Boundary County Sheriff's Office
DEDICATED TO SERVICE WITH HONOR & INTEGRITY
North Idaho
Contact
- 6438 Kootenai St PO BOX 127 Bonners Ferry ID 83805
- For any questions, comments or suggestions please email us.
- (208) 267-3151
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00 https://local.nixle.com/tip/boundary-county-sheriffs-office/
About the Sheriff and his Deputies
The members of the Boundary County Sheriff's Office are dedicated to preserving the peace and protecting the public safety of all who reside in, visit or pass through Boundary County.
While the deputies who patrol the county are the most visible members of the team, they are by no means the only members of the Sheriff's staff working to protect and serve; there are dispatchers, detention deputies and administrative staff, all of whom work closely with a number of volunteer community service organizations including Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue, and the Hall Mountain, North Bench and Curley Creek Volunteer Fire Departments and South Boundary and Paradise Valley Fire Districts to ensure the safety of everyone in Boundary County, and with multiple other law enforcement agencies, including the Bonners Ferry Police Department, the Idaho State Police, the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Forest Service to enforce local, state and federal laws.
In addition, the Sheriffs Office is responsible for the issuance of Idaho drivers licenses, for serving summons issued by the court and for maintaining security in the Boundary County Courthouse.
Sheriff's Personnel
Sheriff: Dave Kramer
Undersheriff: Richard Stephens
Patrol Sergeant: R. Goad
Sheriff's Administrator: Crystal Denton
Investigations: Dave McClelland
Detective & Marine Unit: Caleb Watts
Administrative Assistant: Amanda Tompkins
Civil Processing: Mike Rosenthal
Drivers Licensing: Kelly Rekstad
911 - Communications Division
C. Denton - Dispatch Supervisor
L. Ekstrom
M. Stippich
L. Sekon
G. Trumble
S. Peterson
M. Parker
T. Navarro
T. Krautkremer
Detention Division
J. Hoff - Jail Sergeant
K. Green
R. Pew
B. Brown
J. Ranlett
J. McClelland
M. Gorg
R. Cowell
K. Ingram
R. Hoskins
Patrol Division
M. Gorg
C. Randall
D. Schuman
R. Elam
B. Cobler
M. Valenzuela
Join The Team
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting entry level and lateral level applications to establish a hiring pool. All applicants must be US Citizens.
Lateral position applicants must possess an Idaho Post Basic certificate or be eligible for certification in the State of Idaho. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months law enforcement experience as a patrol officer / deputy. Applicants must pass a physical fitness test, background check and oral interview(s).
The sheriff’s office has 30 employees in the following divisions: Detention, Patrol, Civil, Investigations, K9, Drug Task Force, Drivers License, Dispatch and Administrative, and Marine all under the supervision of the Sheriff, who is elected by the citizens of Boundary County.
Starting wages are competitive and we have medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with county paid premiums for all your household members. All employees are also enrolled in PERSI (Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho). We have options for direct deposit, credit bureau deposits, and medical sick leave bank. We have ten paid holidays with options to take as paid double time and a half if worked or compensation time for time off at a later date. We earn eight hours of sick time a month and eight hours of vacation a month.
Bonners Ferry, Idaho the county seat of Boundary County has a population of about twelve thousand. We border Canada, Western Montana, and Eastern Washington. Bonners Ferry, Idaho itself is located in the middle of the broad and fertile Kootenai River Valley. The area climate seldom exceeds ninety degrees in summer and rarely falls below zero in winter for any length of time. We have warm days but we always cool down at night.
We have a new high school for grades 9-12, with one of the best tracks in Idaho, Boundary County Junior High School, four elementary schools, kindergartens and day care. We have a library, the historical Bonners Ferry Museum, and several art galleries. Our community is home to Boundary Community Hospital, several medical facilities, and a retirement condominium. Recreation facilities include Mirror Lake Golf Course, a municipal swimming pool, bowling alley, park, tennis courts and picnic areas.
