office hours, required identification, payment method and current entry instructions. Downtown courthouse parking and security lines can vary, so allow extra time.
Ada County practical reminders

Small details that prevent wasted time and money

Read the roster timestamp

A result can be accurate for the listed time but outdated by the time you call or travel.

Search Last, First in iCourt

Using first-name-first order can produce no result even when a case is public.

Do not stop at the jail charge

The filed charge and final disposition belong to the court record.

Identify the arresting agency

The jail may hold someone whose police report belongs to Boise, Meridian, Garden City or ISP.

Verify GettingOut account type

Communication funds and inmate commissary funds are not always used in the same way.

Never trust a payment demand

Call the jail or court directly before paying bail, a claimed warrant fee or an urgent “release” charge.

10 Ada County questions

Ada County arrest and jail lookup questions answered

How do I search Ada County Idaho arrest records?

Start with the official Ada County Sheriff inmate roster when the arrest may be recent. Search by the first letters of the person’s last name, open each possible result and compare the full name, age, booking date, charges and bail information. Then search the Idaho iCourt Portal using the party name in Last, First format or the criminal case number to find the filed court case and disposition.

How current is the Ada County inmate roster?

The Ada County Sheriff states that the online inmate database is updated every 24 hours. A recent booking, release, transfer or bail change may therefore be missing. Current inmate status can only be confirmed in person or by calling the Ada County Jail at 208-577-3000.

How do I confirm someone is still in Ada County Jail?

Check the timestamp on the official inmate roster and review the person’s listed custody information. Because the roster is not real-time, call the Ada County Jail at 208-577-3000 before visiting, paying bail, sending money or relying on the listed status.

Why is a recent Ada County arrest missing from the roster?

The person may still be processing, may have been released before the next roster update, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation instead of being booked, or may be held in another county. Search by fewer last-name letters, check Idaho iCourt and call 208-577-3000 when the arrest was recent.

How do I find an Ada County criminal court case?

Open the Idaho iCourt Portal and select Smart Search. Search the full criminal case number when known. For a name search, enter the party as Last, First and use Advanced Filtering to select Ada County. Open the matching case and review charge details, bond information, hearings, register-of-actions entries and disposition events.

How do I request an Ada County arrest or offense report?

Use the Ada County Sheriff’s online public-records request when the Sheriff’s Office created the report. Provide the complete name, date of birth, incident date, location and report number when known. For an arrest made by Boise, Meridian, Garden City or another police department, request the report from that arresting agency instead.

Does the Ada County inmate roster show the final court outcome?

No. The inmate roster shows jail and charge information available at the time of the roster update. It does not establish guilt or provide the final result of every charge. Use Idaho iCourt to find the filed case and read the disposition for each count.

How do I schedule an Ada County Jail visit or send money?

Ada County Jail uses GettingOut by Telmate for remote video visits, calls, secure messages and deposits. Public visits are completed online rather than through an in-person visitation room. Create and verify an account, select Ada County Jail, confirm the inmate and choose an available time or deposit type. GettingOut support is available at 866-516-0115.

How do I run an Idaho statewide criminal-history check?

Request a name-based or fingerprint-based criminal-history check from the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification. The current name-based fee is $20 and the fingerprint-based criminal-history fee is $25. BCI is located at 700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120, Meridian, Idaho.

Can an Ada County arrest record be expunged or shielded?

Some Idaho records may qualify for fingerprint-record expungement when no charge was filed within the statutory period, the person was acquitted of all offenses or all charges were dismissed. Certain qualifying convictions may instead be petitioned for shielding under Idaho’s Clean Slate law. Eligibility depends on the complete case history, so obtain the court disposition and legal guidance before filing.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Ada County Jail, Idaho Courts, Idaho State Police, Idaho Department of Correction, Idaho State Public Defender or a law firm.

Jail rosters, custody, bail, court access, provider fees, communication rules, office hours and record-clearing laws can change. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office.

Every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. A booking record should not be presented as proof of guilt or as the final criminal-case result.

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026. Sources reviewed include the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Ada County inmate roster, Idaho iCourt, Idaho Courts, GettingOut by Telmate, Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification, Idaho Department of Correction, Idaho State Public Defender, Idaho State Bar and Ada County Victim Services.

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