Nez Perce County Detention Center

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Nez Perce County Detention Center Information

Nez Perce County Detention Center is a 174-bed jail based in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 208-799-3139.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Idaho State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Nez Perce County Detention Center at 208-799-3139 for help.

Phone: 208-799-3139

Physical Address:
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Nez Perce County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention 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 208-799-3139 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.

Nez Perce County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Nez Perce County Detention Center maintains an average of 174 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nez Perce County Detention 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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About the Nez Perce County Detention Center

The sprawling campus that houses the 174-bed Nez Perce County Detention Center is outside of town on a street of its own and also houses the Nez Perce County Sheriff offices as well.

All of the offenders arrested in Nez Perce County are facing charges of misdemeanors or felonies and they will remain as they wait for their trial or as they serve a short sentence.

Staff are able to answer some questions about an inmate including the amount of their bail and how to pay it for those who call to inquire at 208-799-3139 and the facility maintains an online lookup that is available around the clock.

Meals, medical care, mental health care, clothing, recreation, and other necessities are all provided by the staff and contracted companies to ensure that each will receive the care that they need.

For any additional items a commissary is available that can be funded by their friends and family either at the kiosk that is in the lobby of the jail or through the online portal.

Phones are present in each of the housing areas, and they are accessible during the day to make outgoing calls which can be supported online, and also provides access to email and messaging, as well as visits through the use of video.

Remote visits are available every day 9am to 5pm, while onsite visits at the kiosk are available Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-5pm, Wednesday 1pm-7pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Nez Perce County Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Nez Perce County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Nez Perce County Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 208-799-3139.

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Directions / Map to the Nez Perce County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Nez Perce County?

If someone is taken to Nez Perce County Detention Center in Lewiston for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 208-799-3139.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Nez Perce County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Nez Perce County, Idaho, visit the Nez Perce County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Nez Perce County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-3139

  • 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 208-799-3139 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.
  • Remote visits with Securus are 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily.  << click

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-799-3139 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 5:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 7:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 5:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Nez Perce County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Nez Perce County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Nez Perce County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 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 Nez Perce County Detention Center?

Nez Perce County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 




Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Nez Perce County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Nez Perce County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Nez Perce County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Nez Perce County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Nez Perce County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Idaho, then select Nez Perce County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Nez Perce County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Nez Perce County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Nez Perce County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Nez Perce County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Nez Perce County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Nez Perce County Detention 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 Nez Perce County Detention 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
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 Nez Perce County Detention 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 Nez Perce County Detention 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501

Nez Perce County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Nez Perce County Detention Center 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 Nez Perce County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
New Perce County Detention Center
1150 Wall Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501


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 Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Nez Perce County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Nez Perce County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Idaho, then select Nez Perce County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Nez Perce County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Nez Perce County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Nez Perce County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Nez Perce County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Nez Perce County inmate, do the following:

Nez Perce County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Nez Perce County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Nez Perce County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Nez Perce County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Nez Perce County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Nez Perce County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Nez Perce County Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis 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 - Using JobView, a secure job search application, 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.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • 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 receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Nez Perce County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Nez Perce County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Nez Perce County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Nez Perce County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Nez Perce County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-799-3139 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Nez Perce County

This facility, known as "Nez Perce County Detention Center" is also known as Nez Perce County Jail & Detention Center , Nez Perce County Jail & Detention Center , Idaho, Nez Perce.