IDOC News

Through the Sagebrush in Prisons Project, a partnership with the Institute for Applied Ecology, the Bureau of Land Management, and Idaho Fish & Game, participants at ISCC grew and harvested an impressive 57,000 sagebrush seedlings this year. These plants will... Read more

A group of incarcerated veterans at Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) is giving back to the Kuna community, one vegetable at a time.  This is the first year the ISCI Veterans Group has had a garden. Wanting to give back... Read more

Celebrating Growth & Hope at South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI) during its Cultivate Mentor Graduation Mentorship is powerful. It creates connection. It builds confidence. And it gives people the chance to grow through the guidance of someone who’s walked a... Read more

The Resident/Client search will be unavailable from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM MT on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Read more

On June 16th 2026, South Boise Women’s Correctional Center marked a remarkable milestone as 19 women received their GEDs, demonstrating exceptional determination and perseverance. This achievement is not just about academics—it highlights their resilience and commitment to creating brighter futures... Read more

A milestone worth celebrating. Recently, two incarcerated individuals at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center became the first to graduate through the Lewis-Clark State College education program at PWCC, marking the first Lewis-Clark State College graduation for incarcerated women. The Idaho... Read more

IDOC website will be unavailable on Thursday, June 25, 2026,  starting at 6 pm MT. We will be performing necessary maintenance starting at 6 p.m. MT.  This process will take approximately four hours.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may... Read more

Please join us in congratulating Derrek Governor, Teresa Hill, and Luke Kormylo on their promotions to Warden with the Idaho Department of Correction. Together, they bring decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to Idaho’s correctional system. Throughout their careers, each... Read more

Education is changing lives and strengthening public safety in the process. Five incarcerated individuals at Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino recently earned their bachelor’s degrees through the Idaho Department of Correction’s Second Chance Pell Program in partnership with the University of Idaho,... Read more

Congratulations to the 16 Lewis-Clark State College graduates who completed their coursework while incarcerated at the Idaho State Correctional Center and received their diplomas during a commencement ceremony held Friday at the facility. The ceremony was attended by LCSC President... Read more