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Preston City Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Preston City Jail is a small municipal detention facility located in Preston, Idaho. It serves as a short-term holding facility for individuals arrested within the city limits of Preston.

Contact Information

Address: 70 West Oneida Street, Preston, ID 83263
Phone: (208) 852-1234
Website: Preston Police Department

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Preston City 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

Visitation policies and hours are not publicly available. Contact the jail directly for current visitation information and procedures.

How to Send Money

Information about sending money to inmates at Preston City Jail is not readily available. Contact the facility directly for guidance on how to provide funds to an inmate.

Phone Calls and Video Options

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

Inmate Services and Programs

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

Security and Management Information

The Preston City Jail is managed by the Preston Police Department. For specific security protocols and management information, 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 Preston City Jail, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release process at Preston City Jail typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information. For detailed information about the process, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have in the Preston City Jail?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for a current list of permitted items for inmates.

How long do inmates typically stay at Preston City Jail?

As a municipal jail, Preston City Jail typically holds inmates for short periods, usually less than 72 hours. Longer-term inmates are usually transferred to the Franklin County Jail.

Can I bail someone out of Preston City Jail?

Yes, bail can typically be posted for eligible inmates. Contact the jail directly for information on the bail process and accepted payment methods.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

70 West Oneida, Preston, ID, 83263

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 208-852-2433 .

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 Preston 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.

Preston 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 Preston 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

Preston Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Preston 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