Clearwater County ID Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: June 28, 2019
Address
150 Michigan Ave PO Box 724, Orofino, ID 83544
County
Clearwater
Phone
208-476-4521
Fax
208-476-7835
Email
sheriff@clearwatercounty.org

Clearwater County ID Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is LegacyInmate.com Communications, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Clearwater County ID Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 208-476-4521.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Clearwater County ID Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Clearwater County ID Jail is a detention center located at 150 Michigan Ave PO Box 724 Orofino, ID which is operated locally by the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Clearwater County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Orofino Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Idaho here.

The Clearwater County Jail is located on the second floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse. The jail can be reached by telephone at 208-476-4521. Access is through the front doors and up the stairs Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, access is by the elevator under the courthouse. People coming into the jail can be searched for weapons and contraband.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Idaho. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Clearwater County ID Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Clearwater County Jail - Visitation

Jail Visiting Hours are:
Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holidays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Holidays include New Years, Christmas, Thanksgiving and July 4th

Jail Visitor Rules

  1. Visits will be limited to 15 minutes.
  2. Picture Identification required of all visitors upon the request of the Jail Staff.
  3. No intoxicated person or any person who has been drinking will be allowed to visit.
  4. Visiting is a privilege. Any visit can be terminated by the Jailer on duty.
  5. No food or drink allowed in the visiting area.
  6. No smoking or tobacco use allowed.
  7. No weapons allowed.
  8. Inappropriate language, disruptive or disorderly conduct will not be allowed.
  9. Persons waiting to visit must remain in the hallway.
  10. Person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent, legal guardian, or a responsible adult at all times. Parent or legal guardian is responsible for person under the age of 18. The on-duty jailer has full discretion of the term “responsible”.
  11. Children must remain next to the parent or legal guardian at all times. Children will not be allowed to climb on the tables or stools in the visiting room.
  12. No items may be left for the inmates. Only money in the form of cash, money order, or cashiers check is allowed.
  13. Complaints must be submitted in writing to the Jail Administrator.
  14. Inmates have the right to refuse a visit.
  15. Clearwater County Jail does not allow contact visits.
  16. Visitors that travel 150 or more miles to the jail may request a special or extended visit that must be approved prior to the visit.
  17. Cell phones are not permitted in the visitation room.
  18. Provided phones must be used in the visitation area to talk. If you refuse, the visitation session will be terminated
  19. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated.

Visitor Handbook

If you have questions regarding the safety and security of a friend or family member who is incarcerated, there is a free document you can download that is an Orientation Handbook of Idaho Jails for friends and families of inmates. This document was designed to help you understand the Idaho jail system and give you an understanding of how and why things are done the way they are. With this document we hope to provide you the information you need to interact effectively with jail staff while supporting your friend or family member in custody.

Inmate Visitor Handbook

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.