Oregon Inmate Records

Approximately 295 out of 100,000 residents in Oregon are serving prison/jail sentences in the state's prison system. This is relatively lower than the average national incarceration rate of 355 per 100,000 United States population. An estimated 12,252 inmates are incarcerated in Oregon state-run correctional facilities each year, with about 11,606 males and 912 females. Similarly, the federal prison in the state houses around 1,100 federal inmates, while at least 6,500 offenders are held in several local jails across the state.

The various correctional facilities in Oregon are managed by different agencies, including state, local, and federal agencies. Each correctional authority has a responsibility to keep records and information of all inmates under their supervision and make them accessible to the general public. An inmate record documents important details regarding an inmate and their activities while incarcerated.

A typical Oregon inmate record has the following information:

• Personal Information - An inmate's personal information includes their name, date of birth, gender, age, weight, height, mugshot, race, eye color, and hair color.
• Arrest Record - This record includes the place of arrest, the arrest date, charges, the time of arrest, the arrest warrant, and details of the arresting agency.
• Offense Details - These include the crime committed, docket number, sentence type, begin date, and termination date.
• Sentencing, Parole, and Release Information - This includes the inmate's custody status, admission date, SID number, location of incarceration, eligibility for parole, and the earliest release date.
• Court Record - This includes case number, trial details, court dates, orders, and judgment.
• Custody Disciplinary Actions - These detail an inmate's misbehavior in custody and the disciplinary actions taken against them.

Are Inmate Records Public in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon inmate records are public, and Section 192.314 of the state's Revised Statutes grants anyone the right to inspect them, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. Unless public interest requires disclosure, sealed or expunged arrest records are generally restricted from public access in the state. Similarly, financial information, medical records/reports, information that may interfere with the rehabilitation of an inmate in custody, and any other information of a personal nature in an arrest record are exempt from public disclosure.

Generally, if an Oregon inmate record has information not exempt under state law and any other that is exempt from disclosure, both must be separated before the custodian can make the non-exempt information available to the public.

What Agencies Are Responsible for Inmate Records in Oregon?

Several government agencies are responsible for maintaining inmate records within Oregon's prison system. Some of them are listed below:

• The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) - This is the primary agency responsible for inmate records in the state for offenders incarcerated in state-operated prisons in Oregon. The state's Department of Corrections (ODOC) manages 12 correctional facilities. These facilities house offenders who have been convicted of felonies ranging from violent crimes to drug-related offenses for more than 12 months under Oregon law. The DOC also provides funding and administrative oversight for the community corrections activities in all counties in the state.
• County Sheriff's Offices - In Oregon, the county sheriff's offices are responsible for maintaining inmate records for local jail facilities. Each of the 37 local jail facilities in the state's 36 counties holds individuals serving sentences for minor offenses and misdemeanors for a period not exceeding one year. They also house offenders awaiting trial or transfer to state-run correctional facilities.
• Police Departments- Each local police department in Oregon has a repository of all records of arrests made in their jurisdiction, including records of arrests that lead to offenders' convictions and subsequent imprisonment. While police departments do not keep custody of inmates, the records of arrests in their possession are a part of inmate records kept by other agencies.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) - The only federal prison in Oregon has custody of all offenders sentenced to incarceration for committing federal offenses within the state's limits and is supervised by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP is also responsible for maintaining proper records of all inmates housed in the state's only federal prison facility.

How To Search an Inmate's Information in Oregon

Inmates are either housed in a local, state, or federal correctional facility in Oregon. Anyone looking to find information about an inmate in the state must first identify where the person is or was incarcerated.

Find an inmate in Oregon State Prisons

Interested persons may access certain information about inmates housed in state-run prison facilities through the Oregon Offender Search system, a public service offered by the state's Department of Corrections (ODOC). They can either conduct the search using the complete or partial name of the inmate whose record is sought or their SID number as the search parameter in the appropriate search field. The search results often include an inmate's personal details, released information, status, and sentencing information.

To obtain more detailed records or information about any inmate in a state-operated prison in Oregon, it is best to visit the facility where the inmate is physically held or submit a mail request. The request should include the inmate's name, sex, date of birth, SID number (if known), or any other information that can help the record custodian locate the inmate's file.

