The Oregon correctional system is overseen by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC). The ODOC is responsible for managing the state's prisons, supervising parole and probation, and providing rehabilitation programs for offenders.
There are 14 state-run correctional facilities in Oregon, which house over 14,000 inmates. The facilities include minimum, medium, and maximum-security prisons, as well as women's facilities and transitional centers.
In order to locate someone in these systems, it is important to understand how they are organized and where to find inmate lookup information.
Inmate lookup can be done by searching through the Oregon Department of Corrections database. Here you will find records of all inmates in Oregon state correctional facilities and some records of those housed within federal prisons or county jails. In order to access the records, you must provide the inmate's name, date of birth and/or gender, then specify a location.
If you prefer to search for an inmate in person, you can visit the ODOC's Central Records Office located in Salem, Oregon. You will need to bring a valid photo ID and provide the inmate's full name and any other identifying information you may have.
Another option for finding inmates is VINELink. This free service allows anyone with internet access to search for an inmate in any Oregon correctional facility, federal prison or county jail. Once a search is completed, you can view detailed information about the inmate such as their name, location of incarceration and release date.
If you are looking for an inmate housed within one of these facilities but cannot find them through the Oregon Department of Corrections or VINELink, you can contact the facility directly. Each correctional facility has an information desk that will be able to help in finding inmates. They may require additional details such as a booking number or other identifiers before providing any information about the inmate in question.
