Minidoka County Arrest Records

According to Idaho Code § 19-601, arrests in Minidoka County, Idaho, refers to the process of taking someone into custody in the manner authorized by law. According to Idaho Code § 19-602, arrests can be made by peace officers or by a private individual when there is probable cause that the individual has been engaged in a crime. Even though arrests are typically made based on warrants, peace officers can make arrests under certain circumstances, as stated in Idaho Code § 19-602.

After an arrest, individuals are usually detained at the Minidoka County Jail, which is operated by the Minidoka County Sheriff's Office.

These arrest records are considered a part of the broader public records system. For instance, arrest details may also be found in Minidoka County Court Records and criminal history reports.

Are Arrest Records Public in Minidoka County?

Yes, Minidoka County arrest records are classified under public records and, according to Idaho Public Records Act (Idaho Code § 74-101 et seq.), are public records accessible to the public. Nonetheless, certain arrest information is restricted from public disclosure to protect personal privacy, ongoing investigations of public safety. Below is a list of some details restricted from public disclosure:

• Juvenile records
• Sealed or expunged records
• An arrest that did not lead to formal charges
• Details of an ongoing investigation or legal proceedings

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The following information is typically part of public arrest records:

• Personal details of the arrestee, including full name, date of birth or age, gender, etc
• Date and time of arrest
• Location of the arrest
• Arresting officer
• Arresting agency
• Alleged crime
• Mugshot
• Bail or bond information, if any

Minidoka County Arrest Statistics

For the year 2023, the Minidoka County Sheriff's Office recorded a total of 1,197 arrests. This is according to the report provided through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crime Data Explorer. According to the report, 898 of these arrests were male, while females made up the remaining 299.

The statistics showed the majority of arrests, 519 arrests, were categorised under 'all other offences', followed by drug or narcotic, which accounted for 266 arrests. Driving under the influence made up 214 recorded arrests, simple assaults accounted for 51, and larceny accounted for 40 arrests.

Arrest statistics by other local law enforcement agencies in Minidoka County can also be accessed through the CDE tool.

Find Minidoka County Arrest Records

To access Minidoka County arrest records, researchers can use either county, state, or federal inmate lookup resources. These tools are crucial in accessing public information on individuals who have been arrested, booked, or incarcerated in Minidoka County and the country at large.

At the county level, interested parties can access arrest records through the Minidoka County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for maintaining booking and inmate details. Even though the Sheriff's office offers no remote access tool, interested parties can request records either over the phone or pay a physical visit to the office at the address below:

County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 368
Rupert, ID 83350
Phone: (208) 434-2326
Fax: (208) 436-9657

At the state level, the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) offers access to arrest records, including Minidoka County arrest records, through its Offender Search Tool. Users can search for inmates by name or IDOC number. A proper search yields details such as the offender's status, location, conviction details, and parole eligibility. This is basically for individuals held in state-owned facilities.

At the federal level, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) operates an Inmate Locator Tool used in locating individuals held in Federal facilities. Search can typically be conducted by name or inmate number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Minidoka County

Under the Idaho Public Records Act, arrest records in Minidoka are accessible to the public; this means interested parties can query any government agency in charge of arrest records for access to the records. Aside from government agencies, however, there are numerous third-party websites that offer access to Minidoka County arrest records at no cost.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Minidoka County, how long an arrest record stays on file depends on the severity of the offence and the result of the case. If the charges against an individual are dropped or acquitted, the records are naturally sealed after six months. Nonetheless, should the arrestee be convicted or enter a guilty plea, the arrest record will stay in the system indefinitely.

Expunge Minidoka County Arrest Records

Per Idaho's "Set Aside" statute, in Minidoka County, Idaho, certain individuals can petition to have their records set aside if they meet specific guidelines, including the following:

• If they have not been convicted for at least five years
• Their offence was not violent
• The offence did not involve the use of a deadly weapon

Alternatively, interested individuals can get arrest records sealed in Minidoka County through Idaho's "Criminal History Repository which is a state-operated database containing details on all criminal convictions in the state, including Minidoka County. Individuals who have not been convicted of any offence in the last 10 years are at liberty to petition the court for record expungement. Below is a detailed procedure for record expungement:

• Submit a completed Expungement Petition form, a certified copy of the court deposition, and a filing fee of $60 to the district court in Minidoka County
• Inform the prosecuting attorney by serving a copy of the paperwork to the prosecutor.
• Upon informing the prosecuting attorney, the petitioner is required to attend the hearing, where they are to explain why their record should be expunged
• Based on the testimony and all evidence presented, the court will now decide whether or not to grant the expungement request. If the court rules in favour of the petitioner, such a record is sealed and therefore no longer accessible to the public.

Minidoka County Arrest Warrants

Minidoka County arrest warrants refer to a legal document authorizing law enforcement to arrest a specific individual suspected of committing a crime. Arrest warrants are typically issued by a judge or magistrate upon presentation of sufficient evidence through a sworn affidavit by a law enforcement officer. For a warrant to be issued, the affidavit is required to demonstrate probable cause that the said individual has committed a crime.

An arrest warrant typically contains the following details:

• Name of the individual to be arrested
• Alleged crime
• Date of issuance
• Issuing judge or magistrate
• Signature of the issuing judge

Do Minidoka County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Minidoka County arrest warrants do not expire. Minidoka warrants remain active once they are issued until the subject has been arrested, the warrant is recalled or quashed by the court, or the case is solved. Even though warrants do not expire, they can be affected by numerous reasons such as court order, case status, or prosecutorial decisions.