The Bingham County Inmate Population
The most solid local population figure is the Bingham County Jail's official capacity: the sheriff's detention page inspected June 8, 2026 lists capacity at 102 prisoners. That count is a bed-capacity figure, not a live daily population. The same page says the jail division books and houses adult persons arrested in Bingham County or by other agencies on local Bingham County charges.
The count changes as arrests come in, bond is posted, court orders are entered, people are released, and sentenced felony cases transfer into the Idaho Department of Correction. Juveniles are not booked or housed in the Bingham County Jail unless charged as adults, so juvenile matters should not be assumed to appear in adult jail records.
Bingham County Inmate Population Statistics
Bingham County publishes useful jail-capacity and staffing facts, but it did not publish a current daily jail population, average daily population, annual bookings, or demographic dashboard in the official sources located for this build.
The sheriff's official detention page is the source for the local capacity and staffing figures used here.
Because that official page gives capacity but not a live daily count, the population table separates confirmed jail facts from figures that were not published.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current daily jail population | Not published in located county sources | Bingham County research, 2026 |
| Bingham County Jail capacity | 102 prisoners | Bingham County Sheriff Detention page, inspected 2026 |
| Jail division staffing | 29 certified deputies | Bingham County Sheriff Detention page, inspected 2026 |
| PWCC operating capacity | 331 female residents | IDOC PWCC location page, inspected 2026 |
Bingham County Inmate Population Trends
No official Bingham County year-by-year jail trend table was located. That matters because many inmate-population pages repeat unsourced current counts. For Bingham County, the sourced public record supports capacity, staffing, and facility roles, but not a verified multi-year average daily population trend.
| Year | Average Daily Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Not located | No official county jail ADP report found. |
| 2025 | Not located | No official county jail population dashboard found. |
| 2026 | Not located | Live official roster path was unavailable during research. |
Who Makes Up the Bingham County Inmate Population
The sheriff's detention page identifies the population by custody role rather than by demographics: adults arrested within Bingham County and adults arrested by other agencies on local Bingham County charges. Official local breakdowns by sex, race, ethnicity, age, felony/misdemeanor status, pretrial status, or outside-agency hold were not located.
- Adults in local custody - The jail houses adults booked on Bingham County arrests or local charges.
- Juveniles - Juveniles are not booked or housed unless specifically charged as adults.
- State prisoners - Sentenced felony residents move to IDOC and should be searched through the state locator.
- Tribal, federal, and ICE custody - Fort Hall, BOP, USMS, and ICE matters may require separate lookup channels.
Bingham County Jail Capacity and Overcrowding
The official capacity is 102 prisoners. No official local overcrowding order, jail-construction project, consent decree, or DOJ investigation was found in the research sources. Because no current daily population was published, the capacity figure should not be converted into an overcrowding claim without a newer official population count.
Laws Governing the Bingham County Inmate Population
Idaho public-records law supports access to many jail and arrest records, but it also allows redactions and denials for active law-enforcement and privacy reasons. The practical Bingham County route is to ask the office that owns the record: sheriff records for booking and arrest materials, court records for filed charges, and IDOC for sentenced state custody.
Key Statutes:
Idaho Code § 74-102 - Idaho presumes public records are open for inspection and copying unless another law limits access.
Idaho Code § 74-124 - Law-enforcement investigatory records may be withheld for listed reasons, but basic arrest and incident information is treated differently.
Idaho Code § 20-602 - County jail rules address separate housing and objective inmate classification for safety and security.
Bingham County and the State Prison Population
After felony sentencing, a Bingham County case can move from the county jail into the Idaho Department of Correction Resident/Client Search. Pocatello Women's Correctional Center is a nearby IDOC state prison listed by the sheriff under other detention facilities; it is not a county jail branch. IDOC records cover incarcerated residents, probation, parole, and some discharged records, with daily-update warnings.
The IDOC search page is the statewide locator for people who have moved beyond county jail custody.
Use that state locator only after the case has reached IDOC jurisdiction or when the person is on Idaho probation or parole.
How to Search the Bingham County Inmate Population
The old official Bingham County roster path redirected to a current county page that returned a 404 during inspection on June 8, 2026. Treat the county lookup as phone and records driven unless the county restores a live roster.
