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The Linn County Jail roster in Albany, Oregon, is maintained by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Its official Current Adults in Custody page lets the public look up people presently held in the county jail, review booking-related details, and identify the arresting agency and court information.
This guide covers Linn County, Oregon, not the separate Linn County Correctional Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It also explains why Oregon’s official jail roster no longer publishes booking mugshots.
Open the sheriff’s Current Adults in Custody page, enter a name in the roster search field, and select a matching person to see their custody details. The sheriff states that the list is updated several times daily.
Official Linn County Jail Roster — Albany, Oregon
The sheriff’s website provides a live public list of adults in custody. The list displays names, ages, and an identifying number beside each person’s name. Selecting an entry opens a detail page with additional information.
The roster is not a complete criminal-history database. It is primarily a current-custody lookup, so a person who has been released or transferred may no longer appear.
How to Search the Linn County Jail Inmate Roster by Name
Go directly to Current Adults in Custody.
Use the search control above the list of currently held adults.
Start with the last name. If needed, try a first name or another spelling.
Compare the full name, age, and displayed identifier. Do not assume that people with similar names are the same individual.
Open the individual Adult in Custody detail page.
Check the date lodged, arresting agency, listed charges, docket references, court, security amount, and status when present.
Use the docket and court fields to find related court records rather than treating the jail roster as the final case outcome.
If a recent arrest is missing, allow for intake processing or call 541-967-3901 for general custody assistance.
Can I search by booking number?
The current roster shows an identifying number with listed names. The main public search field is intended for filtering the roster; use whatever search controls the official page currently offers.
Does the roster include everyone arrested in Linn County?
No. It lists current adults in custody at Linn County Jail, not everyone arrested, cited, released, transferred, or held elsewhere.
Linn County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
A jail booking record generally documents an admission to custody. Linn County’s individual roster pages can show the date lodged, arresting agency, charges, docket information, court, security, and case status. These details are more useful than a name-only directory for checking a recent admission.
How to check a recent booking
Is there a daily booking log?
The sheriff provides a current-custody roster that is refreshed multiple times a day. Do not assume it serves as a permanent, searchable archive of all past bookings or releases.
Does the date lodged always equal the arrest date?
No. Arrest, transport, and jail admission are separate events. A person may be booked after the initial arrest.
Can a booking record show several charges?
Yes. A custody detail page may list multiple allegations, court cases, or holds. The charges should not be interpreted as findings of guilt.
Linn County Jail Mugshots: Why Photos Are Not on the Roster
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office explains that Oregon House Bill 3273 restricts law enforcement agencies from releasing booking photographs to the public. Beginning January 1, 2022, the sheriff removed booking photos from its Current Adults in Custody roster.
Therefore, a person searching for Linn County Jail mugshots should not expect to see a booking photograph beside the official inmate listing. The absence of a photograph is a legal-publication restriction, not an indication that the person was never photographed during intake.
Are older mugshots still available online?
Older photographs may remain on unrelated websites, but those images can be outdated, misidentified, or disconnected from current case outcomes. The sheriff’s current roster is the appropriate source for current custody information.
Does the Oregon restriction apply to all arrest information?
No. The sheriff continues to publish certain non-photographic information. The law’s treatment of booking images should not be confused with a blanket ban on custody records.
Does a mugshot prove a conviction?
No. An arrest photograph is not evidence of a conviction. Consult the appropriate court for case disposition.
Understanding Linn County Jail Roster Fields
| Field | What It Means | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Name / ID | Recorded name and internal identifier | Match the correct individual |
| Age | Age shown on the public listing | Useful for distinguishing similar names |
| Date Lodged | Date the person entered the jail | Helps identify a recent booking |
| Arresting Agency | Agency connected with the arrest | May direct you to additional reports |
| Charge | Alleged offense or custody basis | Not proof of guilt |
| Docket | Case reference | Use for court-record searches |
| Court | Associated court | Find the proper court clerk or docket |
| Security | Security or release-related amount, if shown | Verify before making a payment |
| Status | Case or custody status | Pending and sentenced are not interchangeable |
| Scheduled Release | Release date where one is displayed | May change due to other holds or orders |
What If Someone Is Missing from the Linn County Jail Roster?
Steps to locate a missing inmate
Linn County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Payments
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office updated its bail procedures effective April 7, 2026. The correct payment method depends on whether you are paying bail directly to a court or funding an adult in custody’s bonding account through CorrectPay.
Use a certified cashier’s check made payable to the appropriate court. The payment location depends on the issuing court and whether the courthouse is open.
Family or friends can deposit money into a bonding account through CorrectPay or the sheriff’s lobby kiosk. The inmate may then use eligible funds to post bail.
