BEAR LAKE COUNTY UTILIZES SURROUNDING JAILS TO HOUSE THEIR INMATES. To locate a person who was arrested in Bear Lake, contact the Bear Lake Sheriff's Office at: 208-945-2121.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Idaho State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 208-945-2121, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Bear Lake County Jail at 208-945-2121 to get it.
Phone: 208-945-2121
Physical Address:
30 N. Main Street
Paris, ID 83261
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bear Lake 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 208-945-2121 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Bear Lake County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.
Bear Lake County Jail Inmate Search
The Bear Lake County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
The following charts of Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake 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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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Bear Lake County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Bear Lake County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 208-945-2121.
Once someone is booked at Bear Lake County Jail in Paris after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 208-945-2121 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Bear Lake County, Idaho, see the Bear Lake County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail? What is the Schedule?
30 N. Main Street
Paris, ID 83261
208-945-2121
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-945-2121 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 7:00PM - 9:00PM | GENERAL POPULATION |
| TUESDAY | 7:00PM - 9:00PM | FEMALE & WORK RELEASE |
| FRIDAY | 7:00PM - 9:00PM | GENERAL POPULATION |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bear Lake County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bear Lake County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
30 N. Main Street
Paris, ID 83261
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
30 N. Main Street
Paris, ID 83261
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Bear Lake County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bear Lake County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
30 N. Main Street
Paris, ID 83261
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bear Lake County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bear Lake County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-945-2121 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bear Lake County?
This facility, known as "Bear Lake County Jail" is also known as Bear Lake County Jail, Idaho, Bear.
