Blaine County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Blaine County bail and bond: the Hailey jail, cash rules, and next steps
Adults arrested in Blaine County are booked into the Blaine County Detention Center, 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey. Start with the Blaine County Inmate Search to see whether your person is inside, what the charges are, and whether a bail amount is listed. Cash bond is paid at the jail itself, and only cash is taken. Questions the search cannot answer go to the jail desk at 208-788-5564. The court that sets and changes bail is a separate office in Hailey, so you may deal with both.
1. How do I tell if someone is inside the Hailey jail?
Open the Blaine County Inmate Search and type the last name. A brand-new Hailey booking may not show yet, so look again in an hour. If the Blaine County search still shows nothing, call the detention center at 208-788-5564.
The jail takes people from every police agency in the county, so a Ketchum, Hailey, or sheriff arrest all end up in the same building. The county says juveniles can be kept there up to 48 hours.
2. What does it cost to bail someone out in cash?
The county's own answer is simple: the bond amount plus a $10 bond fee for each charge, in cash only. Credit cards and checks are turned away at the jail. Anyone 18 or older may pay, including the arrested person.
Bring enough small bills to cover every charge. Ask for a receipt that lists the case number and the name of the person who paid, because that name matters when the money comes back.
3. Can I use the lobby kiosk to post bail?
No. The kiosk in the jail lobby takes cash, debit, and credit cards, but it is for inmate trust accounts, phone accounts, and fees. Money put there covers phone calls and store items in Hailey. It does not release anyone.
The company behind the online option is Getting Out, 866-516-0115. It is for accounts and visits too, so never treat it as a bond payment.
4. What hours can I post bond at the detention center?
The county does not print bonding hours on its website. Call 208-788-5564 before you drive over and ask whether a deputy can take cash at that moment. Jails run around the clock, but the person at the desk may be busy with bookings.
The sheriff's main office is a different line, 208-788-5555, for questions about the department.
5. How much is bail for common misdemeanors?
Idaho courts publish a statewide misdemeanor bond schedule, last revised in January 2023. Under it, a first DUI is $500 for an Idaho resident and $2,000 for a nonresident. A second DUI is $1,000 for a resident and $3,000 for a nonresident. Charges of resisting or obstructing an officer carry $300, as does any misdemeanor missing from the list. A disturbing the peace charge is marked "book and release," and stalking carries no bond until a judge sees the person.
These are starting points, and the schedule says so itself. A judge can raise, lower, or remove the amount. Look for the number on the Blaine County Inmate Search, or call the jail at 208-788-5564.
6. What about felony charges?
There is no standard amount to pay. The county says that for a felony arrest, bond is usually not set until the person sees a judge. Some charges listed as no-bond also wait for a judge.
That first hearing happens in magistrate court. Idaho Criminal Rule 5 says it must be held without unreasonable delay and no later than 24 hours after arrest, not counting weekends and holidays. A person arrested on Friday night may therefore wait until Monday.
7. Why does domestic battery have no bond amount?
On the statewide schedule, domestic assault or battery and violating a no-contact order carry no bond until the person appears before a judge. The jail cannot sell a quick release for them.
Once the judge speaks, the amount may come with orders to stay away from the other person. Break those orders and bail can be revoked under Idaho Code 19-2919.
8. Do I have to use a bail bondsman?
No. Cash directly to the jail is allowed, and Idaho law says a defendant cannot be required to post a cash deposit, so a bonding company or property bond may be used instead. The county says surety bonds must come from a licensed bondsman approved by the Fifth Judicial District.
The county says agent fees and sheriff's fees are not refunded. Ask for the exact price in writing. Bail agents hold licenses from the state Department of Insurance, so you can check one.
9. Can I pledge my house or land?
Possibly, but it takes longer. Idaho Code 19-2909 says the real estate must be in Idaho, with enough equity to cover the bail plus collection costs after other liens. The Blaine County court decides whether to accept it, and the owner pays the fees. The statewide rules add that a magistrate must approve it.
The county's jail page only says to talk to your lawyer about property bonds. If you have no lawyer, ask the clerk at 208-788-5521 which forms to bring.
10. Where is the clerk, and when is it open?
The clerk of the district court is in the Kramer Judicial Building, 201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey. It is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closes over the noon hour and judicial holidays. The phone is 208-788-5521.
Other county offices sit in the Old County Courthouse at 206 South 1st Avenue and the annex at 219 South 1st Avenue, so check the address on your paperwork before you go.
