Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center

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Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Located in Salmon, Idaho, the Lemhi County Detention Center functions both as an adult detention facility but also as a juvenile detention facility. The combined capacity of the facility is 26 beds, and it houses both male and female detainees. When determining housing and cell assignments, youth are housed in separate cells from adults, and male and female detainees are separated as well. When possible, they will not be able to see each other and will not have direct interaction, but the small facility with limited capacity may have restricted separation if it becomes full. The facility is operated by the local Sheriff’s Office and their staff, who also function as transportation to and from court, and the emergency dispatch for all emergency responders in the county. It falls in the district of the Salmon School District, who is responsible for the schooling of any detainees in high school. Mail: Youth may not be in the facility long enough for mail to be delivered, but for those who are there for long enough there is no restriction from mail. Lemhi County Sheriff's Office 206 Courthouse Drive Salmon, ID 83467 United States Phones: Youth will be provided with access to a phone to call their parents or guardians after their arrival and will be permitted to call regularly if they are at the facility for any length of time. Visitation: Most youth will not remain at the facility for a long period of time, those that are housed long enough to receive visits will have those arranged with parents or guardians if they contact the facility.

Phone: 208-756-8980

Physical Address:
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 208-756-8980 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lemhi County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Lemhi County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 720 offenders.

The following charts of Lemhi 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 Lemhi 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 Lemhi 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 Lemhi 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 208-756-8980.

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Directions / Map to the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Lemhi County

Once someone is booked at Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center in Salmon after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 208-756-8980 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Lemhi County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Lemhi County, Idaho, see the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-8980

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 208-756-8980 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-756-8980 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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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 Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Idaho, then select Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Lemhi County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lemhi County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-756-8980 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Lemhi County

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

Lemhi County County Jails
Lemhi County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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This facility, known as "Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center, Idaho, Lemhi.