The Idaho Public Records Law gives you the right to request any document or electronic record created and maintained by the St. Maries 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 Code section 74-102(10) 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:
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.
Please reach us at jkinzer@cityofstmaries.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You may complete an online request below or come into City Hall at 602 College Avenue in St. Maries and fill out a written request form. Be very specific about the information you are requesting. If it is a record on an individual, complete names are required with dates of birth to ensure that the right record is provided. Idaho law allows 3 to 10 business days for the St. Maries Police Department to respond to your request. There may be a charge for this service.
If your public information request is approved, the requested documents will be released to you by way of the delivery method specified on your request. If your request is denied, you will receive a letter explaining the reason for the denial. For more details, see Idaho Statute 74-103.
The St. Maries Police Department does not provide background checks for the public.
If you want to check the criminal record of a new employee or someone who may be in contact with children or if you have concerns about a person’s past, you can request a statewide background check. These are done through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). BCI’s address and phone number are as follows.
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