Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center

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Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center Information

There are 16 beds in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center, and they have an average daily use of 10 of those beds. This allows for all juvenile offenders to remain in the detention center as long as needed. It is a maximum security facility and the security system records around the clock. All youth who are housed at the location are under 18 years of age and have been arrested or ordered to the facility by the court. They may be serving a sentence for a crime they are committed of, or they may be waiting for their court dates. Staff are onsite 24 hours a day to ensure that they are cared for and to keep the facility secure, with a full range of services being provided. All medical, dental, and mental health needs are provided for during their stay, as well as nutritious meals, time for exercise and physical education, along with regular schoolwork. Meals are provided by the adult detention center to match the school lunch program, and nurses are provided by the Childrens Home, and the school rooms include computers and access to the internet. Mail: P.O. Box 896, Lewiston, ID 83501 Any mail that is received or sent from the facility can be refused if it is found to contain contraband or adult content. Phone: Phones are provided for regular calls to parents and guardians throughout their detention. Visitation: Visits will only be with those who are approved for visits but must be arranged directly with the facility 208-799-3176

Phone: 208-799-3332

Physical Address:
140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center
140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center, 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 208-799-3332 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Nez Perce County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center Inmate Search

The Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center maintains an average of 36 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center 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 Nez Perce County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,520 offenders.

The following charts of Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center at 208-799-3332.

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Directions / Map to the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Nez Perce County

After being arrested and booked into Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center in Lewiston, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 208-799-3332 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Nez Perce County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Nez Perce County, Idaho, visit the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?

Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-3332

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 208-799-3332 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-799-3332 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 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 Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center, and what can I send them?

Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center 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 Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center 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:
140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501



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 Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center 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:
140 Southport Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3332 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Nez Perce County

What are the other City and County Jails in Nez Perce County?

Nez Perce County County Jails
Nez Perce County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Nez Perce County?

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Search for an Inmate in Nez Perce County

This facility, known as "Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center" is also known as Lewiston Juvenile Corrections Center, Idaho, Nez Perce.