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Gem County Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

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

Contact Information

Address: 415 E Main St, Emmett, ID 83617
Phone: (208) 365-3521
Website: https://www.gemcounty.org/sheriff/jail/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Gem County Jail, you can call the facility directly at (208) 365-3521. 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

Contact the jail directly for information on how to send money to inmates. They may have specific procedures or approved methods for depositing funds into inmate accounts.

Phone Calls and Video Options

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

Inmate Services and Programs

Information on specific inmate services and programs is limited. Contact the jail for details on available educational, vocational, or rehabilitative programs.

Security and Management Information

Gem County Jail operates under the management of the Gem County Sheriff's Office. For detailed information about security measures and management policies, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For specific information about these rights at Gem County Jail, consult with the jail administration or a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes at Gem County Jail follow standard procedures. For detailed information about these processes, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

The list of allowed items may vary. Generally, inmates are provided with essential items, and additional approved items may be purchased through the commissary. Contact the jail for a specific list of allowed items.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

You can send mail to an inmate by addressing it to their full name, inmate ID (if known), and the jail's address. All mail is typically screened before being delivered to inmates.

What medical services are available to inmates?

Gem County Jail provides basic medical services to inmates. For specific information about available medical services, please contact the jail administration.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

410 East First, Emmet, ID, 83617

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 208-365-4484 .

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 Gem 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.

Gem 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

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Gem County 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

Gem County Jail driving directions

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