The Power County Inmate Population
The local Power County inmate population is reported through the official Power County Jail Roster and the county planning records for the Power County Jail / Power County Detention Division. The adult jail is operated by the Power County Sheriff's Office, and Idaho law places county jails under sheriffs for witnesses, persons charged and committed for trial, sentenced prisoners, and people committed for contempt or default. The roster is the current public list for adults booked into local custody by the sheriff, American Falls Police Department, Idaho State Police, warrant authority, or other local agencies.
The Power County inmate population is not one single database. Adults in the county jail are searched through the official current bookings roster. Sentenced felony prisoners from Power County are searched through the Idaho Department of Correction once they move into IDOC jurisdiction. Juvenile detention information is handled through the District VI Juvenile Detention Center, the court, and Power County Juvenile Services, not the adult roster. Federal and immigration custody use separate federal systems.
Power County Inmate Population Statistics
Power County publishes a small set of official local jail figures. The county Comprehensive Plan says the adult jail can house 30 inmates, with 21 male beds and 9 female beds. The same plan says 9 detention deputies operate the jail. The live roster showed 21 current bookings when inspected on June 8, 2026, so that number is best read as a public snapshot, not as an annual average daily population.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current roster count | 21 current bookings | Power County Jail Roster, inspected June 8, 2026 |
| Rated adult jail capacity | 30 inmates, 21 male and 9 female | Power County Comprehensive Plan |
| Detention staff | 9 detention deputies | Power County Comprehensive Plan |
| Sheriff's Office staff | 26 trained professionals | Power County Comprehensive Plan |
Power County Inmate Population Trends
Power County did not publish an annual jail population dashboard, annual bookings total, average daily population report, or length-of-stay report in the official sources reviewed. That limits any trend statement for the local adult jail. The strongest official trend facts are facility scale and condition: the plan says the oldest jail section dates to 1963, the newest section dates to 1980, and the county identified a need for a restrictive housing or maximum-security addition.
| Year or Date | Population or Facility Point | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 plan context | 30-bed adult jail capacity | Capacity and staffing figure, not annual population |
| June 8, 2026 | 21 current bookings | Official roster snapshot with timestamp and total count |
| FY24 statewide IDOC | 9,708 incarcerated people | IDOC statewide comparison, June 30, 2024 |
| FY25 statewide IDOC | 9,938 incarcerated people | IDOC statewide report, June 30, 2025 |
Who Is in Power County Custody
The public adult roster does not publish race, sex, height, weight, date of birth, address, or housing unit fields on the inspected profile. The county planning record does publish the male and female bed split, and the jail page publishes separate visitation times for male and female inmates. For the current Power County inmate population, the official public record is therefore more useful for confirming custody and charges than for demographic analysis.
- Pretrial inmate
- A person held after arrest while charges, bond, and court dates are pending.
- Sentenced misdemeanant
- A person serving a local sentence in the county jail rather than state prison.
- Detainer or hold
- A legal request or order from another agency that may keep a person in custody.
- IDOC inmate
- A person under Idaho Department of Correction jurisdiction, often after felony sentencing.
Power County Jail Capacity
The Power County Comprehensive Plan states that the Power County Jail can house 30 inmates and is operated by 9 detention deputies. It also notes that the facility's older portions were built in 1963 and 1980. The plan flags the need for a restrictive housing or maximum-security addition, which matters because classification, separation, and secure housing affect how many people can be housed safely in a small jail.
Idaho Code 20-602 requires separate housing for male and female prisoners and separate housing for juveniles processed as adults. It also requires an objective classification system documented through Idaho sheriff jail inspection standards. That law helps explain why the Power County inmate population cannot be measured by bed count alone. A jail may have empty beds and still face limits based on sex separation, safety classification, medical status, or a hold that requires more secure housing.
Laws for Power County Inmates
Idaho public access law and county jail statutes shape what the public can see about the Power County inmate population. The roster is public-facing, but it is still a jail record, not a full criminal history report. Court files, juvenile records, sealed material, investigative records, and protected personal identifiers can be restricted by state law or court rule.
Key statutes and rules:
Idaho Code 74-102 presumes public records are open unless another law makes them exempt.
Idaho Code 74-103 sets the three-working-day and ten-working-day response framework for Idaho public records requests.
Idaho Code 20-601 places county jails under sheriffs and defines jail uses.
Idaho Code 20-602 governs separation and classification in county jails.
Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 controls access to many court records after arrest.
Power County and IDOC Custody
No Idaho Department of Correction prison is physically located in Power County. After a Power County defendant is sentenced to state prison or placed under state probation or parole, the record belongs in the IDOC Resident/Client Search, not on the county jail roster. IDOC says its database includes people incarcerated, on probation, or on parole under its jurisdiction. It updates daily, but location and status can still change quickly.
The statewide prison population gives context for Power County cases that move beyond the local jail. The IDOC FY25 report listed 9,938 incarcerated people as of June 30, 2025. It also listed people held in county jails for state reasons, including termers, riders, and parole violators. Those categories are different from a fresh Power County booking because they arise after sentencing, retained jurisdiction, or supervision action.
