NEW FACILITY OPENS
 In August 2008 a new 36,000 square foot modern detention facility opened in Blaine County. The new state of the art detention center has a total of 90 beds including 66 general population beds divided into 4 jail pods providing minimum, medium and maximum security classifications. The general population pods also contain 4 beds in special needs cells with negative air flow to prevent the spread of infectious disease. An additional 20 inmates can be housed in male and female work release dorms and up to 4 juveniles can be held up to 72 hours in segregated holding cells. The Blaine County Detention Facility offers modern new technology to assist inmates and visitors and ensure safety and security for all.
VIDEO VISITATION
Each pod is equipped with state of the art video visitation consoles which allow inmates to see and hear their visiting friends and family directly from their cell. Visiting hours are daily from 9:00 am to 11:15 am, 12:00 pm to 5:45 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Inmates are allowed a maximum of 3 visitors for a total of 20 minutes visitation per day. Click below to download a full list of visitation rules written in either English or Spanish.
VISITATION RULES
Click on the links below to download Inmate Visitation Rules in either English or Spanish. Rules subject to change.
CENTRAL CONTROL
A Central Control system allows the detention center staff to monitor the movement and safety of inmates and employees in the entire jail area and reduces the number of staff needed to operate the facility. Central Control functions as the power center of the entire complex. Touch screen technology connected to 78 cameras provide real-time viewing and control of all intercoms, secured interior and exterior doors and sally ports, the outer perimeter and gates. Within the jail pods, Central Control has power over the lights, televisions, water, skylights and cell doors.
VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT
Inmates are arraigned at the Detention Facility via Video Arraignment which allows both inmates and the Court to see and hear each other in real-time. A phone provides for private conversations with their attorney and a fax machine is set up direct to the court in case they need to sign any court documents.
MEDICAL CARE
Inmates are entitled to receive medical care by Federal Law. In Blaine County they receive medical care right at the detention facility. Correctional Healthcare Management provides licensed health care professional to dispense inmate medications, perform mental health, dental and medical screenings and hold sick call in-house. The inmate medical room includes a waiting area, patient treatment area, restroom, medical office and medical records. Providing medical care onsite allows deputies to remain in service rather than transporting inmates to and from area medical facilities.
PAYMENT KIOSK
A Kiosk located in the jail lobby allows friends and family to deposit funds on an inmate’s account through a banking service. Accepting cash, credit or debit, the Kiosk accepts payments for inmate trust accounts, prepaid phone accounts, housing fees, fingerprint fees, medical fees and civil fees. All Kiosk services are in English and Spanish. Special arrangments can be made during the holidays to purchase holiday commissary packages for inmates.
FUTURE GROWTH
Current growth expectations predict the facility should meet county needs for at least the next 50 years. However, the design provided a designated area for a future expansion of three additional jail pods when needed.
WHO IS IN OUR JAIL
The Blaine County Detention Facility houses inmates from each law enforcement agency in the county and the court. The Blaine County Jail houses offenders of all types, including those arrested, awaiting trial or serving sentences for misdemeanors and certain felonies. Defendants who are sentenced for felony convictions of more than a one year term are transferred to the state prison system for incarceration. Each inmate is given a complete security risk assessment at the time of booking, then classified and segregated accordingly. Male and Females are housed seperatly at all times. Juvenile inmates can be held for 72 hours or transferred to the Snake River Detention Facility in Twin Falls for longer stays. Detention Deputies transport inmates both to the offsite locations and return the inmates for all court proceedings or releases.
DETENTION DUTIES
 Being a Deputy in the Blaine County Detention Facility is a highly skilled profession for which deputies receive continual specialized training. Detention Deputies perform a long list of interesting and challenging duties daily. A typical shift may include assisting multiple inmates through the booking and/or release processes including signing inmates in and out for the work release program, assessing security classifications and processing legal and financial documents. Detention Deputies supervise inmates both in video arraignment in our facility and in the actual courtroom, control inmate safety at recreation and in their cells, transport inmates both to and from other facilities and coordinate video visitation. In addition to routine security checks, Detention Deputies are responsible for providing suicide watch every 15 minutes, meals three times a day, clothing and property exchange as necessary, and weekly hygiene supples. Deputies also ensure inmates receive medical, dental and mental health screenings through our licensed providers. Deputies on special assignment also provide courtroom and jury security for the Blaine County District, Magistrate, and Juvenile Courts in addition to their detention duties. Most importantly, our Detention Deputies provide safety and security for all the inmates, staff, visitors and citizens of Blaine County.
HOUSING FEES
All incarcerated Blaine County inmates are charged $25 per day housing fee pursuant to Idaho State Law to assist the county with incarceration costs. Inmates from other counties are charged a $35 per day housing fee. These daily fees pertain to any part of a day spent incarcerated in the Blaine County Jail. There is a maximum of $500 per case, not including probation violations. Additionally, all non-indigent inmates are also charged for all of their in custody medical expenses.
VISITING HOURS
Inmates may have visitors Daily:
9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HORAS DE VISITA
Diario:
9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
JAIL RULES AND REGULATIONS
For a detailed and bilingual listing of the Blaine County Sheriff's Office Jail Rules and Regulations Orientation Information please click her to download our Jail Rules and Regulations Orientation Information Book
Reglas y Regulaciones De La Cárcel Información de Orientación
Click Here to Download Regulations BOND INFORMATION
There are several bonding companies that provide inmates the opportunity to bond out of jail. Cash or surety bonds are accepted from any licensed bondsman approved by the Fifth Judicial District. Please note that additional bond fees may apply and are collected by the Jail. For specific answers to your questions, please contact Deputies at the Blaine County Jail at (208)788-5564.
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