Ada County Warrants and Arrest Records Search

Ada County arrest warrant searches are relatively easy to conduct, as the local law enforcement agency offers a significant amount of information pertaining to pending detention directives and recent arrests through its website.

This should not be confused with a regular inquiry on active warrants, which can also bring back results on Idaho arrest records and case verdicts.

Information Available for Public Access

People who want to know if a subject has an outstanding warrant from Ada County will undoubtedly benefit from the information provided. A list of all the arrest orders issued in the area is available on adasheriff.org.

Note: This list only has information on warrants that have yet to be served, not those that have already been used to effect arrests.

Recent Arrest Information

You can find a list of recent detentions at Ada County Sheriff Reports. However, this webpage will only contain information on arrests made in the last few months. Older arrest records are not included in this list, nor is any information offered on correctional detention.

How to Obtain Background Reports

If you are seeking a background report that also contains other crime-related data, such as details on prison terms, incarceration, and release, you will need to visit either the police department or the judiciary in person. The three agencies that can provide data on criminal history are listed below. Apart from this, you could also get in touch with a private firm by using the form given on the Ada County Sheriff website.

Locations:

  • Sheriff: 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise, Idaho 83704

  • Magistrate: 200 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702

  • Clerk of Court: 200 West Front Street, Room 1196, Boise, Idaho 83702

Contact Information for Warrant Search and Arrest Inquiry (2024)

  • To request an arrest report or the police report of an incident/accident, contact the Sheriff’s Department at 208-577-3306.

  • To learn more about active warrants, contact the Magistrate’s Court at 208-287-6900.

  • For information on recent arrests and inmate arrest history, dial the phone number of the Ada County Jail at 208-577-3000.

  • For information on victim’s services, call the Ada County Prosecutor at 208-287-7700.

  • For inquiries about court dates and judicial records, contact the Clerk of the District Court at 208-287-6887.

Ada County Inmate Jail Roster

As of October 15, 2024, the Ada County Jail in Idaho houses inmates arrested for various criminal offenses. 

Jail Capacity and Housing

The Ada County Jail, originally built in 1977, has undergone several expansions and now has a capacity of 1,116 beds. The facility includes:

  • Six main dormitory units (four for men, two for women) for minimum-security inmates
  • 308 beds for male medium-security inmates
  • 88 beds in the maximum-security unit
  • Additional beds in the Health Services unit and closed custody units

Inmate Classification System

The jail uses a specific classification system to assess inmate risk and determine appropriate housing:

  • Minimum security: Highest level of benefits and privileges
  • Medium security: Some privileges, like dormitory housing and program access
  • Maximum security: Limited access to programs and privileges

Classification is based on factors such as criminal history, behavior in custody, and any mental or physical disabilities.

Inmate Roster Information

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office provides an online inmate roster that is updated every 24 hours. This roster includes:

  • Names of individuals currently housed in the jail
  • Criminal charges
  • Bail information (where applicable)

It’s important to note that this list does not include juvenile offenders, and recent changes in inmate status may not be immediately reflected in the online database.

Accessing the Inmate Roster

To view the current inmate roster:

  1. Visit the Ada County Sheriff’s Office website
  2. Navigate to the “Arrests, Inmates, Warrants” section
  3. Click on the “Inmate Roster” link

For the most up-to-date information on an inmate’s status, it’s recommended to call the jail directly at (208) 577-3000.

Release from Jail

Inmates can be released from the Ada County Jail in two primary ways:

  1. Paying the bond associated with each criminal charge
  2. A 4th Judicial District Judge ordering a release from custody

Bond payments must be made in person at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, located at 7200 Barrister Drive.

The inmate roster and arrest information are public records, but they should not be relied upon for legal actions without proper verification.

Crime Statistics of Ada County

In 2019, the Ada Sheriff’s Office received 852 criminal complaints, as opposed to the 879 cases received in 2018. These included 595 property crimes and 257 violent crimes.

Property Crimes

  • Larceny thefts: 443

  • Burglaries: 131

  • Motor vehicle thefts: 21

Violent Crimes

  • Aggravated assaults: 186

  • Rapes: 67

  • Robberies: 4

Ada County, Idaho has an annual crime average of over 10,000 incidents, with about 800 of the total complaints lodged against violent crimes. Over the decade ending in 2008, the violent crime rate showed a conspicuous rise of almost 40%.