Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Shoshone County Jail?
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Shoshone County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Shoshone County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Wallace police department at 208-556-1114 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Shoshone County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Idaho inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Idaho.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Shoshone County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 208-556-1114.
Shoshone County Jail Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Shoshone County Jail
More Information
Shoshone county jail was built back in 1972. It’s a medium prison that serves the residents of Shoshone city. It also serves other cities that are nearby. It houses inmates that have been sentenced in the county and Wallace. For a family member to visit an inmate, the person must hold a valid Government ID. However, it’s crucial that visitors call in the facility to report their intentions of visiting an inmate. Visitors can visit their loved ones from Monday to Sunday as from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The Shoshone county jail visitation hours may be outdated, that’s why it’s crucial that you inform the facility first so that they communicate back.
Getting to communicate with inmates can be very expensive. Some jails charge even $14 a minute for all long distance calls. However, you can avoid this hustle and just set up a phone number that rings at your number no matter your location of residence. You can also decide to send an email to an inmate. It’s through this communication that guides you through starting making plans of visiting.
At Shoshone prison, inmates are allowed to be sent mails that contain pictures of family members. Pictures are lifeblood which makes inmates happy and excited. They get to see their family and friends out there. A picture is the only visual, physical item that they get to see the outside world. So, pictures ensure that inmates and family remain connected and are known to smoothen an inmate’s sentence as they continue to serve. Additionally, they will not feel out of place once they finish their sentence and go back home.
Family can also send packages to inmates. The facility, however, restricts the package to only things like snacks, clothes, food, and hygiene products. The facility allows this as it’s the only way that inmates will feel loved and know that family s thinking about them. Shoshone has a commissary where all inmates can purchase all the basics that are not provided by the correctional facility. Besides, there are some services and goods at the facility that must be purchased. These things include books, hygiene products, supplementary food, and writing materials.
Prisoners are also placed under community groups where they receive group and family support. The group joins the inmates to share experiences and encouraging words. According to Shoshone jail, this is essential as it helps reduce the pain and sadness that inmates undergo. In such forums, the facility allows the group to share everything inspiring. Things that will assist the inmates in having better days at the facility. Churches and other religious groups are also allowed to come to create a platform that will assist the inmates to cope and change for the better. Shoshone aims to alter the evil the behaviours of the inmates to become better persons in the society.
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