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Bingham County Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Bingham County Jail is a correctional facility located in Blackfoot, Idaho. It serves as the primary detention center for Bingham County and houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Bingham County Jail, you can use the online inmate search tool provided by the Bingham County Sheriff's Office or call the jail directly at (208) 785-4440.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation is conducted through video visitation systems. Friends and family can schedule visits online or by calling the facility. Exact visitation hours may vary, so it's best to contact the jail for current schedules.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through several methods:

  • Online: Through the jail's approved online payment system (contact the jail for specific details)
  • In-person: At the jail's lobby kiosk
  • Mail: Send a money order to the inmate's name and ID number

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make collect calls or use pre-paid phone accounts. Video visitation is available through the jail's approved system.

Inmate Services and Programs

Bingham County Jail offers various services and programs, which may include:

  • Educational classes
  • Religious services
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Work release programs (for eligible inmates)

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the Bingham County Sheriff's Office and adheres to state and federal correctional standards for security and inmate management.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. All other visitations are subject to jail policies and schedules.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a health screening. Release procedures vary depending on the inmate's status and court orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate?

Inmates are generally not allowed to receive items directly from visitors. Most personal items must be purchased through the jail's commissary system.

How do I schedule a video visit?

Video visits can be scheduled through the jail's approved video visitation system or by calling the facility directly.

What medical services are available to inmates?

The jail provides basic medical care to inmates. For more serious conditions, inmates may be transported to local hospitals or medical facilities.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

501 North Maple #405, Blackfoot, ID, 83221

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 208-785-1238 .

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 Bingham County 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.

Bingham County 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

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Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

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Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Bingham County Jail driving directions

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