Linn County Booking Records

The Linn County jail roster is a public list of all inmates held at the county jail in Albany, Oregon. Linn County has about 130,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley. The Sheriff's Office posts the current inmate list on its website and updates it several times each day. You can search the Linn County jail roster online to find booking details, charges, and custody status. This page walks you through the search process, explains how to request records, and covers what data the jail keeps on file.

Linn County Sheriff's Office Jail

The Linn County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 1115 SE Jackson Street in Albany. The jail has been in service since 1994. A staff of 14 officers manages daily operations at the facility. The jail holds people awaiting trial, those serving county sentences, and inmates waiting for transfer to other facilities. The building also houses a health doctor and a nurse who provide medical care to people in custody.

The jail serves all of Linn County, which includes Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Harrisburg, and other smaller towns in the valley. Anyone arrested by the Linn County Sheriff, Albany Police, or other local agencies in the county gets booked into this jail. The facility runs mental health programs for inmates who need them. These programs are part of the county's effort to reduce repeat offenses and help people get back on track.

Linn County Current Inmates Page

The Linn County Sheriff's Office posts a current inmates page on its website. This page lists every person in jail at that moment. The roster is sorted in alphabetical order and shows names, charges, and booking dates. It is updated several times a day, so the data is close to real time. A timestamp at the top of the page tells you when it was last refreshed.

Go to linnsheriff.org/jail/current-inmates to view the roster. The page loads the full list at once. You can use your browser's search function to look for a specific name. There is no login or fee to use this page. If someone was recently released, they may no longer appear on the list. For historical data, contact the Sheriff's Office.

Note: Booking photos are not shown on the Linn County roster due to Oregon HB 3273, which took effect January 1, 2022.

Linn County Jail Booking Records

Each booking at the Linn County jail creates a detailed record. This record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical details, charges, arresting agency, and bail amount. The record also notes the date and time of booking. These records are kept on file by the Sheriff's Office and are public under Oregon law.

You can ask for copies of booking records by contacting the jail at (541) 967-3950 or by visiting the office at 1115 SE Jackson Street in Albany. Put your request in writing for the best results. Include as much detail as you can, such as the full name of the person and the rough date of arrest. The office may charge a fee for copies.

For court records tied to a Linn County case, contact the Linn County Circuit Court at (541) 967-3845. The court keeps files for all criminal cases including charges, pleas, and sentences. You can also search court records online through the Oregon eCourt system. The Albany Police Department non-emergency line is (541) 917-7680 for records from city arrests.

Public Records Law and Linn County Jail

Jail records in Linn County fall under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478. This law gives the public a right to inspect and copy government records. The Linn County Sheriff's Office must respond to a public records request within five business days. They can ask for extra time if needed.

Most jail roster data is released without issue. Names, charges, booking dates, and release dates are all public. Some records are exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.345 and ORS 192.355. Medical records of inmates are protected. Details about open investigations may also be withheld. The Sheriff's Office must explain any denial in writing and cite the law that applies.

You have the right to appeal a denial. Contact the Linn County District Attorney to start an appeal. You can also go to circuit court and ask a judge to order the release of the records. These steps are rarely needed for routine Linn County jail roster requests.

Linn County Jail Health and Programs

The Linn County jail has a health doctor and a nurse on staff. They provide medical care to inmates during their time in custody. This includes checkups at booking, ongoing treatment for chronic conditions, and emergency care as needed. Mental health programs are also available at the jail. These programs help inmates who deal with anxiety, depression, or other conditions.

The mental health programs at the Linn County jail are designed to give inmates tools they can use after release. Staff work with local agencies to connect inmates to treatment and support once they leave custody. This kind of care is not common in all Oregon jails, but Linn County has made it a part of how the facility runs. The goal is to lower the chance that someone comes back to jail.

Linn County Jail Contact and Resources

Reach the Linn County jail at (541) 967-3950. Staff can answer questions about inmates, visiting, and mail. The jail is at 1115 SE Jackson Street in Albany. The Sheriff's Office jail page has visiting schedules, bail information, and other policies.

For victim alerts, use the VINE system at vinelink.com. This service sends you a notice when an inmate's custody status changes in Linn County. The Oregon offender search tool can help you find someone who was sent to state prison after a Linn County case. The Oregon Judicial Department at courts.oregon.gov has forms and resources for court matters.

Note: The Linn County current inmates page is one of the most frequently updated rosters in Oregon, refreshed multiple times each day.

Cities in Linn County

Linn County includes Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Harrisburg, Brownsville, Halsey, Tangent, Millersburg, Sodaville, and Scio. All arrests in these towns result in bookings at the Linn County jail in Albany. The roster covers every person in custody from across the county.

Nearby Counties

Linn County borders Benton County, Marion County, Lane County, Jefferson County, and Deschutes County. If you cannot find someone on the Linn County jail roster, check these neighboring county jails. Each county keeps its own inmate list.