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Latah County Launches Online Survey for New Jail
The county's current jail facility failed inspection in 2024 and is no longer up to standards.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:47pm
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Latah County, Idaho has launched an online survey to gather public feedback on a possible new local jail. The current Latah County Sheriff's Office Jail in Moscow was built in 1972 and failed an inspection in 2024, leading the county to transport inmates to a facility in a neighboring county. Officials estimate it would cost around $13 million to fix the existing jail or a similar amount to build a new one.
Why it matters
The aging and inadequate Latah County jail has become a pressing issue for local officials, who need to determine the best path forward - whether to renovate the existing facility or construct a new one. The public survey aims to gauge community sentiment and priorities around potential solutions and funding sources.
The details
The Latah County Sheriff's Office Jail in Moscow was built in 1972 and no longer meets current jail standards. After failing an inspection in the fall of 2024, the county has been transporting inmates to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office Jail in Lewiston. The Moscow facility is now only used to hold inmates who need to be held locally. County officials estimated in 2024 that it would cost around $13 million to fix the existing jail, with a new facility likely costing a similar amount.
- The Latah County Sheriff's Office Jail in Moscow failed an inspection in the fall of 2024.
- Since the fall of 2024, local Idaho jail inmates have been transported to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office Jail in Lewiston.
The players
Latah County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency that operates the Latah County Jail in Moscow, Idaho.
What’s next
The online survey aims to gather public feedback on potential solutions and funding sources for a new Latah County jail facility.
The takeaway
Latah County is facing a critical decision on the future of its aging and inadequate jail, with officials weighing the costs and options of renovating the existing facility or building a new one. The public survey is an important step in determining the community's priorities and preferences as the county works to address this pressing issue.
