DETENTION CENTER
The Bonner County Sheriff's Detention Center , which opened in 1998, has a holding capacity of 124 prisoners. The facility consists of two pods containing four lockdown cells; four dorm style cells; three high security cells; one medical observation cell; two female dorms; a work release dorm, and four holding cells. The average population per day of the facility is approximately 85 inmates.
The detention center is responsible for the care and custody of incarcerated persons. This includes, but is not limited to, delivery of meals, ensuring appropriate housing assignments, distribution of medication, prisoner transport, delivery of incoming and outgoing mail, and random prisoner and housing area searches.
Detention deputies are assigned various details such as distributing Inmate Commissary, overseeing the Sheriff's Labor Program, Inmate Labor Program and Work Release Program. Additionally, the Detention Center sustains a Chaplain's Corps, NA/AA Programs, and a GED Program.
The Custody Division of the Detention Center consists of a Jail Training Program, Transportation Section and a Classification Unit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What clothing is permitted in the jail facility?
A: Inmates are provided with the proper outer garments to wear. Personal undergarments may be worn if they are white. Females may wear bras, however underwire and metal stays are not allowed. Inmates are permitted to have three T-shirts (must be purchased through Commissary), three pairs of socks (must be purchased through Commissary), and three sets of underwear. Again, all undergarments must be white. Inmates will be provided with underwear if indigent.
Q: Can inmates have pictures in their cells?
A: Inmates may have as many pictures as will fit into a regular or legal sized envelope (not 8 x 10). Photos may not be any larger than 4 x 6 inches and may not be Polaroid type.
Q: Can inmates receive telephone calls?
A: No. Inmates can call out but no one can call into the cells. There is a phone in each cell for inmate use. Personal phone calls are recorded and subject to review. Attorney calls are not recorded. Phone cards may be purchased in the amounts of $10.00 or $20.00 if the inmate has money on their books. The phones within the cells are turned on at 6:00 a.m. and turned off at 11:00 p.m.
Q: What time is allowed for visitation?
A: Visits may be limited to thirty minutes. Each inmate, except those restricted as a result of disciplinary action, shall have the opportunity for at least one (1) hour of visiting per week in one or two visits. There is a limit of three visitors at one time in the visiting booth. Arrangements can be made in advance for special visits for those traveling a long distance.
Q: What are “authorized” visitors?
A: Visitors must be eighteen years of age or older unless accompanied by a legal guardian or parent. Picture identification shall be required from each visitor. All visitors will be checked on the NCIC computer for warrants.
Q: What is the address at the jail for the receipt of mail?
A: Please use this format:
(Inmate’s Full Name)
Bonner County Detention Facility
4001 N. Boyer Road
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Q: How can my family put money on my account?
A: Family or friends can put money on an inmate’s account by receipt through U.S. Mail, or when they visit the inmate. Please do not send cash through the mail. Send money order made out to the inmate. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
Q: What can I send or bring to the inmate while he/she is in jail?
A: You can send money for the inmate’s books, a personal soft back bible and a small religious necklace valued at no more than $35.00. Religious necklaces can be no bigger than a quarter with a chain width of 1/16" or less and not more than 24" in length. They cannot contain stones of any type. Any medical items or medications will be accepted. Items and medication will need to be approved by the facility doctor. Please do not send food items or other personal items. They will be returned to sender. Soft bound books are permitted but they must be mailed directly from the publisher to our facility.
Jail Visiting Hours:
Male Inmates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (Friday evening visitations will be discontinued beginning July 2010) and Sundays
Mon. - Sat.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Female Inmates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Mon. - Sat.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fingerprinting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays |
