County Jails in Oregon

All County Jails in Oregon

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About County Jails in Oregon

Understanding county jails in the Oregon

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of county jails and correctional facilities in Oregon. This page lists every active county-level detention facility operating across Oregon, providing families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, social workers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about county-level incarceration. County jails are often the first longer-term facility a person is sent to after initial arrest and police booking, making this directory essential for anyone trying to locate a recently arrested loved one.

What Are County Jails and How Do They Work?

County jails in Oregon are local correctional facilities operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections. They serve as the primary point of longer-term detention for individuals awaiting trial, unable to make bail, or serving shorter sentences for misdemeanor offenses.

The county jail system is decentralized — each county operates its own facility tailored to its population size, court system, and law enforcement needs. This means county jails vary significantly in size, capacity, programming, and conditions.

How County Jails Differ From Other Facilities

  • County Jails: Operated by sheriff's office. Hold pretrial detainees, those unable to make bail, misdemeanor sentences under one year.
  • City/Municipal Jails: Operated by city police. Shorter holds immediately after arrest before county transfer.
  • Police Lockups: Short-term holding (24-72 hours) during initial booking and processing.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Oregon's DOC for felony sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

Types of County Correctional Facilities

  • County Jail: Standard county detention facility serving the general pretrial and sentenced misdemeanor population.
  • County Correctional Center: Larger facility with expanded programming, multiple housing units, and specialized services.
  • County Detention Center: Often houses higher proportion of pretrial detainees or federal contract inmates.
  • County Work Release Center: Minimum-security allowing day employment with evening return.
  • County Medical/Mental Health Facility: Specialized units for inmates requiring ongoing medical or mental health care.
  • County Honor Farm: Minimum-security where inmates perform outdoor work assignments.

How to Use This Directory

  • Browse the full directory of all county jails in Oregon by scrolling below.
  • Filter by county using the dropdown to narrow results to a specific county.
  • Switch states using the state selector to load county jails in any other US state.
  • Click any facility to open its dedicated page with contact details and inmate search.
  • Locate an inmate using the search feature on any facility page or our main inmate locator.

Finding an Inmate in a County Jail

County jails maintain their own inmate databases, and most offer online inmate lookup tools through the county sheriff's website. The fastest way to find someone is to identify the county where they were arrested using the directory below, then visit that facility's dedicated page to use the inmate search feature. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all county jails simultaneously.

Visitation

Policies vary considerably — some jails offer in-person contact visits, others have non-contact or video visitation only. Check visitation rules for the specific facility before planning a visit. Click any facility to view its complete visitation guidelines.

Calling an Inmate

Phone calls are outbound only from pre-approved numbers. Your number must be registered with the facility's phone provider and a prepaid account funded. Read our calling guide for complete setup instructions.

Getting Bail

Once bail is set at arraignment, pay it directly to the county jail or court, or work with a licensed bail bondsman who will post bail for a fee of 10-15% of the total amount.

Programs Available

Larger county jails typically offer GED and literacy programs, substance abuse counseling, religious services, and sometimes vocational training. Program availability varies significantly by facility size and resources.

Sheriff's Role

In most counties, the sheriff's office operates and manages the county jail. The sheriff is accountable for safe, humane, and legally compliant operation, including staffing, programming, medical services, and state/federal compliance.

Release & Reentry

Release can happen through bail, sentence completion, dismissal of charges, or court order. The transition back to daily life requires planning for employment, family reconnection, court-ordered supervision, and financial stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active county jails and correctional facilities in Oregon is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This count is updated regularly to reflect any openings, closures, or changes in facility operations across Oregon.

County jails in Oregon are primarily operated by the county sheriff's office. In some larger counties, a dedicated county department of corrections may manage jail operations. All county jails in Oregon are publicly accountable institutions subject to oversight by relevant state correctional standards agencies.

County jails in Oregon are locally operated facilities that hold pretrial detainees and individuals serving sentences of less than one year for misdemeanor offenses. State prisons are operated by Oregon's Department of Corrections and house individuals convicted of felonies serving sentences longer than one year. This directory covers county facilities only.

Use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name across county jails in Oregon, or click on any facility in the directory below to access its dedicated inmate search feature. Having the person's full legal name and the county where they were arrested will significantly speed up your search.

There is no fixed maximum length of stay in a county jail in Oregon. Pretrial detainees may be held for days, weeks, or months as their cases move through the court system. Those serving sentenced time for misdemeanor convictions typically serve less than one year. Some county jails also house state prison overflow inmates for extended periods.

Once bail has been set by a judge at arraignment, you can pay it directly to the county jail or court, or work with a licensed bail bondsman who will post bail on your behalf for a fee of typically 10 to 15 percent of the total amount.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the directory list to instantly narrow the results to show only the county jail or jails in a specific county within Oregon. The list updates in real time without requiring a page reload. You can also use the state selector to view county jails in any other US state.

Program availability varies significantly by facility size and resources. Larger county jails typically offer GED and literacy programs, substance abuse counseling, religious services, and sometimes vocational training. Smaller county jails may offer fewer programs. Check the individual facility page in the directory for details.

County Jails by County in Oregon

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Filter County Jails by County

Oregon has County Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the County Jails in a specific county within Oregon. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Baker 1 Benton 2 Clackamas 2 Clatsop 2 Columbia 1 Coos 2 Crook 1 Curry 1 Deschutes 2 Douglas 2 Grant 1 Harney 1 Jackson 2 Jefferson 1 Josephine 2 Klamath 2 Lake 1 Lane 2 Lincoln 2 Linn 1 Malheur 1 Marion 3 Morrow 1 Multnomah 5 Polk 1 Sherman 1 Tillamook 1 Umatilla 2 Union 1 Wallowa 1 Washington 2 Wheeler 1 Yamhill 2

All County Jails in Oregon

Complete listing of county jails

Browse the Complete List of County Jails in Oregon

The full directory of county jails and correctional facilities in Oregon is displayed below. Every active county-operated detention facility is included in this listing. Each entry includes the facility name, operating county, location, address, security classification, and contact information. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office or county department of corrections and serve as the primary detention facility for the county's pretrial population and sentenced misdemeanor offenders.

Facility Name County Action
Lake County OR Jail 513 Center St, Lakeview, OR 97630
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Lane County Juvenile Detention Center 2727 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
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Lane County OR Jail 101 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401-2695
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Lincoln County OR Jail 251 West Olive St, Newport, OR 97365
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Lincoln County OR Juvenile Detention Center 753 Northwest Brook St, Newport, OR 97365
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Linn County OR Jail 1115 Jackson St Southeast, Albany, OR 97322
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Malheur County OR Correctional Facility 151 "B" St West, Vale, OR 97918
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Marion County OR Correctional Facility 4000 Aumsville Hwy Southeast, Salem, OR 97317
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Marion County OR Juvenile Detention Center 2970 Center St Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
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Marion County OR Work Release Center 3950 Aumsville Hwy Southeast, Salem, OR 97317
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Morrow County Jail 325 Willow View Drive PO Box 159, Heppner, OR 97836
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Multnomah County Court Holding Facility 1021 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Multnomah County Detention Center 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Multnomah County Inverness Jail 11540 NE Inverness Dr, Portland, OR 97220
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Multnomah County Juvenile Detention Center 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
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Multnomah County Wapato Facility 14355 N Bybee Lake Ct, Portland, OR 97203
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Polk County OR Jail 884 Southeast Jefferson St, Dallas, OR 97338
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Sherman County OR Jail 500 Court St PO Box 424, Moro, OR 97039
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Tillamook County OR Jail 5995 Long Prairie Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
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Pendleton OR Police Jail 622 Airport Rd., Pendleton, OR 97801
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Umatilla County Correctional Facility 4700 Northwest Pioneer Place, Pendleton, OR 97801
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Union County OR Correctional Facility 1109 K Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
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Wallowa County Sheriff's Office 101 South River Room 101, Enterprise, OR 97828
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Washington County OR Jail 215 Southwest Adams, MS 32, Hillsboro, OR 97123
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Washington County OR Juvenile Detention 1401 Northeast 68th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97213
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