Where to pay Linn County Jail bail
| Court or Warrant | Where to Pay | Cashier’s Check Payee |
|---|---|---|
| Linn County Circuit Court | Courthouse during regular hours; jail after hours, weekends, and federal holidays | State of Oregon |
| Albany Municipal Court | Municipal courthouse during regular hours; jail after hours, weekends, and federal holidays | Albany Municipal Court |
| Linn Justice Courts | Jail at any time for eligible justice court warrants | Linn County Justice Court |
| Out-of-County / Out-of-State Warrants | Jail, subject to verification | Court of record; verify with the jail before purchasing the check |
How to post bail safely
Open the official roster and review the court and security fields.
Ask the responsible court or jail about current eligibility, multiple holds, and payment instructions.
Do not assume every Linn County inmate has a Circuit Court case.
For direct bail, obtain a certified cashier’s check with the correct payee. For an inmate-funded bond, use the approved CorrectPay bonding account.
CorrectPay credit-card transactions are subject to the sheriff’s published $300 daily limit for online and kiosk card deposits.
Follow court or jail instructions and save the receipt.
Other warrants, holds, and administrative requirements can delay release.
Review the sheriff’s April 2026 instructions before buying a cashier’s check or making a CorrectPay deposit.
Can I use a credit card to post bail?
The jail does not accept credit cards for direct bail payments. However, the sheriff allows credit-card deposits to an inmate’s CorrectPay bonding account, subject to transaction restrictions.
What is the CorrectPay daily deposit limit?
The sheriff states that online and kiosk credit-card transactions are limited to $300 per day. It also states there is no daily limit on cash deposits into an inmate account. Check the latest provider and facility terms before depositing.
Does paying bail guarantee immediate release?
No. Other holds, warrants, court orders, and processing requirements may prevent immediate release.
Linn County Court Records, Charges & Hearing Dates
The jail roster identifies custody-related case information, but official court records provide the more complete picture of filings, hearings, pleas, judgments, and case dispositions.
Oregon’s state trial court for many criminal, civil, family, and other cases originating in Linn County.
Official Circuit Court Website →Use the Oregon Judicial Department’s official records and online-services resources to locate publicly accessible case information.
Oregon Courts Online Services →How to find the court case behind a jail booking
Does a roster charge prove someone was convicted?
No. A listed charge can be pending, amended, dismissed, or resolved later. A final court disposition is the appropriate source for determining whether a conviction occurred.
Can the sheriff give me legal advice about a pending case?
No. Questions about defense strategy, plea agreements, bond modifications, and case outcomes should be directed to an attorney or the responsible court.
What if the docket belongs to another court?
Use the court listed in the custody record. Some detainees may have municipal, justice court, out-of-county, or other jurisdictional matters.
Linn County Jail Visitation Hours, Appointments & Rules
The sheriff’s visitation system requires advance scheduling and an approved visitor list. Each adult in custody may have up to six approved visitors on the requested visitor list at one time.
Phone: 541-812-9212
Scheduling line: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:30 PM.
Appointments must be made the day before the requested visit. Arrive at least 15 minutes early with government-issued photo identification.
Official Visitation Schedule ↗How to schedule a Linn County Jail visit
What are the current visitation limits?
Are visiting times the same for every inmate?
No. Visiting schedules vary by housing unit and classification. The sheriff’s current page includes separate schedules for different housing areas, including updated female visitation arrangements effective January 3, 2026. Check the specific unit’s schedule before calling.
Can children visit?
Visitors younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian under the sheriff’s published visitation rules.
What items are prohibited?
Visitors may not bring backpacks, duffel bags, purses, diaper bags, packages, cameras, cell phones, strollers, or food into visitation areas. Additional dress and conduct restrictions apply.
Can attorneys or clergy visit?
The sheriff provides separate procedures for approved attorneys and clergy. Approved professional visits do not count against the ordinary four-visit weekly allocation described on the visitation page.
Linn County Jail Inmate Phone Calls, Video Visits & Tablets
Linn County Sheriff’s Office identifies ViaPath / GettingOut as the provider of inmate telephone, video, and messaging services. Phones are for outgoing calls only, and eligible inmates can access tablets for communication and approved paid services.
Published communication rates effective April 1, 2026
| Service | Published Rate | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate phone calls | $0.11 per minute | Published rate cap effective April 1, 2026 |
| Video visitation | $0.19 per minute | Published rate cap effective April 1, 2026 |
| Paid tablet content | $0.07 per minute | Sheriff’s published paid-content rate |
| Messages / photo transfers | $0.50 each | Published updated charge per message or photo |
These amounts reflect the sheriff’s published April 2026 rate announcement. Review the provider’s current checkout screen for any updated service terms or applicable charges.
How to set up phone or messaging services
Can an inmate receive incoming phone calls?
No. The sheriff states that inmate telephones are for outgoing calls only.
Can I leave a voicemail?
Yes. The sheriff provides a voicemail option through ViaPath at 866-516-0115. Follow the automated instructions and check the applicable charge.
How long can an inmate call last?
The sheriff states that calls automatically disconnect after 20 minutes.
Are calls and messages monitored?
