Blaine County

• Blaine County is unique in Idaho for its relatively high cost of living, driven by resort tourism and second-home ownership.
• The Big Wood River valley provides the primary population corridor through Blaine County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting written requests to the Sheriff's Office or respective police departments, though some personal information may be redacted under exemptions.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the Sheriff's Office jail roster, which is updated regularly and accessible online.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of detailed arrest reports.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Idaho allows for the release of detainees pending trial, with bail amounts set according to the severity of the charges.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Blaine County Magistrate Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases under $10,000, small claims up to $5,000, protection orders, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies.
• Copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies are available for $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.
• The iCourt Portal allows online payment of fines and fees for many case types.

• Records can be searched in person during business hours or through Blaine County's online document search system accessible through Blaine County website at co.blaine.id.us.
• The online system typically allows free searching by grantor, grantee, document type, or date range, with document images viewable and downloadable for a fee.
• Certified copies cost approximately $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
• Property tax information is maintained by Blaine County Assessor's Office at 206 1st Avenue South, Suite 200, Hailey (phone: 208-788-5520), which provides property valuations, ownership information, and parcel data.
• Tax payments are processed through Blaine County Treasurer's Office at Suite 200.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time at Blaine County level is typically 1-2 weeks.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $30.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test requirement in Idaho.
• Marriage certificates can be requested from the Clerk's Office after the ceremony.
• Idaho Code § 39-201 through § 39-275 governs vital statistics and record access, establishing confidentiality protections and requirements for authorized requestors.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The City of Hailey requires business licenses through City Hall at 115 Main Street South (phone: 208-788-9815).
• The City of Ketchum administers business licenses through their City Hall at 480 East Avenue North (phone: 208-726-3841).
• Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use permits are issued by Blaine County Building Department, located at 206 1st Avenue South in Hailey (phone: 208-788-5560).
• The Sun Valley Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau, located at 491 Sun Valley Road (visitsunvalley.com), provides business development resources and networking opportunities.