Payette County Jail

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Payette County Jail Information

The Payette County Jail is a 26 bed jail in the city of Payette, Payette County, Idaho.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 208-642-6006, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 208-642-6006

Physical Address:
1130 3rd Ave. North
Payette, ID 83661

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Payette County Jail
1130 3rd Ave. North
Payette, ID 83661

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How Do You Find Someone in the Payette County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Payette County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 208-642-6006 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Payette County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Payette County Jail Inmate Search

The Payette County Jail maintains an average of 26 offenders in custody on any given day. The Payette County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Payette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,320 offenders.

The following charts of Payette County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Payette County Corrections Department, the state of Idaho Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Payette County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Payette County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Payette County Jail
The Payette County Jail in Idaho has a capacity of 26 inmates according to multiple sources However, one source states that the Payette County Detention Facility, which may be a different facility, has a capacity of 72 beds. The Payette County Detention Facility, also known as the Payette County Jail, is located at 1130 3rd Avenue North, Payette, ID 83661. The phone number for the jail is 208-642-6006. The Payette County Jail in Idaho has visitation hours on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each inmate is allowed five visits per week, with each visit limited to forty minutes. There is limited information available on the conditions and issues at Payette County Jail in Idaho. The jail has visitation hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Inmates can be searched for using an online database. There have been reports of space issues at the jail in the past, as well as incidents of attempted escape and walkaways. It is unclear what makes Payette County Jail in Idaho unique as the provided search results only provide general information about the facility, such as its size and capacity.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Payette County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Payette County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 208-642-6006.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Payette County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Payette County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Payette County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Payette County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Payette County and other Idaho and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Payette County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Payette County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Payette County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Payette County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Payette County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Payette County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Payette County Jail?

Payette County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Payette County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Payette County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Payette County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Payette County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
1130 3rd Ave. North
Payette, ID 83661


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Payette County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Payette County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Payette County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Idaho, then choose Payette County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Payette County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Payette County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Payette County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Payette County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Payette County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Payette County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Payette County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Payette County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Payette County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Payette County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Payette County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Payette County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Payette County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Payette County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Payette County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Payette County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Payette County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Payette County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Payette County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Idaho, then choose Payette County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Payette County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Payette County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Payette County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Payette County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Payette County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Payette County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.


Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Payette County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Payette County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Payette County, by creating an account.
  • Select Idaho, then select Payette County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Payette County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Payette County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Payette County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Payette County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Payette County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-642-6006 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Payette County

What are the other City and County Jails in Payette County?

Payette County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Payette County?

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