11. Can I get the money back after the case?
Often, yes. Under Idaho Code 19-2908 the clerk uses cash on deposit to pay fines, fees, costs, and restitution first, then sends any surplus to the person who posted it. The $10 fee and a bondsman's fee are not returned.
If the person skips court, the cash can be lost. The county's guide gives 90 days to bring the person back, while state law lets a judge set aside a forfeiture within 180 days. Act at once and ask the clerk which deadline applies.
12. What if the person misses a court date?
The judge orders the bond forfeited and issues a bench warrant, as Idaho Code 19-2915 describes. The clerk mails a notice to whoever posted it.
Call the defense lawyer the same day. If the person turns up and gives a good reason, the court may set the forfeiture aside and restore bail.
13. Does Blaine County have a free lawyer for people who cannot pay?
The state public defense system staffs a Blaine County Public Defender Office at 206 1st Avenue, Hailey, 208-806-7700. A judge decides who qualifies, usually at the first court date.
A lawyer can ask for a lower bond. Bring proof of work, housing, and family nearby.
14. My teenager was arrested. Where do they go?
The detention center has four separate juvenile holding beds and may keep a young person up to 48 hours. After that, county records point to the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center, 650 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls, 208-736-2588.
Blaine County Juvenile Probation, 219 South 1st Avenue, Suite 108, Hailey, answers at 208-788-5528. Juvenile cases are private, and the adult search will not show them.
15. When can a judge refuse bail?
Idaho's constitution lets a court deny bail only for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. After a guilty plea, during a Blaine County appeal, or on a Blaine County probation violation, bail is up to the Blaine County judge.
A hold from another county or from the Department of Correction can also block release even after bond is paid. Ask the jail desk to name every hold before you spend money.
16. How can I tell a real bail call from a scam?
The county jail only takes bond in cash at its own building. A caller who wants gift cards, a wire, or an app transfer is not the jail. Hang up and dial 208-788-5564 yourself.
Do not give a stranger the booking number plus your bank details.
17. What if federal agents make a Blaine County arrest?
A federal court takes the Blaine County case. A Blaine County case brought by FBI, DEA, ATF, or Border Patrol agents falls outside the schedule Hailey uses for Idaho bail, so the Hailey jail desk takes no money for it. Blaine County federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, Southern Division, James A. McClure Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 550 W. Fort St., Boise; Hailey callers reach the clerk at 208-334-1361.
- A magistrate in the Southern Division sees the Blaine defendant first on a case from Hailey, as a rule within a short time.
- Federal judges in the Southern Division use no bail schedule. Under 18 U.S.C. 3142, the judge can release the Blaine defendant on conditions or order detention.
- When detention is requested in a Hailey case, the hearing for the Blaine County defendant follows quickly, unless a Blaine party asks to delay it.
- Before trial the U.S. Marshals Service keeps custody, so a Blaine prisoner may be housed in a county jail that rents beds; ring 208-788-5564 to check on a Blaine County hold.
- When the Hailey federal case ends in prison time, the Federal Bureau of Prisons sets the place, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator tracks it.
18. Will a Hailey bond free someone with an ICE hold?
A Blaine bond can be paid, but the arrested person may not walk out of Hailey from Blaine County Detention Center. This is how it plays out in Blaine County:
- When the person is booked in Blaine County, Idaho Code 18-9008 directs staff to find out whether a Hailey prisoner holds foreign citizenship and, if the Blaine County check says so, alert the Department of Homeland Security within 48 hours.
- ICE can issue a Form I-247A detainer at the Hailey jail.
- The Hailey jail must follow a reasonable detainer under Idaho Code 18-9005(4) after the Blaine case no longer holds them, and Blaine staff must tell the person about it.
- After a Blaine release order, Hailey may hold your family member 48 more hours, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays count.
- Officers from the ICE Twin Falls office, 212 Deere Street, Twin Falls, ID 83301, 208-737-3820, pick your family member up in Hailey; people taken from Hailey may go to the Elmore County Detention Center at 2255 East 8th North, Mountain Home or, from Blaine County, to facilities in other states.
- Check the ICE Online Detainee Locator System with the Blaine detainee's A-number, or the Blaine County person's name and birth country.
Ask a Blaine County lawyer before paying bail for a prisoner with a hold, because Blaine bail does not cover the immigration case.
19. How do I find someone in Blaine County custody, state prison, or federal prison?
- County jail: try Blaine County Inmate Search , or phone 208-788-5564.
- Release alerts: VINELink gives custody status and release alerts for Blaine and other Idaho jails.
