CANYON COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Canyon County Public Records?

According to the Idaho Public Records Law, otherwise known as the Idaho Code, Canyon County public records refers to any writing that contains information relating to the conducts and affairs of the public's business, and created, maintained, used, or owned by a public body. The law defines writing as information retained in different forms, including images, maps, tapes, and many more. There are certain exceptions to the Idaho Public Records Law. Some of these include records that may interfere with law enforcement activities like investigations, undermine a person's right to privacy or bereave an individual of the right to a fair trial. In compliance with the state codes, a public agency must assign a custodian to maintain its public records. Therefore, interested parties should always direct public records requests to the custodian of the document.

Canyon County Crime Statistics

The Idaho State Police publishes annual crime statistics for Canyon County. According to the latest reports, the county's crime count was 11,658 in 2019. This statistic represents an 8.12% drop from the previous year. Of the total offenses reported, county and city law enforcement cleared 6,095 crimes, a 52.28% clearance rate. Canyon County's crime rate was 5,086.43 crimes per 100,000 population. The crime data for each crime category includes one murder, 102 rape, 24 robberies, 485 aggravated assaults, 626 burglaries (or breaking and entry), 2,438 larceny-thefts, 383 motor vehicle thefts, and 17 arsons. Out of all local law enforcement agencies, the Nampa Police Department recorded the highest number of crimes (5,913), while the Wilder Police Department recorded the least (45). The Parma Police Department recorded the highest clearance rate (71.09%)

Are Canyon County Criminal Records Public?

Canyon County criminal records are open records, and the information they contain remains open indefinitely, except legal action is taken by a court for removal of data. Also, dismissed charges will continue to appear on a Canyon criminal record, noting the case’s dismissal. In compliance with the Idaho Public Records Law (Idaho Code 67-3008), the Idaho State Police will release Canyon criminal records to third-parties. However, juvenile criminal records are not available to the public unless the criminal court gave a final ruling when the juvenile became an adult.

The local law enforcement agency in Canyon County can only do a check for records on their databases. Only the Idaho Bureau of Criminal Identification has the permission to carry out a statewide criminal record check for employment screening or non-criminal justice licensure purposes. The Canyon criminal records comprise information based on data reported to the BCI from several criminal justice agencies in the state. However, where officers do not record a fingerprint card during an arrest, the arrest information will be absent on a Canyon County criminal record history. In some situations, requesters may find an arrest record at the district level, though not in the state’s criminal records database.

How to Obtain Canyon County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

To obtain Canyon County arrest records and police reports, interested parties will need to complete a written request online. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office is the principal repository for arrest records and processes public records applications within three business days after receiving the request. Some documents may take longer to find, retrieve, or prepare. In such situations, the County Sheriff will do all it can to provide the requested documents within ten business days, beginning from the day the Records Department received the application.

The requester will need to fill in information about the record, provide the name and address of the individual or organization requesting the document, and scribble a signature. If the requesting party is applying for a personal record, they will need to provide valid means of identification to access private information. The Sheriff can provide Canyon arrest records and police reports via email, U.S. mail, fax, or in-person pickups at:

1115 Albany Street
Room 137
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7488
Fax: (208) 454-7476

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Canyon County

The Idaho State Police maintains and provides access to Canyon County sex offender information. Under Idaho law, sex offenders are to register with their local Sheriff. Members of the public can search for Canyon County sex offenders online by accessing the Idaho Sex Offender Registry. The registry contains a full list of all registered offenders in the state classified as Violent Sexual Predators, Non-compliant Offenders, and Quarterly Non-compliant Offenders. Accessible information on the offender registry includes the offender's name, house address, city, county, status, and display picture. To aid quick search, interested parties may also search offenders by name, city, county, map, and zip. Members of the community may also subscribe to a Notification System using a valid email to receive updates on newly registered offenders or updated offender information.

How to Find Canyon County Inmate Records

The Canyon County Sheriff's Office supervises the county jail and maintains its inmate information. Members of the public can look up inmates detained in the Canyon County Jail or Canyon County Work Release Center by accessing the inmate roster. Interested parties can search by inputting a name on the search box or clicking the first letter of the inmate's last name. Search results will provide the inmate's full name, status, charges, and a display picture. The record seeker may also contact the county jail by calling (208) 454-7541 or visit the facility for more information.

