Portland City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: March 6, 2024

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Location	1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97204

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Portland City Jail is a low-security jail located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Oregon law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Portland City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Portland City Jail is not serious. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Portland City Jail.

Inmate Search

Portland City Jail, Oregon, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Portland City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 503-823-0097, and the Portland City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Oregon statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

Portland, Multnomah County, OR Overview

nicknames:

“Rose City”; “Stumptown”; “PDX”; see Nicknames of Portland, Oregon for a complete list.

Coordinates:

45.52000°N 122.68194°W

Country:

United States

State:

Oregon

Counties:

Multnomah Washington Clackamas

Bioregion:

Cascadia

Founded:

1845

Incorporated:

February 8, 1851

Named for:

Portland, Maine

Government:

Type:

Commission

Mayor:

Ted Wheeler (D)

Commissioners:

Chloe EudalyAmanda FritzJo Ann HardestyDan Ryan

Auditor:

Mary Hull Caballero

Area:

City:

144.98 sq mi (375.50 km2)

Land:

133.42 sq mi (345.57 km2)

Water:

11.56 sq mi (29.93 km2)

Urban:

524.38 sq mi (1,358.1 km2)

Elevation:

50 ft (15.2 m)

Highest elevation:

1,188 ft (362 m)

Lowest elevation (Columbia River):

0.62 ft (0.19 m)

Population (2010):

City:

583,776

Estimate (2019):

654,741

Rank:

US: 26th

Density:

4,907.22/sq mi (1,894.68/km2)

Urban:

1,849,898 (US: 24th)

Metro:

2,478,810 (US: 25th)

CSA:

3,239,335 (US: 19th)

Demonym(s):

Portlander

Time zone:

UTC−08:00 (PST)

Summer (DST):

UTC−07:00 (PDT)

ZIP Codes:

97086–97299

Area codes:

503 and 971

FIPS code:

41-59000

GNIS feature ID:

1136645

Portland, Multnomah County, OR Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Precincts:5

Full Time Sworn Officers:928

Full Time Civilians:277

Part Time Sworn Officers:1

Part Time Civilians:9

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Portland City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Portland City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Portland City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Portland City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Portland City Jail

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97204

Sending Money

The Portland City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Portland City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Portland City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Portland City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Portland City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Portland City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Portland City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Portland City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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Portland City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Portland City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97204
City	Portland
Postal Code	97204
State	Oregon
County	Multnomah County