Why the Mini-Cassia Jail Roster Might Not Show Your Loved One (and what $0.0 bond means)

Mini-Cassia's online inmate database gets updated often, but it still lags behind real life. New bookings, releases, transfers, or status changes may not appear right away. If something happened within the last few hours, the roster might look "wrong" even though the jail's internal records are current.

Need a definite answer? Skip the online roster. Mini-Cassia confirms inmate status only by phone or in person - call (208) 878-1000 to check. If you'd rather go in person, head to the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center at 1415 Albion Avenue, Burley, ID 83318. That's often the fastest way to confirm whether someone is actually in custody right now, rather than relying on whenever the website last refreshed.

What 0 Bond Means

• ✓ A “$0.0” bond can mean a probation violation hold where there’s no option of release on bond (a “no bond hold”).
• ✓ A “$0.0” bond can mean the person is serving a sentence.
• ✓ A “$0.0” bond can show on one count even though another count in the same case lists the actual bond amount that was set.

Was the arrest very recent? Check the "recent bookings" page in addition to the full roster. The bookings page is sorted by date and shows names and charges - making it easier to spot someone who was just brought in. The main roster gives you a broader snapshot, but it's not always the quickest place to find today's activity.

1. Call Mini-Cassia to confirm status - Inmate status can only be confirmed by phone or in person; call (208) 878-1000.
2. Go in person if you need the most direct confirmation - The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center is at 1415 Albion Avenue, Burley, ID 83318.
3. If you need help understanding the case or bond, contact the Public Defender’s Office - Cassia County Public Defender’s Office is at 1521 Overland Avenue, P.O. Box 188, Burley, ID 83318; phone (208) 647-7500; hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (defense services by appointment).
4. Check with the court for case-related confirmation - District and Magistrate Court can be reached at (208) 878-7351; office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.