Yamhill County Current Inmate Roster

The Yamhill County jail roster shows all people held at the county jail in McMinnville, Oregon. Yamhill County is in the Willamette Valley wine country area with about 107,000 residents. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps the roster up to date. You can search for people booked on charges, warrants, or court holds. The jail serves McMinnville, Newberg, and all other towns in the county. This page covers how to look up inmates and what records are open to the public in Yamhill County.

Yamhill County Jail in McMinnville

The Yamhill County jail is at 200 SW B Street in McMinnville, OR 97128. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and all booking operations. The jail serves the entire county, including the cities of McMinnville, Newberg, Dundee, Carlton, Amity, Sheridan, Willamina, Lafayette, Dayton, and Yamhill. With 107,000 residents, the county sees a steady flow of bookings.

Call the Yamhill County Sheriff at (503) 434-7506 for jail roster questions. Staff can check if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and their bail status. You can also visit the jail in person during set hours. Bring a valid ID. The staff handles all questions about the Yamhill County jail roster and can point you to the right resource if they cannot help directly.

Search the Yamhill County Jail Roster

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office provides inmate data through its online roster. Visit co.yamhill.or.us/sheriff to check for current inmates. The roster shows who is in jail right now, along with their charges and booking date.

To search, use the full name of the person you are looking for. A date of birth helps narrow results. If you cannot find someone online, call the jail at (503) 434-7506. The person may have been released, moved, or booked under a name you did not expect. Phone staff can check the system for you.

Under ORS 192.311 to 192.478, the Yamhill County jail roster is a public record. Anyone can view it. You do not need to give a reason or show ID to look at the roster online. The law gives all Oregon residents the right to access government records like jail booking data.

Note: The Yamhill County online roster shows current inmates only and is updated as bookings and releases occur throughout the day.

Yamhill County Booking Records

Each time a person is booked at the Yamhill County jail, a record is made. This record shows the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail amount, and the agency that made the arrest. Common arresting agencies include the Yamhill County Sheriff, McMinnville Police, Newberg-Dundee Police, and the Oregon State Police.

Booking records are public under Oregon law. Under ORS 192.314, anyone has the right to look at public records. You can ask for copies of booking records from the Sheriff's Office. Put your request in writing and include the name and date of the booking. The office may charge a fee for copies. Yamhill County processes a fair number of bookings each week, so the records staff stays busy.

For people arrested in Newberg, the booking still takes place at the Yamhill County jail in McMinnville. All towns in the county use the same jail. The booking record will show which police department made the arrest, even though the jail roster entry is under the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.

Yamhill County Jail Roster and Court

The Yamhill County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in the county. Call (503) 434-7530 to reach the court. After booking, the inmate must see a judge within 36 hours under ORS 135.010, not counting weekends or holidays.

At the first appearance, the judge reviews the charges and sets bail. The judge may release the person on their own word or set a cash bail amount. For serious charges, the judge can hold the person without bail. Each of these steps ties to the person's entry on the Yamhill County jail roster.

Use the Oregon eCourt system to look up court cases for people on the Yamhill County jail roster. You can search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status. The system covers all Oregon circuit courts, including Yamhill County.

Public Records in Yamhill County

Yamhill County jail roster data is public under Oregon law. Basic booking details like names, charges, and dates are open to all. Some records tied to juveniles, health matters, or sealed cases may not be available.

To get records not posted online, file a public records request with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. You can mail, email, or hand-deliver the request. Under ORS 192.329, the office has five business days to respond. Include as much detail as you can to help staff find the right records. Names, dates, and booking numbers all help speed up the process.

• Online jail roster is free to view
• Copies of records may have a small fee
• Court records available through Oregon eCourt
• Response time is five business days for written requests
• No reason required to view public records

Note: Yamhill County may redact certain details from records to protect ongoing investigations or private health information under Oregon law.

Yamhill County Jail Roster Coverage

The Yamhill County jail serves all communities in the county. McMinnville is the county seat and the largest city. Newberg, in the east part of the county, is the second largest city. Both have their own police departments, but all arrests lead to bookings at the same county jail in McMinnville.

Other towns served include Dundee, Carlton, Amity, Sheridan, Willamina, Lafayette, Dayton, and Yamhill. The Willamette Valley wine country draws visitors from across the state, and the sheriff's office handles law enforcement in the rural areas between towns. If someone is arrested anywhere in Yamhill County, they appear on the same jail roster.

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office also works with state agencies and federal partners when needed. The Oregon State Police may bring arrests from highways in the county. All bookings go through the same process at the jail in McMinnville.

Yamhill County Inmate Search Resources

Beyond the local jail roster, state tools can help you find inmate data for Yamhill County. The Oregon Offender Search tracks people in state prison. If someone was moved from the Yamhill County jail to a state facility, you can find them through this tool. The VINE Link system sends alerts when an inmate's status changes in any Oregon facility.

For legal help in Yamhill County, call the Oregon State Bar at 1-800-452-7636. They can refer you to a criminal lawyer in the McMinnville or Newberg area. Legal Aid Services of Oregon may provide free help to those who qualify based on income. The Yamhill County government site at co.yamhill.or.us/sheriff links to the sheriff's office and other county departments.

Contact Yamhill County Sheriff

For Yamhill County jail roster help, use the contacts below.

The jail runs at all hours. You can call any time to check if someone is on the Yamhill County jail roster. Office staff are available on weekdays for records requests and other questions.

Nearby Counties

Yamhill County borders Washington County, Polk County, Marion County, Clackamas County, and Tillamook County. If you are looking for someone arrested near a county line, check the jail rosters in those counties as well. The Portland metro area is close, so some arrests may cross county borders.