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This page covers Blaine County, Idaho. An arrest, jail booking, mugshot, charge, bond entry or detention-roster listing is not proof of guilt or a conviction. Use the court record when you need the case status or final disposition.
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Blaine County Recent Arrests: Official Recent Bookings, Detention Roster, Bond & Court Records
If you are looking for someone recently arrested around Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Sun Valley or elsewhere in Blaine County, start with the Sheriff’s official Recent Arrests page. Use the Detention Roster when current jail status matters, then move to Idaho court records, jail services or statewide records only when those sources match your question.
Start with the correct official source
What Are You Actually Trying To Find?
Blaine County publishes both a Recent Arrests page and a Detention Roster. They are related, but they are not interchangeable. Use the recent-arrest page for new booking clues and the roster when the question is whether someone is currently housed in the county detention system.
Official Recent Arrests
Best starting point for a newly booked person, booking date, arresting agency, status, mugshot and offense information when shown.
Open Recent ArrestsFull Detention Roster
Use the full roster when you need to check whether the person remains in Blaine County detention rather than relying on an older booking entry.
Open Detention RosterDetention Center
Use detention information for bond, visitation, mail, deposits, packages, inmate accounts and facility rules.
Open Detention CenterMyCourts Idaho
Use Idaho court records for case numbers, hearings, filed charges, court activity and the later legal status of the case.
Search court recordsBlaine County Sheriff Records
Use the Sheriff’s records page for accident/offense reports, public-record requests and guidance on records maintained by the agency.
Open Sheriff RecordsIdaho State Police BCI
Use the Bureau of Criminal Identification when you need an Idaho criminal-history check rather than a local jail roster.
Open Idaho BCIIf the result mentions Watonga, you are looking at Blaine County, Oklahoma. If it points to Chinook, that is Blaine County, Montana. Do not mix jail rules, court systems, bond procedures or contact numbers between the three states.
Official arrest lookup workflow
How To Check Blaine County Recent Arrests Step by Step
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Confirm that you mean Blaine County, Idaho
Look for Idaho clues such as Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Sun Valley, Aviation Drive, MyCourts Idaho, Idaho DOC or Idaho State Police.
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Open the official Recent Arrests page
Go directly to Blaine County Recent Arrests. The page is operated through the official county government website and links to the broader detention roster.
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Compare more than the name
When an entry is available, compare age, hometown, booking date, arresting agency, custody status and listed offense. Common names can create wrong-person matches.
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Check the full roster if current custody matters
Open the Detention Roster. Someone who appeared in recent arrests may later be released, transferred or otherwise have a different custody status.
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Use the detention pages for bond, visitation, money or mail
The arrest listing is not the place to determine visitation rules or where to mail a cashier’s check. Use the county’s detention pages for those tasks.
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Use MyCourts Idaho for what happened next
For a hearing, case number, filed charge, judgment or disposition, continue to MyCourts Idaho. A booking entry alone cannot tell you the final outcome.
Refresh the official roster before driving to the jail, sending money, posting bond or arranging a visit. Jail data can change after a court appearance, release order, transfer or status update.
Local agency context
Why an Arresting Agency and the County Jail May Be Different
A person can be arrested by one agency and housed by another. Blaine County booking information can include arrests connected with the Sheriff’s Office, municipal law enforcement, Idaho State Police or another agency while the person is processed through the county detention system.
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
Handles county law-enforcement functions and operates the detention system. The Sheriff’s location listed by the county is 1650 Aviation Drive in Hailey.
Local police or marshal agency
An arrest may originate with an agency serving Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue or another local jurisdiction. The arresting agency can matter when requesting the original incident report.
Blaine County Detention Center
Handles custody, jail status, visitation, inmate accounts, mail, bond processing and facility rules. These are different tasks from requesting a police report.
Blaine County court
The court record addresses filed cases, hearings, judgments and legal disposition. Use court records instead of treating a jail charge label as a final result.
Cash bond and release planning
How Blaine County Detention Center Bond Works
Blaine County’s detention FAQ currently states that a person posting bond through the detention center must pay the bond amount plus an additional $10 per charge bond fee in cash. The county says credit cards and checks are not accepted for the bond itself.
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Verify the person is still in custody
Check the full detention roster rather than relying on a screenshot or an earlier recent-arrest result.
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Confirm whether bond has actually been set
Blaine County notes that felony arrests commonly require the arrested person to appear before a judge before a bond amount is set. Some charges can also involve no-bond conditions.
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Confirm the total amount before arriving
The county FAQ says the bond amount is accompanied by an additional $10-per-charge bond fee. Call the official jail if the number of charges or required amount is unclear.
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Do not confuse jail deposits with bond
The lobby kiosk accepts cards for inmate accounts and other fees, but that does not mean the kiosk’s payment methods apply to a cash bond.
