Courts & Transports
The Courts and Transports Section of the Sheriff's Office is comprised of four full-time and 16 part-time Deputy Sheriffs, a Corporal and a Sergeant. Deputies assigned to the section are responsible for the transportation and movement of individuals in its care to and from other facilities, court appearances and various other appointments as ordered. Additionally, it is responsible for the internal security of courthouse facilities within Canyon County.
About Alternative Programs and SILD
The Sheriff Inmate Labor Detail Program and the Work Release Center are Detention Alternative programs designed to generate revenue for the County and alleviate crowding in our Detention Center. Maintaining these programs are six dedicated Deputies and two supervising Corporals.
Inmate Medical Services
The Medical Office team consists of nine nurses and one doctor who serve all inmates in the Detention Center.
Inmate Food Service
In 2011, Canyon County signed a contract with ABL Management, Inc. to provide food services for the Detention Center, saving approximately $400,000 per year.
The following links provide information pertaining to the Detention Center and our regulations and guidelines:
Click Here for information regarding Inmate Mail rules.