The IDOC search form is shown on the official IDOC resident/client search page.
The state locator is the right tool when a Power County jail record has ended because the person entered state correction custody.
Search the Power County Inmate Population
The adult Power County inmate population is searched first through the county's current booking roster. The list page is titled "List Current Bookings" and shows a timestamp, a Search Name field, pagination, and the total inmate count. It is free, requires no account, and links each listed name to a booking detail page.
- Open the Power County Jail Roster from the official county jail page or direct roster link.
- Read the "Current Bookings as of" timestamp before relying on the list.
- Search by name, or scan the pages if the list is short.
- Open the booking detail to confirm the booking number, incarceration date, charges, bail, and photo.
- If the person is missing, check spelling, call the Sheriff's Office, then search IDOC, BOP, ICE, or iCourt as the custody stage requires.
The official current bookings list appears on the Power County roster page.
The screenshot matches the research finding that Power County uses a simple current-bookings list rather than a multi-filter jail search portal.
Power County Current Inmate Lookup
The current roster search is narrow. It does not offer booking date, agency, charge, sex, age, facility, or release filters. That can work well in a small county because the user can scan the full list and then open the profile. It also means a name search can fail if a surname is hyphenated, entered under a second surname, misspelled, or not yet posted after intake.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Name: | Text | Unspecified | Accepts name text for current booking names. No wildcard rule was posted. |
| Search | Button | n/a | Runs the current roster search. |
| Pagination | Page links | n/a | Use page numbers at the bottom to browse all current bookings. |
Power County Past Inmate Records
The roster should be treated as a current-custody tool. No released-inmate tab or published retention period was found. For an older Power County booking, use the Power County records request page, the public records request form, or the sheriff's report request form. A useful request names the person, booking number if known, incarceration date, case number if known, and the record sought, such as a booking record, arrest report, or booking photo.
Formal charges after arrest are different from jail booking records. The Idaho iCourt Portal is the better starting point for case numbers, hearings, charge status, dispositions, and payment records. A jail charge can differ from the charge filed by the Power County Prosecuting Attorney.
Power County Inmate Record Fields
A Power County booking detail page gives more detail than the name list. The inspected sample showed a booking number, incarceration date, mugshot panel, and charge table. It did not show date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, home address, arresting agency, housing unit, next court date, judge, or release date.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | Public booking name in last-name-first format. |
| Booking Number | Local jail booking number, with inspected format like YYYY-#####. |
| Incarceration Date | Date and 24-hour time the person was booked or incarcerated. |
| Mugshot | One front-facing booking image on the detail page when available. |
| Charges | Rows with count, offense date, charge text, court case number, bail amount, and bail type. |
| Bail | Per-row amount shown on the roster, which should be confirmed with the jail or court. |
Power County Jail vs Prison Search
The fastest search depends on the custody type. A fresh arrest belongs on the Power County roster after booking. A sentenced felony case moves to IDOC. A federal sentence belongs in the BOP locator. Immigration detention is searched through ICE ODLS. VINELink is a notification tool, not a complete substitute for the roster or court portal.
| Custody Type | Correct System | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Power County jail custody | Power County Jail Roster | Current booking profile, mugshot, charges, and bail rows. |
| Idaho sentenced custody | IDOC Resident/Client Search | IDOC number, status, facility, offense, sentence, and parole dates if shown. |
| Federal custody | BOP Inmate Locator | Register number, age, sex, race, release date, and federal location. |
| Immigration custody | ICE ODLS | Detainee search by A-number/country or biographical details. |
Power County Detention Facilities
Power County has one adult county jail and one regional juvenile detention center tied to the county through official sources. The adult jail is the roster facility. The juvenile center is a confidential juvenile detention setting and should not be searched through the adult current bookings list.
- Power County Jail / Power County Detention Division holds adults booked on local arrests, warrants, pretrial matters, local sentences, and local holds.
- District VI Juvenile Detention Center serves participating Sixth Judicial District counties, including Power County juvenile referrals.
Power County Inmate Population FAQ
How large is the Power County inmate population?
The official adult jail roster showed 21 current bookings when inspected on June 8, 2026. The county Comprehensive Plan states that the Power County Jail can house 30 inmates. Those are different measures: one is a roster snapshot, while the other is rated capacity.
How do I search Power County inmates?
Use the official current bookings roster first. Search by name, then open the booking detail. If the person is not listed, call the Sheriff's Office, check iCourt for court activity, and use IDOC, BOP, or ICE if the custody type is no longer local jail custody.
Are Power County jail mugshots online?
Current booking detail pages display a mugshot when available. The list page itself shows names, not photo thumbnails. Older or unavailable booking photos should be requested through Power County public records or sheriff report channels, subject to Idaho law and exemptions.
Does Power County have a sheriff app?
No official Power County Sheriff's Office or American Falls Police app was found in the research sweep. Power County links the roster, Power County Alerts, VINE, and other resources from its official pages instead.
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