Crime Numbers
A closer look at reported Part I crimes in Kootenai County in 2018 shows that there were 3 murders, 59 rapes, 29 robberies, and 266 aggravated assaults. The county also recorded 430 burglaries, 2,011 larceny thefts, and 178 motor vehicle thefts in that year. The recent five-year crime trend for the county reveals that the only crime to record a higher incidence in 2018 compared to 2014 is rape (22.9%). In the same period, murder (25%), robbery (19.4%), aggravated assaults (13.9%), burglary (45.4%), larceny (30.6%), and motor vehicle thefts (28.5%) rates fell.
Criminal Records
The Idaho State Police (ISP) provides both name- and fingerprint-based criminal history checks for Kootenai County. The required fee for each check is $20 and an additional $1 plus 3% of the total cost when paying with a credit/debit card. To request a fingerprint-based criminal history check, download and complete the Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Form. Make sure to complete and include the payment authorization form when paying with a credit/debit card. Alternatively, enclose a cashier’s check for the appropriate fee. The request must also include a rolled fingerprint card. Submit the required documents and fees to:
Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
700 South Stratford Drive
Suite 120
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 884-7130
Contact the Kootenai Sheriff’s Office or the local police department to obtain a fingerprint card and request fingerprinting service.
To request a name-based criminal history check, mail the completed the Name-Based Criminal Background Check Form and a cashier’s check or money order for the fee to the address above.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office provides incident reports for events investigated by its officers. To request copies of an incident report, complete a Public Records Request form and email it to records@kcgov.us.
Other police departments in the county provide the incident reports for the city, borough, or town under their jurisdictions. For instance, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department provides police records for the City of Coeur d’Alene, the county seat. To request a police report from this Department, complete the crime report or accident report request form online or visit:
3818 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-2320
The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) of the ISP maintains a central sex offender registry for the State of Idaho. The registry contains information on all registered sex offenders living in each county in the state. To find registered sex offenders living in Kootenai County, visit the registry online and search by name, city, zip code, or street address.
Jail Information
The Kootenai County Jail, managed by the Sheriff’s Office, is located at:
5500 N Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 446-1300
Friends and family can fund inmates’ trust accounts at the Telmate Kiosks located in the jail’s lobby and the Pierce Clegg Work Release Center. The kiosks accept cash and credit/debit card deposits. Alternatively, to fund an inmate’s trust or phone account, visit Telmate’s website to make card deposits online or contact Telmate Customer Service by calling the toll-free line: (866) 516-0115.
Court records
Kootenai County’s primary trial court is the District Court. The District Court has original and general jurisdiction on all civil and criminal matters. The other court in the county is the Magistrate Court which operates as a division of the District Court. Both courts hold hearings in the same building located at:
Kootenai County District Court
Kootenai County Justice Building
324 West Garden Avenue
P.O. Box 9000
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 446-1170 (Criminal)
(208) 446-1160 (Civil)
(208) 446-1180 (Records)
The Court Clerk’s Office and the courtrooms 6 - 11 are located at the address above. While courtrooms 1 - 5 are located at the Old Courthouse at 501 North Government Way and Courtroom 12 is located at the Public Safety Building, 5500 North Government Way. Courtrooms 13 and 14 are located at the Juvenile Justice Building, 205 North 4th Street.
The Kootenai County Clerk of the District Court is the repository for all court records. To request certified copies of these records, visit the Office of the Clerk at the address provided above or complete the online request form on the county’s website. The public can view and print uncertified copies of Kootenai County from the Idaho iCourt Portal.
Vital Records
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics maintains Kootenai County divorce records filed from May 1947 to the present. Earlier records are available at the Kootenai District Court. Contact the Clerk of the District Court at the address provided above. The Bureau charges $16 for each computer-generated copy and $21 for a photocopy. To request a certified copy of a divorce record, complete the certificate request form, attach a photocopy of a valid ID, and a check or money order for the appropriate fee. Forward the application to:
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
It takes two to three weeks to complete a request. There is an option to expedite a request for an additional fee of $10 per request. When opting for this option, make sure to select ‘Rush Order’ on the application and include the additional fee on the check or money order.
The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics also maintains Kootenai County marriage, birth, and death records. Birth and death records filed from July 1911 to the present and marriage records filed from May 1947 to the present are available at the Bureau. The requirements, fees, and process for requesting these records are the same as described above for obtaining a divorce record. For more information, contact the Vital Records Customer Service at (208) 334-5988 or send an email to ivr@dhw.idaho.gov.
Note that old vital records, not available from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, are available from the Kootenai County Recorder’s Office. To request copies of these records, visit the office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday. Its address is:
451 Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 446-1480
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Kootenai County?
In accordance with the Idaho Public Records Act, Kootenai County offers the general public access to the records of properties within the county. Record seekers can obtain copies by contacting the custodian's office.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Kootenai County?
The Kootenai County Recorder’s Office maintains records of all documents relating to real property in Kootenai County since 1881. It provides electronic access to documents from March 1989 to date. Interested persons can obtain copies of recorded documents by mail, in person, or by telephone. Requesters should fill out the request form and include payment. The filled-out form and payment should be submitted to:
Kootenai County Recorder’s Office
451 Government Way
P.O. Box 9000
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816
(208) 446-1480
How to Look Up Kootenai County Property Records?
The Kootenai County Assessor’s Office provides property information for interested residents of the county. Property information is available online through the Kootenai County Parcel Information Search Application portal. The portal allows residents to conduct free property searches and provides information about ownership, assessed value, parcel number, short legal description, lot size, date, instrument number of the last transfer, traits of the buildings, photos and sketches. Users can carry out searches by address, parcel number, owner, current legal description, and AIN.
The Assessor’s Office can also be contacted in person or by mail to obtain property information at the address below:
Kootenai County Assessor’s Office
451 Government Way
P.O. Box 9000
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 446-1500
Fax: (208) 446-1501
kcassr@kcgov.us
Requesters can also use the Kootenai County Recorder Search portal to access documents recorded by the Recorder electronically.
Location of Kootenai County Property Assessors
Kootenai County Assessor’s Office
451 Government Way
P.O. Box 9000
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 446-1500
Fax: (208) 446-1501
kcassr@kcgov.us
