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Clearwater County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Clearwater County, Idaho; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Clearwater County public records: common questions
Where to search Clearwater County records
Clearwater County, Idaho court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Check current custody through Official sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information.
- Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
- Current custodyOfficial sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information
- Statewide recordsUse the Idaho state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Clearwater County was established by Idaho on February 27, 1911, according to the official county homepage.
- The county courthouse is at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, Idaho 83544, with courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- The sheriff page lists Sheriff John Smith at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, with phone 208-476-4521 and tip hotline 208-476-3673.
- The auditor/clerk/recorder page states that the county clerk also serves as clerk of district court, auditor, recorder, clerk of commissioners, and chief elections officer.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jail and custody | Official sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official auditor, clerk, recorder, elections, and court-clerk information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Idaho Supreme Court county courthouse directory and local court contact | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official county government homepage, departments, notices, map links, and courthouse contact | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Clearwater County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Clearwater County has 9,118 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 16-035
- Population
- 9,118 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Clearwater County was established by Idaho on February 27, 1911, according to the official county homepage.
- Local detail
- The county courthouse is at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, Idaho 83544, with courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Local detail
- The sheriff page lists Sheriff John Smith at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, with phone 208-476-4521 and tip hotline 208-476-3673.
- Local detail
- The auditor/clerk/recorder page states that the county clerk also serves as clerk of district court, auditor, recorder, clerk of commissioners, and chief elections officer.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Clearwater County was established by Idaho on February 27, 1911, according to the official county homepage.
- Local detail: The county courthouse is at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, Idaho 83544, with courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Local detail: The sheriff page lists Sheriff John Smith at 150 Michigan Avenue, Orofino, with phone 208-476-4521 and tip hotline 208-476-3673.
How do I contact the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office?
The reviewed Clearwater County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Official sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I check Clearwater County custody information?
Current approved sources for Clearwater County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Official sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
Who serves as Clearwater County clerk of court and recorder?
The auditor/clerk/recorder page states that the county clerk also serves as clerk of district court, auditor, recorder, clerk of commissioners, and chief elections officer. Open Official auditor, clerk, recorder, elections, and court-clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Where is the Clearwater County courthouse?
The reviewed Clearwater County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Official auditor, clerk, recorder, elections, and court-clerk information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I request county records or recorder documents?
The auditor/clerk/recorder page states that the county clerk also serves as clerk of district court, auditor, recorder, clerk of commissioners, and chief elections officer. Use Official auditor, clerk, recorder, elections, and court-clerk information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Where can I find Clearwater County maps and town information?
The reviewed official sources for Clearwater County do not identify one system covering every requested record type. Use Official auditor, clerk, recorder, elections, and court-clerk information for the current official access path.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff page states that its mobile app includes who is in custody and jail information; the sheriff is the local custody contact. Municipal: The county homepage provides a county map and town links, but the reviewed official pages do not provide a complete current municipal-boundary inventory.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Clearwater County court and felony records
Start with Idaho Supreme Court county courthouse directory and local court contact for the official Clearwater County court path. County: Clearwater County government offices and courthouse are based in Orofino; the county homepage provides a county map link. Court: The county clerk serves as clerk of the District Court, and local court information is linked through the county site and Idaho Courts.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The official county map link is available, but a textual municipal-boundary description was not located.
Clearwater County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with Official sheriff page with custody-app, jail, records, and contact information. The custody information is routed through a sheriff mobile app rather than a clearly indexed static roster page.
Idaho state-level record sources
Statewide Idaho sources are separate from Clearwater County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Clearwater County and Idaho record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county government homepage, departments, notices, map links, and courthouse contact. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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