This is a private website, not a government office. We cannot check a person's live status, obtain a record, change a release, or pass a message to someone in custody.
County Jail and Sheriff Records
For an immediate county-jail status question, call the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office. For a documented release date, disposition, transfer destination, or booking photograph, send a focused written records request.
Owyhee County Sheriff's Office and Jail
20381 State Highway 78
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Phone: 208-495-1154
Records questions: extension 1104
Counter hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Records contact: Tabetha Bailey
Email: twbailey@co.owyhee.id.us
Fax: 208-495-1259
State Custody and Supervision
A state prison term, IDOC discharge, or state parole question belongs with the Idaho Department of Correction rather than the county jail.
Idaho Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard Street, Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208-658-2000
Use the IDOC Resident/Client Search for public status and its JustFOIA portal for copies of correctional records.
IDOC District 3
3110 East Cleveland Boulevard, Building D
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-454-7601
Fax: 208-454-7624
A satellite office is listed at 24 W. Idaho Avenue in Homedale. Call the Caldwell office when no person-specific number is shown.
Court Records and Legal Disposition
For the court order or docket behind a release, contact the Owyhee County court rather than asking the jail to interpret the case.
Murphy Courthouse
20381 State Highway 78
PO Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
Phone: 208-495-2806
Fax: 208-495-1173
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notifications and Victim Assistance
VINE's automated line is available at 866-984-6343 around the clock. IDOC Victim Services can be reached at 208-605-4774 during business hours. The Owyhee Victim Witness Coordinator is available through 208-495-1154, extension 1158.
Questions About This Website
Use this page only to identify the appropriate source. Messages sent to a private site cannot substitute for a records request, facility call, or filing with the responsible agency.