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,
Interested persons can visit any of the following record custodians to get Ada County 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
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.
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.
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.
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 Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 374 |
| Simple Assault | 731 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Rape | 15 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Larceny | 522 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 1,148 |
| Total Property Crimes | 644 |
| Others | 5,488 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 10,295 |
Source: Idaho State Police, Uniform Crime Reporting, Crime in Idaho
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Police Department | 333 N Mark Stall Place | 208-570-6000 |
| Garden City Police Department | 301 East 50th Street | 208-472-2950 |
| Meridian Police Department | 1401 E. Watertower Ave | 208-888-6678 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County Juvenile Detention Center | 6300 West Denton Street | 208-364-4941 |
| East Boise Community Reentry Center | 2366 Old Penitentiary Road | 208-334-3448 |
| Idaho Correctional Center (ICC) | 14601 S. Pleasant Valley Rd | 208-331-2760 |
| Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI) | 13400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd | 208-338-1635 |
| Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) | 13500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd | 208-336-0740 |
| South Boise Women's Correctional Center (SBWCC) | 13200 Pleasant Valley Rd | 208-334-2731 |
| South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI) | 13900 Pleasant Valley Rd | 208-336-1260 |
| Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center | 14195 S. Pleasant Valley Road | 208-334-2241 |