Sentencing Records is responsible for maintaining sentence calculation information for individuals under the custody or supervision of the Idaho Department of Correction. The unit reviews court judgments, calculates sentences, applies jail credit and retained jurisdiction credit, processes parole forfeiture actions, and maintains sentencing information within IDOC record systems. Sentencing Records works closely with courts, county jails, probation and parole offices, facility staff, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, and other criminal justice agencies to ensure sentence information is processed accurately and in accordance with Idaho law and court orders.

What Does Sentencing Records Do?

Sentencing Records responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing and processing court judgments and orders
• Calculating sentence terms and release eligibility dates
• Applying jail credit and retained jurisdiction credit
• Processing parole forfeiture actions
• Updating sentencing information in IDOC electronic records systems
• Coordinating with courts and criminal justice agencies regarding sentence documentation
• Maintaining official sentencing-related records

Sentencing Questions and Requests

Public Records Requests
Requests for records must be submitted through the Idaho Department of Correction Public Records Request process.
 - Request for Records

Residents in IDOC Custody
Residents may submit questions or concerns through established facility communication processes.

Individuals Under Community Supervision
Individuals under probation or parole supervision should work with their assigned probation and parole staff regarding sentencing-related questions or concerns.

Courts and Criminal Justice Agencies
Courts, county jails, and authorized criminal justice agencies may coordinate directly with Sentencing Records regarding official sentencing documentation and court orders.

Legal Advice
Sentencing Records cannot provide legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sentencing Records provide legal advice?

No. Sentencing Records cannot provide legal advice.

Can family members request sentence calculation?

All requests for records must be submitted through the IDOC Public Records Request process.
 - Request for Records

Who determines parole eligibility?

Parole decisions are made by the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole.

Can Sentencing Records change a court sentence?

No. Sentencing Records processes court orders issued by the court.