Bonneville County Arrest Records

According to Idaho Statutes 19-601, an arrest is an act of placing someone under the legal custody of law enforcement following the suspicion of their involvement in a crime. Arrests can be made by law enforcement as well as authorized citizens. In Idaho's Bonneville County, There are three primary scenarios in which the police may be authorized by law to make an arrest:

• A law enforcement officer witnesses the crime
• They have reasonable suspicion that the individual has committed a crime
• An impartial magistrate or judge finds reasonable cause to issue a warrant for their arrest

After being arrested, they are taken to the agency's holding facility, where they are either charged with a crime or let go on bail. If they are held in a facility, they go through a legal process known as 'booking'. The booking process involves collecting data about the arrest and obtaining the suspect's personal information. During the booking process, arrest records are created against the detainee.

Bonneville County arrest records are generally managed by law enforcement agencies across the county's judicial district. However, arrest records are also featured within Bonneville County court records and are, thus, maintained by judicial officials/departments.

Are Arrest Records Public in Bonneville County?

Yes, Arrest records are public in Bonneville County, Idaho. Per Idaho Code 67–3008, Arrest records fall under the category of criminal records in Idaho and can be released for public viewing. The Idaho Public Records Act also permits interested persons to make copies of any government agency's arrest records. Additionally, custodians of arrest records or any other criminal records in Bonneville County are expected to respond to public requests for access to arrest records.

Nevertheless, under the Idaho Public Records Act, Section 74-105, the following categories of arrest records are not subject to public disclosure:

• Arrest records that are part of an ongoing criminal investigation;
• Juvenile arrest records: as per Chapter 5, title 20 of the Idaho statutes
• Arrest records related to sexual offenses where the victim is a minor;
• Arrest records of any individual arrested, charged, or found guilty of a crime in Bonneville County and has successfully petitioned a court to have his records shielded from disclosure under Idaho Code, Section 67-3004(11).

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Generally, an arrest record issued by law enforcement in Bonneville County contains the following information:

• The name of the suspect
• A mugshot of the suspect
• The age of the suspect
• The race and sex of the arrested individual
• Information on any warrants out for the suspect arrest
• The cause of the arrest
• The offense report
• Charges against the arrestee
• Bail information
• Any court dates (if available)

Bonneville County Crime Rate

According to information obtained from the Idaho Uniform Crime Reporting Portal, Bonneville County had "reported" 5788 offenses in 2023—a 0.91% increase over the previous year. Only roughly 60% of the recorded crimes may have occurred, based on the 2355 (40.69%) crimes that were cleared. In 2023, simple assault was the most often reported and committed crime in Bonneville County, with 1030 cases recorded and 506 actual cases of simple assault. With 827(18%) reported and 647 actual crimes committed, stealing was the second most common crime in Bonneville County in 2023. In 2023, there were 577 (or 9.9%) reported burglary cases in Bonneville County. Embezzlement, negligent manslaughter, and sodomy each had only one confirmed crime, making them the least common crimes.

Bonneville County Arrest Statistics

Data obtained from the National Incident Reporting System and the Idaho Uniform Crime Reporting portal showed that there were 3427 arrests made in Bonneville County in 2023. That year, the number of adults arrested was 2932 while the number of arrested juveniles was 495. The most arrests were made for drug/ narcotics violations, with 473 arrests, which made up 16.1% of the total arrests. The second most arrests were made for DUI offenses, contributing to about 14% of the total arrests. Theft (112) and aggravated assault(127) made up 8% and 9% of the arrests made in Bonneville county. The crimes with the least number of arrests were extortion and prostitution, with only one arrest for each.

Find Bonneville County Arrest Records

Interested individuals can find Bonneville County arrest records at the Bonneville County sheriff's office or the police department in Idaho Falls. To request these records, inquirers may visit the arresting agency or request via mail or online through the police department or county sheriff's office website. Requesters may visit the agency's office for in-person requests and make a verbal or written request for arrest records.

