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Canyon County, Idaho · Arrest, jail, report and court guide

Canyon County Jail and Court Search: Verify the Arrest, Custody and Case Outcome

Canyon County publishes separate systems for recent arrests and people currently housed in the jail. The Sheriff maintains arrest reports and booking records, while Idaho iCourt and the Canyon County Clerk show the filed criminal case.

This guide explains those differences, the exact search sequence, record-request rules, court-copy fees, warrant checks, bond timing, inmate mail, visits, commissary, medical questions and Idaho criminal-history correction procedures.

Search current arrests Search the jail roster Fix a failed search
An arrest listing is not a conviction record. Canyon County warns that the charges shown online may not reflect the charges actually filed by the Prosecuting Attorney or their current status. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and then check the Idaho court case.
Recent arrests

Name, inmate ID, arrest date, agency and booking charges.

Current jail status

Use the separate Jail Roster.

Status phone

208-454-7541

Sheriff records

208-454-7488

Records office

1115 Albany St., Room 137, Caldwell.

Four-record router

Choose the Canyon County record that answers your question

CURRENT ARRESTS Was the person recently arrested?

Use the recent-arrest list to review the arrest date, inmate ID, arresting agency, charge count and booking-charge descriptions.

JAIL ROSTER Is the person housed now?

Use the roster for present housing status and listed custody-program participation. Call the jail when the current status is unclear.

SHERIFF RECORDS What does the police report say?

Request the narrative, booking sheet, witness statements, photographs or Sheriff arrest history in writing.

IDAHO COURTS What happened to the charge?

Use iCourt for the filed case, register of actions, hearings, warrants, judgments and disposition available to the public.

Best workflow: Search Current Arrests, check the Jail Roster, save the inmate ID and agency, search iCourt, and request only the specific report or certified court document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Important county rules are explained inside the article rather than left behind general information links.

Official search workflow

How to search Canyon County arrests without missing a record

Open Current Arrests for a recent booking This system lists people who are or were housed in the Canyon County Jail for criminal offenses. It displays the name, inmate ID, arrest date, arresting agency and listed booking charges.
Use the surname first Search with the legal last name. When the portal offers a list rather than a search box, use the first letter of the surname and review all possible matches.
Open the full arrest entry Record the inmate ID, arrest date, arresting agency, charge count and every statute or charge description.
Check the Jail Roster separately A person may appear in Current Arrests but no longer be housed. The Jail Roster is the better source for present custody or participation in a listed custody program.
Compare both systems carefully A missing roster entry can mean release, transfer or an exclusion from the roster. A roster entry can include a person who is not physically confined in an ordinary housing unit.
Save the inmate ID The inmate ID is needed for mail, service accounts, deposits and many Detention Center questions.
Identify the arresting agency Current arrests may involve the Canyon County Sheriff, Caldwell Police, Nampa Police or another agency. The arresting agency normally controls the incident report.
Confirm status before paying or traveling Call 208-454-7541 when the booking is recent, release appears possible or the person has a common name.
Run Current Arrests search Check the Jail Roster
Important difference

Current Arrests and the Jail Roster are not the same list

Which Canyon County system should you use?
System Who may appear Who may be excluded Best use
Current Arrests People who are or were housed in Canyon County Jail for criminal offenses. Juvenile offenders and Sheriff’s Inmate Labor Detail participants are not reflected. Recent arrest date, agency, inmate ID and booking charges.
Jail Roster People currently housed, adults with juvenile offenses, juveniles with adult charges, civil-contempt cases and certain program participants. People who were released, transferred or no longer listed in a qualifying program. Current custody and listed program status.
Idaho iCourt Publicly accessible filed court cases and register-of-actions information. Sealed, confidential, restricted or unavailable records. Filed charges, hearings, warrants, orders and disposition.
Sheriff records request Existing Sheriff records responsive to a written request and legally releasable. Exempt, confidential, active-investigation or another agency’s records. Narrative reports, booking sheets, photographs and local arrest history.
Roster warning: Canyon County states that the Jail Roster may include people in Sheriff’s Inmate Labor Detail, Pretrial Release and Intensive Community Supervision. A roster listing does not always mean the person is sitting inside a standard jail housing unit.
Result decoder