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Keep every receipt and court document
Posting bond does not end the criminal case. The person must still follow court requirements and appear when ordered.
End the call, open the official county site yourself and dial the published jail or court number. Gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers and caller-supplied payment links are major warning signs.
The county FAQ explains that the judge can issue a warrant and the cash bond can be forfeited. It describes a 90-day window in which certain circumstances may allow the person who posted cash bond to request its return if the defendant is returned to jail. Because the court controls that process, contact the court about a specific case rather than relying only on jail information.
Video and lobby visitation
Blaine County Detention Center Visitation
The detention center uses GettingOut for online tablet visitation. Blaine County currently says inmates receive 60 minutes of free online tablet visitation per week; additional tablet visits are listed at $0.25 per minute.
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Confirm the inmate is on the current roster
Do this before creating travel plans or attempting a visit.
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Open the official visitation instructions
Use Blaine County Visitation to check the latest rules and visiting periods.
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Create the account through the county-approved route
The county directs users to GettingOut, its mobile app or 866-516-0115 for visits, messages and related services.
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For lobby visits, bring identification
The county limits lobby visitors to two people at one time. Visitors 18 or older must show photo identification; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Check the schedule on the day of the visit
The county currently lists daily blocks of 7:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m., noon–5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., but expressly states that visiting hours and rules can change.
Blaine County says special visitation arrangements may be available when the visitor must travel more than 60 miles. The current rule calls for 24-hour advance notice, proof of residency and identification. Call 208-788-5564 before making the trip.
Deposits, mail and inmate jacket number
How To Send Money or Mail to a Blaine County Inmate
Detention Center kiosk
The jail lobby kiosk accepts cash, debit cards and credit cards for inmate trust accounts, prepaid phone accounts and certain detention fees.
Do not assume kiosk payment equals bond payment. Bond has separate rules.
GettingOut
Blaine County directs out-of-area users to GettingOut or 866-516-0115 for approved remote account funding.
Open GettingOutUse the physical jail address
The county allows an approved cashier’s check or money order to be mailed in care of the inmate to the detention center’s Hailey address.
Address: Attention: Detention Administrative Assistant, 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333.
Personal mail is digitally delivered
Regular family and friend mail uses a separate scanning address and requires the inmate’s name and jacket number.
Call 208-788-5564 if you need the jacket number.
Current personal-mail format
Blaine County Detention Center, Idaho
Inmate Name, Inmate Jacket Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Blaine County says legal mail, along with cashier-check or money-order payments, should be sent to the inmate in care of the detention center at 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333.
| Task | Route | Do Not Confuse With |
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| Trust account | Lobby kiosk or approved GettingOut route | Cash bond |
| Prepaid phone account | Kiosk / GettingOut options | Court fines |
| Personal letter | Phoenix, Maryland scan-mail address | Legal mail |
| Legal mail | 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey | Personal scan mail |
| Cash bond | Detention bond procedure | Inmate account deposit |
The detention FAQ says inmate items are inspected and generally must come directly from an approved publisher/vendor in original packaging. Hardback books and used puzzles or games are not accepted under the current rules. Check the Detention Center FAQ before ordering anything.
Case number, hearing and disposition
How To Find the Blaine County Court Case After an Arrest
Blaine County District and Magistrate Courts handle traffic citations, criminal cases and other court proceedings. The county directs users to MyCourts Idaho to search for a hearing, case or party name.
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Open MyCourts Idaho
Go to MyCourts Idaho rather than using the jail listing as the court record.
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Search the legal name or case number
Use the most exact information available from the booking result or paperwork. Compare identifiers carefully when names are common.
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Identify the correct Blaine County case
Review the case number, party name, charge or filing information and hearing history. The terminology may not perfectly match the initial booking entry.
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If you need an actual filed document, use the court request process
Blaine County says court staff do not conduct open-ended record searches, but can provide specific judgments or pleadings when you identify the case and document.
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Prepare the details court records staff require
The county requests verification of name and date of birth, the case number, document title and filing date for document-copy requests.
Blaine County District & Magistrate Courts
- Address
- 201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey, ID 83333
- Phone
- 208-788-5521
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; county page notes closure during the noon hour and judicial holidays.
- Use for
- Court cases, hearings, citations, fines and court-record routing.
Court Document Requests
Use the county’s information-request page after finding the case number in MyCourts Idaho. The county states that its court records office can provide copies of specific judgments or pleadings but does not perform general record searches.
Open Court Information RequestsCharges may be amended, dismissed, consolidated or resolved differently after the original booking. For decisions that depend on the legal outcome, check the court file rather than relying on a mugshot or jail roster.