We have two rivers running through the county, the Kootenai River has 60 miles of pristine views with abundant wildlife ranging from eagle, blue heron, moose and osprey. We have 54 lakes in Boundary County: many of them stocked with fish varying between trout, bass, catfish, crappie, blue gill and tiger muskie. We have some of the best fishing in this part of the country along with beautiful camping locations. The major portion of land in the county is Public or Forest Service land where you can spend hours watching the abundant wildlife while enjoying the beautiful mountain views. During the spring / summer you can enjoy floating the rivers, kayaking, canoeing, bike riding, ATV – motorcycle riding, picking huckleberries, or having a picnic beside one of the refreshing creeks. Winter activities include snow catting, bon fires with family and friends, ice fishing, and hunting. We are located approximately 2 hours from ski resorts located in Canada and approximately 2 hours from Fairmont Hot Springs. Our county has wildlife ranging from turkeys, elk, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, coyote, bobcats, mountain lions, wolves and whitetail deer. These are just of few of the reasons that we can’t think of a better place to call home.
We have local area shops in town but for those who like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, or even Costco, you can get to all of them within two hours.
When we have active openings they will be posted on the Idaho Job Service site located at:
To submit your credentials, please send your resume and contact information to the Boundary County Sheriffs Office, P.O. Box 127, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805; to the Bonners Ferry Job Service, 6451 Main St., Bonners Ferry, ID 83805; or email cdenton@boundarysheriff.org
911
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 911 SYSTEM
In 2009 Boundary County was awarded grant monies in the amount of $ 175,606.08 through the Dedicated Enhanced Emergency Communications Grant Fee Fund, this award was 100 % funding to the county and was used to upgrade our 911 phone system. This upgrade allowed us to receive caller id information on 911 calls which we never received before. The upgrade also changed the way 911 calls were delivered to us through the phone company from the historical 7 digit phone number 911 calls were routed from (behind the scenes) to selective routers located in 2 separate locations for redundancy in case one router was to fail. Through the grant we also received monies to help with the costs associated with adding additional 911 lines (we had 2 now we have 4) along with the fee increases from the phone company for the upgrades.
Our system is now capable of providing Phase 1, Phase 2 and soon NEXGEN technology to our 911 Center.
Boundary County has received several other grants through the Dedicated Emergency Communications Grant Fee Fund to date. These funds were used to purchase a new phone recording system, our mapping software, monitors and computers for the 911 dispatch center.
The next big step that we will be taking is to move into the Next Generation technology that will allow cell phone callers to actually text dispatchers, send live video of ongoing crimes and so much more. Our hopes are that when we get closer to the move that we are able to obtain grant monies to make it rather then having to ask the voters for the money.
Our current equipment does now consist of a mapping program that automatically maps the location of a 911 caller calling from a landline phone. However, if you have recently moved or added a residence onto a piece of property that you own, you will need to contact the Boundary County GIS office to ensure that your data is accurate in that office. The mapping database is build on the information from the GIS office and the phone company.
There is still instances where a 911 will automatically go to Bonner County Dispatch. If this happens they will transfer your call to our office or take your information down to have us call you back.
Cell phones are a much larger problem when they come to 911 or simply calling an administrative line to report an emergency. Cell phones are the growing phone preference for many people as are VOIP phones. If you have a VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone and have it registered at your address in Moyie Springs but you move to Naples, when you make a 911 call on the VOIP phone the only data we will get would be your Moyie Springs information, if you haven't updated your account through your VOIP provider. The technology for tracing calls just is not where you would think it should be with all of the new gadgets that are coming out for us to use. Such as we do not have the ability to precisely map cell phone calls, due to the fact we only have one cell phone tower in Boundary County we can not get triangulation on calls. We are in the process of getting with all cell phone carriers in the area and getting their data turned on at our center, but that will only give us information about the call like the phone number and the location of the cell tower that the call originated out of. This will not give us exact location until we either get more towers in the county or until a new technology comes out that would eliminate that need.
Please be aware that the 911 lines are exclusively for use in emergencies; situations which threaten life or property and require a rapid response. If the situation you wish to report does not constitute an actual emergency, please call the regular sheriffs phone line, (208) 267-3151 and use extension 0 to speak with a dispatcher. Using 911 for non-emergency calls can tie up the lines and could prevent someone facing a true emergency from getting the help they need.
