Marion County, Oregon Inmate Search
In Marion County, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office operates the official inmate search tool, a public-facing online portal It provides information on individuals incarcerated in the Marion County Jail.
For individuals in State prisons, requesters may use the Oregon Department of Corrections Offender Search tool to find someone imprisoned in a state prison facility. TheFederal Bureau of Prisons also provides aninmate locator tool for locating inmates at the federal level.
Unlike some city departments in large or incorporated cities that operate their own jail rosters, this is not the case in Marion County. Prominent law enforcement agencies, such as the Salem Police Department and the Keizer Police Department, typically do not operate their own. The Marion County jail’s roster is the primary custody tool for Keizer and Salem arrests that result in booking into the county jail.
How to Find an Inmate in Marion County Jail
Requesters seeking someone specifically housed at the Marion County Jail may use the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Web Jail Viewer, the county’s official public inmate-search tool.
The usual process is to access the jail viewer via the county’s "Adults in Custody/Client Information" page. On the page, users may search for a person by name (first or last) or by booking date (from or to date).
Searches typically return custody-related fields identifying information (e.g., full name, booking number, location, and inmate ID), physical description (age, sex, hair color, eye color, height, and weight), description of charges, and arrest information (arrest agency, case number, and arrest date). Others include court and bail information, such as court type, court case number, next court date, required bond/bail, required bond amount, required cash amount, and more.
For information that may not be available online, interested individuals may contact the Marion County Jail or Marion County Sheriff’s Office through the following addresses:
Marion County Jail
4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
100 High St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Mailing address: PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309
How to Use the Marion County Jail Roster
To use the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Web Jail Viewer:
- Go to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office inmate information page and open the county’s Web Jail Viewer.
- Open Booking Search. Requesters may search by any single field or combination of fields.
- Users must enter any information they know. This may be a last name, a first name, a booking from date, or a booking to date.
- If necessary, they may also conduct a partial-name search. Information seekers who do not know the exact spelling may use the wildcard % in a name search. For example, a name beginning with "M" can be searched as M%, and the wildcard can also be used inside a name.
- Searches typically return several custody-related records, such as inmates’ physical descriptions, identifying information, arrest details, and court and bail information. Therefore, inquirers are expected to review the results carefully.
Please note that booking photos are no longer provided (since January 1, 2022) in compliance with HB 3273.
If the online public inmate search tool is unavailable or does not provide the required information, requesters may contact the county jail directly at (503) 588-8595.
What Information is Included in the Marion County Inmate Roster
The Marion County inmate roster typically contains inmate details, such as:
Custody Summary
- Inmate Full Name
- Booking Number
- Inmate ID
- Booking Date
- Location
- Scheduled Release
- Released
Personal Description
- Date of Birth
- Age
- Sex
- Race
- Hair
- Eyes
- Height
- Weight
Charges
- Violation
- Level
- Warrant Number
- End Of Sentence Date
Arrest Information
- Arrest Agency
- Case Number
- Arrest Date
Generally, the rules by which anyone may obtain records are set under the Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 to 192.478). For instance, while the law allows the public to inspect government records, including jail booking information, it also allows custodian law enforcement agencies to restrict or withhold records. This may occur if the custodian decides that the information you’re trying to obtain, if disclosed, may constitute an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy. Other exemptions include information related to active investigations or that is protected by state or federal law.
Contact Details for Marion County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Requesters seeking to confirm if someone is still in jail or obtain up-to-date custody information may contact the Marion County Jail or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at the following address:
Marion County Jail
4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 588-8595; (503) 588-8588 (visiting desk phone number)
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
100 High St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5032 (non-emergency dispatch number)
Mailing address: PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309
Office/Facility | Jail address | Main phone number | Booking/visitation line | Website or directory info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marion County Jail | 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317 | (503) 588-8595 | Visiting Desk: (503) 588-8588 | |
Marion County Sheriff’s Office | 100 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301 | Non-emergency: (503) 588-5032 | Not separately listed as a booking line on the Sheriff HQ page | Same as above |
Jail Facility Overview in Marion County
Marion County has more than one detention-related facility, but they do not all serve the same purpose. The main adult facility is the Marion County Jail in Salem, operated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. According to Marion County’s official pages, this "direct supervision" jail currently houses 400 adults in custody.