What each Canyon County arrest field means

Arrest and roster fields explained
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Name The name displayed in the county custody system. A name alone does not prove identity. Compare inmate ID, arrest date, birth information and agency.
ID number The inmate identifier used by Canyon County. It does not show the final outcome of the criminal case. Use it for mail, calls, visits, deposits and jail questions.
Arrest date The date associated with the displayed arrest or booking event. It may differ from the offense date or court filing date. Use it to separate multiple arrests involving the same name.
Arresting agency The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. It does not mean the agency controls the court case. Request the police narrative from this agency.
Charge count The number of booking-charge lines connected with the arrest. It may not match the number of counts later filed by the prosecutor. Read each charge separately and search iCourt.
Statute or charge The Idaho Code or municipal allegation entered for booking. It does not establish guilt or final prosecution status. Compare it with the criminal complaint or information.
M or F indicator A system indicator that may identify misdemeanor or felony classification. It does not replace the filed court document. Confirm the filed case type through iCourt.
Change-of-status option A notification feature associated with the county arrest listing. It does not replace court notices or direct confirmation. Use notifications as a convenience and recheck official sources.
Roster listing The person is listed as currently housed or included in a qualifying county program. It may not describe the person’s physical housing location. Call the Detention Center before visiting or arranging pickup.
County disclaimer: The charge list may not reflect the actual charges filed by the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney or the present status of those charges.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before using the arrest information

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Inmate ID matches another county record
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case belongs to the same person
Use at least two independent identifiers. Never send money, contact an employer, publish a mugshot or accuse someone based only on a matching name.
Same name, different arrest date Treat the entries as separate arrest events until inmate IDs and court cases are compared.
Same name, different inmate ID Do not assume the records belong to the same person.
Similar photograph Appearance is not a dependable legal identifier. Use official numbers and demographic information.
Charge appears familiar A similar charge does not establish identity. Compare the date, agency and case number.
Troubleshooting

No Canyon County arrest record found? Follow this order

The arrest happened recently Intake, identification, medical screening, property inventory and system entry may still be underway.
You searched only Current Arrests Check the Jail Roster for current housing or program status.
You searched only the Jail Roster The person may already be released. Check Current Arrests and iCourt.
The name is recorded differently Search the surname alone and test maiden names, compound surnames, aliases and suffixes.
The person is a juvenile Juvenile offenders are excluded from Current Arrests unless handled under an adult-charge situation reflected elsewhere.
The person is in SILD Sheriff’s Inmate Labor Detail is not reflected in the Current Arrests database but may appear in the Jail Roster.
The arrest occurred in another county Search the jurisdiction where booking occurred, not simply the person’s home address.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, the Idaho Department of Correction or a federal agency.
Useful call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently associated with a Canyon County booking. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have inmate ID [number] or case number [number]. Can you confirm whether the person is housed, released, transferred or participating in another custody program?”
Sheriff records request

How to request a Canyon County arrest report or booking record

Canyon County requires Sheriff public-record requests to be made in writing. The request should identify an existing record rather than ask the Records Unit to answer open-ended questions or conduct legal research.

Canyon County Sheriff Records Unit
1115 Albany Street, Room 137
Caldwell, ID 83605
Records contact

Phone: 208-454-7488

Fax: 208-454-7476

Email: ccsorecords@canyoncounty.id.gov

Weekdays: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Walk-in change: Effective June 29, 2026, the Civil and Records Office closes to walk-in customers at 4:30 p.m. Staff remain available by phone or email until 5 p.m.

Records that can be selected on the request form

CCDC adult arrest history

A local history involving adult Canyon County Detention Center arrest records.

Most recent booking sheet

The booking record associated with the most recent qualifying jail intake.

