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Custer County Jail, ID Inmate Roster

Updated on: January 24, 2024
Custer County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Custer County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Custer County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
401 South Main Avenue PO Box 344, Challis, ID, 83226
Phone
208-879-2232
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Email
[email protected]
Security Level
Medium
City
Challis
Postal Code
83226
State
Idaho
County
Custer County
Official Website
Website

Custer County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Stu Lumpkin
Address
801 Main Street, Challis, Idaho, 83226
Phone
208-879-2232

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If you find out a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first thing you want to find out is where they are at. Those who are arrested in Custer County in Idaho are usually taken to Custer County Jail.

However, not knowing the details of the arrest can make it difficult to know for sure. This guide will help you to navigate the online database to ensure a friend or loved one is at Custer County Jail, give you information about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About the Custer County Jail

The law in Idaho mandates that each county have a sheriff. The Sheriff is an elected officer by the people. He is elected for a 4-year term.

The sheriff is in charge of an operates the Custer County Jail. The jail houses all pre-trial persons above the age of 17 that are arrested in Custer County. The sheriff takes pride in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of all those in custody in accordance with court established guidelines. He is also responsible for preventing inmate escapes from custody.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in getting through this trying situation is locating the person you are looking for. You can find out if an inmate is at the Custer County Jail in Idaho through their online database.

To do an inmate search, visit the Custer County Sheriff homepage. Click on inmate lookup. You can then type in the last name to do a jail search for the inmate.

Once you find the person you are searching for, you can click on their name to find more information about their arrest and booking. You will want to write down their ID number, booking number, and address from the search. This information will be used to do other things such as visiting an inmate, writing an inmate, or sending money to an inmate.

Getting Someone Out of Jail

Because everyone is innocent until proven guilty, those who are arrested are usually able to be bailed or bonded out of jail.

If you wish to bail your friend or loved one out of Custer County Jail, you will want to get a bondsman. Most bails are set at higher amounts than you typically have lying around. A jail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf and you only pay them around 10% of the bail.

For example, if a bail is set at $5,000 you will pay a bondsman $500 to get someone bonded out of jail. If you want to bond an inmate out, you will want to contact authorized, professional bonding companies.

How to Stay in Contact with an Inmate

If you are unable to bail an inmate out, or they are serving their time in the Custer County Jail, staying in contact with them is one way to support them through their rehabilitation. Here are the ways you can stay in contact with an inmate:

Talk on the phone: Each housing unit has a coinless payphone in which inmates can place collect calls to friends and family members. There are also phones that can be used without cost if inmates need to talk to legal personnel.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at the Custer County Jail, you must be on the approved visitor list. You will need to register online at SecurusTech to schedule a visit. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • You are only allowed 1 visit per week.

  • All visits are by appointment only.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Remote visitation (visit at home via internet) is available for a fee.

  • Visits are daily from 8am-11:45 am and 4pm-9:50pm.

  • Inmates in maximum security or mental facilities cannot have visits.

Send mail to an inmate: Inmates look forward to getting letters, postcards, and care packages in the mail. This is a great way to show your support and stay in contact with an inmate. Here is an example of how you should address your postcard:

Inmates full name

Inmates cell location and SPN number

Custer County Jail

401 South Main Avenue
PO Box 344, Challis, ID, 83226

At the Custer County Jail, only postcards are accepted via mail. All others will be returned to the sender. All messages must be written in blue or black ink. Any altered postcard will not be accepted.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

Inmates in the Custer County Jail are allowed to purchase additional items such as food, personal items, and games from a store located within the jail called commissary. In order for them to purchase these items, inmates must have money on their personal accounts. If you would like to add money to an inmate’s account, you can do so in the following three ways:


  1. Make a direct deposit using cash or a card at a kiosk. Kiosks are located in the Custer County Jail’s lobby and visitation center lobby.

  2. Use TouchPay service to make a deposit. You can make a deposit online, or you can call 866-232-1899.

  3. Send a money order to the Custer County Jail. You can only use western union or U.S. Postal money orders. When sending money orders to the jail, the envelope must be marked Inmate accounting. You cannot put any additional contents in the envelope.

It is important to keep in mind all rules, regulations, and procedures need to be followed. These things are put in place to keep inmates, visitors, staff, and the community safe.

Custer County Prison Statistics

Custer County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 5
Female Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 5
Native Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Asian Prison Admissions -

Custer County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population -
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 2
Native Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 2

Custer County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 102
Female Jail Population -
Total Jail Population 4
Male Jail Population 4

Custer County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population -
Pretrial Jail Population 4
Female Pretrial Jail Population -

Custer County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -

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