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Cottonwood Jail, Idaho: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Cottonwood Jail is a detention facility located in Idaho County, Idaho. It serves as the primary correctional institution for the area, housing both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Cottonwood Jail, you can call the facility directly at (208) 962-3521. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours and policies may vary. It's best to contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and requirements.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through various methods. Contact the jail for specific instructions on how to send money to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls. For information on phone services and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Cottonwood Jail may offer various services and programs to inmates, such as educational courses, substance abuse treatment, or religious services. Contact the facility for a current list of available programs.

Security and Management Information

The Cottonwood Jail is operated by the Idaho County Sheriff's Office. For detailed information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel. For specific information about legal and visitation rights at Cottonwood Jail, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

Contact the jail directly for a current list of allowed items. Generally, personal belongings are limited for security reasons.

How can I bond someone out of Cottonwood Jail?

Contact the jail or a local bail bondsman for information on the bonding process and requirements.

Are there medical services available at the jail?

The jail typically provides basic medical services. For specific information about available medical care, contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Cottonwood Jail. If you are have completed a Cottonwood Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Cottonwood Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Cottonwood Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

506 King Street, Cottonwood, ID, 83522

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 208-983-1100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Cottonwood Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Cottonwood Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Cottonwood Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Cottonwood Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Cottonwood Jail.

General Stats for Idaho

Idaho Total Number of Inmates

12,921

Idaho Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

27,418

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

449

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

5,967

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

673

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

727

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

86.02

7,459

Female

13.98

1,212

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

66.67

228

Detained

22.81

78

Diverted

10.53

36

Prisons and Jails in Idaho