Jefferson County Jail – Rigby, ID

Jefferson County Jail is located in Jefferson County and is the main correctional facility for that county. Know somebody in jail at Jefferson County Jail? This page tells you information about everything related to Jefferson County Jailsuch as the following: Find an inmate at Jefferson County Jail. Find mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Court information and records. And much more…

The prospect of going to jail is a scary and stressful situation, not only for whoever is incarcerated, but also that person’s family and friends. The goal of this guide is to give you all the advice and information that you’ll need to make helping someone get out of jail a lot easier. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and also any tips or comments that could help others will be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that has gone to jail and need to find out where they are?

Do you know a friend or family member who has been arrested and you don’t know how to find out what jail they’re in?

In order to see who’s in jail at Jefferson County Jail you have to visit their web site and use the inmate lookup.

The Jefferson County Jail Inmate Roster is a list of persons who have been arrested and are in custody, which includes custody status, bail amount, and visiting schedule. Also, you are able to find information about anyone arrested and booked or released within the past 24-hour period. Inmates are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You can locate the information fast if you’ve got their name, birth date, or inmate ID.

If the inmate you are looking for is in another jail you will want to check our Idaho county jail guide: Other County Jails in Idaho

A mugshot, also called a intake photograph, is the photo that the jail takes when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually one and a profile photo. Your name and jail booking number will be in the pictures, and they will be on file at the jail.

Mugshots are on the website, or you can view them at the Jefferson County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you will need to input the first and last name, and an arrest date, if you have one.

Trying to figure out how to have your mugshot taken off of the Jefferson County Jail site? This can be tricky, since the mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a Petition to Expunge in court. This means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about removing your mugshot, the many different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Naturally, once you’re arrested and put in jail, your main thought is about when and how you will get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, your bail amount will be decided either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If there is no bail set this may mean that you will either be released on your ‘own recognizance’ until your court date, or you are kept in jail until your court date.

If you are released from jail you must agree to show up for court, and until that day you won’t be allowed to travel out of the county.

In most cases, an inmate in the Jefferson County Jail will earn an early release in exchange for good behavior when they respect the rules and conduct themselves properly while locked up.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you may be allowed to participate in a work release program. You will have to stay jail each day when you’re finished working, or you may have the chance to move into a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Your bail is how much money that you have to pay to the court system to be released from jail until your trial. The amount you will have to pay is dictated by the crime you’ve been charged with. You will need to pay to the courts ten percent of the total that was set before you can be released from jail. If you fail to show up for your court date, whoever posted your bail won’t get the bail money back.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail will have to call the Jefferson County Jail. If know the pertinent information, like name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know what their bail is set at. You can also check their bail amount and status online.

Bailing out of jail is never fun, but most of the time, its easy if you have the money. First, find out if it is a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If so, you can’t use the services of a bail bondsman. Cash only – they can’t accept a check. Once you have paid the bond, the person will be released into your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you will get this money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you just don’t have the money, you should use a bail bondsman. They will generally charge a fee of 10-15% of the total amount of bail set, and in most cases have a minimum fee of $100. This money will not be returned to you and the bondsman only accepts cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bail bondsman might require that they use your personal assets as collateral in addition to the fee they charge.

If you need a local bail bondsman go to: Find a Bail Bondsman in Jefferson County

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• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure is made up of each of the following steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• The first thing you will have to is you will answer a number of questions, such as your full legal name, home address, birthdate and contact person.
• You will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be given an inmate ID number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any personal property you have will be taken from you and stored until you get released.
• You will be allowed to make a telephone call in order to call a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you might be allowed to wear your own clothes, otherwise you will be given a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get released from jail. Getting discharged takes between 15 minutes to all day. In other words the quicker bail is posted, the quicker you can get out of jail. It also can depend on whether or not you’ve been given a cash bond or if a judge still needs to decide on how much your bail will be. For minor offenses, you will be booked and get released without having to post bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and know the discharge date, expect to get released in the morning.

warrant out for your arrest, or if you need to begin your jail sentence, it is highly advisable that you do the right thing and turn yourself in willingly. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go to the jail intake area, and let them know that you think they might have an outstanding arrest warrant out for you. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if they verify that you have one, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, go down to the jail on the date and time that the sentence order states. Be very careful that you don’t show up late. Make sure that you only bring allowed items with you, like your driver’s license or even state issued ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates need to provide the name and date of birth of each visitor to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitor’s names will go into a log of visitors for the inmate. All visitors will have to provide a photo ID when visiting. Visitors arriving late or that is not on the visitation list will not be able to attend visitation.
The Jefferson County Jail visitation procedures frequently change, so we suggest that you visit the official jail site before you go to visitation.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . These phone calls are much more expensive than regular phone calls. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates should keep in mind that there are a limited number of phones, so all the inmates must share phone time. If you are disciplined for an infraction, phone calls could be reduced or forbidden.

