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Clearwater County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 208-476-4521

Physical Address:
 150 Michigan Ave., Second Floor
P.O. Box 724
Orofino, ID 83544

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's first and last name
Clearwater County Jail
P.O. Box 724
Orofino, ID 83544

How Do You Find Someone in the Clearwater County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Clearwater 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 208-476-4521 for the information you are looking for.

Clearwater County Jail Inmate Search

Clearwater County maintains an average of 45 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Clearwater County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 900 offenders.

The following charts of Clearwater County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/10/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Clearwater County, the state of Idaho, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

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

Clearwater County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 32 91.43%
Black 1 2.86%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.86%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 2.86%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 8 22.86%
Felony (2rd Degree) 9 25.71%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 2.86%
State Jail Felony 4 11.43%
Felony (Uncategorized) 8 22.86%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 14.29%
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 Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 31 88.57%
Female 4 11.43%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.86%
18-20 2 5.71%
21-24 3 8.57%
25-30 6 17.14%
31-35 5 14.29%
36-40 7 20.00%
41-45 5 14.29%
46-50 3 8.57%
51-55 1 2.86%
56-60 1 2.86%
61-65 1 2.86%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Jail
The Clearwater County Jail in Orofino, Idaho has a capacity of 76 beds. Another source states that it is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 121 inmates, while yet another source says it houses about 156 female inmates. The jail is located on the second floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse and can be reached by telephone at 208-476-8903. The Clearwater County Jail in Idaho is located on the second floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse. It can be contacted by telephone at 208-476-8903, and its address is PO Box 724, Orofino, Idaho, 83544. Clearwater County Jail in Idaho has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Inmates are allowed one to two visits per week with each session ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. The Clearwater County Jail is located on the second floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse in Orofino, Idaho. In 2020, an audit was conducted under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). An inspection report from 2022 revealed staffing shortages and maintenance concerns within the facility. In 2018, an inmate died after collapsing at the Idaho Correctional Institution in Orofino. There is no information in the provided search results that indicates what makes Clearwater County Jail in Idaho unique. The jail is located on the second floor of the Clearwater County Courthouse, and it houses inmates ranging from low-level misdemeanors to those awaiting trial for violent crimes. You can find more information about visitation hours, phone numbers, and sending money to inmates on various websites.
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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Clearwater County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clearwater County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Clearwater County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Clearwater County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Clearwater County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Clearwater County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clearwater County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Clearwater County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Clearwater County, by creating an account.
  • Select Idaho, then select Clearwater County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Clearwater County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Clearwater County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Clearwater County.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Clearwater County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 32 91.43%
Black 1 2.86%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.86%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 2.86%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 8 22.86%
Felony (2rd Degree) 9 25.71%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 2.86%
State Jail Felony 4 11.43%
Felony (Uncategorized) 8 22.86%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 14.29%
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 Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 31 88.57%
Female 4 11.43%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Idaho Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clearwater County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.86%
18-20 2 5.71%
21-24 3 8.57%
25-30 6 17.14%
31-35 5 14.29%
36-40 7 20.00%
41-45 5 14.29%
46-50 3 8.57%
51-55 1 2.86%
56-60 1 2.86%
61-65 1 2.86%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 35 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clearwater 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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