Reports and public records
How To Request a Blaine County Sheriff’s Report or Public Record
The Sheriff’s Office separates records into different request types. Choosing the correct route can prevent delay.
Accident or offense report
The Sheriff says a report is free to an involved party. Accident reports generally take about 7–12 days to complete.
Insurance-company requests are currently listed at $5, and the county lists a $5 charge per disc containing photographs, audio or video.
Open Sheriff RecordsSheriff public-record request
Use the Sheriff’s public-record form when requesting releasable records maintained by the agency rather than a report in which you are an involved party.
The county warns that fees can apply when research/processing exceeds two hours or the request exceeds 100 copies.
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Identify which agency owns the record
If another police agency handled the incident, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office may not be the records custodian.
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Use a specific request
Include the date, location, incident or case number, names and exact record type when known. Broad requests take longer to research and can create unnecessary costs.
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Expect legal redactions or withheld material
The Sheriff states that some information cannot be released while a case is still under investigation or pending adjudication, and Idaho law contains additional disclosure exemptions.
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If the Sheriff’s Office does not have the record, follow the custodian
A denial can reflect that no matching record exists, the request is vague, the Sheriff is not the custodian, the case is still active or the information is legally exempt.
Main records route: 208-788-5555
Public Information Officer: 208-788-5536
Local arrest page vs statewide record
When To Use Idaho State Police Criminal History Instead
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office states that it does not perform statewide background checks for individuals. Idaho State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Identification is the state’s central repository for Idaho criminal-history information.
Blaine County jail search
- Recent county booking
- Current detention status
- Local booking/offense clues
- Jail services
Idaho BCI criminal history
- Statewide Idaho criminal-history search
- Name-based or fingerprint-based process
- Employment/licensing where legally appropriate
- Personal criminal-history request
The state repository is based on Idaho arrest information reported to BCI. Idaho State Police cautions that name-based searches can be less reliable because aliases or incorrect identifiers can affect results. Fingerprint-based checks provide stronger identity matching.
Use the state tool that matches the question
IDOC, Idaho VINE and Idaho State Police Serve Different Purposes
| Source | Use It For | Important Limit |
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| Blaine Recent Arrests | Newest local booking clues. | Not a final criminal-history report or court disposition. |
| Detention Roster | County detention status and roster information. | Status can change after release or transfer. |
| IDOC Resident/Client Search | People currently under Idaho Department of Correction jurisdiction, including incarceration, probation or parole. | Not a replacement for a current Blaine County jail roster. |
| Idaho VINE | Supported custody and case-status notification services. | Use direct agency verification for urgent safety decisions. |
| Idaho State Police BCI | Statewide Idaho criminal-history checks. | A local jail entry and statewide criminal-history report answer different questions. |
IDOC Resident/Client Search
IDOC allows searches by last name or IDOC number and says its database is updated daily. Data can still change quickly.
Search IDOCIdaho VINE / VINELink
Use VINE when you need supported custody or court-status notifications. Keep your notification contact details current and independently verify urgent release information.
Open Idaho VINENo result does not always mean no arrest
Why a Blaine County Arrest May Not Show Up
| Possible Reason | What To Do | Best Next Source |
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| Wrong Blaine County | Confirm Idaho, Oklahoma or Montana. | Correct county Sheriff’s website. |
| Different name format | Check legal surname, hyphenation, suffix, maiden name or alternate spelling. | Recent Arrests / Roster. |
| Very recent booking | Allow for processing and call detention if the matter is urgent. | Blaine County Detention Center. |
| Already released | Check MyCourts Idaho for a continuing criminal case. | MyCourts Idaho. |
| Transferred | Determine whether state custody or another jurisdiction is involved. | IDOC / other agency. |
| Restricted information | Do not attempt to bypass sealed, juvenile or otherwise protected records. | Court or records custodian. |
- Confirm the state.Hailey/Ketchum/Bellevue/Sun Valley indicate the Idaho page.
- Check both county pages.Recent Arrests and Detention Roster answer slightly different timing questions.
- Verify name details.Use legal spelling rather than nickname or social-media name.
- Search the court case.A person can leave jail while the criminal case remains active.
- Check IDOC only when transfer/state jurisdiction makes sense.IDOC is not the ordinary county roster.
- Call before traveling.Custody, visitation and release status can change quickly.
Local phone numbers and locations
Blaine County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
208-788-5555
1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333. Use for Sheriff’s Office and general detention routing.
Call Sheriff208-788-5564
Use for inmate jacket-number, visitation and other detention-specific questions.
Call Detention208-788-5521
201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey, ID 83333.
Call Court208-788-5536
Use for questions about Sheriff public-record requests and agency disclosure procedures.
Call Public Information866-516-0115
County-listed support route for remote visits, messages and approved inmate-account functions.
