The Idaho Public Records Law gives you the right to request any document or electronic record created and maintained by the Boise Police Department, but there are restrictions on what information can be released.
In order to process your request for public records as efficiently as possible, all requests to examine or copy public records MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. Please help us in this process by reading the information below and filling out the form completely.
Pursuant to Idaho State Code 9-338(8) all requests made are subject to a copy and / or processing fee which may be required prior to receipt of record(s).
Law enforcement records are different than other public records:
- Any open, ongoing investigation must be completed and adjudicated in the court system before any records about the incident can be released.
- Personal identifying information must be protected per state and federal regulations.
- Release of information must not jeopardize a person’s right to a fair trial.
Idaho law restricts release of some types of information. For example, records about matters that are under investigation or that show law enforcement investigative techniques cannot be disclosed.
For more details, check Idaho Code.