Owyhee County Jail INMATE & FAMILY SERVICES
Owyhee County Jail
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
To locate or find information about an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail, call the jail at 208-495-1154 or look them up on the official Inmate Search Jail Roster for Owyhee County Jail.
For information on any of the inmate services such as inmate visitation, receiving phone calls, sending an inmate a letter, a text, an email, money, commissary or anything else, click on any of the green 'inmate services' buttons above.
If you are still having trouble finding an inmate, you can usually find them in the database of any of the inmate service companies linked above.
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About the Owyhee County Jail
The Owyhee County Jail, located in the city of Murphy, in Owyhee County, Idaho is a medium to maximum-security facility.
Every year this facility has 800 Bookings, with a daily average of 40 Inmates and a staff of 10.
Inmates range from low level misdemeanor offenders to those being held and awaiting trial for violent crimes like robbery, rape and murder. Therefore, the security level must be high.
Correctional officers in Owyhee County Jail are armed with mace and trained to use physical force to protect themselves, visitors and inmates from violence.
All of the men and women being held in the Owyhee County Jail are either awaiting trial or have been sentenced in the Owyhee County Court System and been sentenced to one year or less.
The Owyhee County Jail also houses inmates arrested by this county’s municipal police departments.
A full list of the cities and towns can be found below.
Family and Friends of inmates are allowed to:
• Receive phone calls from the inmates,
• Provide them with commissary money,
• Receive and send them mail
• Schedule a time to visit.
Convicted and Sentenced Inmates
When an inmate is convicted and sentenced to a year or more, they are transferred to the Idaho State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Inmates that are convicted of a misdemeanor and/or sentenced to less than one year of a state crime serve their time in the jail.
Illegal immigrants convicted of a state or federal crime will first do their time, then may be transferred into ICE custody for deportation.
In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Owyhee County, these are the steps to follow:
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Owyhee County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Owyhee County Jail Phone: 208-495-1154
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Owyhee 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
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Owyhee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Owyhee County.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Owyhee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
Owyhee County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Owyhee County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Owyhee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
Note: You will be charged a fee to purchase commissary for your Owyhee County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can spend, usually about $250.00.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum purchases and all the information you need to know regarding purchasing commissary for your inmate in Owyhee County, go to our Inmate Commissary Page for details.
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For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Owyhee County Jail.
1. Register with correctpay online, the money depositing service used by Owyhee County Jail, or call Customer Service at 855-836-3364. They are open 24/7.
2. Once registered, select Idaho, then Owyhee County Jail, then the inmate you want to send money to.
3. Choose an amount, then a payment method (any major credit or debit card in your name), and then send.
NOTE: There is a cost to use this service... usually no more than 5%. The link below has all the information you need to know.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Owyhee County inmates; what phone service they use, calling cards information, the rules, policies, fees, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
correctpay.com Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Owyhee County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Owyhee County.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions people always ask us in order to help you find this information.... so keep scrolling down to the bottom of the page to get your questions answered. But if you still have questions and the answer is not on any of the other pages linked from the green buttons at the top of the page, call the facility at 208-495-1154.
Owyhee County Jail
| STATE | COUNTY | BEDS |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Owyhee | 40 |
INMATE MAIL
Inmate's First and Last Name
Owyhee County Jail
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inmates are in the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho?
There are 40 inmates in the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho. While that is what they are approved to have incarcerated at any one time, they have on occasion had to add additional beds, even having inmates sleep on the floor when overcrowding becomes an issue. When possible, Owyhee County Jail will temporarily transfer some inmates to a neighboring facility, or if necessary, release some offenders from custody. Learn more about how to search for a specific inmate in the Owyhee County Jail.
How many people get arrested and booked into the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho every year?
In 2021, a total of 800 offenders were booked into the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho. That is less than previous years, mostly due to restrictions related to the COVID pandemic. As of April 2022, the number of arrests and bookings are returning to normal, which means they are running higher than 2021. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail.
How many people work at the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho?
The Owyhee County Jail maintains a staff of approximately 10. Staff positions include correction officers, maintenance, clerical, kitchen workers and management. Idaho law allows for inmates to work alongside the paid staff during their incarceration, saving the facility money. Even though the inmates are paid, the cost is less than 15% of what a normal worker from the outside would be paid.
Does the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho have an inmate search or jail roster to see who is in custody?
Yes, the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho has an Inmate Search Roster feature. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail. When you get to this page click on the big green button that reads 'OFFICIAL Owyhee County Jail INMATE LIST'. After clicking on the link, type in the offender's name and then click 'search'. You can always call and speak to someone on the staff at 208-495-1154 if you are have further questions. In most cases the Inmate Roster provides information about the inmate's bond, criminal charges, mugshot, and even their release date, as long as they are not being sent to a Idaho prison or the US Bureau of Prisons to serve a sentence that is longer than one year.
What is the address and phone number of the Owyhee County Jail in Idaho?
The Owyhee County Jail address and phone number is:
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650. Their phone number is 208-495-1154.
To find out the address for sending an inmate mail, sending newspapers, magazines or care packages, learn more about how to mail an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail.
Where do I found out all the inmate services at Owyhee County Jail, such as visitation policy and schedule, how the inmate phone system works, emailing an inmate, and sending them money to buy things in commissary?
Here is where you get direct access to all the information you need for Owyhee County Jail inmate services: Learn more about how to visit an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail. Learn more about how to get phone calls from an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail. Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail. Learn more about how to mail an inmate and what's allowed in the Owyhee County Jail. Learn more about inmate commissary in the Owyhee County Jail.
How do I bail or bond an inmate out of the Owyhee County Jail?
Call 208-495-1154 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Owyhee County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule. You will either have to pay a cash bail, or put up a private, surety or a property bond to guarantee to the court that the defendant will return on their assigned court date. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Owyhee County Jail.
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