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Linn County Jail Roster: Find Current Inmates, Bookings & Custody Records
Trying to find someone held at the Linn County Jail in Albany? The Linn County Sheriff’s Office provides an official Current Adults in Custody list. You can look up a person by name, open the individual custody record, and check available booking or case information without relying on unofficial inmate directories.
This guide explains how to use that roster, what to do when a name is missing, why mugshots are not displayed, and how to arrange visits, send mail, or obtain booking records.
Independent informational guide. Not affiliated with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Custody information can change throughout the day.
Official Linn County Jail Roster – Albany, Oregon
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office Current Adults in Custody roster is the primary source for checking whether an adult is currently held in the county jail.
The public list displays names, ages, and identification numbers. Selecting a person’s name opens an individual record containing additional information available through the Sheriff’s Office.
Quick inmate search
- Open the official Current Adults in Custody webpage.
- Check the displayed “Last updated” timestamp.
- Scroll through the alphabetized list or use your browser’s Find feature.
- Search for the inmate’s last name or full name.
- Choose the matching name to open the custody detail.
- Verify the identifying information before using booking or case details.
The published list is not a comprehensive archive of past arrests. If someone has been released or moved, their name may no longer appear.
How to Search Linn County Jail Inmates by Name
Begin with the person’s last name. The sheriff’s list uses names in a last-name-first format and displays a numerical identifier beside each name.
Searching from a mobile phone or desktop
- Open the official roster in your preferred browser.
- On Windows, press Ctrl + F. On Mac, press Command + F. On a mobile device, use the browser’s “Find in page” option.
- Enter the last name, then review every matching result.
- Open a matching name and compare available details such as age, custody information, and identification number.
- If the match is uncertain, contact the jail at 541-967-3901.
Linn County Jail Bookings, Charges and Release Information
The jail houses people awaiting trial as well as people serving qualifying sentences. A custody record may provide additional information about a person’s booking, charges, court proceedings, or custody status, depending on what the sheriff makes available.
| Information | How to check |
|---|---|
| Current custody status | Check the sheriff’s current adults-in-custody roster. |
| Inmate identification number | Look beside the person’s name on the roster. |
| Booking or lodging details | Open the individual record or ask the jail. |
| Criminal charges | Review available custody details and verify through court records. |
| Bail or security amount | Check the current custody record and confirm with the holding jail or relevant court. |
| Release date | Confirm with the jail; anticipated dates can change. |
| Historical booking sheet | Use the Sheriff’s Office written public records request procedure. |
Does Linn County publish daily bookings?
The official online list represents current adults in custody rather than a guaranteed complete list of everyone arrested during a particular 24-hour period. Because it is refreshed several times daily, recent admissions and releases may appear or disappear between checks.
For a specific past booking, request the relevant booking sheet from the Sheriff’s Office instead of treating the live roster as a historical archive.
What If an Inmate Is Not Listed?
A missing name does not necessarily mean there was no arrest. Several situations can explain why the person is absent.
- Recent admission: The intake process or roster update may not be complete.
- Release: The individual may have been released before the latest update.
- Transfer: They may have moved to another jail or correctional facility.
- Name variation: A hyphenated surname, alternate surname, or spelling difference may affect the search.
- Different agency: The person may be held outside Linn County.
Other official searches
For an Oregon state prison inmate, consult the Oregon Department of Corrections. For custody status alerts across participating Oregon facilities, use the Victim Information System in Oregon (VISOR).
VISOR can provide free registration for notifications about custody transfers or releases. It is particularly useful when custody status may change and a person needs to receive an alert.
Linn County Jail Mugshots: Are Booking Photos Public?
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office does not display booking photographs on its Current Adults in Custody roster. Following Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office stopped publishing these photographs on the roster effective January 1, 2022.
Oregon law restricts disclosure of booking photographs by law enforcement agencies, subject to applicable legal exceptions. A missing photograph does not mean that a booking never occurred.
The Sheriff’s Office records fee schedule separately lists a $5 charge for a mugshot intended for identification purposes. However, that fee listing does not guarantee that any particular photograph can lawfully be released. Availability must be determined under the applicable disclosure rules.
