Idaho Criminal Records

Idaho Criminal Records also called "rap sheets", are official documents about a person's criminal history or involvement in illegal activities. Law enforcement collects, compiles, and updates these documents from the municipal, county, and state governments, courts, and correctional institutions.

The Idaho Freedom of Information Act lets people see their criminal records (FOIA). Under the FOIA and state open records laws, these documents are open to the public. People interested can get the information in this file from the record administrator.

The Idaho Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) is the state's central place to keep track of criminal records.

A criminal record in Idaho includes the following information:

• Full name of the subject
• Date of birth
• Aliases
• Crime committed
• Current and past addresses
• A photograph or mugshot
• Fingerprints
• Pending and acquitted charges
• Current and past warrants
• Prosecution date
• Guilty pleas

The charges and punishments for the offender vary depending on the types of Idaho criminal records. The following are the prevalent offense records in the state:

Felonies

Idaho doesn't classify felonies for sentences, unlike many states. Most felonies have a maximum and occasionally a minimum penalty.

Some felonies can get you a fine instead of jail. If a felony statute doesn't specify a term, it's punishable by up to five years in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both.

Here are some records of maximum felony penalties in Idaho:

Robbery: it has a minimum of five years (mandatory), up to a life sentence.

Manufacturing methamphetamine: This felony carries a two-year sentence, a $25,000 fine, or both.

Voluntary manslaughter: Someone who committed this crime will pay up to 15 years in jail, a $15,000 fine, or both.

Aggravated battery: This battery offense has up to 15 years in prison.

Gun or property theft valued at more than $1,000: This offense entails one to 14 years of imprisonment, a $5,000 fine, or both.

First-degree stalking: This felony can get you to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

How long do felonies stay on your record in Idaho? People can get a pardon for non-violent felony crimes five years after finishing their sentence and paying all fines and restitution. If you do nothing, like in most states, felonies are permanent on your record.

Misdemeanors

Like in felony records, Idaho doesn't put misdemeanors into different classes for sentencing. A year in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both are the maximum penalties for many of Idaho's most severe misdemeanors. Here are a few examples of Idaho misdemeanors:

• Simple battery
• Theft of property valued at less than $1,000
• Second-degree stalking
• Personal possession of marijuana in a small amount

How long are misdemeanor records kept in Idaho? Same with Idaho felonies, persons who committed non-violent misdemeanors are eligible for pardon five years after completing their sentence, including restitution and penalties.

Criminal Driving Violations

In Idaho, most criminal driving violations are misdemeanors. For misdemeanor traffic violations, the offender must appear in the county where the incident occurred. Here are the common traffic violations in Idaho and their penalties:

Reckless driving: If you're driving too quickly or the police feel you're dangerous, they can charge you with reckless driving. It's a misdemeanor with a possible six-month prison term and a $1,000 fine. A second conviction within five years entails a one-year prison sentence and a $2,000 fine.

Negligent driving: If an officer judges you were racing, accelerating too quickly, or not in control of your car, you might face this driving charge. An officer can charge you with negligent driving if you strike a stationary object. It is a misdemeanor that can get you up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Inattentive driving: This driving offense is penalized if the police suspect you're not paying attention while driving. It is a misdemeanor punishable by a $300 fine, up to 90 days in prison, and three points on your driving record.

Racing: An officer can charge you with racing if they suspect you participated in a race, speed competition, drag race or acceleration contest, or speed or acceleration demonstration. It's a misdemeanor punishable by six months in prison, a $1,000 fine, and four driving points.

How long does a traffic violation remain on criminal records in Idaho? All criminal histories in Idaho are permanent unless you are eligible for state expungement. However, in the case of the driver's record, traffic convictions and points are on file for three years after the conviction date.

Sexual Offenses

Sexual offenses carry severe punishment under Idaho law. If you have a record of this crime, you may suffer significant social and professional consequences in addition to the hefty sanctions.

Idaho law punishes various sex offenses differently. Most sexual offense records in Idaho include:

Rape

In the state of Idaho, rape is any oral, vaginal, or anal penetration with a penis, no matter how small. According to the law, both men and women can commit rape. Under Idaho law, statutory rape happens when:

• A child younger than 16 and a suspect older than 18
• A 16 or 17-year-old child and a suspect who is at least three years older than the child

If you are guilty of statutory rape, you will spend anywhere from one year to the rest of your life in prison.

