Criminal records in Bingham County, Idaho, can be accessed through several channels. BinghamCourt.us can help find publicly available criminal case information filed in the county. Beyond that, the Idaho statewide court portal, the Bingham County Clerk's Office, the Bingham County Sheriff's Office, and state-level law enforcement repositories all serve as access points for criminal record searches and requests.
How to Search Criminal Records in Bingham
There are several ways to search for criminal records in Bingham County. The method you choose depends on what information you already have and whether you need an official certified copy or just basic case details.
Online Search Options
- BinghamCourt.us — Search for publicly available court record information from Bingham County cases. You can search by name or case number.
- Idaho iCourt Portal — The Idaho Supreme Court maintains a statewide online court records portal where you can look up case information across all Idaho counties, including Bingham. Search by party name, case number, or attorney.
- Idaho Court Case and Charge Data — This state resource provides aggregate charge-level data for Idaho court cases.
- Idaho Department of Correction Resident/Client Search — Search by name or IDOC number to find individuals currently or formerly in state custody.
- Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification — The BCI maintains the state's criminal history repository based on fingerprint arrest records submitted by Idaho criminal justice agencies.
In Person
Visit the Bingham County Courthouse to search records through the Clerk of the District Court. Deputy court clerks manage all civil and criminal cases in the county.
Bingham County Clerk's Office
By Mail or Written Request
You can submit a written court record request to the Bingham County Clerk's Office using the county's Record Request Form. The clerk's office will attempt to locate the file within 10 working days. Requests are processed under the Idaho Public Records Act (I.C. § 74-104) and Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32.
For statewide criminal history checks, submit a request to the Idaho State Police BCI. Fingerprint-based checks provide the most complete results.
What You Need to Begin a Search
- Full name of the individual (first and last; middle name helps narrow results)
- Date of birth (if known)
- Case number (if searching a specific case)
- IDOC number (for Department of Correction searches)
Search Bingham Criminal Cases by Case Number
If you already have a case number, searching is straightforward. Idaho case numbers follow a standard format used across all state courts:
- County prefix: A two-letter abbreviation identifying the county (e.g., "CR" for criminal cases in the case type position)
- Case type code: Indicates the type of case — "CR" for criminal, "FE" for felony in some older formats
- Year: The two- or four-digit year the case was filed
- Sequential number: A number assigned in the order the case was filed that year
A typical Bingham County criminal case number might look like: CR07-24-1234, where "CR" identifies the case type as criminal, "07" refers to the Seventh Judicial District, "24" is the filing year, and "1234" is the sequential filing number.
Enter the full case number into the iCourt Portal or provide it on a written request form to the clerk's office for the fastest results.
Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Bingham
Criminal case records in Bingham County contain several categories of information. Here is what each data point means:
Charges
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Statute code | The Idaho Code section the defendant is charged under (e.g., I.C. § 18-8001 for DUI) |
| Severity | Felony, misdemeanor, or infraction |
| Amended charges | Charges may be reduced or changed through plea negotiations or court rulings |
Felony cases are heard by District Court judges in Bingham County. Magistrate Court judges handle misdemeanors, infractions, and preliminary felony hearings.
Case Status
- Pending: Case filed but not yet resolved
- Active: Case is proceeding through the court process
- Disposed: Case has reached a final outcome (conviction, dismissal, acquittal)
- Closed: All obligations fulfilled; case is administratively closed
Hearing Types
- Arraignment: Defendant is formally advised of charges and enters an initial plea
- Preliminary hearing: Magistrate judge determines whether probable cause exists to send a felony case to district court
- Pre-trial conference: Attorneys discuss case status, possible plea agreements, and trial readiness
- Sentencing: Judge imposes penalties after a guilty plea or conviction
- Review hearing: Court checks compliance with probation or other conditions
Court Results
- Guilty: Defendant convicted by plea or trial verdict
- Not guilty: Defendant acquitted at trial
- Dismissed: Charges dropped by the court or prosecutor
- Withheld judgment: Court defers entry of judgment, typically during a probation period; if completed successfully, the case may be dismissed
- Acquitted: Defendant found not guilty after trial
How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Bingham
Certified copies of criminal court records are handled by the Bingham County Clerk of the District Court. These are official copies bearing the court seal, suitable for legal proceedings or background verification.
How to Submit a Request
- Online/Email: Contact the court records clerk at LGardner@bingham.idcourts.gov for court document requests. General county record requests go to Peckhardt@binghamid.gov.
- In person: Visit the Clerk's Office at the Bingham County Courthouse.
- By mail: Download and complete the Record Request Form and mail it to the address below.
Bingham County Clerk of the District Court
What You Need
- Completed record request form
- Case number (if known) or enough identifying information to locate the file
- Valid photo identification for in-person requests
- Payment for applicable fees
Certain records are confidential under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 and may be exempt from disclosure. The clerk's office will issue a written denial if a request falls under an exemption.
Sheriff's Office Reports
For law enforcement reports (incident reports, arrest reports), contact the Bingham County Sheriff's Records Department:
State Criminal History Repository
For a formal criminal history background check, submit a request through the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification. Fingerprint-based searches provide the most comprehensive results. The Idaho Background Check Unit also processes background checks for employment and licensing purposes.
Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Bingham
| Service | Fee | Source/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copies (per page) | $1.00 | Idaho Code § 31-3201 |
| Certification fee (per document) | $1.00 | Idaho Code § 31-3201 |
| Idaho State Police name-based criminal history check | $10.00 | ISP BCI fee schedule |
| Idaho State Police fingerprint-based criminal history check | $10.00–$40.00 | Varies by purpose; ISP BCI fee schedule |
| Sheriff's Office report copies | Varies | Contact Records Department at (208) 782-3082 |
Processing Times
- Court record requests: The Clerk's Office will attempt to locate files within 10 working days of receiving a request.
- State criminal history checks: Processing times vary; fingerprint-based checks submitted electronically are typically faster than mail-in requests.
- Sheriff's Office reports: Contact the Records Department directly for current turnaround times.
Fees are generally required at the time of the request. Contact the relevant office to confirm current payment methods and exact amounts, as fees may be updated periodically by statute or administrative order.