Multnomah County Inmate Records

The Multnomah County jail roster tracks all inmates held at two facilities in Portland. With a population of about 810,000, Multnomah County is the largest in Oregon. Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell leads the corrections division that runs both jails. You can search the Multnomah County jail roster online through the OID system. This public tool shows current inmates, recent releases, and daily bookings. The roster is updated often and is free to use for anyone in the public.

Multnomah County Jail Facilities

Multnomah County runs two jail facilities, both in Portland. The Detention Center at the Justice Center is downtown at 1120 SW 3rd Avenue. The Inverness Jail is in northeast Portland at 11540 NE Inverness Drive. Both facilities book inmates, hold pretrial detainees, and house sentenced individuals. The jail roster covers inmates at both locations.

The Justice Center serves as the main booking site. It has a metal detector and x-ray machine at the entrance. All visitors are subject to search. Video visitation machines are available for family and friends of inmates. The Close Street Supervision Office, which handles pretrial release, also works from this building. Inverness Jail is the larger of the two and holds most longer-term inmates in the Multnomah County system.

Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell oversees both facilities through the corrections division. The Multnomah County jail roster reflects bookings and releases at both sites. When you search for an inmate, the results show which facility holds that person. This helps families plan visits and attorneys locate their clients quickly.

Search the Multnomah County Jail Roster Online

The Online Inmate Data system, known as OID, is the main way to search the Multnomah County jail roster. Go to mcso.us/paid to use it. The tool is free. You can search by first name, last name, or both. No account is needed.

OID offers several search types that help you find what you need quickly. You can view everyone now in custody at both jail facilities. You can also see people released in the last seven days, emergency releases, and those booked today. Each result shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. Due to House Bill 3273, booking photos no longer appear on the Multnomah County jail roster as of January 1, 2022. The law bars Oregon jails from posting mugshots on public websites.

For court case records tied to someone on the Multnomah County jail roster, use the Oregon eCourt system. You can also call the Multnomah County Circuit Court at (503) 988-3957 for case-specific questions. The court handles all criminal matters that arise from bookings at the county jail.

Note: OID data updates throughout the day, but there can be a short delay between a booking or release and when it shows on the site.

Bail and Release in Multnomah County

Multnomah County offers a self-bail posting option. You can post bail online through TouchPay using MCSO Facility 297204. This lets family members pay from home at any time of day. You can also post bail in person at the Inverness Jail lobby starting at 7 AM each day.

When bail is posted, the release process begins. Release times vary based on how busy the jail is. The Multnomah County jail roster will update to show the release once it is processed. The person's record moves from the "now in custody" list to the "released" list on OID. If you need to confirm a release, call the booking and records line at (503) 988-3687. They can check the current status of anyone on the jail roster.

Multnomah County Jail Booking Records

Every arrest that leads to a booking at a Multnomah County jail creates a detailed record. This record goes on the jail roster and stays in the system. Booking records in Multnomah County are public. Anyone can request them.

A booking record from the Multnomah County jail roster typically includes:

• Full legal name and aliases
• Date and time of booking
• All charges and statute references
• Bail or bond amount
• Arresting agency and officer
• Facility location

You can get copies of booking records by contacting the Sheriff's Office records unit at (503) 988-3687. Under ORS 192.324, the agency may charge a fee to cover the cost of copies. Most requests are filled within a few business days. For older records not on the current jail roster, you may need to submit a written public records request to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

Public Records Law and Jail Roster Access

Oregon's Public Records Law protects your right to see the Multnomah County jail roster. Under ORS 192.311 to 192.478, government records are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. Jail rosters, booking logs, and inmate lists fall under this law. You do not need to explain why you want them.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office must respond to a public records request within five business days per ORS 192.329. Large requests may take longer. Some records tied to active cases or investigations may be exempt under ORS 192.345. But the core jail roster data is nearly always available. The OID system makes most of this data accessible without needing to file a formal request at all.

House Bill 3273, which took effect January 1, 2022, changed what can appear on public jail rosters statewide. Multnomah County complies with this law by not posting booking photos online. The text-based inmate data on the jail roster remains fully public and searchable through OID.

Note: If your public records request is denied, you can appeal to the Multnomah County District Attorney under ORS 192.411.

Multnomah County Jail Roster Resources

Beyond the jail roster, several tools can help you track or learn about someone in the Multnomah County system. The VINE system lets you register for alerts when an inmate is released or moved. This free service works for all Oregon jails, including both Multnomah County facilities.

The Oregon Offender Search covers people in state prison or on supervised release. If someone has been sentenced and moved out of the county jail, this tool helps you find them. The Oregon State Police CJIS Division handles criminal history checks that go beyond what the jail roster provides. For legal help, contact Legal Aid Services of Oregon at (503) 224-4086. They serve low-income residents of Multnomah County who need advice about criminal cases, bail, or inmate rights.

Cities in Multnomah County

Multnomah County includes Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Maywood Park. All arrests in these cities lead to bookings at one of the two Multnomah County jail facilities. The jail roster covers the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Multnomah County borders Washington County, Clackamas County, Columbia County, Hood River County, and Clark County in Washington state. If you are not sure which jail holds a person, check where the arrest took place. Each county in Oregon runs its own jail roster.