How to Contact an Inmate at Idaho Maximum Security (ID)

To confirm how to reach someone at Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI), start with the facility's main contact points. The warden is Randy Valley. You can email IMSI at imsi@idoc.idaho.gov or call 208-338-1635 to ask about current communication options and the steps you'll need to follow for mail, phone calls, or other contact.

Before you bring or send anything, know this: Idaho Code 18-5210 makes it a crime to knowingly introduce or possess contraband in a correctional facility. The law specifically lists tobacco, cell phones or other telecommunication equipment, controlled or illegal substances, firearms or dangerous weapons, ammunition or explosives, and escape tools or devices. Penalties are serious. Violations can carry up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000. If you're not completely sure an item is allowed, pause and verify with IMSI first.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Call IMSI at 208-338-1635 or email imsi@idoc.idaho.gov to confirm the current, approved ways to contact an inmate.
• ✓ Ask the facility to confirm the correct rules for mail and any other deposits or account-related steps tied to communication.
• ✓ Do not attempt to send or bring contraband. Examples listed under Idaho Code 18-5210 include tobacco, cell phones or telecommunication equipment, controlled or illegal substances, firearms or dangerous weapons, ammunition or explosives, and escape tools or devices.

1. Call or email IMSI - Use 208-338-1635 or imsi@idoc.idaho.gov to ask what communication methods are currently allowed and what the facility requires before contact can start.
2. Confirm the current process - Ask for the exact steps for the option you plan to use (for example, what information you must provide and any approval requirements).
3. Double-check before you send anything - If you are planning to mail anything, confirm what is accepted and what will be rejected so you do not create delays or problems for your loved one.