Find an Inmate in Local Jail

Most of the local jails in Oregon have inmate search tools that allow members of the public to locate inmates in their custody and find basic information about them. These tools are typically found on the websites of the county sheriff's offices in charge of those local jails, and they largely permit inmate search by name, gender, admission date, date of birth, and other types of information. Some local jails primarily maintain current lists of inmates in their custody, which may be accessed at any time.

In many cases, information retrieved from inmate search tools or lists maintained by local jails in Oregon is limited. In order to obtain detailed information, visit the local facility where an inmate is incarcerated and submit an in-person request to the record custodian. The request must contain information that will help the custodian narrow the search. It is often advised to contact a local jail and inquire about their procedure before setting out, as some may require booking an appointment for in-person services.

Find an Inmate in Federal Prison

The BOP Inmate Locator, an online service of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), allows members of the public to search for information regarding inmates incarcerated in Sheridan FCI, the only federal prison in Oregon. To find an inmate record through the BOP Inmate Locator, enter the name or BOP register number of the inmate whose record is sought in the appropriate field and click the search button. The search result will include the inmate's name, race, date of birth, date of release, sex, and incarceration location.

How Can I Access Old Inmate Records?

Depending on where a former inmate was incarcerated in Oregon, the State Archives and the National Archives have some old inmate records that may be accessed by the general public. Generally, most online inmate locators maintained by prison/jail authorities in the state only have records of offenders currently housed in jails or prisons and are not the best for finding information regarding old inmates. While the State Archives has some old records of individuals who served prison sentences in Oregon state-run correctional facilities, the National Archives is a repository of records for inmates who served time in federal prisons in the state.

If someone needs detailed information about an offender who was formerly incarcerated in an Oregon state correctional facility, they can submit a Public Records Request to the state's Department of Corrections (DOC). At a minimum, the request must specify the type of record being sought, the name and SID of the inmate, and the approximate date the inmate was admitted to prison/jail. If the old inmate whose record is sought was held in the federal prison operating in Oregon, submit a FOIA request to the BOP to obtain the person's detailed record.

Another way to obtain detailed records of any old inmate who was incarcerated in Oregon is to visit the jail or prison where the person was held while serving their time. The record custodian will likely request certain information, like the inmate's name, sex, race, and any other details that can help them locate the former inmate's file. Alternatively, with third-party sites like Oregonpublicrecords.us, anyone may access old inmate records in the state, although at a small fee. These sites collect public records from official sources periodically and keep them on their database, where they can be accessed by anyone at any time.

Can I Find an Oregon Inmate Record for Free?

Oregon inmate records are accessible free of charge through various online inmate lookup tools managed by different prison/jail authorities in the state. These tools include the BOP Inmate Locator, the Oregon Offender Search system, and the online inmate search resources managed by county sheriff's offices for local jails. However, each resource can only reveal information regarding inmates housed by the supervising prison/jail authority.

With third-party online resources like Oregonpublicrecords.us, anyone may access inmate records in the state, regardless of the facility where the inmate is incarcerated. Although inmate search services offered by third-party sites are usually not free, the catch is that they offer centralized access to all records of inmates in local, state, and federal correctional facilities in Oregon.

Jails and Prisons in Oregon

Based on the agencies or authorities in charge of prisons/jails, Oregon correctional facilities are categorized into the following:

• State Prisons - The 12 state-run prisons in Oregon are managed by the state's Department of Corrections (ODOC).
• Local Jails - Oregon has about 37 local jail facilities under the supervision of different county sheriff's offices across the state.
• Federal Prisons - The only federal prison in Oregon is managed and funded by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

State Prisons in Oregon

The table below lists all the state-operated prisons in Oregon:

Private Prisons in Oregon

No private prison operates in Oregon.

Oregon Inmate Statistics

• Oregon Incarceration Rate - 295 per 100,000 residents
• Male Incarceration Rate - 548 per 100,000 males
• Female Incarceration Rate - 43 per 100,000 females
• Youth Custody Rate - 146 per 100,000 youths
• Number of Prisoners in Private Prisons - 0
• Black/White Imprisonment Disparity - 5.2:1
• Latino/White Imprisonment Disparity - 1.0:1
• Number of offenders under community supervision: 1,489 per 100,000 people
• Number on probation - 878 per 100,000 people
• Number on parole - 633 per 100,000 people
• Felony Disenfranchisement Rate - 0.4%

* Source: United States Bureau of Justice Statistics