Narrative report

The written incident or arrest narrative maintained by the Sheriff, subject to exemptions.

Witness statements

Existing witness records that are legally releasable after review and redaction.

Photographs

Releasable photographs associated with the identified report or event.

Other specific records

Name the exact document, date, person, incident and report number whenever possible.

Information requested by the Sheriff

Requester name and organization
Mailing address
Phone and email
Preferred delivery method
Police or accident report number
Court case number
Incident date or approximate date
Subject’s full name
Subject’s date of birth
Specific records and description
Unknown identifiers are allowed: The Sheriff’s form instructs requesters to write “unknown” when the police report number or court case number is not known. Provide the date, location, subject name and agency instead.

Response deadlines

Initial response

A written response is provided within three business days after receipt.

Idaho resident extension

When more time is needed, the office may take up to ten business days.

Nonresident extension

For a non-Idaho resident, the extended period may be up to 35 business days.

After-hours requests: A request received after normal business hours, excluding holidays, is treated as received on the next business day.

When identification may help

Identification is not automatically required for a public-record request. However, a person requesting records about themselves, a minor child, ward or another person they legally represent may be entitled to private information that would otherwise be redacted if the office can verify identity and authority.

When fees may apply

  • Actual copying costs may be charged.
  • Actual labor may be charged when extensive retrieval, review or redaction is required.
  • Payment may be required before the record is released.
  • Requests involving more than 100 paper pages or more than two person-hours can trigger upfront payment under Idaho public-record law.
  • Email is generally the quickest and least expensive delivery method.
Copy-ready Sheriff request
I request an electronic copy of the most recent booking sheet, arrest or incident narrative, probable-cause documents, releasable witness statements and releasable photographs concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident or arrest on or about [date] at [location]. The believed arresting agency is [agency]. Known identifiers are inmate ID [number], report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Submit the Sheriff records request Email the Records Unit
Court outcome

How to search the Idaho court case after a Canyon County arrest

Open the Idaho iCourt Portal Search by case number whenever one is available. A case number is more reliable than a common name.
When searching by name, use the full legal name Include middle name or initial when needed, but begin broadly enough to catch variations.
Choose the record with a Register of Actions Canyon County’s warrant guidance directs users to review cases containing a Register of Actions rather than a case with no history.
Confirm Canyon County and the case type Verify the county, defendant, filing date and criminal division before relying on the result.
Read the case history in order Look for the complaint, information, arraignment, bond order, warrant, hearings, plea, judgment and sentencing entries.
Compare filed charges with booking charges The prosecutor may file fewer, more, amended or different charges from those shown at booking.
Locate the disposition Identify whether the charge remains pending or ended through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court action.
Order the actual document when necessary Docket labels can be abbreviated. Request the judgment, dismissal, sentencing order or other controlling document for formal use.
Common court entries and what to check
Entry What it usually means What to verify
Complaint filed A criminal allegation was presented to the court. Read each count and statutory citation.
Arraignment The defendant appears for formal court processing and plea-related procedure. Review bond, counsel and next-hearing entries.
Warrant issued The court entered a warrant-related action. Check later entries for service, quash or recall.
Bond set or modified The court established or changed release conditions. Read the actual order and confirm other holds.
Dismissed The court dismissed a charge or case. Confirm whether every count was dismissed.
Acquitted The person was found not guilty of the resolved count. Check whether other counts remained.
Judgment entered The court entered a formal judgment. Obtain the judgment and sentence when formal proof is needed.
Closed The case is no longer shown as active. Closed alone does not explain the outcome.
Search Idaho iCourt
Court records and fees

Canyon County court-copy, certification and audio fees

Published Canyon County court-record charges
Service Fee Preparation detail
Printed or emailed document $1 per page Identify the case number and exact document.
Certification $1 per document Request certification when an official copy is required.
Audio CD $10 per CD One CD holds approximately 70 minutes.
Digital audio link $10 per emailed link Provide the specific hearing date.
Card transaction 3.5% Applies to credit or debit card payment.

