Sheriff's Inmate Labor Detail (SILD) at Canyon County: fees, rules, and what participants should expect
Looking into the Sheriff's Inmate Labor Detail (SILD) in Canyon County? The details that matter most are the fees, show-up rules, and what you can (and can't) bring. Here's what participants should expect.
SILD is a Canyon County Sheriff's Office work-detail program - an alternative way to serve time under county rules. If you're helping someone stay on track, focus on the basics: pay the right fee on time, arrive early every scheduled workday, and follow the clothing and contraband rules. Slip-ups can mean lost credit or removal from the program.
For Canyon County cases, the SILD program fee is $25.00 per month. Plan ahead - missing a payment can jeopardize your spot in the program.
If the case isn't a Canyon County case, the monthly SILD fee is $30.00. Budget for the correct amount, since pricing depends on where your case originated.
One-day sentences have different pricing: $15.00 for a single day. Don't assume the monthly fee applies.
- ✓ Pay with cash or money order only, and bring exact change.
- ✓ Track your due date by the day you pay: the payment day becomes the due date for the next month (for example, paying on the 11th covers through the 10th of the next month).
On scheduled workdays, participants must arrive at the SILD office before 7:30 A.M. Treat that cutoff as firm. Being late can derail your day before it starts.
Missing a scheduled workday hits your wallet immediately: you forfeit any fees already paid. On top of that, a $25.00 no-show fee must be paid before you can continue working in SILD.
Need to move a workday? Rescheduling must be done in person and costs $10. If you know there's a conflict, don't wait until the last minute.
Plan your morning around the early start - before 7:30 A.M. at the SILD office. Dress for outdoor work. Shirts and shoes or boots are required at all times.
- ✓ Sandals
- ✓ Spandex
- ✓ Shorts
- ✓ Tank tops
- ✓ Revealing clothing
- ✓ Gang colors
- ✓ Clothing printed with offensive or drug-related matter
Tobacco, nicotine products, and vapes are all prohibited while in SILD. If you use nicotine, plan for that ahead of time - don't risk bringing anything that could get you in trouble.
- ✓ Matches or lighters
- ✓ Weapons, pocket knives, or other sharp objects
Leave electronics and extra gear behind. Radios, cell phones, electronic devices, and any tools that aren’t issued by SILD are not allowed.
Consequence: If a participant is found with prohibited items, they may lose credit for the day and may be removed from the program.
Practical Next Steps
- ✓ Bring cash or a money order (exact change) so payment doesn’t become a same-day problem.
- ✓ Dress within the rules (avoid items like shorts, tank tops, and clothing with offensive or drug-related printing).
- ✓ Pack light and leave prohibited items behind - especially phones, other electronics, and any non-issued tools.
The county's published rules cover fees and day-of requirements, but they don't spell out enrollment steps. To confirm how to sign up, where to report, or how scheduling works for a specific sentence, contact Canyon County directly for current SILD enrollment instructions.
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