Current Weather
How To Report An Emergency
WHEN REPORTING AN EMERGENCY AT HOME, YOU HAVE TO GIVE YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS!
A MAILING ADDRESS WILL NOT BRING THE NEEDED RESPONSE!!
When an emergency strikes, be it a medical emergency, fire or accident, the most important thing you, as a citizen, can do is to remain as calm as possible and call 911 immediately to provide information necessary to set in motion the response most effective to the type emergency that exists.
All too often, people call 911 too distraught to provide that information; especially the most important; the type of emergency and the location where the emergency exists.
Boundary County can trace locations of land line phones but does not, at this point, have the ability to precisely map cell phone calls. We are currently in the process of getting with all cell phone carriers in the area and getting their data turned on at our center. With Boundary County only have one cell phone tower it is very difficult to get exact locations on any cell phone calls to 911.
Boundary County covers a large geographic area and contains an extensive network of roads, both public and private. It is important that every resident of Boundary County, including children, know how to provide the dispatcher accurate directions should an emergency strike at home to enable the most rapid response possible.
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office encourages each family in Boundary County to develop an emergency plan, and ensure that each member of the family knows what to do in the event of crisis.
An important part of developing this plan is to write down the physical address of your residence and brief but accurate directions from the nearest major road to your door. When writing these directions, please be aware that emergencies often occur at night when landmarks prominent in the day are not visible; the directions you write should enable any and all responders to reach you regardless of the time the emergency arises.
These directions should not only be memorized by each member of the family, but copies should be prominently posted by each telephone in the home in the event that a guest or visitor may be called upon to report an emergency.
Why do the dispatchers ask so many question when I call 911?
Emergency dispatchers need to get accurate information to allow officers to make the best decision on how to approach the situation. Dispatchers handling fire and paramedic calls must also consider the well-being of the public and the safety of the firefighters and paramedics. Callers will be asked:
Where
What
Who
When
(maybe) Why
Weapons (are weapons of any kind being used or accessible)
The information you provide a dispatcher is relayed to responding officers, paramedics or firefighters while they are on their way to the call.
If I call 911, what will they ask me?
What is the location of the emergency?This is the address where the emergency is actually happening. If you don't know the actual address, tell the dispatcher and then:
Give cross streets or a "hundred block."
Provide landmarks, business names or parks near the emergency.
Look at the house numbers in the area.
If you are calling from inside a home or business, look on a piece of mail.
When asked for a location, we need you to be specific.
Also, if the suspect just left (such as a theft suspect), we need to know which way that suspect went and a description of how he looked.
If you are asked to describe a suspect, start with the most obvious things.
Some examples are:
"He was a white male."
"He/she had a gun."
"He/she was at least 6 feet tall."
"He/she was wearing a bright red jacket."
"He had a long brown beard."
If you describe a vehicle, include:
License plate information, including the state.
Color.
Year. (If unknown, tell the dispatcher if it was a new or old vehicle.)
Make. (Was it a Honda? Nissan? Ford?)
Body style. (Was it a 4-door? Hatchback? Pick-up truck?)
Other things you may remember about it.
2.What is the phone number you're calling from?
This is the number to the phone you're actually calling from. We need this in case we have to call you back.
3.What is the problem?
Tell us exactly what happened. Be as concise as possible. Tell us what the problem is now, not what led up to the problem.
"I see a fight on the corner of 6th and Kootenai."
"I am fighting with my husband."
"There is a car accident westbound on Hwy 2 just before the sign company"
We also need to know if you're going to be at, or near, the scene when we arrive because the police may need to talk to you, or you may need to point out the exact location. We may ask you what kind of car you are in, or what color clothing you are wearing.
How To Report a Crime
Like nearly all law enforcement agencies everywhere, the Boundary County Sheriff's Office relies on the citizens it serves to enforce local, state and federal laws.
