Cassia County Arrest Records

§ 19 (601) of Idaho's Criminal Procedure defines an arrest as the process by which a peace officer or a private person legally takes a person into custody, an action that may require restraint depending on the unique details of the case. Per the Law, arrests can happen in numerous circumstances, such as when a public crime was committed in an officer's presence or the officer reasonably suspects that the arrestee has committed a felony. Regardless, arrests are made to introduce a suspect into the state's criminal justice system, thereby facilitating a legal system that brings offenders to book.

In Cassia County, arrestees are often transported to the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Jail, where they are booked into jail—a process that involves collating the arrestee's information into an arrest record. The arrest record then serves as resource material for prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, policymakers, researchers, and many more. Arrest records may also serve as a crucial reference for criminal background checks and often become a part of Cassia County court records, contributing to a comprehensive documentation of the defendant's journey through the justice system.

Are Arrest Records Public in Cassia County?

Yes. The Idaho Public Records Act gives every person the right to request to examine or copy any document or electronic record created by a public agency within Cassia County (§ 74-102 of Idaho Code). Per the Act, subject to a few exceptions, the record custodian is not allowed to question or investigate the requester's reasons or identity. Furthermore, public records are to be examined during regular working hours except the custodian determines otherwise.

It is worthy of note that the Idaho Code also highlights records that are exempt from general rule of access to public records. They include:

• Any public record exempted from disclosure by an applicable state or federal law
• Investigatory records of a law enforcement agency
• Certain juvenile records
• Criminal history records and fingerprints compiled by the Idaho State Police
• Social security numbers, vital statistics records, and similar records of a personal nature
• Employment security information
• Trade secrets and proprietary information

Only individuals and agencies directly involved in a matter can access exempt information related to the case. For example, the subject of a record maintains unfettered access to their records even if it is exempt from public disclosure ($ 74-113 of the Idaho Code).

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Cassia County arrest records typically contain the following public information:

• Arrestee's bio-data (mugshot, full name, sex, race, and age)
• Arrestee's booking information (booking ID, booking date and time)
• Bond information
• Arresting agency information
• Charges
• Other information (days in jail, inmate type)

Cassia County Arrest Statistics

According to the Crime in Idaho 2023 report published by the Idaho State Police (ISP), Cassia County made a total of 89 (80 adult and 9 juvenile) arrests in that year. The highest number of arrests (22) were made for drug/narcotic offenses, followed by simple assault with 17 arrests and larceny/theft accounting for 13 arrests.

Find Cassia County Arrest Records

The first point of call for Cassia County arrest records is the Cassia County Sheriff's Office, which is primarily responsible for maintaining the county's law enforcement records, overseeing the county jail, and handling booking procedures. Individuals can send a public records request to the sheriff's office in person at its physical location or call (208) 878-1002 for detailed information on how to access arrest records.

In any case, requests for arrest records should be specific and describe the sought record in sufficient detail to enable the officials to locate them with ease. Requesters are also advised to include their name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number in their requests.

Alternatively, interested parties may visit the sheriff's official website to find out who has been booked in the county jail. The database (which is updated daily) provides access to the Cassia County jail roster and the Cassia County recent bookings. Apart from the sheriff's office, parties may visit the local arresting agency for information about an arrestee.

Individuals may also search details of a Cassia County arrestee incarcerated in a state facility by conducting a resident search on the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) website. Inmate searches on this website are name or IDOC number based. Interested parties may query the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons) through its inmate locator tool or send an FOIA request to the federal law arresting agency for records of individuals incarcerated or arrested in Cassia County for federal crimes.

Free Arrest Record Search in Cassia County

The Idaho Public Records Act mandates that public agencies charge no fees for the first 2 hours of labor in responding to public record requests or for copying the first 100 pages of requested paper records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrests typically remain on an individual's criminal record forever. However, eligible parties can apply to have their arrest records removed from public databases under Idaho Code Ann. § 67-3004(10) and the Clean Slate Act.

Expunge Cassia County Arrest Records

Under the Idaho Code, the following parties can apply in writing to have their arrest records sealed:

• Anyone who was arrested or served with a criminal summons and was not subsequently charged by indictment or information within a year of the arrest or summons
• Juvenile offenders
• Persons who were acquitted of all offenses connected to an arrest or criminal summons
• Persons who have their DNA records stored on the state database in relation to a conviction that has been dismissed or reversed
• A person who has been exempted from registering as a sex offender (Idaho Code § 18–8310)

Per the Clean Slate Act, only individuals with eligible criminal records (such as nonviolent misdemeanors) and who have waited 5 years since the completion of their sentence can file a request to have their records sealed. It is noteworthy that only one offense or offenses connected to a single incident can be shielded from public disclosure.

Outside the above statutes, Idaho does not have any concrete expungement laws. However, individuals who are ineligible for expungement or shielding may request a withheld judgement. This means that the alleged offender can plead guilty to their charge and request the court not to enter a conviction. If granted, the defendant will serve their punishment as though an order of conviction was entered. However, after completing the sentencing requirements, the subject can request the court to retroactively dismiss the case. If dismissed, the individual is allowed to deny the criminal conviction. Subject to a few exceptions, a person can get only 1 withheld judgement in their lifetime.

Cassia County Arrest Warrants

Per § 19-507 of the Idaho Statutes, arrest warrants in Cassia County are written orders issued in the name of the State of Idaho by a magistrate, commanding an officer to arrest a defendant. Arrest warrants are issued based on a complaint on oath that shows probable cause that the defendant has committed an offense. The warrant commands the officer (sheriff, constable, marshal, or policeman) to bring the defendant before the issuing magistrate or in their absence, before the nearest accessible magistrate in the county.

Individuals can obtain outstanding arrest warrants from the Cassia County Sheriff's Office. Outstanding Warrants are also accessible on the sheriff's website.

Do Cassia County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Cassia County arrest warrants are perpetually active until executed. However, the issuing judge can render an arrest invalid by recalling or quashing it.