Idaho Criminal Records at a Glance
Idaho criminal records are maintained by the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). Criminal history records can be searched by name or fingerprints. BCI provides fingerprinting and background check services with notarized results from the Idaho Central Repository. Court records are accessible through the Idaho courts system. ISP operates the Idaho Sex Offe
1Idaho Statewide Criminal Search Resources
- ISP BCI, Criminal Historyisp.idaho.govAutomated criminal history records searchable by name or fingerprints.
- ISP BCI, Fingerprinting & Background Checksisp.idaho.govFingerprint-based criminal background check with notarized results from Idaho Central Repository.
- Idaho Sex Offender Registry, Searchapps.isp.idaho.govSearch adult or juvenile sex offender databases by name, city, county, or zip code.
- iCourt, Idaho Court Case Searchicourt.idaho.govSearch Idaho court records online through the iCourt portal for case and party information, events, and hearings.
- Idaho VINELink, Victim Notificationvinelink.vineapps.comSearch offenders in Idaho custody and register for victim notification.
2Idaho County Sheriff Reports & Criminal Records
Under Idaho Code 67-3008, the public may access Idaho criminal history information. This is more explicit than many states, where repository access is restricted to law enforcement or authorized agencies. Idaho State Police BCI provides both name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history searches.
- Ada County Sheriffs Officewww.adasheriff.orgCurrent arrests, crime mapping, jail inmate listing and sex offender information.
- Adams County Sheriffs Officewww.co.adams.id.usContact the sheriffs office for criminal activity in the county.
- Bannock County Sheriffs Officewww.bannockcounty.usDetention facility , inmate information, criminal records department, crime prevention programs.
- Bear Lake County Sheriffs Officewww.bearlakecounty.infoThe sheriffs office has information about criminal activity in the county.
- Bingham County Sheriffs Officewww.binghamid.govCounty jail, victim services, sex offender search, missing children information.
- Blaine County Sheriffs Officewww.co.blaine.id.usMost wanted and warrants, criminal records, crime victim notification.
- Boise County Sheriffs Officewww.boisecounty.usFind criminal records, sheriffs reports, record requests.
- Bonner County Sheriffs Officebonnerso.orgOutstanding warrants, sheriffs records and reports, most wanted fugitives, report criminal activity.
- Bonneville County Sheriffs Officebonnevillesheriff.comCrime stoppers, domestic violence information, crime reports.
- Boundary County Sheriffs Officewww.boundarysheriff.orgPublic records requests, county detention facility, crime reporting information.
- Canyon County Sheriffs Officewww.canyoncounty.id.govCriminal investigations, public records request, sex offender watch, current arrest information.
- Caribou County Sheriffs Officewww.caribousheriff.comFind county detention center and inmate information, criminal investigations department.
- Cassia County Sheriffs Officewww.freewebs.comAccident reports, criminal investigations division, juvenile and adult detention.
- Clearwater County Sheriffs Officewww.clearwatercounty.orgFind jail information, sex offender search, list and photos of most wanted criminals.
- Custer County Sheriffs Officecustercountyidaho.orgFind contact information for the Custer county sheriff.
- Elmore County Sheriffs Officewww.elmorecounty.orgFind address and phone for sheriffs office and county jail.
- Franklin County Sheriffs Officewww.franklincountyidaho.orgObtain criminal reports and news from the county sheriffs office.
- Fremont County Sheriffs Officewww.co.fremont.id.usFind sex offender map, victim notification information, sheriffs news and reports.
- Gem County Sheriffwww.gemcounty.orgCounty jail, criminal records, sheriffs news and reports.
- Gooding County Sheriffs Officegoodingcounty.orgJail and visitor information, narcotics hotline, sex offender registry, crime victim notification.
- Idaho County Sheriffs Officewww.idahocounty.orgCriminal investigations division, crime records request, county jail information.
- Jefferson County Sheriffs Officewww.jcgov.usContact information for the Jefferson county sheriff.
- Jerome County Sheriffs Officejeromecountyid.usMost wanted criminals, county jail information and safety tips.