If you are the victim of a crime, if you are witness to or have information on a crime that has been committed or if you believe a crime has or is occurring, you are encouraged to notify the Sheriffs Office as soon as possible. Because Boundary County uses a single dispatch system for all law enforcement and emergency response agencies, any crime occurring anywhere in Boundary County, including the City of Bonners Ferry, should be made to the Sheriff's Office.
If the crime is in progress and lives are or could be endangered, such as domestic disputes, assaults, robberies, drunk driving etc., the report should be treated as an emergency and you should call 911 to report the location of the crime, the type of crime being committed, a description of those involved, any vehicles that may be in use and any other pertinent information that will help sheriffs deputies or other law enforcement agencies take appropriate steps in response to the crime.
If there is evidence that people may have been injured, this information should be passed along as well, and if a party involved in the crime leaves the scene, their direction of travel could prove helpful. If you use a cellular phone, do not call 911 as you may reach the Bonner County Sheriffs Department, delaying response time. Instead, call 267-3151, extension 0.
If at all possible, avoid becoming directly involved in trying to avert the crime; under no circumstance should you place yourself in danger of becoming a victim. Boundary County Sheriff's deputies are highly trained and equipped to handle even the most volatile situations ... and are quick to respond in such situations. If a crime has occurred and the perpetrators have fled, leaving an injured victim or victims behind; provide whatever comfort you can but be careful not to disturb the crime scene any more than is necessary. When deputies or emergency responders arrive, please back away and allow them to do their jobs, but remain on the scene to provide information that may help solve the crime; if you were a witness to the crime, let a deputy know, but do not interfere with the duties they may have to perform before they are able to take your statement.
If you have information on a crime that does not pose a threat to human lives, if you discover that a crime against property has been committed against you or a neighbor, the report should be filed immediately, but should not be deemed an emergency; call (208) 267-3151, extension 0, to make such reports. Again, the more details you are able to provide the better chance deputies have of apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
Dependent on the nature of the crime, those who make reports may be called upon to provide witness statements and could be called as witnesses should those who committed the crime be brought to trial. While many witnesses are reluctant to "get involved," please remember that crime affects each member of our community, and that turning a blind eye fosters criminal activity. The Boundary County Sheriffs Office strongly supports the Community Watch program, because it is well known that neighbors watching out for neighbors is a strong deterrent to those who would commit crime.
Reporting a Past Tense Accident
If you are reporting a past tense accident that occurred on a county road, the following form can be filled out and turned into the Sheriff's Office.
If the accident occurred on Hwy 95 or Hwy 2 please make your report to Idaho State Police
ISP Dispatch
208.209.8730
Civil
CIVIL DIVISION
(208) 267-3151, Extension 205
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Holidays
Boundary County Sheriff's Office Civil Division is comprised of 1 civil deputy and 1 supervisor. This division is responsible for service of civil documents issued by the courts, such as writs of executions, warrants of attachment, subpoenas for criminal cases and warrants of distraints issued by the Treasurers office.
We also process records requests and abandoned vehicles in the county.
We do not serve civil summons or subpoenas and we do not offer any legal advise. If you have questions that would require legal advise you will need to contact an attorney or online court assistance.
Discontinued Service of Civil Processes Letter.pdf
Marine Division
The mission of the Marine Division is to provide a safe and enjoyable boating environment on the waterways of Boundary County. This is accomplished through a balanced approach of law enforcement and boater safety education.
The Boundary County Marine Deputy responds to and investigates boating-related accidents and enforces state and local laws on Boundary County waterways.
Deputies respond to water related calls for service, boating accidents, water rescues, and search and recovery operations.
The Marine Division is responsible for patrolling the Kootenai River and Moyie River as well as numerous lowland lakes scattered throughout the county.
For information on upcoming Boater Safety Education classes please contact our dispatch center and leave a message for Detective Watts.
HELPFUL BOATING LINKS:
On the Road or the Water, you are heading nowhere fast !
BUI
(Boating under the influence)
Concealed Weapon License
OBTAINING A CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE
- Concealed Weapon applications are obtained in our Drivers License office at the Sheriff's Office at 6438 Kootenai Street.
