Gem County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Gem County are considered public records under Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1 (Idaho Public Records Act), which provides citizens the right to inspect and copy public records with limited exceptions.
• Some agencies may charge copying fees not to exceed actual costs.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically part of the booking record and may be available through direct request to the jail or Sheriff's Office, though policies on releasing booking photos vary by agency.
• Idaho law does not guarantee automatic online access to mugshots, so requesters may need to visit in person or submit formal public records requests.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

Court records for this county include civil cases, criminal cases, traffic violations, and family law matters handled by the local Circuit, District, or Superior Court.

• Certified copies of court documents cost approximately $1.00 per page plus a certification fee, with the first page typically costing $2.00-$3.00.
• Gem County Clerk of Court can provide fee schedules and accept requests for copies by mail or in person.
• Some documents may require a formal written request and identification verification.

• Recording fees vary by document type, typically starting at $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page as set by Idaho statute.
• Certified copies of recorded documents generally cost $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
• The Assessor provides an online GIS mapping system and property search tool accessible through Gem County website at www.gemcounty.org, allowing users to search by owner name, address, or parcel number.

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

• Processing time is typically 5-10 business days for mail requests and immediate for in-person requests to the state office.
• Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification; the fee is approximately $30.00, and there is no waiting period once the license is issued.
• Divorce decrees are court records maintained by Gem County Clerk of Court at the same courthouse location, accessible through case file requests.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the Idaho Vital Records website at https://www.vitalrecordsonline.com/idaho or through VitalChek, a state-authorized vendor, though convenience fees apply.
• Death certificates have fewer restrictions but still require proper identification and payment of fees.