The goal of the Lemhi County Jail is to have all of their staff members meet and exceed the standards that the Administrative Codes, Idaho State Statutes, and the United State Constitution set forth.  All staff members will go through rigorous training to meet every procedure and policy to ensure the safety of both the other staff members and the community.

The Lemhi County Jail is one of the jails under the operation of the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office. The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Department wants to promote a safe and humane housing facility for its inmates, staff, and the community they serve.

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Department, Lemhi County Jail is a huge part of the law enforcement community. They are a major part in serving the various law enforcement agencies in promoting with a more safer and efficient way.

The facility is a medium-security facility. It can hold over 160 inmates. Many inmates in this facility have a sentence of 2 years and less.

However, the Lemhi County Jail does not only hold those with a sentence, but they also hold inmates who are awaiting trial, or those who could not post bond either. All inmates are entitled to having medical care (if needed), three meals a day, and personal hygiene care.

The Lemhi County Jail is located in Salmon, Idaho.

Lemhi County Sheriffs Office / Lemhi County Jail / Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center
206 Courthouse Drive, Salmon, ID, 82467

Lemhi County Juvenile Detention Center Prison Information

Nearby Jail/Prison