- You need to bring in proof of firearms training when you submit the application. This could be a military I.D., certificate from a hunters' education or other firearms training class such as the one given by the Sheriff's Office.
- You must be fingerprinted when you apply.
Processing of the application and background check takes about 90 days.
Fees:
- For the initial application processing / background check, $62.45 to be paid when application is submitted.
- Fingerprints will be taken by Detention Staff on below dates and times.
Renewals
Licenses are valid for five years. To renew your license, you must come in 30 days prior to the expiration date.
Renewal fees:
- The background check / license fee is $37.70 which is to be paid when application is submitted.
- Late fee of $10.00 if license is expired over 91 days and no more then 180 days.
- Licenses expired over 181 days will require you to re-apply as an initial applicant.
*** Please note: the applications CAN NOT be submitted online. You MUST apply in person at our Driver's License Office located at 6438 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry
FINGERPRINTS
Are done on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY from 9 a.m to 11 a.m and SATURDAYS from 9 a.m. to 11 am and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Initial Application ..............................................$62.45
Renewals ............................................................$37.70
Late Fee ..............................................................$10.00
Duplicate License.................................................$5.00
(permits are valid for 5 years from date of issue)
RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT PERMITS
Retired Law Enforcement (new)....................$22.70
Retired Law Enforcement (renewal)..............$14.70
(Retired Law Enforcement permits are valid for 1 yr)
***** ALL FEES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID IN FULL WITH SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION *********
ENHANCED APPLICATIONS:
EXACT AMOUNT IN CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Effective July 1, 2013, a new “Enhanced” Concealed Weapons Permit became available. Applicants will have to meet the following requirements
- Provide a training certificate approved by Idaho State Police that shows you have attended eight (8) hours of classroom instruction and have also fired a minimum of ninety-eight (98) rounds. The training must have been within the prior twelve (12) months of the application date
- Provide completed and signed training Certificate of Completion
- Must be a resident of the state of Idaho for at least six months and must apply in the county in which you reside. Non-residents of Idaho may also apply, but they will need to have a current concealed weapons permit from their resident state.
- Must submit fingerprints with the initial application.
- The fee is $62.45 for the initial application.
- The new permit is not an upgrade to any existing CCW permit and will be issued separately.
Enhanced Qualifying Handgun Requirements
States are constantly changing their laws and regulations. If you plan to travel it is your responsibility to call the States you are going to be traveling in and make sure you can carry a weapon in the State.
The above website is a also a good resource for information: www.USACARRY.com
FOR INFORMATION ON IDAHO'S PERMITLESS CARRY REQUIREMENTS
Drivers License
DRIVER'S LICENSING
(208) 267-3151, Extension 204
bscodriverslic@boundarysheriff.org
HOURS: 8 a.m to Noon & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. closed for lunch Noon - 1 pm
EXCEPT HOLIDAYS
(Jan = New Years Day, Human Rights Day
Feb = President's Day
May= Memorial Day
July= Independance Day
September= Labor Day
October = Columbus Day
November = Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving
December = Christmas)
Christmas Eve & New Years Eve we are open 8am to 12pm closed after lunch until the next work day following the holiday.
The Boundary County Sheriffs Office is responsible for issuing Idaho drivers licenses and Idaho identification cards in Boundary County. The drivers licensing department is located in the sheriff's office and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays; however, no drivers tests will be administered after 4:30 p.m. and no CDL tests will be administered after 3 p.m. The office is closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
All Idaho residents who plan to drive cars, trucks, motorcycles or other motor vehicles are required to obtain a valid Idaho drivers license, and those who move to Idaho from another state and hold valid licenses from that state or country have up to 90 days (30 days for Commercial licenses) during which to obtain an Idaho drivers license and surrender their license issued by another state. Those who hold valid licenses issued by another country do not have to surrender their license, but must obtain a valid Idaho drivers license if taking up residence in the state.