The county also operates the Marion County Transition Center, which is a separate adult custody facility on the sheriff’s campus. Unlike the jail, the Transition Center is a minimum-security facility that focuses on transition, work release, structured programming, and reentry support. The Transition Center’s official pages state that the Center has a capacity of 144 adults (male and female) in custody.
For juveniles, Marion County operates a Juvenile Detention Center through the Marion County Juvenile Department rather than the Sheriff’s Office. The official detention page confirms that the detention center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is designed for youth held under juvenile court authority.
Agency | Office and Mail Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marion County Sheriff’s Office - Marion County Jail | Office/Public address: 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317 | Main jail/inmate info: (503) 588-8595; general institutions phone: (503) 581-1183; visiting desk: (503) 588-8588 | County directory lists 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday for Institutions (Jail) | County directory lists sheriff@co.marion.or.us for Institutions (Jail) |
Marion County Sheriff’s Office - Marion County Transition Center | Office/Public address: 3950 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317; Offender mailing address: 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317 | (503) 581-1183 | No separate public office hours listed for the Transition Center | Same as above; no separate public email listed for the Transition Center |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Marion County Jail?
Family and friends wishing to send money to Inmates at the Marion County Jail may use the following deposit options:
- Mail a money order or cashier’s check. Depositors using this option are expected to mail their deposits to Secure Deposits, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. They should make the money orders or cashier’s checks payable to: Access Secure Deposits c/o Adult in Custody’s Name and SID Number. Mailed deposits must not include personal mail, personal checks, or cash.
- Use the lobby kiosk. Family and friends may fund an inmate’s trust account using the jail’s Access Secure Deposits kiosks. These kiosks are available at all times of the day, and are located at the bail window and in the visiting lobby of the jail. Accepted deposit methods include cash, credit, and debit cards.
- Deposit by phone. Family and friends may fund an inmate’s account by telephone through the county’s deposit provider. The listed toll-free number to call for this option is 1-866-345-1884.
- Deposit online. Depositors may fund an inmate’s account by visiting the website of the county’s contracted service, Access Corrections.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office operates the Marion County Jail and the Marion County Transition Center Correctional Center. These adult custody facilities are searchable under a single, online Inmate Search tool, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Web Jail Viewer. It is worth noting that when the "location" field in the jail viewer is blank, it indicates the individuals in custody are housed in the Marion County Transition Center.
For juvenile detention, the Marion County Juvenile Department operates a juvenile detention center, but does not have a separate public online juvenile roster. This is consistent with how juvenile records are often handled more restrictively than adult jail information. In practice, anyone seeking information about a youth in custody would often have to contact the Marion County Juvenile Department/Juvenile Detention Center directly rather than searching for a public inmate search page.
Marion County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Who Can Visit
- One adult, or one adult and a minor aged 17 or younger at one time
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized person for the duration of a visit.
Individuals Who Cannot Visit
The jail does not authorize visits for people who:
- Were incarcerated in a jail or correctional facility within the last 90 days
- Have a pending unresolved criminal action
- Are on parole or probation
- Are under a no-contact order
- Have convictions for introducing contraband or helping with an escape
- Appear to be under the influence of intoxicants.
ID Requirements and Approval
- All adult visitors must bring a current federal or state-issued ID, driver’s license, or passport.
- Minors must bring an original birth certificate each time they visit. Those between 15 and 18 years must also provide a current state-issued ID or student body card for the current school year.
- All visitors are checked for warrants before the visit.
- Visitors must pass through a metal detector, unless they present appropriate medical documentation or receive authorization from the administrative sergeant.