Call GettingOut208-884-7130
Use for statewide Idaho criminal-history/background-check questions.
Call ISP BCIBlaine County Sheriff’s Office / Detention Center
- Address
- 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333
- Main phone
- 208-788-5555
- Fax
- 208-788-3592
- Before travel
- Confirm custody, bond and visitation status.
Blaine County Judicial Building
- Address
- 201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey, ID 83333
- Phone
- 208-788-5521
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; check noon/judicial-holiday closure information before visiting.
- Use for
- Court cases, hearings, records and citation-related questions.
Avoid wrong-person and wrong-payment mistakes
Common Blaine County Arrest Search Mistakes
- Using Blaine County Oklahoma information for an Idaho arrest. Watonga is Oklahoma; Hailey is the Idaho county seat and detention location used on this page.
- Treating Recent Arrests as the current jail roster. Use the full Detention Roster when present custody is the question.
- Assuming a mugshot proves guilt. Check MyCourts Idaho for the case and disposition.
- Sending bond money through GettingOut. Inmate-account deposits and cash bond are separate transactions with different rules.
- Mailing personal correspondence to Aviation Drive. Regular personal mail uses the Phoenix, Maryland scan-mail address; legal mail uses the Hailey detention address.
- Ordering books without checking detention rules. Publisher/vendor, packaging and item restrictions apply.
- Using IDOC as a substitute for the county jail roster. IDOC covers people under state correctional jurisdiction, including incarceration, probation and parole.
- Asking the court clerk to perform a broad background search. Search MyCourts first, then request identified documents from a specific case.
- Using the Sheriff’s Office for a statewide background check. The county directs statewide background-check requests to Idaho State Police BCI.
- Using a jail page for employment or tenant screening decisions. A booking guide is not a consumer report. Regulated screening requires legally appropriate procedures and accurate disposition information.
Exact local questions
Blaine County Recent Arrests FAQs
Where can I see Blaine County, Idaho recent arrests?
Use the official Blaine County Sheriff’s Recent Arrests page at blainecountyid.gov. It is the best first source for newly listed booking information. Use the full Detention Roster when you need to know whether the person is currently in county custody.
Is Blaine County Recent Arrests the same as the Detention Roster?
No. The Recent Arrests page is geared toward recent booking activity, while the full Detention Roster is the better source for current county detention status. Check both when timing is important.
How much is the Blaine County jail bond fee?
The current detention FAQ states that the required bond amount must be paid along with an additional $10 per charge bond fee. The county says the detention-center bond payment is cash and that credit cards and checks are not accepted for that bond transaction. Verify the amount before traveling.
How do I visit someone in Blaine County Detention Center?
Blaine County uses GettingOut for online tablet visitation. The county currently allows 60 minutes of free online tablet visitation per week and lists additional visits at $0.25 per minute. Lobby visitors age 18 or older need photo identification, and minors must be with a parent or legal guardian.
What number do I call for a Blaine County inmate jacket number?
Call the Detention Center at 208-788-5564. The inmate jacket number is required for the county’s personal-mail scanning format and can also help with detention-specific questions.
Where do I mail a letter to a Blaine County inmate?
Personal family-and-friend mail currently uses: Blaine County Detention Center, Idaho; inmate name and jacket number; P.O. Box 247; Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and approved cashier-check or money-order payments use the detention center’s physical address at 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333.
How do I add money to a Blaine County inmate account?
The county lists the detention-center lobby kiosk, GettingOut and 866-516-0115 as approved routes. The kiosk accepts cash, debit and credit cards for inmate trust accounts, prepaid phone accounts and certain fees. Inmate-account deposits are separate from bond payments.
How do I find the court case after a Blaine County arrest?
Search MyCourts Idaho using the person’s legal name or case number. If you later need a specific judgment or pleading, Blaine County court records staff can process a document request when you provide the case number and requested document details.
Why is someone missing from the Blaine County detention roster?
The person may have been released, transferred, entered under a different name variation, booked very recently, held by another jurisdiction or associated with information that is not publicly available. Check the Recent Arrests page, MyCourts Idaho and the detention center when urgent verification is needed.
When should I use Idaho DOC or Idaho State Police instead of the Blaine County roster?
Use Idaho DOC when the person may be under state correctional jurisdiction, including incarceration, probation or parole. Use Idaho State Police BCI when you need a statewide Idaho criminal-history check. Neither source replaces the county’s Recent Arrests or Detention Roster for a new local jail booking.
Official verification resources
Official Blaine County and Idaho Sources
Use the county arrest and detention pages for local booking/custody questions, MyCourts Idaho for the criminal case, Sheriff Records for agency-held reports, IDOC for state correctional jurisdiction and Idaho State Police BCI for statewide criminal-history checks. These systems are intentionally separated because they answer different questions.