Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
The 40-bed Owyhee County Jail has staff available around the clock to provide inmate information at 208-495-1154.
All people arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony are brought here for booking and processing. If their charges call for detention, they are held until they are released on bail, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The facility’s current roster can be viewed using the inmate search tool.
If sentenced to less than one year, an inmate serves the time in this county. If sentenced to more than one year, the inmate is sent to the Idaho State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to find an inmate on the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID on file for mail and communication. If it’s not online, call Owyhee County Jail at 208-495-1154.
Phone: 208-495-1154
Physical Address:
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, ID 83650
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, Idaho 83650
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Owyhee 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 208-495-1154 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Owyhee County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.
Owyhee County Jail Inmate Search
The Owyhee County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Owyhee 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 Owyhee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,600 offenders.
The following charts of Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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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The 40-bed Owyhee County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Owyhee County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 208-495-1154, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Owyhee County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, Idaho 83650
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Owyhee County Jail 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 Owyhee County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Owyhee County Jail at 208-495-1154.
After being arrested and booked into Owyhee County Jail in Murphy, 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 208-495-1154 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Owyhee County, Idaho, visit the Owyhee County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail? What is the Schedule?
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, ID 83650
208-495-1154
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-495-1154 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 |
Owyhee 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:
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 Owyhee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 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 Owyhee County Jail?
Owyhee 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Owyhee County Jail follow these steps:
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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 Owyhee County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail?
Owyhee County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase phone calling time from this jail’s inmate phone calling service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%.
*Rates are subject to change.
Examples:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Owyhee County follow these instructions:
Owyhee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Owyhee County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Owyhee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Owyhee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, Idaho 83650
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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Owyhee County Jail
20381 State Highway 78
Murphy, Idaho 83650
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Owyhee County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 208-495-1154 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Owyhee County Jail follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Owyhee County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Owyhee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Owyhee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Owyhee County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Owyhee 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 Owyhee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Owyhee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Owyhee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Questions:
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:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Owyhee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-495-1154 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Owyhee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Owyhee County?
This facility, known as "Owyhee County Jail" is also known as Owyhee County Jail , Owyhee County Jail , Idaho, Owyhee.
The Owyhee County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Owyhee County: Grand View, Homedale, Marsing and Murphy.
