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County
Nezperce County
Population
34,203
Local records
City of Lewiston
ZIP codes
83501

About Lewiston public records

Law enforcement in Lewiston is primarily managed by the Lewiston Police Department, which is focused on the safety and security of its residents. The department works with the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees law enforcement duties throughout the county. The Idaho Public Records Act provides citizens with the right to access a wide range of public records in Lewiston, further supporting openness within local government operations. Vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates are managed by the Nez Perce County Clerk’s Office, making essential documents accessible to residents.

The Mayor serves a four-year term, while the six City Council members serve staggered four-year terms with three seats contested every two years. Information about local candidates, campaign finance reports, and ballot measures is available through the Lewiston City Clerk at 208-746-3671 and posted at cityoflewiston.org. Lewiston voters are served by the Nez Perce County Elections Office (phone: 208-799-3020, website: co.nez-perce.id.us).

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Are Lewiston public records free?

Looking is free. Idaho's Public Records Act lets anyone inspect public records, the first two hours of staff time and the first 100 pages cost nothing, and copies beyond that are charged at actual cost. The iCourt Portal is free to search, a certified Idaho birth or death certificate costs $16, and county recorders charge per-page fees for deed copies.

How do I request a Lewiston police report?

Ask the Lewiston police department records clerk for reports if the city has its own force; most small Idaho towns are covered by the Nezperce County Sheriff's Office, which keeps reports for the area. Crashes worked by the Idaho State Police are requested from the ISP, and Idaho Code 74-124 lets agencies withhold active investigation records.

Where can I search Lewiston court cases?

Cases filed in Nezperce County are heard by the Idaho District Court and its magistrate division for the county. The iCourt Portal on isc.idaho.gov searches Idaho trial court cases free, and the clerk of the district court sells copies of filed documents.

Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?

Deeds, mortgages and plats are recorded by the Nezperce County Recorder, part of the county clerk's office. The Nezperce County Assessor sets property values, and the Nezperce County Treasurer mails tax bills by the fourth Monday in November and collects payments.

Who issues Lewiston birth, death and marriage certificates?

Idaho birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are issued by the state Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, online through VitalChek or by mail, for $16 per copy; the bureau has no public counter. Older marriage records are also kept by the county recorder where the license was issued.

Can I search another person’s Idaho criminal history by name?

Yes. The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification searches Idaho criminal history by name or by fingerprints on request, for a fee. The iCourt Portal also shows criminal court cases by name free.

How quickly must an Idaho agency respond to a public-records request?

Idaho agencies generally answer an Idaho resident's request within three working days and may take up to 10 working days when more time is needed. Since July 1, 2024 the Public Records Act allows up to 35 days for requests from nonresidents.

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