Bannock County Arrest Records

Bannock County arrest records formally document a suspect's arrest and booking. An arrest becomes imminent when someone is alleged to have committed an unlawful act. Arrestees are usually detained at the county jail, managed by the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office—one of the local law enforcement departments—generates arrest records. The Office records each arrest to ensure accuracy and completeness. These documents are critical to ensuring public safety and supporting judicial proceedings.

Arrest records intersect with other public records, including court records. For instance, Bannock County Court Records provide additional context related to criminal cases. By linking these court records, interested persons may access comprehensive information about legal proceedings, charges, and outcomes.

Are Arrest Records Public in Bannock County?

Yes. According to Section 74-102 of the Idaho Public Records Act, the general public may view, inspect, or copy all physical and electronically generated arrest records stored and maintained by custodial law enforcement.

Nonetheless, the Act restricts the disclosure of specific Bannock County arrest records. For instance, arrest records where the public interest in confidentiality, public safety, and security is more significant than the public interest in disclosure are usually inaccessible to the general public.

Other arrest records restricted from public disclosure include:

• Federal and state records exempted by law
• Records on ongoing criminal investigation
• Law enforcement investigatory records
• Juvenile records
• Name and identity of any victim of sex crime
• Records related to child abuse
• Records that have been expunged or sealed by the court.
• Home or private phone numbers and email addresses.
• Social Security, bank account, and driver's license numbers

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Within the purview of the public arrest records, the Act allows Bannock County requesters to access the following:

• Suspect’s name
• Arrest type
• Arresting agency
• Arrest location
• Offense description
• Related cases
• Court reference
• Bail information

Bannock County Arrest Statistics

A 5-year crime statistics by the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) revealed that the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office reported 2,251 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender demographics of the arrest figures showed that males constituted 68.37% (1,539) while females accounted for 31.63% (712) of all arrests within the period.

A breakdown of the racial composition of all arrests in the period under review revealed that Whites were the predominant racial group arrested for various offenses, with 77.97% (1,755). Others include American Indians or Alaska Natives, Blacks or African Americans, and persons with unknown racial identities, who accounted for 18.08% (407), 2.35% (53), and 0.89% (20) of all arrests, respectively. Asians accounted for 0.71% (16) of all arrests made.

Further analysis of the type of offenses law enforcement officers arrested suspects for between 2019 and 2023 indicated that all other offenses aside from traffic were the most prevalent, with 68.73% (1,547), followed by driving under the influence at 9.11% (205) and simple assault with 5.06% (114). Others include the possession of dangerous nonnarcotic drugs, marijuana possession, and vandalism, which accounted for 4.40% (99), 2.27% (51), and 2.00% (45), respectively.

Find Bannock County Arrest Records

Requesters seeking Bannock County arrest records may use the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC)'s Resident/Client Search tool to access information on offenders with sentences under the jurisdiction, custody, or supervision of the Idaho Department of Corrections.

Using an inmate's last name or IDOC Number, visitors may obtain the following sentence information:

• Inmate's full name
• IDOC Number
• Incarceration Status
• Age
• Mailing Address
• Phone No.
• Offense
• Sentencing County
• Case Number
• Sentence Satisfaction Date
• Parole Eligibility Date (if applicable)

The IDOC search tool is designed to provide basic information about an individual. Searchers looking for extra basic record information or copies of arrest records may contact the Idaho Department of Correction at the following address:

Idaho Department of Correction

1299 N. Orchard St, Suite 110
Boise, Idaho 83706
Phone: (208) 658-2000

Interested persons may also search for arrests made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) using the Federal Inmate Locator or online Detainee Locator System, respectively.

Free Arrest Record Search in Bannock County

Requesters seeking free arrest records in Bannock County may appraise the list of current inmates on the Bannock County Sheriff's Office website.

The jail roster typically comprises the inmate's full name, the arrest type, agency, and location. Other details include a description of the offense(s) against the inmate, the case number associated with the offense, the court reference number for the case, and bail information (if applicable).

Requesters seeking additional arrest information or wishing to view the jail roster in person should consider visiting the Bannock County Sheriff's Office. The Office is located at:

24 East Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: (208) 236-7000

While requesters may view arrest records online or in person for free, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office may charge a fee for certified copies of arrest records.

Bannock County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Even though "arrest records" and "criminal records" are used interchangeably, they are distinct and serve different purposes.

Arrest records document the specifics of an individual's arrest. These records typically comprise the individual's identity, birth date, the date and location of the arrest, the arresting agency, and the charges filed at the time of the arrest.

However, criminal records provide a comprehensive account of a person's involvement with the criminal justice system. They include allegations, court proceedings, convictions, sentences, and arrests.

In conclusion, criminal records provide a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's criminal history in Bannock County, while arrest records concentrate on specific incidents.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Idaho, an individual's arrest record will remain on record unless they approach the courts to expunge or seal such information. If arrest records are not expunged or sealed, they remain accessible to various persons and organizations. Implementing this process will ensure that only authorized persons may view these records.

Expunge Bannock County Arrest Records

According to Idaho Code 67-3004(10), individuals who were arrested but not charged with any offense, were acquitted of all charges arising from an arrest or criminal summons, or who had all charges against them dismissed may seek the expungement of their arrest records. This may be achieved by mailing an expungement application to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation of the Idaho State Police at the following address:

Idaho State Police

700 W Stratford Dr. Ste. 120
Meridian ID 83642

Bannock County Arrest Warrants

A Bannock County arrest warrant is a legal order issued by a magistrate authorizing law enforcement to take an individual suspected of committing a crime into custody in a manner permitted by law.

A magistrate issues an arrest warrant if there is probable cause to believe that an accused person committed an offense. Probable cause may be established through a complaint, affidavits, or an examination of the complainant or witnesses under oath.

• A Bannock County arrest warrant may include:
• The name of the defendant
• The precise time when the warrant was issued
• The location where the warrant was issued
• Signature of the issuing magistrate and their office
• The specific charges or offenses leveled against the person

In Idaho, the category of offenses influences how arrest warrants are issued. When the offense leveled against a person is a felony, the arrest may be executed on any day and at any time, day or night. On the other hand, misdemeanor-related arrest warrants may not be executed in an individual's residence between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. unless the warrant grants permission to do so.

Do Bannock County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Bannock County arrest warrants have no expiration date. The only way for an arrest warrant to expire is if the person wanted appears in court, dies, or the judge decides to quash it.