- State prison: use the Idaho Department of Correction Resident/Client Search, and read our Idaho state prisons guide.
- Federal inmate: use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
- ICE custody: the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
- Blaine County cases: Idaho iCourt case search, or call the Hailey court at 208-788-5521.
Key contacts for Blaine County bond questions
- County jail
- Blaine County Detention Center, 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, ID 83333; 208-788-5564
- Bond help
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Blaine County Inmate Search
- Sheriff
- Blaine County Sheriff's Office, 208-788-5555
- Clerk
- Clerk of the District Court, Kramer Judicial Building, 201 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Hailey; 208-788-5521
- Courthouse
- 206 1st Avenue South, Hailey; main 208-788-5505; district court 208-788-5548
- Public defender
- 206 1st Avenue, Hailey; 208-806-7700
- Juvenile
- Juvenile Probation 208-788-5528; Snake River Juvenile Detention Center, Twin Falls, 208-736-2588
Amounts, fees, hours, and phone numbers in Blaine County can change without notice, so confirm with the jail or clerk before paying. We offer general information only, not legal advice.
Blaine County Detention Center
Address:
1650 Aviation Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone:
208-788-5564
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Blaine County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Blaine County?
Who can set bail in Blaine County?
When is bail set in Blaine County Idaho?
Does Blaine County have bail?
Yes, Blaine County recognizes most types of bonds.
Unless the defendant is deemed a flight risk, accused of a capital crime, or had previously failed to appear, bail is considered a right.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Blaine County?
Idaho will consider a bail bond, property bail bond or cash deposit which also includes check or money order. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Blaine County?
Idaho uses a Bail Bond Schedule which lists the predetermined bail for most nonviolent crimes. For those crimes not listed on the schedule, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail must be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Blaine County Idaho?
For most nonviolent crimes bail is set automatically in accordance with a Bail Bond Schedule. For those crimes not listed on the schedule, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, a hearing called first appearance will be scheduled on the first available court date. Bail will be determined at this hearing.
A bond proceeding is the determination of how much bail is to be paid and usually happens at the same time as an initial appearance or arraignment. During bond proceedings, the defendant can have an attorney present but does not have the right to an attorney. A judge or court officer in the {county extended} or magistrate court sets bail.
Judges in Idaho rely on a statewide bail schedule, which sets out a recommended range of bail amounts for different offenses. Judges can still exercise discretion in setting bail above or below the recommended range.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Blaine County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Blaine County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Blaine County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Blaine County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better
What are the different types of bonds in Blaine County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Blaine County have bail?
Yes, Blaine County recognizes most types of bonds.
Unless the defendant is deemed a flight risk, accused of a capital crime, or had previously failed to appear, bail is considered a right.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Blaine County?
Idaho will consider a bail bond, property bail bond or cash deposit which also includes check or money order. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in Blaine County?
Idaho uses a Bail Bond Schedule which lists the predetermined bail for most nonviolent crimes. For those crimes not listed on the schedule, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail must be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Idaho?
For most nonviolent crimes bail is set automatically in accordance with a Bail Bond Schedule. For those crimes not listed on the schedule, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, a hearing called first appearance will be scheduled on the first available court date. Bail will be determined at this hearing.
A bond proceeding is the determination of how much bail is to be paid and usually happens at the same time as an initial appearance or arraignment. During bond proceedings, the defendant can have an attorney present but does not have the right to an attorney. A judge or court officer in the {county extended} or magistrate court sets bail.
Judges in Idaho rely on a statewide bail schedule, which sets out a recommended range of bail amounts for different offenses. Judges can still exercise discretion in setting bail above or below the recommended range.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Blaine County Idaho?
Yes, a judge may reduce or increase bail upon a showing of good cause. Your attorney or public defender can request a hearing for this purpose.
In Blaine County Idaho, who can pay bail for me?
The defendant can post cash bail or the person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Idaho could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Blaine County Idaho?
Yes, Idaho does offer online payment of bail. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Blaine County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Blaine County.
What options are there to pay bail in Blaine County Idaho?
A cash deposit can be made as well as checks or money order. Each area varies with regards to accepting credit cards. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Blaine County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Blaine County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Idaho?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Blaine County?
Cash bond requires a minimum amount of money be paid prior to the defendant’s release. Even if you use a bail bond agent the state requires a down payment of 15%.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Idaho?
The Blaine County Detention Center or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set by the state and cannot be negotiated.
Detailed information regarding bail and bond procedures in Idaho.