Sheriff’s Inmate Labor Detail (S.I.L.D.) — how it works, fees, schedule, and what to bring
S.I.L.D. lets you serve your sentence doing county work instead of sitting in jail. But the details matter—fees, arrival time, and what you bring can mean the difference between finishing your days and getting kicked out of the program.
The Sheriff's Inmate Labor Detail (S.I.L.D.) is a detention alternative where you report to the Sheriff's Office and work for the county instead of being locked up. Think of it as a strict work assignment tied to your sentence - show up, follow directions, and complete the days you were ordered to serve.
The work is general manual labor, often outdoors. That's why what you wear - and what you try to bring - matters more than most people expect. Dress for physical work and changing weather.
S.I.L.D. charges a monthly program fee. For most participants, it's $25. If your case isn't a Canyon County case, the fee jumps to $30 - so know which category you fall under before you show up to pay.
- ✓ Reschedule fee: $10
- ✓ No-show fee (missed scheduled workday): $25
Payment rule: Payments must be made by cash or money order only, and they must be in exact change.
S.I.L.D. runs seven days a week, year-round, except on major and national holidays. If you're juggling work, family, or transportation, plan around a schedule that operates consistently most of the year.
On any day you're scheduled, arrive at the S.I.L.D. office before 7:30 A.M. Don't cut it close. Being late can turn into a much bigger problem than you started with.
Packing
- ✓ Work-ready clothing you can do manual labor in (the work is often outdoors)
- ✓ Sturdy shoes (avoid sandals)
- ✓ A shirt (plan on being fully dressed for work)
- ✓ Weather protection as needed for outdoor work (for example, a hat)
- ✓ Work gloves for manual labor
- ✓ Lunch packed in a clear plastic bag
- ✓ Tobacco products or vapes
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Weapons
- ✓ Tools
- ✓ Anything else you’re told is prohibited (possession can get you removed)
Removal rules are enforced quickly. Refuse to do assigned work or follow instructions safely, and you can be suspended on the spot - with the rest of your sentence served in Canyon County Jail. You can also be removed for failing drug or alcohol tests, possessing prohibited items, being disrespectful, or engaging in illegal activity.
Got a family emergency and need to reach someone working S.I.L.D.? Call the Canyon County S.I.L.D. office at (208) 454-6883 or (208) 454-7345. That's the official channel for relaying urgent messages to participants.
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