Curry County Jail Roster Search

The Curry County jail roster provides a list of people held at the county jail in Gold Beach, Oregon. Curry County sits on the southern Oregon coast and has about 23,000 residents. The sheriff's office runs the jail and posts the roster so the public can see who is in custody. You can search the Curry County jail roster online or call the sheriff's office for help. Booking records, charges, and custody status are all part of the public record. This page explains how to find and use jail roster data in Curry County.

Curry County Sheriff and Jail Facility

The Curry County Sheriff's Office is based in Gold Beach. The sheriff runs the county jail and is in charge of all inmate records. The jail holds people who have been arrested in Curry County while they wait for court. It also holds those serving short sentences for minor crimes.

You can reach the Curry County Sheriff's Office at 29821 Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach, Oregon 97444. The phone number is (541) 247-3242. Staff at the jail can answer questions about the jail roster, visiting rules, and inmate mail. The Curry County jail serves the towns of Gold Beach, Brookings, and Port Orford along the southern coast. Because Curry County is spread out along the coast, the jail in Gold Beach is the only county lockup. All arrests in the county lead to bookings at this one site.

Note: Curry County is a rural area with limited staff, so phone response times may vary during busy periods.

Searching the Curry County Jail Roster

The Curry County jail roster is available through an online lookup tool. Visit the Curry County jail lookup page to search for current inmates. You can search by name to find a specific person. The results show the inmate's charges, booking date, and status.

If you prefer not to search online, call the sheriff at (541) 247-3242. Give them the name of the person you want to find. They will check the Curry County jail roster and let you know if that person is in custody. You do not need to explain why you are asking. Oregon law gives everyone the right to access jail roster data.

The online system for Curry County shows only those who are held at the jail right now. Once a person is released, their name comes off the active roster. If you need records for someone who has already left the jail, you will need to make a records request to the sheriff's office. Past booking records are still public, but they may take more time to pull from the files.

Oregon Public Records Law and Jail Data

Oregon's public records law protects your right to see government records. Under ORS 192.314, any person can inspect public records held by a state or local agency. The Curry County jail roster is a public record. You can view it, request copies, and use it for any lawful purpose.

There are a few limits. ORS 192.345(3) lets agencies hold back records that could harm an active case or put someone in danger. In practice, this rarely affects the basic jail roster. Names, charges, and booking dates are almost always open. Curry County follows the same rules as every other county in Oregon when it comes to releasing jail records to the public.

The state screenshot below shows Oregon's public records law page, which governs how Curry County handles jail roster requests.

This law applies to all public agencies in Oregon, including the Curry County Sheriff's Office.

Curry County Booking and Arrest Records

Each time a person is brought to the Curry County jail, staff create a booking record. This record captures key details about the arrest and the person. Booking records are stored by the sheriff's office and become part of the public record.

A booking record from the Curry County jail typically contains the inmate's full name, date of birth, and a physical description. It also lists the charges, the name of the arresting officer, and any bail amount set by the court. If the person was arrested on a warrant, that information appears too. These records stay on file long after the inmate leaves the jail. You can request old booking records through the Curry County Sheriff's Office by submitting a public records request.

Legislation such as HB 3273 has shaped how Oregon agencies respond to records requests. The Curry County Sheriff follows state guidelines for fees and response times. Most simple requests are handled within a few business days.

Note: Booking photos may not be available online for all inmates in Curry County.

State Resources for Curry County Inmates

Several state tools can help you find people connected to the Curry County justice system. The Oregon Offender Search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system. If an inmate from Curry County gets sent to state prison, they will show up in this search tool.

The Oregon Department of Corrections manages state prison records. Visit their site at oregon.gov/doc for details on state inmates. The VINE Link notification system lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. This works for both county and state facilities in Oregon, including the Curry County jail.

The Oregon Judicial Department provides access to court records statewide. You can search for cases tied to Curry County arrests through the eCourt system. Court records often contain more detail than the jail roster alone, including hearing dates, case outcomes, and sentencing information.

The screenshot below shows the Oregon Offender Search tool used to find state inmates.

Use this tool to track inmates who move from the Curry County jail to a state facility.

Contact Curry County Jail

Call the Curry County Sheriff's Office at (541) 247-3242 for jail roster questions. The office is at 29821 Ellensburg Avenue in Gold Beach. Staff can help with inmate lookups, visiting hours, and records requests.

For court-related matters in Curry County, reach the Circuit Court by contacting the Oregon courts website. The Oregon State Police CJIS Division oversees criminal justice records at the state level. If you need a background check or criminal history report that goes beyond what the Curry County jail roster shows, CJIS is the right place to start.

Nearby Counties

Curry County borders Josephine County to the east and Coos County to the north. If the person you are looking for is not on the Curry County jail roster, try those counties. Each county in Oregon runs its own jail and keeps a separate roster of inmates in custody.