If you hold a Canadian drivers license and you are applying for an Idaho license, you must have a clearance letter from the Canadian province of issue, a letter of denial from the Social Security Administration unless you are a U.S. citizen returning to the United States, and proof of residency or a statement stating you are here as a visitor for six months. You must take the written and skills tests, and the province issuing your Canadian license will be notified if you are issued an Idaho license.
Active duty members of the U.S. military and their dependents are not required to obtain an Idaho drivers license if they hold a valid license issued by another state, but may obtain one if they so choose. Likewise, students who claim residency in other states and hold a valid license from that state are not required to obtain an Idaho license unless they choose to do so.
Applicants for a new Idaho drivers license must provide the following information prior to taking their drivers tests; a Social Security Card (in the applicant's current name), a declaration of residency (school enrollment records, utility bills, lease or purchase agreements, etc.), proof of age and identity (drivers license or identification card issued in Idaho or another state not expired more than one year, certified original or abstract birth certificate, valid Immigration and Naturalization card, valid military ID with photo, Idaho concealed weapons permit not expired more than one year, pilot's license with photo not expired more than one year and/or a Veteran's Universal Access Card with photo.
Other documents which can be used to substantiate age and identity are listed in the Idaho Drivers Manual.
If the applicant is under 17 years of age, proof of completion of an approved driver training course meeting Idaho Department of Education guidelines must be provided; if the applicant is 18 or younger proof of enrollment in or graduation of a recognized school or drivers program is required.
Drivers under the age of 17 must also successfully complete a Supervised Instruction Period (SIP) before being eligible to apply for a drivers license. Those under the age of 16 are only eligible to drive during daylight hours unless accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 21 in the passenger seat.
Applicants for Idaho drivers licenses must take a vision test, which may be taken with or without glasses. First time drivers, drivers from out of state obtaining an Idaho license and some others must take a written test to assure knowledge of Idaho traffic laws, highway signs, etc.
Those seeking to obtain Idaho Class A, B or C licenses must also know information found in the Commercial Driver's License Manual, and those seeking a drivers license with a motorcycle endorsement, required for the operation of any motorcycle with an engine displacement greater than 51cc, must take the written motorcycle test, regardless of whether such an endorsement was previously obtained in another state.
The drivers license examiner may also require the applicant to take a road test. Some instances where road tests are required include those whose previous license has been expired for one year or more, first time drivers who have not completed driver training or when the examiner has some reason to believe the applicant lacks the skills or knowledge necessary to operate a vehicle safely.
A motorcycle safety rider course is required for applicants under age 21 seeking a motorcycle endorsement or when adding this endorsement for the first time.
Additional information can be found in the Idaho Driver's Manual, available at any Idaho sheriffs office or vehicle licensing office, or by visiting http://www.itd.idaho.gov/dmv/DriverServices/ds.htm.
Forms
Below you will find various forms that a deputy may request you to fill out. If you have a printer and are able to fill it out and then bring it to the Sheriff's Office, your wait time could be greatly diminished.
County - Vacation Check Requests.pdf
Missing Person Report Form.pdf
Jail
DETENTION FACILITY
(208) 267-3151, Extension 207
(208) 267-6139 fax
The basic function of a county jail is to provide safe, secure and constitutional confinement for incarcerated persons. To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to have a well qualified, highly trained staff of detention deputies and to provide them with the equipment necessary to ensure their safety and their ability to properly perform their duties.
A major goal of this department is to provide a work environment for the jail staff that meets the legal statutes and standards as set by the Idaho Sheriff's Association.
Meeting these legal requirements and standards allows us to provide better treatment and care of inmates. We have the responsibility to see that inmates are allowed the same health care they would receive if they were not incarcerated, that they have a sanitary environment in which to serve their term, nutritious meals, and to allow for visits from family, clergy and legal counsel.
We also provide telephone use, mail privileges, religious meetings, AA meetings and other counseling requested or ordered by the court. There are many other rights which cannot be denied, and privileges which we allow.
Our major goal is to encourage inmates to attend these group meetings and to have clergy and family members meet with them. With our assistance and help from family, clergy and friends, we hope that they think better of themselves when they are released and that they are able to join society with a new, positive attitude.
