Elmore County Detention Center (Elmore County Jail)

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (208) 587-9103 between the hours of Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (208) 587-9103 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.

This facility has tablets. You can access information on how to send a non-confidential messaging at: www.inmatesales.com.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Friends and Family Visits

Inmates are permitted to have three free visits per week.

All personal visits are subject to monitoring and recording.

Visits must be scheduled in advance. On-site and remote (online) visits are available.To schedule either an on-site or remote video visit, you must first create a visitation account.There are 3 ways to create an account.use the kiosk in the lobby of the jail

go to www.inmatesales.com or

Call 1-877-998-5678.

Once your account is set up, you may schedule a visit. Although not required, it is recommended you schedule your visit at least 24 hours in advance so the detainee will have the opportunity to accept the visit.

Visiting RulesNo nudity or explicit sexual behavior. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.

No threats of intimidation or harm. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.

No misrepresentation of identity. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.

Remote Visiting RulesNo third-party participation. If an inmate gives or sells their visit to another inmate, the inmate and visitor account may be suspended.

On-site Visiting RulesAll personal visits will be conducted on the visitation kiosks located behind door 6 of the jail lobby.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under 18 years of age.

Parents and/or guardians of young children who become disruptive to other visitors or staff will be asked to leave and the visit may be terminated.

Children must be under the control of an adult at all times and may not be left unattended in the lobby areas, automobiles, or on detention grounds.

Any violations of the visitation rules may result in immediate termination of the visit and temporary suspension of the visitation privilege.

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients

Seven days a week (24/7/365)

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Legal Calls or Video Teleconferencing

Please contact the jail at (208) 587-9103 for the process to establish a legal call excluded from monitoring and recording.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is required that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they visit the facility.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the jail by calling (208) 587-9103.

Visiting Restrictions

No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.

If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.

All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.

Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility, or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Gifts to Detainees

Detainees incarcerated in the Elmore County Jail can receive gifts and money directly from friends and family. If you would like to deposit money on an inmate’s account, you may do so by

Using the kiosk in the lobby of the jail

Using www.jailfunds.com

Calling 1-855-836-3364

Detainees can use the money deposited into their account to purchase snacks, hygiene and stationary items.

To purchase a gift package or commissary for an inmate, you may do so by visiting https://www.accesscatalog.com/shop/index.html?ProgramID=1093.

Inmates can receive paperback books and magazines through a publisher or retail outlet only. If books or magazines are purchased for an inmate, they must be mailed directly to the jail from the distributer.

Mail for Detainees

Letters sent to detainees must include:

The detainee’s full name legibly written on the front of the envelope with in care of Elmore County Detention Center and the jail’s address

The sender’s complete and correct name and return address.

Do not include letters in your envelope from anybody besides yourself. (Letters from children are an exception)

Do not put tape, stickers or attachments on the envelope or letter.

Do not send musical or electronic cards.

Do not send photos on polaroid

Do not sent nude photographs.

Do not send extra stamps, paper or envelopes.

Do not spray letters or envelopes with perfume, cologne or any other chemical.

Mail that violates any of the above rules will be returned to sender.

To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer.

Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may place their outgoing letters in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. Mail pick-up and delivery schedules are posted in all housing units.

Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided a preset amount of postage.

When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.

With ICE Deportation Officer approval, the jail will accept some items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody that can go directly into the detainee’s property.

Note: Detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage. A backpack or “carry-on” sized bag can be sent/delivered AFTER approval from the Supervisory Deportation Officer. The bag should be delivered to the ICE office in Boise, ID.

For security reasons, no electronic devices (electric razors, laptop computers, radios, weapons, clippers with knives, liquids, etc.) will be accepted.