Benewah County Jail

Benewah County Jail Information

The Benewah County Jail is a 24 bed jail in the city of St. Maries, Benewah 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: 208-245-2555

Physical Address:
701 College Avenue
St. Maries, ID 83861

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Benewah County Jail
701 College Avenue
St. Maries, ID 83861

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How Do You Find Someone in the Benewah County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Benewah 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 208-245-2555 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Benewah County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Benewah County Jail Inmate Search

The Benewah County Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Benewah 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 Benewah County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

The following charts of Benewah 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 Benewah 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 Benewah 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 Benewah 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 Benewah 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 Benewah County and Idaho state prisons, click the button below.
Benewah County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Benewah County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 12/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 17 94.44%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 5.56%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benewah County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benewah County Inmate Criminal Charges - 12/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 6 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 11.11%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 2 11.11%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 22.22%
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 Benewah County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benewah County Inmate Sex - 12/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 17 94.44%
Female 1 5.56%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benewah County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benewah County Inmate Age - 12/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.56%
18-20 1 5.56%
21-24 2 11.11%
25-30 3 16.67%
31-35 3 16.67%
36-40 2 11.11%
41-45 3 16.67%
46-50 2 11.11%
51-55 1 5.56%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benewah 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 Benewah County Jail
The Benewah County Jail in Idaho has a capacity of 58 inmates. However, some sources suggest that there are two facilities with a combined capacity of 80 inmates. Another source suggests that the jail has a maximum capacity of 138 beds, and yet another suggests that it can hold up to 81 prisoners. It is unclear which of these figures is most accurate. The Benewah County Jail is located at 701 College Avenue, St. Maries, Idaho, 83861. The phone number for the jail is 208-245-2555. The Benewah County Jail in St. Maries, Idaho has visiting hours on Thursday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You can find more information about visitation rules and procedures on various websites. Benewah County Jail in Idaho has experienced overcrowding and structural issues. Inmates have attempted to escape from the jail, and local jails with excess capacity are cashing in on Idaho's overcrowded prison system by receiving extra money from the state. Inmates can be searched for using Benewah County Jail's prison roster, phone number, and visitation hours. There is no information available on what makes Benewah County Jail in Idaho unique. However, it is a facility that houses inmates awaiting trial or sentenced to serve time in jail.
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Directions / Map to the Benewah County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Benewah County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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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 Benewah County Jail?

Benewah County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Benewah 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 Benewah 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 Benewah County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Benewah County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Benewah County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Benewah County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Idaho, then the Benewah County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Benewah County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Benewah County, visit our full page guide

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Benewah County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Benewah County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Benewah Kootenai Latah Shoshone Whitman Spokane
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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