Public Records
NOTICE
PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS
(208) 267-3151, Extension 205
(208) 267-3154 fax
IDAHO STATE CODE 9-335 – 9-350
THE BOUNDARY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHALL EITHER GRANT OR DENY A PERSON’S REQUEST TO EXAMINE OR COPY PUBLIC RECORDS WITHIN (3) WORKING DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION OR COPY.
IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME IS NEEDED TO LOCATE OR RETRIEVE THE PUBLIC RECORDS, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SO NOTIFY IN WRITING THE PERSON REQUESTING TO EXAMINE OR COPY THE RECORDS AND SHALL PROVIDE THE PUBLIC RECORD NO LATER THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS FOLLOWING THE PERSON’S REQUEST.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS: YOU MUST MAKE YOUR REQUEST IN WRITING. THE REQUEST MUST SPECIFY NAME(S), DATE(S) AND LOCATION(S) OF THE INCIDENT(S) REQUESTED.
REQUESTS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: WILL ONLY BE MADE FOR BOUNDARY COUNTY. THE REQUEST MUST HAVE A RELEASE OF INFORMATION AFFIDAVIT SIGNED BY THE PERSON WHOM THE CHECK IS BEING MADE OF.
EXCEPTIONS
- NO PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST WILL BE GRANTED IF THE RECORD CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS PART OF AND ON- GOING INVESTIGATION.
- ALL PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUIRES A SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE PRIOR TO RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION.
BOUNDARY COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FORM.pdf
DRIVING RECORD: MUST BE IN WRITING AND SENT TO ITD (IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION).
Sex Offenders
Registered Sex Offenders
The “Sexual Offender Registration Notification and Community Right-to-Know Act” was established in 1998 by the Idaho State Legislature with the intent to make information about offenders who had committed sexual offenses available to the public. With this information, citizens could guard their children with heightened awareness and partner with law enforcement to aid in monitoring these offenders.
There are three classifications of sex offenders in Idaho:
1. Registered Sex Offender: An adult who is charged with one or more of the following felony charges (See Idaho State Code 18-8304):
- Assault or Battery with the attempt to commit rape, infamous crime against nature, or lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor
- Sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age
- Ritualized abuse of a child
- Sexual exploitation of a child
- Possession of sexually exploitative material for other than commercial purpose
- Lewd conduct with a minor
- Sexual battery of a minor child sixteen or seventeen years of age
- Enticing a child over the internet
- Murder committed in perpetration of rape
- Indecent exposure (other than misdemeanor)
- First degree kidnapping committed for the purposes of sexual gratification or arousal
- Second degree kidnapping where the victim is an unrelated minor child
- Rape
- Sexual contact with a prisoner
- Incest
- Crime against nature
- Forcible sexual penetration by use of a foreign object
- Second conviction of video voyeurism
2. Violent Sexual Predator: Charged with one or more of the above listed felonies and found by the Sexual Offender Classification Board to be a high risk or likely to re-offend.
3. Juvenile Sex Offender: Juveniles who have been convicted as an adult of one or more of the above listed felonies.
All Registered Sex Offenders are required to pay $80.00 annually at time of registration.
Links
9B Foundation
This foundation has NO employees. Everyone who works with us donates their time. 100% Volunteer! Our goal is to help keep our Sheriff’s Office the best law enforcement and emergency management team in our great nation. The 9B Foundation is an apolitical, non-partisan philanthropic organization focused on raising private funds to directly support the Boundary County Sheriff's Office, Firefighters & First Responders. The American criminal justice system is the best in the world. We believe that our county’s Sheriff and his deputies are some of the finest among those. If you are a resident of Boundary County you know that this one of the most united communities anywhere.
Boundary County is home to many wonderful families but it is also home to a large community of former military & law enforcement. For many of us, our support of law enforcement and first responders is a privilege. We are proud that most of our first responders are volunteers. From Firefighters and EMTs to our Sheriff Department’s Special Rescue Team are also mostly volunteer. The 9B Foundation is a "501(c)(3)” meaning that we are a nonprofit organization and we have been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt, charitable organization.
