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Ponderay Jail, Idaho: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Ponderay Jail is a small detention facility located in Ponderay, Idaho. It primarily serves as a short-term holding facility for individuals awaiting court appearances or transfer to larger correctional institutions.

Contact Information

Address: 401 Main St, Ponderay, ID 83852
Phone: (208) 265-4251
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Ponderay Jail, contact the facility directly using the phone number provided above. Due to the small size of the facility, they do not offer an online inmate search system.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

Information about sending money to inmates at Ponderay Jail is not readily available. Contact the facility directly for guidance on approved methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Details about phone calls and video visitation options are not publicly available. Please contact the jail for information on communication methods available to inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the facility's small size and short-term nature, information about specific inmate services and programs is limited. Contact the jail directly for details on any available services or programs.

History of the Facility

Information about the history of Ponderay Jail is not readily available.

Security and Management Information

Ponderay Jail is managed by the Ponderay Police Department. For specific information about security measures and management practices, contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Ponderay Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights, contact the facility or consult with a legal professional familiar with Idaho detention facilities.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes at Ponderay Jail may vary depending on the circumstances. For specific information about these procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have at Ponderay Jail?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items for inmates.

How can I post bail for someone at Ponderay Jail?

For information on posting bail, contact the Ponderay Jail directly or consult with a local bail bondsman familiar with the facility's procedures.

Are there medical services available at Ponderay Jail?

Information about medical services at Ponderay Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility directly for details on available medical care for inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Ponderay Jail. If you are have completed a Ponderay 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 Ponderay 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 Ponderay Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

476770 Highway 95 PO Box 500, Ponderay, ID, 83852

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 208-265-4251 .

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 Ponderay 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.

Ponderay 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 Ponderay 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

Ponderay Jail driving directions

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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