Coos County Jail Roster

The Coos County jail roster is posted online and updated each day. Coos County is on the southern Oregon coast with about 64,000 residents. The county seat is Coquille, where the Sheriff's Office and jail are based. You can search the Coos County jail roster by name or browse the full list of current inmates. The roster shows who is in custody, what charges they face, and how many people the jail holds at any point. This guide covers how to use the roster and where to find more Coos County jail records.

Coos County Sheriff and Jail

The Coos County Sheriff's Office is at 250 North Baxter Street in Coquille. The office can be reached at (541) 396-7800. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail, which is also in Coquille. The jail holds inmates from across the county, including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Myrtle Point, and Powers. All bookings go to this one facility and appear on the Coos County jail roster.

The Coos County Jail serves the southwestern coast of Oregon. The area has its own set of challenges. The county is large in land area but spread out. Getting inmates to the jail from remote parts of the county can take time. Despite this, the Sheriff's Office keeps the jail roster current so the public can see who is in custody. The daily roster is the main tool for checking inmate status in Coos County. Under ORS 192.314, booking records are public and must be made available on request.

How to Search the Coos County Roster

The Coos County jail roster is available through coosmostwanted.com. This site shows the daily jail roster with the names of all people currently held at the jail. As of recent data, about 43 inmates were lodged at the facility. The roster is date-stamped so you know which day the list covers. Names are listed in order and you can scroll through the full list.

The site also has a search by name feature. Enter a first or last name to find a specific person. A search by photo option is available too, which lets you browse images of inmates. This makes Coos County one of the few Oregon counties with a photo search on its jail roster. The site tracks jail population over time with a chart that shows "Number Lodged vs Available Beds." This graph gives a visual picture of how full the jail is on any given day.

Below is a screenshot of the Coos County Sheriff's Office website. Visit the Coos County Sheriff's Office for official information and links to the jail roster.

If someone is no longer on the Coos County jail roster, they may have been released or moved. For state prison inmates, use the Oregon Offender Search tool.

Coos County Booking and Custody Records

Each entry on the Coos County jail roster gives the inmate's name and current status. The daily list shows everyone in custody at the jail. Some inmates may appear more than once if they have multiple bookings. The roster is updated each day and reflects the current count. When someone is released, they drop off the active list.

The site also runs a separate sex offender search, which is distinct from the jail roster. The jail roster covers anyone in custody regardless of charge type. For more detail on a specific case, you can look up the person in Oregon eCourt to see court filings, hearing dates, and outcomes. The Coos County Circuit Court at (541) 396-3121 handles criminal cases that stem from jail bookings. Court records add layers of detail that the roster does not include.

Oregon HB 3273 changed how mugshots are shared online by jails. Some Coos County records may show photos while others may not, depending on the source. The law aims to balance public access with privacy rights. ORS 192.345(3) also exempts certain records from disclosure when they could harm an active investigation.

Note: The Coos County jail roster population chart tracks trends over time and shows how close the jail is to full capacity.

Public Records Law and Coos County

Oregon's public records law applies to all jail roster data in Coos County. Under ORS 192.314, booking records are open. Anyone can view them without stating a purpose. The Coos County Sheriff's Office posts the roster online to meet this requirement. Basic data like names, charges, and custody status is always available.

For records that go beyond the online roster, write to the Coos County Sheriff's Office at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423. You can also call (541) 396-7800. State what you need and give as much detail as you can about the person. ORS 192.324 sets limits on what the office can charge for copies. Fees must match the real cost. If the amount would pass $25, you get a written estimate before paying. Fee waivers may apply when sharing records serves the public interest.

The Oregon State Police CJIS Division handles full criminal background checks. The Coos County jail roster only shows current custody data. It does not show past arrests, convictions, or records from other counties. For a complete picture, you need to go beyond the roster and request records from the right agencies.

Coos County Jail Roster Resources

Several tools help you track inmates in Coos County and across Oregon. The Coos Most Wanted site is the main portal for the jail roster and related searches. It includes a news feed, name search, photo search, and the daily roster. For statewide tracking, VINE Link sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Register with the person's name to get updates by phone, email, or text.

The Oregon Department of Corrections manages state prisons. If someone has been moved from the Coos County Jail to a state facility, search the DOC offender database. The Oregon Judicial Department website has court forms, case lookup tools, and legal resources for anyone involved in a criminal case in Coos County.

The jail roster site provides data as a public service. Below is a screenshot from the Coos County web portal that links to the jail roster and other county resources. Go to the Coos County website for official county services.

Historical jail data is also available through the roster site archives. You can look back at past rosters to see who was in custody on a specific date. This can be useful for research or for checking if someone was held at the Coos County Jail at a particular time.

Request Coos County Jail Records

You can get Coos County jail records in several ways. The online roster at coosmostwanted.com is the fastest option. It is free and open to anyone. For phone checks, call the Sheriff's Office at (541) 396-7800 during business hours. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody and share basic booking data.

For written records, send a request to the Coos County Sheriff's Office at the Baxter Street address. Include the full name of the person and any details like date of birth or booking date. The office will pull the records and let you know about any costs. Oregon law requires fees to be fair and tied to actual costs. If you believe the records should be free because they serve the public good, you can ask for a waiver under ORS 192.324(5).

• Online roster: free at coosmostwanted.com/roster
• Phone: call (541) 396-7800
• Written request: 250 N. Baxter St., Coquille, OR 97423
• Court records: Oregon eCourt or call (541) 396-3121
• Background checks: Oregon State Police CJIS Division

Cities and Nearby Counties

Coos County includes the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Powers. All arrests in these areas lead to bookings at the Coos County Jail. The county borders Douglas County to the north and east, Curry County to the south, and Lane County to the northeast. If you cannot find someone on the Coos County jail roster, check the roster for the county where the arrest occurred. Each county keeps its own records and runs its own facility.