- Visitors are expected to bring only their photo ID with birth date and car keys. No other personal items will be held at the desk, and personal items are not allowed upstairs in the visiting area.
Dress Code and Behavior Expectations
Clothing must be conservative, not too tight, not see-through, and different from inmate clothing. Visitors are expected to cover their bodies from about 2 inches above the kneecap to the shoulders. Also, their clothing should not expose cleavage, the back below the shoulder blades, the thighs, or the mid-section. Shoes and undergarments must be worn at all times.
Clothing items typically allowed by the jail include:
- jeans or slacks
- skirts or shorts no higher than 2 inches above the knee
- dresses or jumpers that are not low-cut
- T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, and light jackets.
Clothing items not allowed by the jail include:
- hats, except for case-by-case religious accommodations
- bulky coats or jackets
- halter tops
- wrap-around skirts or shirts
- tube tops or tank tops
- overalls or coveralls
- see-through clothing
- clothing that exposes the chest, back, thighs, or midsection.
In terms of behavior, the jail prohibits visitors from bringing in items such as cell phones, writing materials, tobacco products, weapons, sharp objects, personal food, and drinks. Both in-person and video visits are recorded, and staff expect visitors to follow all jail rules.
Visit Duration and Schedule
Visits at Marion County Jail are 30 minutes long and are non-contact. The jail also offers video visitation, including free on-site video visits at jail kiosks and paid remote video visits through the jail’s contracted system. Remote off-site video visits cost $7.50 for a 30-minute visit.
General days and hours for visitation
Marion County Jail uses a scheduled visitation system, and visitors are expected to sign up in advance. The visiting desk phone number is 503-588-8588, and the desk is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The jail organizes general population visitation days by the inmate’s last name:
- Monday: last names A-C
- Tuesday: D-J
- Wednesday: K-O
- Thursday: P-S
- Friday: T-Z.
The county also posts sign-up and visit times by housing groups. The published schedule includes these general visit windows:
- Morning: around 8:20-11:00 a.m.
- Afternoon: around 1:15-2:40 p.m.
- Late afternoon: around 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Mailing and Commissary Information
Friends and family may usually support an inmate housed at the Marion County Jail in two major ways: by sending mail and by adding money to their commissary account.
Mailing Format and Requirements
Inmates may receive postcards or letters in the following format:
Inmate First and Last Name/SID #
4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Senders are expected to include the inmate’s first and last name and SID number. If they do not know the exact name or SID, they may use the in-custody roster or call the jail for assistance.
Items Allowed
- standard postcards
- standard letters with 10 written pages or fewer
- properly marked legal mail or official mail
- some books, magazines, or newspapers, but only under special rules.
What Is Not Allowed
- missing SID number
- missing inmate name
- incomplete return address
- stickers of any kind, including address labels
- rubber-inked stamps
- tape or glue
- colored pencils, crayons, paint, or watercolors
- paperclips
- correction fluid
- food or beverage stains
- perfume or cologne
- lipstick
- glitter
- oversized mail or postcards
- more than 10 pages
- drawings on the front or back of the envelope
- gang-related content or sexual conduct content.
Noteworthy Restrictions
- Inmates cannot receive any type of package through regular mail. However, senders may purchase gift or care packages through the jail’s approved Access Securepak program.
- For books, inmates must initially obtain approval from the Law Librarian. After approval, the book must be mailed directly from the publisher or supplier through the U.S. Postal Service. The jail does not permit hardbound books.
Commissary Use
Several official options are available for adding money to an inmate’s commissary account:
- By mail: send a money order or cashier’s check to Secure Deposits, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. The payment must be made payable to: "Access Secure Deposits c/o Adult in Custody’s Name and SID # and MARION COUNTY JAIL." Personal mail for the inmate in the payment envelope, personal checks, or cash is not allowed.
- At the jail kiosks: Depositors may fund inmates’ accounts using the kiosks (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at the bail window and in the visiting lobby. These kiosks accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
- By phone or online: Marion County also allows deposits by telephone and through its approved online deposit service.