Idaho Department of Corrections

Idaho, Facing Crowded Prisons, to Send Inmates Out of State
Idaho, Facing Crowded Prisons, to Send Inmates Out of State
Idaho, Facing Crowded Prisons, to Send Inmates Out of State
As many as 1,000 Idaho inmates could soon be serving out their time in out-of-state prisons as the state grapples with overcrowding at home. The inmates could end up in a private prison facility — despite Idaho's long history of trouble when it comes to getting some private prison providers to meet the terms of their contracts.