Facility Address
219 N. 12th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605

How Do I Visit an inmate in Canyon County Jail?

Canyon County jail only permits video visitations, which may be deployed on-site or remotely. Each inmate can receive two 30 minutes sessions of on-site visiting privileges per week, at no cost, and the Canyon County Detention Center does not permit cumulative visits. Every visitor should arrive at the jail lobby five minutes before the visiting time. Because visitation is non-contact, the visitor will connect via a video terminal from the inmate's housing unit. Although visitation is free, additional on-site visitation will cost twenty-five cents per minute and 30 minutes slots cost $7.50. The jail will provide paid visits on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional remote visits cost sixty-six cents per minute in 30-minute places, which cost a total of $20. Visitors can schedule on-site or remote visits from the Sheriff's website or visit the jail facility's kiosks.

Video visitation is available every day of the week from:

• 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Facility Address
219 N. 12th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7510

Court Records

The trial court system of the U.S. State of Idaho comprises District Courts and Magistrate Divisions. There are two court locations in Canyon County; one District Court and one Magistrate Division.

Canyon County District Court
Canyon County Courthouse
1115 Albany Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7571
Fax: (208) 454-7525

Canyon County Magistrate Court
Canyon County Courthouse
1115 Albany Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7571
Fax: (208) 454-7525

Are Canyon County Court Records Public?

Canyon County court records are open to the public under Idaho Public Records Law (described in the Idaho Court Administrative Rule (ICAR) 32). The rule also governs access to confidential Canyon court records that the Idaho Supreme Court may authorize for access by local, state, or federal officials. According to the rule, the public can access

• Indexes to matters filed with the county court by plaintiffs
• Listings of new Canyon court filings which may include the parties names
• The summary of case events arranged chronologically
• Dockets or Calendars of court proceedings which can include captions and case numbers, locations of hearings, and the date and time of hearings

The status of closed cases and pending cases are available to the public. But, to ensure individual privacy, some information is redacted and not provided to requesters. These include

• Addresses
• Social security numbers
• Telephone numbers
• Personal identification numbers, which may include driver license numbers and bank account numbers

Members of the public can access Canyon court records online via the iCourt Project or by visiting the courthouse or office that holds the jurisdiction over the court case. The Canyon County Clerk is the county's court administrator and maintains court records. Electronic Canyon court records from 1995 till date are retrievable. Some details for older cases are sometimes available.

How to Obtain Canyon County Civil Court Case Records

The State of Idaho has a central repository for court records. Interested parties can check the state's iCourt portal to look-up Canyon County civil court case records and trial information. The record seeker can search for documents by name and case number. The state's search portal does not require registration. However, people who desire extended access to court files must register with a valid email address.

Alternatively, the public can access Canyon County civil court cases via the Canyon County Recorder search portal. Interested individuals can obtain copies of a civil court case record by completing a public records request online. The Canyon County Clerk will provide requests via email, U.S. mail, or in-person pickup.

The Clerk charges a $5 deposit for all documents request in compliance with Idaho Code § 74-102(10). Credit or Debit Card transactions will attract an additional $3 fee. The fee per copied page is $1, and a request for certification will cost another $1 per document. If the requester opts to obtain copies by mail, the Clerk will charge $1 or $2 but will waive the fee if the individual includes a self-addressed stamped envelope and together with a business check or money order.

Court Address:
111 N. 11th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7337
Fax: (208) 454-6689

How to Obtain Canyon County Criminal Court Records

The Canyon County Clerk is the primary custodian of the county's criminal court records. Members of the public can look-up court files via the Record Search Tool on the Clerk's website. To obtain copies of a criminal court record, the requester will need to provide certain information about the document by completing an online form. Requesting copies of a criminal court record will come at a fee. Under Idaho Code § 74-102(10), the Clerk's Office will charge $5 as a deposit fee before processing requests. A copy of a criminal court record costs $1 per page and $1 for certification per document. The Clerk will charge $1 to $2 for mail requests and $3 for payments made via Credit or Debit Card. Mail request fees do not apply if waive the requester provides a self-addressed stamped envelope and a business check or money order.