Have the person's full name, date of birth if known, arrest date, arresting agency, and any case or report number before calling or requesting records.
- Call Bingham County Detention Inmate Information at (208) 782-3057 for current custody confirmation.
- For a very recent arrest, call Detention Booking at (208) 782-3055.
- For jail administration or non-routine custody questions, call Detention Command at (208) 782-3076.
- Use sheriff/Blackfoot Police records for booking sheets, arrest reports, and booking-photo requests.
- If the person was sentenced or transferred, search IDOC, BOP, ICE, or tribal police depending on custody type.
Current Inmate Lookup in Bingham County
No current live roster search fields could be inspected. The reliable current lookup fields are the details a caller or requester can provide to detention staff or the records unit.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Caller/request detail | Recommended | Use legal name and known aliases if available. |
| Date of birth | Caller/request detail | Recommended | Helps separate people with similar names. |
| Arrest or booking date | Caller/request detail | Recommended | Especially useful for recent bookings and records requests. |
Past and Released Inmate Records
Because no current roster retention rule was confirmed, past booking searches should route through records. The sheriff/Blackfoot Police request form can be used for booking records, arrest reports, release or transfer information if disclosable, and booking photographs. Court outcomes belong in iCourt or the Bingham County court record request process.
What a Bingham County Inmate Record Shows
The current roster profile could not be inspected, so the safest approach is to request the specific fields needed instead of assuming a public profile layout.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Booking date and time | When jail intake occurred, if disclosable. |
| Arresting agency | Which agency made or lodged the arrest. |
| Booking charges | Charges listed at intake, which may differ from filed court charges. |
| Bond or hold information | Release status, court bond, or detainers if the jail can disclose them. |
| Release or transfer date | Whether the person left county custody or moved to another system. |
| Booking photo | Request as a booking photograph through records when not available online. |
County Jail vs. State Prison: Where to Look
The county jail handles local arrest, pretrial, and local-sentence custody. IDOC handles state correctional jurisdiction after sentencing and for probation or parole records. Searching only the county jail can miss a person who has been sentenced, transferred, or held under federal, immigration, or tribal authority.
| County Jail | State Prison / IDOC | |
|---|---|---|
| Who Is Held | Adults arrested in Bingham County or on local charges | People under IDOC jurisdiction |
| Run By | Bingham County Sheriff's Office | Idaho Department of Correction |
| Where to Look | Detention phone lines and sheriff records | IDOC Resident/Client Search |
| Stays Listed | No current roster retention rule confirmed | Daily-updated locator with IDOC caveats |
State and Federal Inmate Search
Use IDOC for Idaho prison, probation, and parole status. Use the BOP Inmate Locator for federal sentenced custody from 1982 to present. Use ICE detainee resources and the ICE information line for immigration detention. VINELink is useful for custody notifications where Idaho records are available, but it should supplement direct agency confirmation.
Bingham County Detention Facilities
The Facility Map separates local county jail custody from nearby state prison and tribal custody questions.
- Bingham County Jail - The county jail for adult local arrests and Bingham County charges.
- Pocatello Women's Correctional Center - An IDOC state prison in Pocatello for sentenced female residents and reception/diagnostic custody.
- Fort Hall Police Department / Tribal Jail - A tribal custody route that should be verified directly with Fort Hall or Shoshone-Bannock authorities.
Bingham County Inmate Population FAQ
How big is the Bingham County inmate population?
The official county figure found is capacity, not a daily headcount. The sheriff's detention page lists the Bingham County Jail capacity at 102 prisoners and jail division staffing at 29 certified deputies. A live daily population count was not published in the official county sources located.
How do I search the Bingham County inmate population?
Start with Bingham County Detention Inmate Information at (208) 782-3057, then Booking at (208) 782-3055 for recent arrests. If the person is sentenced, transferred, federal, immigration, or tribal custody, use IDOC, BOP, ICE, or Fort Hall/tribal police instead.
Can I look up a released or past inmate?
Use the sheriff/Blackfoot Police public records request form for booking sheets, booking photos, arrest reports, and release or transfer information if disclosable. Use iCourt or the Bingham County court record request form for filed charges, bond orders, and dispositions.