Published mailing fees

$1.05

Standard envelope for one to four pages.

$2.40

Large envelope for five to nine pages.

$5.55

Large envelope for ten to 25 pages.

$10.75

Large envelope for 26 to 50 pages.

$2.05

Audio envelope containing one CD.

$0 mailing fee

When a suitable self-addressed stamped envelope is supplied.

Accepted payment

Visa
Mastercard
Discover
Money order
Business check
Cash for in-office requests

Information required for a useful court-record request

Case number
Parties listed on the case
Specific document name
Document filing date
Hearing date for audio
Preferred delivery method
Audio limit: Canyon County states that no court audio recordings are available for hearings before 2006.
Canyon County Court Records
1115 Albany Street
Room 114
Caldwell, ID 83605
Court Records contact

Phone: 208-454-7495

Weekdays: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

In-person pickup: Room 201 when directed by the request form.

Restricted records: Photo identification is required for records exempt from ordinary public disclosure under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32.
Order Canyon County court records
Warrant guidance

How Canyon County warrants are issued and checked

Arrest warrants are issued by courts, not by the Sheriff. The Canyon County Warrants Unit receives court-issued warrants, verifies identifying information and enters the warrant into local and national law-enforcement databases.

Approximately 400

New warrants are processed by the unit each month.

Approximately 7,000

Wanted-person files are maintained by the unit.

Identity verification

The unit checks details such as birth date, hair, eyes and tattoos before entry.

Search Idaho iCourt by name and birth information Review the case containing a Register of Actions.
Read the case history Look for a warrant entry and then check for later service, recall, quash or court action.
Call the Warrants Unit when uncertain Provide the full name and date of birth. Without both, staff may be unable to confirm the person.
Do not confront anyone Give suspected warrant information to law enforcement.
Canyon County Warrants Unit

Phone: 208-454-7273

Fax: 208-453-4835

Weekdays: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

After-hours non-emergency dispatch

208-454-7531

Use 911 only for an active emergency.

Personal warrant concern: Canyon County states that once an arrest warrant is issued, the person must be booked into jail. The Sheriff encourages voluntary surrender, preferably between 6 and 7 a.m. on a weekday so the person may have a better chance of seeing a judge that day.
After arrest

What happens after booking into Canyon County Jail?

Identity and intake Staff confirm the person’s identity, enter booking information and create the inmate record.
Property processing Personal property and funds are inventoried and secured under detention procedures.
Medical screening Medical staff review health concerns and medication needs.
Classification Inmate Classifications uses interviews and records checks to determine an appropriate housing assignment.
Court and transport scheduling Court and Transports coordinates court movement. Transport days and times are not shared publicly for security reasons.
Arraignment timing In-custody adult arraignments are generally at 1:30 p.m.; juvenile in-custody arraignments are generally at 11 a.m.
Bond, release or continued custody The person may post bond, remain on a hold, receive another court order or continue in custody.
Transfer or alternative program A person may transfer to another agency or enter an approved program such as Pretrial Release, ICS, SILD or house arrest.
Weekend timing: Canyon County states that a person booked Friday, Saturday or Sunday generally will not see the judge until Monday. When Monday is a holiday, the appearance moves to Tuesday.
Courtroom communication: Communication between inmates and members of the public in the courtroom is not allowed. A person attempting to communicate with an inmate may be told to leave.
Bond and release

Canyon County bond, surrender and release checks

Cash bond

A person may bond themselves when the correct cash amount and change are available, but funds should be given to family or friends before booking because jail staff secure valuables.

Bond company

A bond company may be contacted in advance and can meet the person at the jail. The Sheriff does not recommend a particular company.

Multiple holds

Posting one bond does not guarantee release when another warrant, hold, case or jurisdiction remains.

