Lane County Custody Records

The Lane County jail roster provides a full list of people held in custody at the county jail in Eugene, Oregon. Lane County has about 380,000 residents and runs one of the largest jail systems in the state. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online Adult in Custody Viewer that lets you search for current inmates by name or booking number. This page explains how to use the Lane County jail roster, what records are available, and how to request booking information from the Sheriff's Office in Eugene.

Lane County Sheriff's Office Jail

The Lane County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 101 W. 5th Avenue in Eugene. This is a large facility that serves Eugene, Springfield, and all other towns in the county. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. It is one of the busiest jails in Oregon because of the size of the county.

The main jail lobby is open every day from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You can visit during those hours to ask about an inmate, drop off funds, or get information about visiting. The jail phone number is (541) 682-4263. For work release and community service questions, call (541) 682-2200. The Sheriff's Office also offers VISOR registration so that crime victims can get alerts about changes in an inmate's status.

Note: Lane County complies with HB 3273, which means booking photos are no longer released to the public as of January 1, 2022.

Lane County AIC Viewer Inmate Search

Lane County provides an online tool called the Adult in Custody Viewer. This tool shows who is in the jail right now. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. The results show the person's name, charges, booking date, and custody status. The viewer is free to use and does not require an account.

To use the AIC Viewer, go to the Lane County inmate viewer page. Type in the name of the person you want to find. Click search. The system will show all matches. If a person has been released, they may not appear in the viewer. For older records, you need to contact the jail or file a public records request with the Sheriff's Office.

The AIC Viewer does not show booking photos. Oregon House Bill 3273, passed in 2021, bars law enforcement agencies from sharing booking photos with the public. This law took effect on January 1, 2022. The Lane County jail roster still shows names, charges, and other booking data. Only the photos are withheld under this law.

Lane County Jail Records and Court Cases

Jail records in Lane County include booking logs, charge sheets, and release data. These are held by the Sheriff's Office. Court records, such as case files, plea entries, and sentencing orders, are held by the Lane County Circuit Court. The court phone number is (541) 682-4020. Both types of records are public under Oregon law in most cases.

Lane County has several courts that handle criminal matters. The circuit court in Eugene is the main one. There are also municipal courts in Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Florence, Junction City, Coburg, and Oakridge. Each of these courts keeps its own records for cases heard there. If you are not sure which court handled a case, start with the circuit court. You can also use the Oregon eCourt system to search across all courts statewide.

• Lane County Circuit Court: (541) 682-4020
• Eugene Municipal Court: (541) 682-5400
• Springfield Municipal Court: (541) 726-3748
• Florence Municipal Court: (541) 997-3123
• Cottage Grove Municipal Court: (541) 942-3346

Note: Municipal courts handle city ordinance violations and some misdemeanors, while the circuit court handles felonies and most criminal cases in Lane County.

Oregon Public Records Law in Lane County

The Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478, applies to all government records in Lane County. This includes jail rosters, arrest logs, and booking data held by the Sheriff's Office. Anyone can request to see these records. You do not have to be involved in the case or live in the county.

To make a request, write to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Include the name of the person, dates if you have them, and what type of record you want. The office must respond within five business days under ORS 192.324. They may ask for more time if the request is large. Some records are exempt from release. Medical records of inmates are not public. Details about ongoing investigations may be withheld under ORS 192.345. But basic roster data is almost always released.

If your request is denied, the Sheriff's Office must tell you why in writing and cite the specific statute. You can appeal to the Lane County District Attorney or file a petition in circuit court. Most routine requests for Lane County jail roster data are handled without any issues.

Lane County Jail Resources

Several resources can help you find information tied to the Lane County jail roster. The Oregon Department of Corrections runs an offender search tool that covers people in state prison. If someone was sentenced in Lane County and sent to a state facility, you can track them there. VINE Link at vinelink.com provides victim notification services for Lane County inmates.

The Lane County Sheriff's Office website has more details about jail programs, visiting rules, and how to post bail. Visit the jail information page for a full overview. The site also covers work release options and community service programs run through the jail.

Cities in Lane County

Lane County includes Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Florence, Junction City, Coburg, and Oakridge. All arrests in these cities result in bookings at the Lane County jail in Eugene. The jail roster covers every person held in custody regardless of where in the county the arrest took place.

Nearby Counties

Lane County borders Douglas County, Linn County, Benton County, Lincoln County, and Deschutes County. If you cannot find someone on the Lane County jail roster, check the jails in these neighboring counties. Each county runs its own facility and keeps a separate roster.