Umatilla County Custody Records

The Umatilla County jail roster shows inmates held at the county jail in Pendleton, Oregon. Umatilla County has a population of about 80,000 and sits in the northeastern part of the state. The Sheriff's Office operates the jail and maintains all booking records. You can search the Umatilla County jail roster to find current inmates, view charges, and check custody status. The jail serves Pendleton, Hermiston, and many smaller communities across the county.

Umatilla County Jail in Pendleton

The Umatilla County jail is at 4700 NW Pioneer Place in Pendleton. The Sheriff's Office runs the facility and handles all booking operations. When someone is arrested anywhere in Umatilla County, they come to this jail for processing. The booking creates a record that goes on the Umatilla County jail roster.

The jail serves a large area of northeastern Oregon. Pendleton is the county seat, but Hermiston is actually the largest city by population. Other towns like Milton-Freewater, Stanfield, Echo, and Pilot Rock also fall within the county. All arrests from these areas lead to bookings at the same jail in Pendleton. The facility holds pretrial detainees, people awaiting sentencing, and those serving shorter jail terms for misdemeanors and some felonies.

Note: Hermiston has its own police force, but all arrests are processed through the county jail in Pendleton.

How to Search Umatilla County Jail Records

You can search the Umatilla County jail roster several ways. The Sheriff's Office website at co.umatilla.or.us/sheriff provides inmate information. Check the site for a current list of people in custody at the Pendleton jail. You can also visit umatillacounty.net/sheriff for additional details.

Calling the jail is another quick option. Dial (541) 966-3651 and ask if someone is in custody. Give the staff a name and they will check the Umatilla County jail roster for you. This works at any hour since the jail is always staffed. For court records tied to a booking, use the Oregon eCourt system. It covers all Oregon circuit courts and lets you search by party name or case number.

You can also go to the jail at 4700 NW Pioneer Place in Pendleton. Bring a valid ID. Staff at the front desk will look up inmates and share basic booking data from the Umatilla County jail roster.

Umatilla County Booking Records

Each booking at the Umatilla County jail creates a detailed record. These records form the jail roster. They are public under Oregon law. Anyone can request to view or copy them.

A typical entry on the Umatilla County jail roster contains:

• Full name and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• All charges and statute codes
• Bail or bond amount
• Arresting agency
• Court date if set
• Release date if applicable

Oregon's House Bill 3273 ended the posting of booking photos on public jail rosters. This took effect January 1, 2022. Umatilla County follows this law. All other booking data stays public. You can request copies from the Sheriff's Office. A small fee may apply under ORS 192.324 to cover copy costs.

Oregon Public Records Law in Umatilla County

The Umatilla County jail roster is a public record. Oregon's Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478, gives every person the right to view records held by government agencies. This includes jail booking data, inmate rosters, and custody logs. No reason is needed to make a request.

To get records from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, write or call with your request. Be specific about what you need. The agency has five business days to respond under ORS 192.329. They can extend that time for complex requests. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld under ORS 192.345. But the standard jail roster data in Umatilla County is almost always available to the public without restriction.

If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal to the Umatilla County District Attorney under ORS 192.411. The DA will review the matter and determine if the records should be made available.

Umatilla County Jail Contacts

Call the Umatilla County jail at (541) 966-3651 for questions about inmates, visiting hours, or booking records. For court matters, contact the Umatilla County Circuit Court at (541) 278-0341. The court handles arraignments, bail hearings, and trial schedules for all criminal cases in the county.

The VINE system lets you track inmates in Umatilla County and get alerts about releases or transfers. This tool is free and works around the clock. The Oregon Offender Search helps you find people who have been transferred from county jail to state prison.

Note: The Umatilla County Circuit Court has offices in both Pendleton and Hermiston for the convenience of residents across the county.

Additional Jail Roster Resources

The Oregon State Police CJIS Division manages criminal history records for the entire state. A background check through their office shows records from all Oregon counties. This provides a broader view than the Umatilla County jail roster alone. The Oregon Judicial Department website links to all circuit courts and offers general information about the court system.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon offers free legal advice to low-income residents of Umatilla County. If someone in your family is in jail and you need help with bail or understanding the court process, call their helpline. The Oregon State Bar runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-452-7636 that can match you with a criminal defense attorney who practices in Umatilla County.

Nearby Counties

Umatilla County borders Morrow County, Union County, Wallowa County, and Grant County. It also borders the state of Washington to the north. If you are not sure which jail holds a person, check the county where the arrest occurred. Each Oregon county keeps its own jail roster.