IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19
As we all continue to work together to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, below are the changes the Ada County Sheriff’s Office has implemented.
For our citizens, the governor’s office has set up some comprehensive “Frequently Asked Questions” lists at the State of Idaho COVID-19 page and opened up a toll-free COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-330-3010 for people who have questions the FAQs don’t answer.
You will be able to find most of the answers you need on those pages. If not, and you think the Ada County Sheriff’s Office would be the best place to seek answers, send an email to ACSO Feedback.
Criminal Investigation Division/Patrol
Our patrol deputies and investigators will continue to investigate all calls for service and aggressively combat crime in our community. For more information about how our deputies are handling Gov. Little’s Stay at Home order, check our Facebook page.
Ada County Jail
We have a fully staffed and functional Health Services Unit in the Ada County Jail, with nursing coverage available to our inmate population 24/7.
Our medical staff is trained in the detection and treatment of infectious diseases, and does a thorough screening for COVID-19 symptoms for everyone who is booked into the jail. They also have a plan for how to deal with inmate who is show symptoms of COVID-19 infection. For more information, check our Facebook page
Anyone who has specific questions about our jail programs or specific inmates can send an email to ACSO Feedback and someone will get back to you.
Since the Ada County Courthouse has been temporarily closed to the public, all in-custody court hearings are being done at the jail via video. For more information, check our Facebook page
Pretrial Release
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office currently has over 300 people in Pretrial Release who are charged with crimes but are not in custody as they wait for hearing dates. Every person on Pretrial Release must continue to follow the judge-ordered conditions for release regardless of their cases being delayed and rescheduled. Anyone with questions should call 208 577-3444 or send an email to Ada Pretrial.
Alternative Sentencing
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office currently has over 600 people in Alternative Sentencing, which includes the Sheriff’s Labor Detail, Community Service, Work Search, Scheduled Sentence, Community Transition Center, and house arrest programs.
They give participants the opportunity to repay the community while continuing to work and maintain their ties to the community. The programs help the taxpayers of Ada County by reducing jail population and costs. Any program changes or closures due to COVID-19 will be communicated to participants through the Alternative Sentencing staff.
Anyone with questions about those programs should call 208 577-3460 or send an email to ACSO Alternative Sentencing.
Misdemeanor Probation
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office currently has over 2,000 people on Misdemeanor Probation. Every person on Misdemeanor Probation must follow the terms of court-ordered probation and will continue to be managed by their probation officer. Any changes in meeting schedules or locations because of COVID-19 issues or other management will be done by the probation officers.
Anyone with specific questions should call 208 577-3380 or send an email to Misdemeanor Probation
Driver’s License
The Ada County Driver’s License office at 400 N. Benjamin is now open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community, an appointment is required. Appointments can be made at DMV Scheduling. Our work stations are spaced apart and have plexiglass barriers. Once inside, you’ll go right to the open station. The whole process takes about 15 minutes.
The ITD continues the online Driver’s License renewals. Please note you cannot get the Real ID/Star Card through the online renewal system. The federal deadline for getting the Star Card has been extended to August 2021.
Civil Division
Our Civil Division will continue to serve court-ordered papers and documents as needed. If you have any questions, please call 208 577-3750.