The applicant can choose to receive the requested documents by email, U.S. mail, or in-person at:

111 N. 11th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-7337
Fax: (208) 454-6689

Also, Idaho's iCourt website contains Canyon County criminal court records. Anyone in need of a court document may search for files by providing the party name and case number on the document. People can access the iCourt tool without registering an account, although only registered users will have complete access to criminal court records.

What are Canyon County Vital Records?

Canyon County vital records are official documents that mark essential life events within the county's jurisdiction. Vital events include birth, marriage, divorce, and death. In Idaho, vital records are legally confidential and only available to select individuals. The Idaho Bureau of Health and Vital Statistics is the custodian of Canyon County's vital records. To access these documents, interested individuals will need to provide some information about the record, a valid I.D., and required fees.

Where and How to Obtain Canyon County Divorce Records

The Vital Statistics Bureau of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare processes applications for Canyon County divorce certificates documented from May 1947 to the present. Canyon County divorce records are confidential until after 50 years. Eligible applicants include:

• The registrant
• Immediate family members
• Legal representatives
• Anyone who can prove that they need the certificate for their property right

A certified Canyon County divorce certificate costs $16 for mail requests and up to $39.50 for an online application. Requesters can apply for divorce records by mail or online, and the Vital Records Office will process requests between one to six weeks.

Mail requests will require the following documents:

• A completed English or Spanish Certificate Request Form
• A photocopy of a driver's license or other valid means of identification
• A signed check or money order

Mailing Address:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Where and How to Get Public Canyon County Marriage Records

Canyon County marriage records become public after 50 years of filing. Interested parties can request certified copies of a public marriage license from the Canyon County Recorder. Interested parties will need to send a mail or submit a written request in person to:

Canyon County Administration Building
111 North 11th Avenue
Suite 330
3rd floor
Caldwell, ID 83605

The written document must include the following:

• The date of the event
• The full names of the couple
• Phone or email contact
• Copy fees
• A return envelope

The requester will need to call the Canyon County Recorder & Passport office on (208) 454-7555 for details about the appropriate fees.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Canyon County

A Canyon County marriage record is confidential if the event occurred less than 50 years ago. These documents are obtainable from the Idaho Bureau of Health and Vital Statistics. Third-parties cannot legally request Canyon County marriage certificates due to the restrictions placed on them. Under Idaho law, only the following people can obtain copies of a marriage record:

• The married couples
• Their immediate family members
• Legal representatives
• Anyone who can prove that they need the marriage certificate for their property right

A Canyon County marriage certificate costs $16 per copy if requested by mail. Due to additional charges, a record requested online can cost up to $39.50. It will take the State Office between one to six weeks to process an application.

Mail applications must include:

• A completed English or Spanish Certificate Request Form
• A photocopy of a driver's license or other legible means of identification
• A signed check or money order

Mailing Address:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Where and How to Find Canyon County Birth Records

Idaho's Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics is the repository for Canyon County birth records. Under Idaho law, birth records are legally confidential until after 100 years. In compliance with this statute, Canyon County birth certificates are only available to:

• The person named on the record
• Immediate family members
• Legal representatives
• Anyone who can prove that they need the certificate for their property right

Eligible parties can only request birth certificates online or via mail because the Vital Records Bureau does not have a public counter. A certified birth certificate ordered by mail costs $16, while online applications cost $39.50 per request. Processing time takes between one to six weeks.

For mail applications, the applicant must

• Complete an English or Spanish Certificate Request Form
• Submit a photocopy of a valid driver's license or other legal means of identification
• Provide a signed check or money order.

Mailing Address:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Where and How to Find Canyon County Death Records

People can obtain Canyon County death records from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics. The Department has Canyon County death certificates on file since July 1911. Death records are legally open to eligible parties until after 50 years. These individuals include:

• The deceased's immediate family members
• A legal guardian or representative
• Persons who can prove that they need to access a death certificate for their property right

The State's Health Department only processes mail and online record applications. Each copy of a certified death certificate costs $16 if requested by mail and $39.50 if ordered online. The office will return the requested documents between one to six weeks. If requesting a Canyon death certificate by mail, the requesting party must submit a completed English or Spanish Certificate Request Form, photocopy of a valid driver's license or other acceptable means of identification, and a signed check or money order to:

Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036