To make a mail request, inquirers may download the law enforcement public records request form, complete it, and mail it to the agency's location. For example, requesters may download the Bonneville County Records request form, complete it, and send it to the office by mail or fax to request an arrest record. Requesters are expected to include as much identifying information as possible about the case or document they are obtaining in their request, such as:

• Case number
• Date of the arrest
• Location of the incident
• Names of those who are involved in the arrest

Per section I.C. § 74-103 of the Idaho legislature, law enforcement agencies must approve or deny requests within three (3) working days of receipt.

Inquirers may also search the Bonneville County inmate list for information on any recently arrested inmate. The list can be searched using the inmate's name, which provides information about the location of the facility where the inmate is held and other essential information. Call the jail at (208) 529-1315 for details on the exact charges or bond amounts.

Free Arrest Record Search in Bonneville County

Most resources for conducting an arrest records search in Bonneville County can be accessed for free. There is also no service charge for performing in-person searches using the agency's electronic database. However, charges may be incurred if physical copies of these records are requested. An alternative source of free arrest records search is through third-party websites. Third-party websites are privately owned databases that maintain different categories of public records. Most third-party sites can be searched using the person's name on the arrest record.

Get Bonneville County Criminal Records

According to the Idaho State Police, "criminal records" or "criminal history records" are defined as physical and computerized records of an individual that are gathered and kept up to date as a consequence of an arrest or the filing of a criminal proceeding due to a felony or misdemeanor. Criminal records contain arrests, offenders, prosecution, disposition, and parole information. In Bonneville County, these records can be obtained by querying the county sheriff's office or requesting them through the Idaho State Police.

To query the Sheriff's office for these records, inquirers may download and complete the public records request form and then submit the request in person or via mail to:

Bonneville County Sheriff's Office
605 North Capital Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Bonneville County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

A criminal record, sometimes known as a criminal history, is a compilation of data regarding a person's prior arrests, convictions for crimes, and other contacts with the police. Charges, court appearances, sentences, and any other pertinent information pertaining to the individual's involvement in criminal activity may all be included in this record. Conviction and non-conviction data are both present in criminal records.

On the other hand, an arrest record is a document that shows that a person was apprehended by law enforcement and detained in connection with suspected illegal activity. It shows information about the arrest and possible charges, but unlike a criminal history, it does not reveal if the arrest led to a charge and potential incarceration.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely! Arrest records do not get expunged automatically in Bonneville County, Idaho. They stay on the offenders' criminal records forever or until they are eligible and apply for an expungement. Per the Idaho retention schedule, felony arrest records are labeled "PM," meaning they remain permanently in the individual records. Misdemeanor arrest and booking records stay also on a person's records until the individual dies.

Bonneville County Arrest Warrants

In Bonneville, an outstanding arrest warrant is a court-issued legal document that gives law enforcement permission to detain and arrest someone accused of committing a crime.

According to Idaho Criminal Rule 4, a magistrate must receive a complaint before issuing an arrest warrant for a defendant. The magistrate may only issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest if they conclude that there is reasonable suspicion that an offense has been committed. The magistrate must take into account the following elements when deciding whether to issue a warrant:

• The defendant's place of residence, their familial ties within the community
• The defendant's prior responses to court proceedings
• The defendant's prior criminal history,
• The specifics of the alleged offense

A warrant issued in Bonneville County usually carries the following information:

• The name of the suspect
• The name of the court and issuing judge
• Charges against the suspect
• Date and time of issuance
• Bail information(if set)

Bonneville County Arrest Warrant Search

Individuals can find information about active warrants in Bonneville County by contacting the records department of any law enforcement within Bonneville County. For example, the records team of the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is in charge of organizing and processing a large number of court orders, warrants, reports, and documents. Staff at the office will require a person's name, which they will use to check their records for any active arrest warrants.

A Bonneville County arrest warrant search can also be done by looking through online court documents of any Bonneville County court. The county court clerk's office also lists all warrants issued by a Bonneville county court.

Do Bonneville County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. According to 5.0 of the Idaho-specific criminal procedures, arrest warrants are valid indefinitely unless served or revoked by a judge. However, a judge may recall a warrant based on new evidence.