Confirm every charge and warrant Review the roster, arrest listing and iCourt history before paying.
Ask whether another agency has a hold Another county, probation, parole, state or federal agency can prevent release.
Confirm the accepted bond method Bond procedures can depend on the court order and bond type.
Keep every receipt Save the inmate ID, case number, bond amount, payment time and receipt.
Wait for physical release confirmation Court action or payment does not mean the person has completed release processing.
Fraud warning: Do not send bond money through gift cards, cryptocurrency or a private payment account because a caller claims to represent the court or jail. Confirm the case and payment procedure independently.
Video visitation

Canyon County video-visit hours, price and scheduling

Canyon County Jail uses a video-only visitation system provided by CTel. Remote scheduling, phone funding and video-visit accounts are handled through InmateSales.

Free allowance

60 inmate video minutes per week.

Carryover

Unused free minutes do not accumulate.

Remote cost

$0.20 per minute.

Advance booking

At least two hours.

Monitoring

Visits are recorded and monitored.

Published visitation windows

Morning

8 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Afternoon

12 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Evening

7 p.m.–11 p.m.

These windows are available seven days a week, but the inmate cannot visit during lockdown time. The inmate is responsible for telling prospective visitors when their allowed visit times occur.
Confirm current custody Check the roster before placing money into an account or scheduling.
Create the InmateSales account Use accurate personal and contact information.
Select Canyon County and the correct inmate Match the inmate ID and legal name.
Schedule at least two hours ahead Last-minute sessions are not permitted under the published rule.
Test the device Confirm webcam, microphone, speakers and high-speed internet.
Join early and follow facility rules Visits may be denied for discipline or operational necessity.
Cost example: A 20-minute remote video visit costs $4 at the published rate of $0.20 per minute, before any separately disclosed provider charges or taxes.
Schedule a live video visit
Commissary and trust funds

How to send money to a Canyon County inmate

Online deposit

Use JailATM with the inmate’s exact name and ID.

Lobby deposit

Use the Summit kiosk in the visitation lobby with a credit or debit card.

Not accepted

Canyon County no longer accepts inmate funds through cash or money orders.

Commissary schedule

Order day

Saturday.

Funding cutoff

Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Weekly limit

$75.

Provider

Summit Food Services.

Refund rule

Commissary sales are final.

Common available items

Snacks and candy
Optional personal hygiene products
Writing materials
Cards
Games
Other approved commissary items
Canyon County provides basic hygiene items without charge. An inmate with less than $2.50 in the account may request an indigent writing pack containing two stamped envelopes, a flex pen and four sheets of paper.
Release before delivery: An inmate released before receiving an order receives the credited amount back through a prepaid card available at the detention visitation area. Unclaimed commissary orders are donated to charity.
Make a live JailATM deposit
Digital mail

Canyon County inmate mail addresses and restrictions

Standard friends-and-family mail is scanned and delivered electronically. After mail is scanned, the physical item is destroyed.

Standard non-legal mail
Inmate Full Name – Inmate ID
Canyon County Jail, ID
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal mail
Inmate Full Name – Inmate ID
Canyon County Jail
219 N. 12th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605

Items that may not be included or attached

Address labels or stickers
Homemade or musical cards
Non-white envelopes or paper
Paintings or tracing paper
Coloring-book pages
Colored ink, marker, crayon or glitter drawings
Raised decorations
Paint, whiteout, glue or other liquid substances
Internet printouts or colored pages
Provocative material

Mail returned to the sender

  • Legal mail sent to the wrong address.
  • Certified mail requiring the inmate’s signature.
  • Mail with postage due.
  • Mail that violates the scanning or content restrictions.
  • Mail missing the correct inmate name or inmate ID.
Do not send originals you need returned. Canyon County states that ordinary mail is destroyed after scanning. Send copies of personal documents and keep the originals.
Medical care

Medication, clinical fees and emergency concerns

Outside medication

Family members may not bring prescription or over-the-counter medication into the facility for an inmate.

Clinical fee

A $10 clinical fee is assessed for each visit with a medical staff member.

Prescription cost

Prescription charges are assessed at the price set by the dispensing pharmacy.

