Bannock County Jail

Bannock County Jail Information

The Bannock County Jail is a 253 bed jail in the city of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 208-236-7116

Physical Address:
4322 N. Old Hwy. 91
Pocatello, ID 83205

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Bannock County Jail
PO Box 4666
Pocatello, ID 83205

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How Do You Find Someone in the Bannock County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Bannock County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 208-236-7116 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Bannock County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Bannock County Jail Inmate Search

The Bannock County Jail maintains an average of 253 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bannock County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bannock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,540 offenders.

The following charts of Bannock County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Bannock County Corrections Department, the state of Idaho Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Bannock County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Bannock County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Bannock County, neighboring counties and the state of Idaho.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Bannock County and Idaho state prisons, click the button below.
Bannock County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Bannock County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/3/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 196 89.09%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 24 10.91%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 220 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Bannock County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/3/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 49 22.27%
Felony (2rd Degree) 61 27.73%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 0.45%
Felony (Uncategorized) 52 23.64%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 57 25.91%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Bannock County Inmate Sex - 10/3/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 196 89.09%
Female 24 10.91%
Total 220 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Bannock County Inmate Age - 10/3/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.45%
18-20 12 5.45%
21-24 26 11.82%
25-30 46 20.91%
31-35 48 21.82%
36-40 27 12.27%
41-45 19 8.64%
46-50 16 7.27%
51-55 14 6.36%
56-60 8 3.64%
61-65 2 0.91%
66-75 1 0.45%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 220 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Bannock County Jail
The Bannock County Detention Center in Idaho has a rated capacity of 330 inmates. According to one source, the facility has a capacity of 253 persons and has been operational since 1983. Another source states that the current facility was constructed in 1994 and houses 264 inmates. The Bannock County Jail is located at 5800 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho, 83204. You can contact them by phone at 208-236-7111 or 208-236-7116. The mailing address for inmates is Inmate's full name, C/O Bannock County Detention Center, P.O. Box 4666, Pocatello, ID 83205. The Bannock County Detention Center in Idaho allows two 45-minute onsite video visits per week, which must be scheduled between 8:15am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday. The visitation schedule changes frequently, but in general, you can schedule a visit from your home any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Inmates can receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. All visits must be approved, registered, and scheduled through https://www.icsolutions.com/ or by calling their visitation support at (888) 646-9437. There have been reports of a riot at the Bannock County Jail in Idaho. The jail has also been the subject of an advisory board report and pretrial justice reform. However, a prosecutor declined to file charges against the Bannock County Sheriff's Office in connection to an inmate's death in 2018. You can search for specific inmates using online inmate search tools. There is no information in the provided search results that explains what makes Bannock County Jail in Idaho unique. The search results only provide general information about the jail, such as its staffing and location.
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Directions / Map to the Bannock County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bannock County Jail? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Bannock County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Bannock County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Bannock County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bannock County Jail?

Bannock County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Bannock County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Bannock County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bannock County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bannock County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bannock County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Bannock County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bannock County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Bannock County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Bannock County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Bannock County inmate, do the following:

Bannock County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Bannock County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Bannock County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Bannock County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Bannock County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Other Jails in Bannock County

What are the other City and County Jails in Bannock County?

Bannock County County Jails
Bannock County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bannock County?

Bannock Oneida Power Franklin Caribou Bingham
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Bannock County, the state of Idaho and the United States?

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This facility, known as "Bannock County Jail" is also known as Bannock County Jail, Idaho, Bannock.