Bonner County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility, 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 208 263-8417 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Bonner County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Bonner County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Bonner County Detention Facility maintains an average of 124 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bonner County Detention Facility 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 Bonner County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,480 offenders.

The following charts of Bonner 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 Bonner 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 Bonner 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 Bonner 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Bonner County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

4001 N. Boyer Rd.
Sandpoint, ID 83864-8066
208 263-8417

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed one hour of visits on site per week, 30 minutes at a time. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
• All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
• On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
• A video visit lasts 30 minutes.
• Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
• Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate. 
• Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
• An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION 

Bonner County Detention Facility Remote Inmate Video Visitation

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Bonner County Detention Facility 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 Bonner County Detention Facility
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 Bonner County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

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

Bonner County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

4001 N. Boyer Rd.
Sandpoint, ID 83864-8066
208 263-8417

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed one hour of visits on site per week, 30 minutes at a time. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
• All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
• On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
• A video visit lasts 30 minutes.
• Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
• Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate. 
• Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
• An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION 

Bonner County Detention Facility Remote Inmate Video Visitation

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the jail's VendEngine kiosk.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

correctpay.com Assistance:

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How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bonner County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Bonner County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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• Select Idaho, then select Bonner County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
• You can deposit money four ways:
• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Bonner County Detention Facility lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Bonner County Detention Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Bonner County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

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

• Bonner County Detention Facility uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• 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 Bonner 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 Bonner 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 Bonner County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Bonner County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bonner County Detention Facility 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 Bonner County Detention Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bonner County Detention Facility
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bonner County Detention Facility
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

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 Bonner County Detention Facility 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 Bonner County Detention Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bonner County Detention Facility
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

Bonner County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Bonner County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Bonner County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bonner County Detention Facility
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Bonner County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bonner County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Bonner County Detention Facility 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 Bonner County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Bonner County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Bonner County, by creating an account.
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• Select Idaho, then select Bonner County Detention Facility, 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 Bonner 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 Bonner County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bonner County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Bonner County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Bonner County Detention Facility now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

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Google Play download

Bonner County Detention Facility now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

iphone app download

Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bonner County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208 263-8417 for further assistance.

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