Bonneville County Crime numbers
The Idaho State Police publishes annual crime data for all the counties in the state. Its latest reports were for 2018. In that year law enforcement agencies recorded 51 rapes, 14, robberies, 235 aggravated assaults, and a single case of murder offense in Bonneville County. The agencies also recorded 431 burglaries, 977 larceny-thefts, 125 motor vehicle thefts, and 7 arsons.
The five-year crime trend analysis from 2014 to 2018 for Bonneville County shows increasing rape (24.4%), robbery (75%), and aggravated assault rates in 2018. A single case of murder was recorded in 2018 compared to none in 2014. Also, burglary rate went up by 11.9%, while there was a decreasing trend in larceny-theft (43.9%), motor vehicle theft (16.1%), and arson 41.7%) rates.
Bonneville County Criminal Records
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office provides criminal history record checks for residents of the county. To request a criminal history check, visit the Sheriff’s Office at:
605 North Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 8340
The office is open from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
However, to obtain a statewide criminal record check, contact the Idaho State Police. The Bureau of Criminal Identification of the Idaho State Police provides a statewide fingerprint and name-based criminal history check services for members of the public. To request a criminal history check, complete a Fingerprint Based Check and Payment Authorization Form or a Name-Based Check and Payment Authorization Form. Each check costs $20, payable by debit/credit card or cash check.
Applicants’ fingerprints must be submitted when requesting a fingerprint-based check. For fingerprint services, residents of Bonneville can visit the County Sheriff’s Office located at the address provided above. Applicants can also visit the Bureau of Identification’s address provided above to obtain fingerprint services. The office charges $10 for each fingerprint card and $5 dollars for additional fingerprint card services requested together.
To obtain a criminal history check, send a completed fingerprint-based application and payment by mail to:
Idaho State Police
Bureau of Criminal Identification
700 South Stratford Drive
Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 884-7130
Fax: (208) 884-7193
Alternatively, visit the address provided above in-person to request a criminal history check. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To obtain a name-based criminal history check; submit a completed name-based check form and payment in-person or by mail to the Bureau of Criminal Identification’s address provided above.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office processes requests for incident and accident reports. To obtain any of these police reports, visit the Records Division at the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office address provided above.
The Idaho State Police maintains a statewide sex offender registry and makes the information available to the public. To obtain information about the location of sex offenders living in Bonneville County, visit the Sex Offender Search. The website can be searched by county, city, name, and zip code.
Bonneville County Jail Information
The Bonneville County Jail is the only detention center in the county. It is located at:
900 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Phone: (208) 529-1315
Friends and family can deposit money into inmates' accounts through an online account or by phone call. To deposit money online, visit the Access Corrections Website and follow the payment procedures. For phone deposit, call the Access Corrections Customer Service office at (866) 345-1884.
Bonneville County Inmate Records
A detailed record of the Bonneville County Jail inmates is available online at the County Sheriff’s website. To view the list of inmates currently incarcerated in the facility, visit the Inmate Jail Roster.
Bonneville County Court Records
The Bonneville County District Court is the highest trial court in Bonneville County. Apart from this court the county also has a magistrate court. Below are the contact information and addresses of these courts:
Bonneville County District Court
Bonneville County Courthouse
605 North Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 529-1350
Fax: (208) 529-1300
Bonneville County Magistrate Court
Bonneville County Courthouse
605 North Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 529-1350
Fax: (208) 529-1300
To obtain the Bonneville County District or Magistrate Court records, contact the Clerks of the courts by calling or visiting any of the addresses provided above. Also, court records in the State of Idaho can be accessed online. To access Bonneville County court records online, visit iCourt Website and follow the procedures.
Bonneville County Vital Records
Divorce records in Bonneville County are available from the district courthouse. To view or obtain copies of divorce records and decrees, visit the Clerk of District Court at the address provided above.
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics process requests for marriage, divorce, birth, and death certificates for all the counties in the State of Idaho. The Bureau keeps marriage and divorce records from May 1947 to the present and birth and death records from July 1911 to the present. Generally, these records are provided for the record owners, relations and legal representatives. Birth certificates become public record after 100 years, while death, marriage and divorce certificates remain confidential until after a period of 50 years
To procure a marriage, divorce, birth or death certificate, start by completing a Certificate Request Form. Each certificate costs $16. A certified photocopy can be obtained for $21, while each additional photocopy requested at the same time costs $16. Check or money order made out to Idaho Vital Records is accepted for payment.
The Bureau requires a copy of an Acceptable Identification Document to process each certificate request. Photocopy of both sides of the ID is needed.
To obtain these certificates, applicants should send a completed request form, copy of acceptable identification and payment by mail to:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Processing time for a certificate request usually takes between 4-6 weeks after receipt of the application. However, applicants can request expedited service. To request this fast service, write Rush at the back of the mail request. This service costs $10, payable by money order.
In addition, the Bonneville County Clerk’s Office issues marriage licenses for marital events anywhere in the State of Idaho. To request copies of marriage license in Bonneville County, visit the Recorder’s Office located at:
2nd floor of the Court House
Room 204
605 North Capital
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
