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Ada County, ID Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

How To Search Ada County Arrest Records?

Idaho's law enforcement agencies process approximately 51,000 arrests annually, and 10,000 of these occur in Ada County. These agencies typically maintain and distribute records of arrested persons, as required by the Idaho Public Records Act. Individuals can get arrest records through online databases, mail-in requests, or in-person visits to the relevant law enforcement offices. Not all Ada County arrest records are publicly accessible. Records showing sealed/expunged cases, juvenile offenders, or sensitive details about victims are confidential under state law. Only the Ada County Prosecutor, local law enforcers, and record owners can get restricted arrest records. Depending on the request type and agency, individuals may be required to pay up to $30 to access arrest records,

How To Look Up Ada County Arrest Records?

Interested persons can visit any of the following record custodians to get Ada County arrest records.

Sheriff Arrest Records

You can view the latest arrest logs online, which are maintained by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Some records of arrested persons are also accessible through the sheriff's Inmate Roster. Alternatively, submit a public records request online to the county sheriff. To make in-person requests, visit the sheriff at:

Ada County Sheriff's Office

7200 Barrister Drive

Boise, ID 83704

Phone: (208) 577-3000

Police Arrest Records

The following police departments in Ada County keep arrest records and make them publicly accessible.

To get the records, use the contact details on the department's website to submit mail or walk-in requests. You can look up Idaho LE Agencies to locate Ada County police departments near you.

Idaho State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)

Residents can find arrest records on the ISP Criminal History Repository. To do so, complete the Name-Based Criminal Background Check Form by entering the record owner's full name, sex, race, date of birth, city, and known aliases. Each name-based search costs $20, which is payable by money orders or checks. Requesters can also pay with credit/debit cards by completing the Credit Card Authorization section of the form. Submit the completed form via mail or in-person to:

Bureau of Criminal Identification

Idaho State Police

700 South Stratford Drive

Meridian, ID 83642

Phone: (208) 884-7130

The ISP fingerprint-based criminal record is restricted to Ada County employers, licensing agencies, and individuals requesting their files. Applicants must contact the county sheriff or local police departments to get fingerprinting services, which costs $10 for the first card and $5 per extra card. Next, download and complete the Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check Form. Submit the form together with the fingerprint card, $20 processing fee, and a valid photo ID to the Bureau of Criminal Identification at the Idaho State Police. Payment can be made via money order, check, or credit/debit card by filling out the Credit Card Authorization section of the form.

Criminal Court Records

The Ada County Clerk's Office keeps and distributes criminal court records, which typically include arrest dates and charges. To get criminal case files, interested persons can submit requests online. Case files are also accessible online through Idaho's iCourt Portal. Providing accurate details such as the subject's name and case number will help streamline the search process.

Ada County arrest records are also accessible online through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Ada has an arrest rate of 1,965 arrests per 100,000 residents. Below are the recorded arrest figures for adults and juveniles in the county during this time.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder2
Aggravated Assault374
Simple Assault731
Robbery26
Rape15
Burglary65
Arson10
Larceny522
Motor Vehicle Theft47
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,148
Total Property Crimes644
Others5,488
Total Number of Arrests10,295

Source: Idaho State Police, Uniform Crime Reporting, Crime in Idaho

Police Departments in Ada County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Boise Police Department333 N Mark Stall Place208-570-6000
Garden City Police Department301 East 50th Street208-472-2950
Meridian Police Department1401 E. Watertower Ave208-888-6678

Ada County Jail

  • Agency Name: Ada County Jail
  • State: ID
  • City: Boise
  • Type: County
  • Address: 7210 Barrister Drive
  • Phone Number: 208-577-3113
  • Fax: 208-577-3009
  • Email: sheriff@adasheriff.org
  • Website: https://www.adasheriff.org/Jail

Prisons and Jails in Ada County

NameAddressPhone
Ada County Juvenile Detention Center6300 West Denton Street208-364-4941
East Boise Community Reentry Center2366 Old Penitentiary Road208-334-3448
Idaho Correctional Center (ICC)14601 S. Pleasant Valley Rd208-331-2760
Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI)13400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd208-338-1635
Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI)13500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd208-336-0740
South Boise Women's Correctional Center (SBWCC)13200 Pleasant Valley Rd208-334-2731
South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI)13900 Pleasant Valley Rd208-336-1260
Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center14195 S. Pleasant Valley Road208-334-2241
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