Lewdness With a Minor

Lewd conduct with a child is a crime if you have sexual contact with a child under 16. If you are guilty, the maximum punishment is life in jail.

Sexual Battery of a Minor

A person commits sexual battery if they have sexual contact with or try to get sexual contact with a 16 or 17-year-old child when they are at least five years older than the child. Depending on the sex act, a person can go to prison for up to 25 years or life if guilty.

Sexual Abuse of a Minor

A person aged 18 or older who has sexual contact with a child under 16 or asks for it is guilty of sexual abuse. The offender will spend up to 25 years in prison if found guilty.

Under Idaho's sex offender registration law, anyone convicted of statutory rape must register as a sex offender. The only exception is an 18-year-old convicted of raping a child under 16.

If the offender is eligible for expungement after ten years of being on parole, probation, or supervised release, they may be free from the registry requirements.

The Idaho Sex Offender Registry manages information from the state's sheriff departments on sex offenders. You can use this registry to find sex offenders since it is accessible online to the general public.

When a crime goes through expungement, it is almost like it never happened. Even though every defendant wants this, it is rare in Idaho. If you don't fit into one of these three categories, you can't get your record expunged:

• Arrested or handed a summons but not charged within a year
• Your crime is a juvenile offense
• Acquitted of all crimes originating from an arrest or criminal summons

If you are eligible, you can delete the following offenses under the Idaho expungement process:

• Arrest records
• Information from the Idaho Sex Offender Registry
• Deferred judgments

If someone was arrested but not charged with a crime or found not guilty, their arrest record is eligible for expungement. The person can ask the Idaho State Police to clear their criminal history in these situations.

A person must file an Expungement Application with the Idaho State Police to get the record expunged. Also, a person must include a copy of an order of acquittal with their application.

Idaho inmate records include a variety of documents with personal and administrative information about a prisoner held in a correctional or detention center in Idaho.

The Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) keeps inmate records across the state. On its website, you can see a list of all the people who are in jail in Idaho.

The inmate database has information about the criminals under the control of the IDOC. It also has complete information about those who are on probation or parole.

When you obtain an inmate's record in Idaho, it will have the following information:

• The inmate's personal information (name, gender, birth date)
• The inmate's housing facility
• Date of incarceration
• Conviction committed
• Mug shot
• Inmate's registration number
• Information on housing transfer
• Custody status

Idaho Arrest Records are official documents containing information about people taken into custody by police because they were suspected of or accused of committing a crime. The police will arrest someone for committing a crime or violating Idaho Code.

After an investigation, in an inquiry for questioning, or at any moment if they're a danger to public safety, the police can hold them.

Law enforcement agencies usually get an arrest warrant before they arrest someone, but this isn't always the case. A police officer in Idaho can hold you on the spot for a crime or offense you have committed or are trying to commit right in front of him.

Following any type of arrest, the suspect goes to booking. This experience gives the officer the time to input the evidence already gathered in the same official police report that is created during the booking process. All identifying information about the suspect gets entered into the computer, allowing the police record to contain all pertinent information about the situation.

The law states that people can get free copies of their arrest records, but you can't do everything during an arrest search. For example, public arrest records might endanger safety and privacy if the indictment is part of ongoing criminal activity. When this happens, law enforcement can retain the arrest record out of the public eye.

Where can you find arrest records in Idaho? You can look up public arrest records on the Sheriff's Department website.

In an Idaho Arrest Record, you can find the following information:

• Arrestee name and other personal details (age, date of birth, race)
• Aliases
• Physical descriptors (weight, height, and complexion)
• Identifying marks (such as tattoos, eye color, etc.)
• Offense type that made the arrest
• Arrest location and time
• Local prison center

Criminal records in Idaho have official and non-official purposes. Most of the time, potential employers and agencies that find temporary jobs use them as part of the recruitment process.

If you want to find official Idaho Criminal Records, the BCI is the place to go. The Bureau handles requests for name-based and fingerprint-based criminal record searches, depending on what you want.

You will utilize the Fingerprinting and Background Checks web page to get the public criminal records you want. Both services cost $20 per subject. But there is also a $1 processing fee and a 3% transaction fee, and you can pay with cash, debit, or credit card.

For fingerprint checks, you need to send in a complete set of inked fingerprints on the card, a submission form, a payment authorization form, and cash. Those who can't pay these fees or want a free public criminal record check can get a fee waiver from the Bureau. However, the information collected might differ.