- Kootenai County Sheriffs Officewww.kcsheriff.comCriminal reports, jail information, victim notification, crime statistics.
- Latah County Sheriffs Officewww.latah.id.usCriminal records checks, request incident or accident reports, sex offender registration.
- Lemhi County Sheriffs Officewww.lemhicountyidaho.orgFind contact information for the Lemhi sheriffs office.
- Lewis County Sheriffs Officewww.lewiscountyid.usCounty jail and inmate information, sex offender information and crime tip hotline.
- Madison County Sheriffs Officewww.madisonsheriff.comSheriffs crime reports, link to missing persons information and sex offender registry.
- Minidoka County Sheriffs Officewww.minidoka.id.usRequest accident and arrest records, domestic violence information, criminal investigations department.
- Nez Perce County Sheriffs Officewww.co.nezperce.id.usMost wanted criminals, warrants, detention center information, sex offenders search.
- Owyhee County Sheriffs Officeowyheecounty.netObtain criminal records from the Owyhee sheriffs office.
- Payette County Sheriffs Officewww.payettecounty.orgCrime victims notification, jail and inmate information, sex offenders search.
- Power County Sheriffs Officewww.co.power.id.usFind sheriffs criminal records, domestic violence and crime stoppers information.
- Shoshone County Sheriffs Officewww.shoshoneso.comCriminal investigations, county jail information, sex offenders listing, sheriffs press releases.
- Teton County Sheriffs Officewww.tetoncountysheriff.comFind outstanding warrants, top five most wanted criminals, sheriffs news and contact information.
- Twin Falls County Sheriffs Officewww.twinfallscoso.comMost wanted criminals, sex offender information, outstanding warrants, missing persons list.
- Valley County Sheriffs Officewww.co.valley.id.usFind criminal reports and records, detention center information, crime victim notification.
- Washington County Sheriffs Officewww.co.washington.id.usContact the Washington county sheriff for information on criminal activity in the county.
3Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Idaho's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Idaho state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
NSOPW, National Sex Offender Public Website
The Department of Justice's single national search across every state, territory, and tribal registry. Authoritative for offender status but does not include every historical conviction.
https://www.nsopw.gov/ (nsopw.gov)
The Department of Justice's single national search across every state, territory, and tribal registry. Authoritative for offender status but does not include every historical conviction.
https://www.nsopw.gov/ (nsopw.gov)
FBI, Identity History Summary Check
How to request your own FBI rap sheet (CJIS Identity History Summary) under Title 28 CFR § 16.30, 16.34. $18 fee, fingerprint submission required.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/need-an-fbi-service-or-more-information/identity-history-summary-checks (fbi.gov)
How to request your own FBI rap sheet (CJIS Identity History Summary) under Title 28 CFR § 16.30, 16.34. $18 fee, fingerprint submission required.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/need-an-fbi-service-or-more-information/identity-history-summary-checks (fbi.gov)
FBI UCR, Uniform Crime Reporting
The FBI's aggregate crime statistics program. Useful for context on offense frequency but not a record of individual persons.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/ (ucr.fbi.gov)
The FBI's aggregate crime statistics program. Useful for context on offense frequency but not a record of individual persons.
https://ucr.fbi.gov/ (ucr.fbi.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho Criminal Records, FAQ
Is there a single nationwide criminal record search?
No public one. The FBI's Interstate Identification Index (III) is nationwide but is only accessible to law enforcement agencies and approved employers under Public Law 92-544. Individuals can order their own rap sheet through the CJIS Identity History Summary service.
What is the difference between state and FBI record checks?
A state check searches one state's conviction database. The FBI III check searches every state that participates in III. Both are fingerprint-based.
Can arrests without conviction appear on a background check?
Yes, on some. State BCI responses vary, a few states return arrests without disposition for up to seven years, others redact non-conviction arrests. The FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681c) caps non-conviction arrests on consumer reports at 7 years.
How long does an expungement take?
It is a court process governed by state statute, typically 60 - 180 days from petition to order, plus another 60 - 90 days for agency updates.