Bonner County, ID Arrests & Jail Records
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How to Search Bonner County Arrest Records
The approximate 1,400 arrests reported annually in Bonner County represent about 4% of Idaho's total of 22,000 arrests. Under Idaho's Public Records Act (Idaho Code § 74-101), arrest records are considered public information that can be accessed upon request.
However, certain records are exempt from public disclosure, including those involving juveniles, sealed by court order, or related to ongoing investigations. Records containing sensitive information about victims of sexual offenses may also be withheld or redacted. These exempt records are only available to authorized parties such as the individuals named in the records, their attorneys, law enforcement agencies, the Idaho First Judicial District Court, and the Prosecutor's Office. Requesting copies of arrest records typically requires payment of a processing fee ranging from $5 to $20 per record.
How to Look Up Bonner County Arrest Records
The Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, Idaho State Police, Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training, and the District Court are the agencies through which County arrest records may be accessed.
Sheriff Arrest Records
You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office by submitting a public records request in person at:
Bonner County Sheriff's Office
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
The sheriff's office also offers an online inmate search that may be used to view selected arrest-related information.
Police Arrest Records
For obtaining arrest records in Bonner County, identify the agency that conducted the arrest and contact them directly. You will need to provide the individual's name and arrest date when submitting your request. Public records requests can be filed either in person at the department's Records Office or online through their official website, where available. Processing fees typically apply for document copies. Major Police Departments in the county include:
The Idaho Criminal Agency
The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintains statewide criminal records, including arrest information. To obtain a record, you can submit a Criminal History Request Form online or by mail. Online requests can be made via the Idaho BCI website, while mailed requests must include fingerprints, a photo ID, and a $20 fee, sent to:
Idaho State Police - BCI 700 S. Stratford Drive, Suite 120 Meridian, ID 83642
Criminal Court Records
In Bonner County, records of arrests that lead to formal charges are available through the Bonner County District Court, maintained by the Clerk of the Court. Interested individuals may request these records in person at the courthouse or access them online via the iCourt Portal provided by the Idaho Judicial Branch. A name or case number is typically needed to search, and small fees may apply for copies.
Current arrest records may also be available on third-party websites like InfoTracer.
Arrest Statistics
Law enforcement agencies across Bonner County, Idaho, log approximately 965 arrests each year. The table below presents a breakdown of these arrests by specific offense categories:
| Arrest Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Rape | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 |
| Burglary | 295 |
| Larceny | 606 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 64 |
| Arson | 1 |
Source: Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in Bonner county, Idaho with a total number of 58 employees - 0 female, 28 male officers and 30 civilians. Bonner County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ID0090000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
- Agency Name: Bonner County Sheriff's Office
- State: Idaho
- City: Sandpoint
- Type: County
- Address: 4001 N Boyer Ave
- Phone Number: (208) 263-8417
- Fax: (208) 265-4378
- Email: bonnersheriff@bonnerso.org
- Website: http://www.bonnerso.org/
Police Departments in Bonner County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderay Police Department | 476770 Highway 95 | (208)265-4251 |
| Priest River Police Department | 552 High St. | 208-448-1521 |
| Sandpoint Police Department | 1123 Lake St | 208-265-1482 |
Bonner County Jail
- Agency Name: Bonner County Jail
- State: ID
- City: Sandpoint
- Type: County
- Address: 4001 North Boyer Avenue
- Phone Number: 208-263-8417
- Fax: 208-265-4378
- Email: bonnersheriff@bonnerso.org
- Website: http://www.bonnerso.org/detention-center.php