Crime Statistics
The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) of the Idaho State Police (ISP) publishes annual jurisdictional crime statistics for counties in the state, including Bannock County. 2018 reports put crime in the county at 264 violent crimes and 2,332 property crimes. Of these numbers, the violent crimes reported were 1 murder, 20 rapes, 222 aggravated assaults, and 15 robberies. Property crimes recorded were 421 burglaries, 1740 larcenies, 166 motor vehicle theft, and 5 arsons.
Between 2014 and 2018, violent crimes went up by 45.85%, and property crimes by 52.71%. Rape increased by 17.6% robbery (50%), aggravated assault (44.15%), burglary (19.94%), larceny (55.35%), and motor vehicle theft (90.8%). There were no reports of murder that year and arson numbers did not rise or fall. Overall, the crime statistics reveal a hike in crime in the County.
Bannock Criminal Records
Bannock County Criminal Records are official documents containing the criminal history information of county residents who have been convicted of a crime. These records are generated and maintained by the Idaho state Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The BCI provides name-based checks and fingerprint-based checks of criminal records to citizens of Bannock County. There are two methods to obtain records from the agency: by mail, or in person.
How to Find Bannock County Criminal Records
Interested members of the public may obtain Bannock county criminal records by requesting a name-based check for a criminal record from the BCI office at:
700 South Stratford Drive
Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 884-7130
Fax: (208) 884-7193
Requestors are required to download and complete the Name Based Criminal Background Check Form which costs $20. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, or credit/debit card. Payments made by credit or debit cards have an additional $1 processing fee and a 3% charge of the entire transaction. If paying by credit/debit card, applicants are required to fill the Payment Authorization Form (attached to the previous form) Requesters may also opt to use the mail service using the same request forms for the same fee.
To request a fingerprint check, submit a completed Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Form and fingerprint card to the BCI office in person or by mail. The fingerprint card must include the fingerprint official’s signature and date of fingerprinting. This date must not exceed 180 days when submitting the request for a fingerprint check. Also, the party being fingerprinted must include:
- Name (plus aliases)
- Identifying information
- Current address
- Citizenship
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Reason for being fingerprinted
- Signature
Applicants who pay by credit/debit card must include a Payment Authorization Form (this is attached to the fingerprint form). There is also a $1 processing fee plus a 3% charge for every transaction.
Residents of Bannock County may obtain fingerprint cards in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. It costs $5 per card payable in cash only.
How to Find Bannock County Police Reports
Police reports and accident reports can be obtained at the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office during working hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. Requesters are typically charged $1 per report. Requests should be made to:
5800 South 5th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-7123
Fax: (208) 236-7192
How To Find Bannock County Sex Offender Information
The ISP maintains a central repository of sex offenders for all counties in the state. The information is available on lists on the Sex Offender Registry. Anyone can use the database to search for sex offenders by violent sexual predators, non-complaint offenders, and quarterly non-complaint offenders. The lists reveal the sex offender’s name, address, city, county, zip code, and status.
How To Find Bannock County Inmate Information
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office runs the Bannock County Detention Center. It is the only jail in the county, and it is located at 5800 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83201. Detention center staff can be contacted on (208) 236-7125.
The Sheriff’s Office maintains the Inmate List. Interested parties may search for incarcerated inmates on the list. To fund an inmate’s account, deposit at the kiosk located at the detention center, or call (866) 516-0115. Acceptable payment methods for deposits made at the kiosk include cash or credit card, and deposits by phone also require a credit or debit card.
What Are Bannock County Court Records?
Bannock court records are official documents generated in the course of civil and criminal case proceedings held within the state’s jurisdiction. The records usually contain information pertaining to the plaintiff and defendant, as well as other pertinent case information.
The county’s court records can be obtained from the iCourt Site. Interested parties may search for records and make payments through the site. There is a 3.5% credit card charge for every transaction. Requesters may also visit the Court Records Office in the Clerk of the District Court’s office at:
Bannock County Clerk of the District Court
624 East Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-7358
Copies of property records may be requested at the Bannock County Recorder’s office. It costs $1 per page. Make requests in person at the following address:
Bannock County Recorder
Bannock County Courthouse
624 East Center, Room 211
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-7340
Location of all Courts in Bannock County
Bannock County has a District Court in the Bannock County Courthouse and a Juvenile Court. The District Court has a Family Court Services division at the same address. Below are the addresses and contact information of all the courthouses in Bannock county, Idaho:
Bannock County District Court
Bannock County Courthouse
6th Judicial District Court
624 East Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-7238
Bannock County Juvenile Court - Physical Address
137 South 5th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 234-1087/(208) 234-1088
Bannock County Juvenile Court - Mailing Address
624 East Center Room #220
Pocatello, ID 83201
Bannock County Family Court Services
Bannock County Courthouse
624 East Center St. Room 106
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-7416/(208) 236-7432
Fax: (208) 236-7431
Bannock County Vital Records
Bannock County Vital Records are official documents pertaining to vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that occurred within county limits. These records are held by local repositories and at state level by the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. The eligibility requirements for accessing these records generally with the record.
How to Get Bannock County Divorce Records
To obtain divorce records, send an Idaho Vital Statistics Certificate Request Form to the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. The office issues divorce records from May 1947 to date. It costs $16 for certified copies and $21 for certified photocopies. Pay by check or money order to Idaho Vital Records. Interested parties may send the request form, applicable fees, and valid identification to the address below:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5980
It takes 4 to 5 weeks to process regular mail requests. Applicants may opt to rush their certificate order for an additional $10. It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process these requests.
How to Get Bannock County Marriage Records
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics issues marriage records from May 1947 to date. Obtain these records by submitting an Idaho Vital Statistics Certificate Request Form mail to the address below:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5980
Include the applicable fee and a copy of acceptable identification. It costs $16 for certified copies and $21 for certified photocopies. A request for a marriage record search costs $16. Processing times include 4 to 6 weeks for regular mail requests and 1 to 2 weeks for rush requests. This option costs an extra $10.
How to Get Bannock County Birth & Death Records
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics maintains birth records from July 1911 to the present. However, in Idaho, birth records are restricted for 100 years. Eligible parties may request these records via mail.
To request by mail, send an Idaho Vital Statistics Certificate Request to the Vital Records office. Include valid identification and the fee. It costs $16 for a certified copy of a birth record and $21 for certified photocopies. Use a check or money order to make payment. Make it out to Idaho Vital Records. It takes 4 to 5 weeks to process normal mail requests. Enclose an extra $10 to expedite the order. Send all three to address below:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5980
Applicants may also pay a $10 search fee for birth records.
Obtain death records from July 1911 to date at the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. Only eligible persons can obtain death records that are 50 years old. Print, fill, and submit an Idaho Vital Statistics Certificate Request by mail to the address below. Attach a photocopy of a photo ID and enclose the applicable fees. It costs $16 for certified copies and $21 for certified photocopies. Searches for death records cost $16. Applicants who want to expedite their request are charged an additional $10. The processing times for expedited requests is 1 to 2 weeks. Normal mail requests take 4 to 5 weeks. All fees are payable by check, or money order to Idaho Vital Records.
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5980