For the official policy and permissible records requests, see the Sheriff’s Records Request page.
Linn County Jail Visitation Hours and Appointments
Visits are scheduled through the jail, and visitors must be on the adult in custody’s approved visitor list. Each adult in custody may have up to six approved visitors listed at one time.
Schedule a jail visit
- Ask the incarcerated person to place you on their requested visitor list.
- Call 541-812-9212 on the day before your intended visit.
- Call during the scheduling line’s posted hours: 7 a.m.–noon or 1–4:30 p.m.
- Confirm the inmate’s housing unit and the available visiting session.
- Bring government-issued photo identification showing your date of birth.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
Visitors younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Sheriff’s Office states that an adult in custody may have up to two hours of visits per week, with individual visits limited to 30 minutes. Additional eligibility and conduct restrictions apply.
Examples of housing-unit visiting times
| Housing unit | Posted visiting sessions |
|---|---|
| A Block | Thursday and Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
| C Block | Friday and Sunday 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. |
| F Block | Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. |
| L Block | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. |
| Female MED | Wednesday 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; Friday 2 and 2:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:30 and 2 p.m. |
| Female MAX | Wednesday 2 p.m.; Friday 1:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m. |
Female adult-in-custody visiting arrangements changed effective January 3, 2026. Female visits take place in the back visiting area, with check-in remaining in the lobby. This table includes selected units, not the entire facility schedule.
Check the official visitation schedule and restrictions before traveling. Do not bring personal bags, cell phones, cameras, food, or other prohibited belongings into the visitation area.
Linn County Jail Bail, Bond and Commissary
The Sheriff’s Office published revised bail procedures effective April 7, 2026. Payment location depends on which court issued the bail requirement.
Posting bail
Under the published procedures, bail presented at the jail must be paid using a certified cashier’s check made payable to the court that set bail. Other forms of payment are not accepted at the jail.
| Court or warrant | Where bail is handled |
|---|---|
| Linn County Circuit Court | Courthouse during regular hours; jail after court hours, weekends and federal holidays. Check payable to State of Oregon. |
| Albany Municipal Court | Courthouse during regular hours; jail after court hours, weekends and federal holidays. Check payable to Albany Municipal Court. |
| Linn Justice Courts | Jail may accept applicable warrant bail at any time. Check payable to Linn County Justice Court. |
| Out-of-county or out-of-state warrant | Jail may accept bail, but first verify the court of record and correct payee. |
Before purchasing a cashier’s check, call 541-967-3901 to verify the current amount, payment location, applicable conditions and payee. Some people have holds or other restrictions that affect release.
Depositing money for an inmate
Linn County uses CorrectPay for its adult-in-custody banking services. Family and friends can arrange deposits through CorrectPay or telephone 855-836-3364.
Accounts may include commissary and bonding functions. Funds deposited to commissary can be used by the adult in custody for authorized purchases and other supported account transfers.
Read the official banking and bail instructions before making any payment. Never send cash through regular inmate mail.
How to Send Mail or Contact Someone in Linn County Jail
Personal mail
Since January 23, 2025, personal letters, postcards and greeting cards have been routed through a third-party mail processing service. The service scans eligible correspondence for electronic delivery to adults in custody.
Do not address ordinary personal letters to the jail’s physical street address. Such mail may be returned. Instead, open the official Facility Mail Rules and follow its current third-party mailing address instructions.
Legal correspondence follows separate requirements. Books ordered directly from eligible publishers and certain other approved materials may follow different procedures.
Phone calls, tablets and voicemail
Linn County Jail works with ViaPath for telephone, tablet, video visitation and messaging services. The jail’s phone system generally allows outgoing inmate calls rather than incoming calls to an adult in custody.
- Individual inmate telephone calls are limited to 20 minutes.
- Telephone and tablet access depends on housing and security schedules.
- Eligible communications may be monitored or recorded according to facility rules.
- To leave an approved inmate voicemail, follow the automated instructions at 866-516-0115.
Under the Sheriff’s posted April 2026 rate changes, phone-call charges are capped at $0.11 per minute and video visits at $0.19 per minute. Messaging, photo and paid tablet-content charges differ. Confirm current charges before adding funds.