What family members can do

For an immediate emergency, contact the jail Call the main Detention Center at 208-454-7540.
Provide precise information Give the inmate’s full name, inmate ID, diagnosis, medication, physician and specific concern.
Do not attempt to deliver medication Medical staff arrange approved prescriptions and treatment.
Ask the inmate to submit a medical request Non-emergency care is handled through the facility’s internal medical process.
The Medical Unit accepts phone calls during normal business hours, generally 8 a.m.–5 p.m. A family member may share information, but medical privacy rules can limit what staff disclose in return.
Idaho criminal history

When a Canyon County search is not broad enough

Canyon County systems are local. Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide Idaho criminal-history repository based on fingerprint-supported arrest records reported by Idaho criminal-justice agencies.

Idaho State Police background-check options
Option Published fee Identification level Important limit
Name-based Idaho check $20 Name and demographic information. Aliases or false birth dates can reduce accuracy; results are not notarized.
Fingerprint-based Idaho check $25 Positive fingerprint identification. Fingerprint card, form and complete payment are required.
ISP fingerprinting service $10 first card; $5 each additional card Inked and rolled fingerprints. Available at ISP Meridian headquarters, not district offices.
Card payment $1 plus 2.5% Payment charge only. Added to credit or debit transactions.

What an Idaho criminal history includes

  • Idaho arrest information reported to BCI and supported by fingerprints.
  • Available dispositions reported by Idaho courts or criminal-justice agencies.
  • Idaho arrests only.

What it does not automatically include

  • Arrests from another state.
  • FBI records.
  • Federal court convictions.
  • A local arrest when no arrest fingerprint card was submitted to BCI.
  • Ordinary juvenile records, unless the juvenile was adjudicated as an adult.
Local versus statewide: A local law-enforcement agency may search only its own records for the public. Idaho State Police BCI is the authorized source for a statewide Idaho criminal-history check.
Start an Idaho background check
Correction and expungement

Correcting or expunging an Idaho arrest record

If the record belongs to another person

Save the incorrect result Record the source, inmate ID, case number, arrest date and exact field that appears wrong.
Identify the source of the error The Sheriff controls its arrest record, the jail controls custody data, the Clerk controls court entries and ISP controls statewide criminal history.
Obtain fingerprint-based Idaho history Fingerprints provide positive identification when challenging a statewide record.
Supply supporting agency or court documents Idaho State Police reviews supplemental records from the arresting agency or court and updates the record when appropriate.
No charge for a challenge fingerprint check: ISP states that when a person challenges inaccurate information, the fingerprint-based check used for the challenge is processed without charge.

When Idaho expungement may be available

Idaho State Police states that the fingerprint and criminal-history record connected with an arrest or criminal summons may be expunged through a written request when one of these conditions applies:

No indictment or information was filed within one year of the arrest or summons
The person was acquitted of every offense arising from the incident
Every charge arising from the incident was dismissed
Arresting-agency or court records prove compliance with the statute
Dismissal remains visible until legal action is taken. ISP states that a dismissed charge continues to appear in criminal history with the dismissal noted unless the record qualifies for and completes the expungement process.
Idaho criminal-history information otherwise remains indefinitely. Expungement under the ISP process is not the same as deleting every court, news, private database or agency record that may exist.
Start the Idaho expungement process
Victims and notifications

Canyon County victim case help and release notifications

Canyon County provides Victim-Witness services through both the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney. Services can include case information, referrals, assistance understanding the justice process and notice when a defendant or suspect is released or escapes.