Phone Number: 208-745-9210

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be mailed using US Postal Service. You can’t use any other form of delivery. You have to clearly print the person’s name, prisoner number, and the address of the jail on the envelope. Don’t mail anything in a package or box, envelope with padding, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. All mail that you send to inmates is opened and read by the jail officers, and will be returned to the sender if they decide it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Jefferson County Jail:

Jefferson County Jail
200 Courthouse Way
Rigby, ID 83442

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Jefferson County Jail
200 Courthouse Way
Rigby, ID 83442

The Jefferson County Jail mail policy changes frequently, so we suggest that you double check the site when you send a letter to an inmate.

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When you’ve been arrested, you have particular rights, and an important one is the right to request a lawyer. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so make sure to get a friend or family member to find a lawyer when you call them. You may be asking yourself ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal lawyer will make sure you know your rights, help protect your best interests and help you through the complicated legal system. The quicker you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your case, the better your chances.

For more info on the benefits of hiring a lawyer, visit: Find an Attorney

If you need an attorney, but can’t afford a lawyer, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. Also, the Public Defender’s Office has a number of staff such as private investigators, forensics experts as well as case workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are real attorneys, members of the Idaho State Bar and are licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you ever had to use a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? Do you think they properly handled your case?

Court records are a matter of public record. Court records include a case file with a docket and all of the documents and motions that have been filed in your case. You have the ability to access your court records using the Jefferson County website, or by going to the Clerk of Court’s office.

A Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court that maintains the records. They also administer the oath during court cases, and read the verdict when the jury makes their final decision. All records, documents, and evidence related to your court case are held at Clerk of Court.

Court fees are the fees and charges from your case, which include filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you are low income and have a Public Defender, you may not have to pay them.

A Magistrate is the judge that presides on your court case. Magistrate judges do a number of things, which include deciding a bail amount, writing arrest warrants, and presiding over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

Your pre-sentencing report is completed to include the defendant’s background information and as much detail about the defendant’s life history, which the judge will consider when determining your sentence. Information will be solicited from the defendant, the defendant’s family, and, if applicable, the victim in the crime. Remember you can ask to see your own copy of the report before sentencing, and correct the mistakes.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, including community service to probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you could be locked up immediately, or you might be given a date that you must report to jail to serve your jail time according to your sentence.

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Are you trying to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated, or has gone to jail in the past?

To do this, just access the Jefferson County jail website, and search using:

• Their name.
• Birth date.
• Their approximate booking date.
• or jail ID.

If you think this person is in jail, you can also call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant, you can access court records on the website or call the court. You have to have their first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask them. Bear in mind that if you do have an outstanding warrant, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and the date of their arrest, contact the jail, on the phone, in person, or you can check online. Records of arrests are in the public record and this is accessible by the public.

A Civil Process is when you get served with legal papers, like warrants. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders must be registered and listed on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to see sex offenders on the website, but you should know that you will not find the precise address, but rather the address block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. They include a court case file that includes a docket sheet and any documents filed in your court case. You are able to access the court records via the internet, or at the clerk’s office of the court where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of people’s criminal history. These databases are all linked so you are able to track criminal convictions from any other state. Go to county courthouse and make an inquiry, or check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a completely different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

A criminal records search you are able to find out if someone has been arrested, charged, or convicted for these crimes:

• DUI.
• Drug crimes like possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Theft.

But, when you do a criminal records check, you will not learn if that person has had any:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for this kind of information, you must do a driving records search.

Have you ever searched for criminal records? Was it easy? Did you do your search online or did you call the courthouse? Was the information correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your story could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Jefferson County, the Sheriff has a list of most wanted criminals, too.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department’s Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that being incarcerated in the Jefferson County jail is very scary, eventually you will settle into the routine that is set for you in jail. All inmates get a wake-up alarm at 6am, and next you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will work in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Jefferson County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Jefferson County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to jail inmates might change, so be sure to double check the site before you send money to an inmate there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Jefferson County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Jefferson County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Jefferson County Jail

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated at Jefferson County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited a prisoner at Jefferson County Jail?

If your answer is yes, then you should leave a comment below about it. Write about what you experienced because other people will know what to expect.

Things you might want to put in the review:

• Conditions in Jefferson County Jail.
• Jail and pod layout and facility
• Guards and jail staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitors
• Other Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Jail gangs
• Prisoner activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has some stories to tell about the whole experience. Why’d you get arrested? Did you experience fair treatment? How was day to day life at Jefferson County Jail? What were the other inmates like? How did going to jail affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Need to find a person you met in jail? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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Links and Resources

Main Jefferson County Jail Link
Jefferson County Jail Inmate Search
View Jefferson County Jail Mugshots
Jefferson County Jail Bail Link

Jefferson County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Jefferson County Jail Jail Mail Link
Find an inmate at Jefferson County Jail
Jefferson County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Jefferson County Jail Arrests
Jefferson County Jail Send Money Procedure
Jefferson County Jail Employment


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