See the official AIC Telephone and Tablet Services page for account instructions.
How to Request a Past Booking Sheet or Jail Record
If the individual is no longer listed, you may need a written records request rather than a live inmate search.
- Visit the Linn County Sheriff’s Records Request page.
- Download the official Request for Copies of Records form (PDF).
- Provide the person’s name, approximate booking date and any available incident or case number.
- Identify the particular record needed, such as a booking sheet.
- Submit the written form by one of the methods listed on the Sheriff’s Office website.
- Follow the agency’s payment and document-release instructions.
The Sheriff’s published fee schedule lists $10 per booking sheet, $12 for the first 25 pages of general records, and $0.25 for each additional single-sided page. Additional processing or redaction fees may apply.
Requests may be submitted to Records_Reports@linnsheriff.org or faxed to 541-967-8169. Records are reviewed before release, and confidential or legally restricted information may be withheld.
Linn County Jail Address, Contact and Directions
Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Jail
Physical address: 1115 Jackson Street SE, Albany, Oregon 97322
Jail telephone: 541-967-3901
Sheriff’s Office: 541-967-3950
Visitation appointments: 541-812-9212
Administrative office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding major holidays. These are published office hours, not a restriction on jail custody operations or scheduled visiting sessions.
Do not confuse the jail and courthouse. The jail is at 1115 Jackson Street SE, while the Linn County Courthouse is at 300 4th Avenue SW in Albany. If you are appearing for a hearing or paying bail during courthouse hours, verify which location is required.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Linn County Jail Roster
1. How do I find an inmate in Linn County Jail, Albany?
Open the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Current Adults in Custody roster, locate the person’s name, and select the matching entry for additional details. If the person is not listed, contact the jail at 541-967-3901.
2. Is the Linn County Oregon jail roster free?
Yes. You can access the Sheriff’s Office public current-custody list online without paying a roster-search fee. Copies of historical or additional records may have separate charges.
3. How often is the Linn County Jail roster updated?
The Sheriff’s Office states that its public roster is updated several times daily. Look at the last-updated timestamp on the official webpage to determine how recent the displayed information is.
4. Can I see Linn County Jail inmate mugshots online?
Not through the official current inmate roster. The Sheriff’s Office stopped displaying booking photographs there effective January 1, 2022, because of Oregon HB 3273. Requests for photographs are subject to applicable disclosure restrictions.
5. How can I find someone recently booked into Linn County Jail?
Check the current roster and its update timestamp. If the arrest was very recent, allow for possible intake or publication delays and call the jail to verify whether the person is in custody.
6. What is the phone number for Linn County Jail in Oregon?
The jail phone number is 541-967-3901. To schedule an approved inmate visit, use 541-812-9212 during the posted appointment-line hours.
7. How can I schedule a visit with a Linn County inmate?
You must be on the individual’s approved visitor list. Telephone 541-812-9212 the day before the desired visit, confirm the appropriate housing-unit schedule, bring a government-issued photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early.
8. Where do I pay bail for an inmate at Linn County Jail?
The payment location depends on the issuing court and the time of payment. The Sheriff’s April 2026 procedures require a certified cashier’s check for bail accepted at the jail. Confirm the amount, payee and location with the jail before purchasing the check.
9. How do I obtain an old Linn County Jail booking record?
Submit the Sheriff’s Office written Request for Copies of Records form. Specify the inmate’s name, approximate booking date and the type of record needed. The published booking-sheet fee is $10, subject to current agency policies.
10. Why is someone missing from the Linn County inmate roster?
The person may have been released, transferred, recently admitted, held by another agency, or listed under a different name format. Contact the jail for current custody verification or check Oregon’s official correctional custody resources.
Where to Go Next
For a current inmate search, use the Sheriff’s Office roster first. For visitation, mail, bail and banking, use the jail’s dedicated official instructions. For older booking records, make a formal records request. These sources offer more reliable guidance than copied or outdated third-party inmate lists.
Information reviewed October 31, 2026. This guide does not publish individual inmate details or claim to reproduce a live jail database. Verify changing custody, visitation, bail and payment information directly with the responsible agency.