Prosecuting Attorney Victim-Witness Unit

Phone: 208-454-7391

Fax: 208-454-7474

1115 Albany Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
Sheriff Victim-Witness contacts

Brandi Clough-Kolka: 208-454-7479

Lupita Tovar, Spanish: 208-455-5970

After a qualifying criminal complaint is filed, the listed victim receives a Victim’s Rights Notification Form. Returning the completed form helps the Prosecuting Attorney maintain contact and provide services.
Register for live custody notifications
Contact directory

Canyon County arrest, jail and court contacts

Call the office that controls the information
Office Contact Use this office for
Current inmate status 208-454-7541 Current housing, release or roster-status questions.
Main Detention Center 208-454-7540 Emergency medical concern and general detention routing.
Sheriff Records Unit 208-454-7488
ccsorecords@canyoncounty.id.gov 		Arrest reports, booking sheets, photographs and Sheriff history.
Sheriff main office 208-454-7510 General Sheriff routing.
Non-emergency dispatch 208-454-7531 Non-emergency law-enforcement assistance and after-hours routing.
Warrants Unit 208-454-7273 Warrant questions with full name and date of birth.
Court Records 208-454-7495 Court documents, certification, audio and request questions.
Prosecutor Victim-Witness 208-454-7391 Victim rights, prosecution updates and referrals.
Attorney protected calls 208-454-6603 Attorney request for uncharged, protected client calls that are not recorded or monitored.
Map and directions

Canyon County Courthouse, Sheriff and detention area

The main county campus is centered near 1115 Albany Street and 1203 Albany Street in Caldwell. Sheriff Records is listed in Room 137 at 1115 Albany Street, while the Sheriff’s main office uses 1203 Albany Street.

Confirm the building before traveling. Court Records, Sheriff Records, the jail, visitation and other services can use different rooms, entrances or addresses on the county campus.
Final-action links only

When you still need to leave this page

1
Run a live arrest lookup

Current arrest and custody data can change after publication.

2
Submit a records request

The county must receive the requester’s details, signature and record description.

3
Order a certified court record

Payment, delivery and case-document details must be entered into the Clerk’s system.

4
Schedule a video visit

The provider requires an account, inmate selection and live appointment availability.

5
Add inmate funds

The live provider processes payment and credits the selected inmate account.

6
Register for custody alerts

Notification enrollment requires personal contact preferences and the selected offender record.

Frequently asked questions

Canyon County ID arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Canyon County arrest records?

Use Current Arrests for recent criminal bookings and the Jail Roster for current housing or listed custody-program status. Verify the inmate ID, arrest date and arresting agency.

Why is someone in Current Arrests but not on the Jail Roster?

The person may have been released, transferred or removed from current custody. Call 208-454-7541 and check Idaho iCourt for case status.

Why is someone on the Jail Roster but not physically in a jail housing unit?

The roster may include participants in Pretrial Release, Intensive Community Supervision or Sheriff’s Inmate Labor Detail, as well as certain civil-contempt and adult-charge cases.

Where can I request a Canyon County arrest report?

Submit a written request to the Canyon County Sheriff Records Unit at 1115 Albany Street, Room 137, Caldwell, or use the county’s online Sheriff records request.

How long does a Sheriff records request take?

The initial written response is due within three business days. Extended processing may take up to ten business days for Idaho residents and 35 business days for nonresidents.

How much is a certified Canyon County court record?

The county currently charges $1 per page plus $1 per document for certification. Card payments add a 3.5% transaction fee.

How much does Canyon County video visitation cost?

Remote video visitation costs $0.20 per minute. Inmates receive 60 free video minutes each week, and unused minutes do not carry forward.

What is the inmate mail address?

Send standard mail to the inmate’s full name and inmate ID, Canyon County Jail, ID, P.O. Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Legal mail goes to 219 N. 12th Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605.

How do I send commissary money?

Use JailATM online or the Summit kiosk in the visitation lobby. The jail does not accept inmate money through cash or money orders.

Can a dismissed Idaho arrest be expunged?

Idaho State Police permits a written expungement request in qualifying situations, including when all charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted of all offenses or no indictment or information was filed within one year. Supporting agency or court documents are required.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Canyon County, the Canyon County Sheriff, Canyon County Detention Center, Idaho Courts, the Prosecuting Attorney or Idaho State Police.

Arrest, custody, warrant and court information may change after release, transfer, prosecutor review, court action, correction or expungement. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and obtain an official or certified document before making a legal, employment, housing, safety, financial or publication decision.

A booking charge is an allegation. Every person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026.

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