Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

A private investigator in Idaho can conduct lawful observation of activity visible to the public, review publicly available records and open-source information, locate people through public records, and document findings with photographs and video. Investigators can testify to what they observed and provide written reports.

An investigator cannot place tracking devices on vehicles they do not own, access someone's phone, email, or social media accounts, record conversations they are not part of, enter private property without permission, or impersonate someone to obtain private information. JDR PI follows all of these boundaries strictly.

Idaho has no statewide license requirement for private investigators. JDR PI operates within all applicable federal and Idaho laws and follows strict legal boundaries on what can and cannot be done.

JDR PI bills hourly plus expenses and provides a written quote with a clear budget before any work begins. You approve the scope and the budget in advance, so there are no surprise charges. The rate depends on the type of investigation and the hours required.

Infidelity investigations are billed hourly plus expenses such as mileage and parking. After a short consultation, we define the scope, the number of surveillance hours, and a clear budget. You approve everything in writing before any work begins.

It depends on the objective and the patterns we need to document. Some questions resolve in a single session; others require observation over several days or weeks. We provide an estimated timeline with the written quote.

No. Discretion is the foundation of this work. We observe from a distance, use unremarkable vehicles and routines, and never make contact. The subject is not approached, confronted, or made aware of the investigation.

Our reports document what was actually observed, in factual language, with time-stamped photos and video where applicable. How that evidence is used in a divorce, custody, or property matter is a legal question. We encourage you to share any report with your attorney, who can advise on how it applies to your case.

A written narrative of observations with dates, times, and locations, plus time-stamped photographs and video where applicable, and source records for open-source findings. The report is factual and prepared to be shared with counsel or used in proceedings.

We do not publish a phone number, and we never share your information. You submit a request through the confidential consultation form, and we call you back from a private line. Your information is kept confidential and shared only with your direction, including with your counsel when you ask.

To protect client privacy. Many of our clients are in sensitive situations where an unexpected call could cause harm. We do not publish a phone line. You submit a request, and we call you back from a private number within one business day, usually the same day.

You do not need anything formal to begin. A short description of your situation and what you hope to learn is enough for the first conversation. If you have an attorney, let us know. Please do not send sensitive records through the consultation form; we will request details securely after our first conversation.

Yes. We provide litigation support to law firms and investigations for insurers, claims adjusters, and third-party administrators. We work to your scope, coordinate to protect privilege where appropriate, and deliver documentation prepared for depositions, motions, and trial.

Yes. Because online investigations use publicly available information, they can be conducted for clients anywhere, not only in the Treasure Valley. We work with attorneys, insurers, employers, and individuals throughout Idaho and, where permitted, out of state.

No, and doing so would be illegal. We cannot and will not access someone's phone, email, or social media accounts, track their device, or read their private messages. These acts violate federal and Idaho law. We obtain information only through lawful observation and publicly available sources.

A relationship background check verifies the person's identity, age, location, and public history using lawful public records and open-source research, then compares those facts to what the person has told you. Inconsistencies are documented so you can decide how to proceed. The research is discreet and does not require contacting the person.

No. We report what we find, whether it confirms or refutes your suspicion. We never manufacture findings to justify the work. A clean report is a valid and valuable outcome.

We serve Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, and the Treasure Valley, with online investigations for clients throughout Idaho. Out-of-state matters are accepted where permitted.

We return inquiries by phone from a private line within one business day, usually the same day. Submit your request through the confidential consultation form and we will call you back.

No. Submitting the form is a request for a confidential consultation. It does not create an attorney-client or investigator-client relationship, and it does not obligate you to engage our services. A formal engagement begins only when you approve a written scope and budget.