Jerome County, ID Public Records
Jerome County has an estimated population of 26,056 (2024) across 598 square miles of land. In Idaho, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Idaho Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Jerome County.
📍 Jerome County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 26,056 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 598 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | JeromePopulation 13,481 (2024 est.) |
Jump to a Record Type
🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Jerome County, ID
These are the main offices to visit in person in Jerome County: the District Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Jerome County Courthouse – Clerk of the District Court
| Address | 233 W. Main Street, Jerome, ID 83338 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (208) 644-2600 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Idaho District Court and Magistrate Division case records for the county (civil, criminal, family, probate, small claims); in Idaho the elected county clerk is also clerk of the district court |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | isc.idaho.gov/…/county-courthouse-directory ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Jerome County, ID
Criminal case records for Jerome County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Idaho, felony cases are tried in District Court; misdemeanors, traffic cases and felony preliminary hearings are handled by the Magistrate Division of the District Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: isc.idaho.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Jerome County
| State court system | Idaho Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Jerome County, ID
A people search for Jerome County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Jerome County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Jerome County
| Sex offender registry | Idaho Sex Offender Registry (Idaho State Police) Source: apps.isp.idaho.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Idaho Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Jerome County, ID
Arrest and booking records for Jerome County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Idaho State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Jerome County
| State court system | Idaho Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Jerome County, ID
Court records for Jerome County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Jerome County, with addresses from the official Idaho Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Jerome County
| State court system | Idaho Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Jerome County, ID
In Idaho, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Jerome County
| Land records | In Idaho, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Jerome County, ID
Certified birth and death certificates for Idaho are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Jerome County
| State vital records office | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Vital Records Source: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Jerome County, ID
The official sex offender registry for Jerome County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Jerome County
| Official registry | Idaho Sex Offender Registry (Idaho State Police) Source: apps.isp.idaho.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Jerome County, ID
Divorce cases in Idaho are heard by the magistrate division of the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Jerome County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Idaho are heard by the magistrate division of the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Vital Records Source: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Idaho Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Jerome County
Jerome (13,481), Hazelton (828), Eden (406) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.