Ordinary phone calls, video visits, and tablet messages may be monitored or recorded. Attorneys should use approved confidential legal communication procedures.
Linn County Jail Commissary, CorrectPay Deposits & Gifts
CorrectPay is the sheriff’s published provider for inmate financial accounts. Family members can fund an eligible commissary account or bonding account, depending on the purpose of the payment.
Support: 855-836-3364
Use the provider to make approved deposits. The inmate can move available commissary funds to an internal account for phone and tablet purchases under the facility’s current banking policy.
Open CorrectPay ↗How to deposit money into an inmate account
Can family members add money directly to a phone account?
The sheriff’s current banking policy states that friends and family no longer place money directly into the inmate’s phone or tablet account. Instead, funds are deposited into the commissary account, and the inmate may transfer funds internally.
What happens to unused account funds after release?
The sheriff states that unused commissary and phone-account funds are returned to the individual upon release under the updated CorrectPay arrangement.
Can I send a commissary gift?
The jail works with Summit Food Services on an Outside Inside meal-gift program. The sheriff’s gift page explains how to find an eligible inmate and order an available gift. It also states that commissary gift baskets are not yet available through that program.
View official inmate gift instructions →Linn County Jail Inmate Mail: Correct Address & Rules
Beginning January 23, 2025, Linn County Jail changed its personal-mail process. Ordinary letters, postcards, and personal photographs are sent to a third-party scanning facility rather than directly to the jail in Albany.
Inmate Full Name, ID Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Personal correspondence is processed and delivered electronically. Include the sender’s full name and physical return address.
1115 Jackson Street SE
Albany, OR 97322
The sheriff identifies this physical address for books ordered from an approved publisher or clearinghouse. Legal or official mail follows separate facility procedures.
How to send a letter to a Linn County Jail inmate
Can I send photographs?
The sheriff allows photographs up to 4 by 6 inches when they comply with content restrictions. The facility also limits how many photographs an inmate may possess.
What happens to the original letter?
The sheriff’s mail-service notice states that personal correspondence is scanned and delivered electronically and that the original physical mail is destroyed after processing.
Can I send money through the mail?
No. The sheriff instructs senders not to mail cash, checks, or money orders to either the scanning address or the jail. Use CorrectPay or the approved lobby kiosk instead.
Can I send books?
Books ordered from a publisher or clearinghouse should still be sent to the physical jail address in Albany, subject to the facility’s restrictions. The sheriff states that books received by inmates generally become jail property when the inmate leaves, unless an exception is approved.
What about legal or privileged mail?
Do not send privileged attorney-client correspondence to the Phoenix scanning address. The sheriff describes a separate official-mail process and requires clear legal or privileged-mail labeling. Confirm the current destination with the facility before sending sensitive documents.
Linn County Jail Release Dates, Transfers & VISOR Alerts
An individual roster page may display a scheduled release date, but that date can change. Other charges, holds, court orders, or administrative procedures may affect the actual release.
Oregon’s Victim Information System in Oregon (VISOR) provides custody information and optional notifications for participating county and state facilities. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office directs the public to VISOR for release and transfer notifications.
Register for available phone, text, or email alerts about custody status changes. The sheriff identifies VISOR as the statewide replacement for the former VINE system.
VISOR phone: 888-749-8080
Email: visor@doc.oregon.gov
Open Oregon VISOR ↗How to register for a release notification
What events can trigger a VISOR notification?
The sheriff states that VISOR can notify registered users of a release, transfer, escape, or death associated with a tracked person.
Is registration confidential?
The sheriff states that VISOR registration information is confidential and that users can register without creating a named account.
Should I use VINELink for Oregon custody alerts?
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says Oregon stopped using VINE on October 31, 2023. Use VISOR for Oregon custody notifications.
Linn County Jail Inmate Property & Release Procedures
Property stored during jail intake is different from money in a CorrectPay account and different from evidence retained by an arresting agency. Property-release eligibility and pickup requirements may depend on the item and its legal status.
How to request an inmate’s personal property
Can I collect someone else’s property without authorization?
Do not assume so. The jail may require the inmate’s approval and identification before releasing belongings.
Can the jail release seized evidence?
Not necessarily. Evidence may remain under the control of the arresting or investigating agency and be subject to court restrictions.
What happens to unused inmate account money?
The sheriff’s updated CorrectPay policy states that unused commissary and phone funds are returned to the individual upon release.
Linn County Jail Address, Phone Number & Map
Albany, OR 97322
The sheriff lists its main office and jail at 1115 Jackson Street SE in Albany, Oregon. General sheriff’s administrative office hours are published as 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. These administrative hours do not establish jail visiting hours or bail payment availability.
Get directions to Linn County Jail →
Before You Search or Contact the Jail
Use the official current-custody roster, check its timestamp, and open the individual’s detail page before relying on booking or case information.
Read the April 2026 sheriff instructions, identify the correct court, and distinguish a direct certified-check bail payment from a CorrectPay bonding-account deposit.