Umatilla County Inmate Records

Umatilla County maintains inmate population records through the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Terry L. Rowan. The county operates the Umatilla County Jail in Pendleton, which holds individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting court hearings or serving short sentences. The Sheriff's Office posts information on persons in custody, booking details, and charge lists for public access. Residents and family members can look up who is being held at the Umatilla County Jail and check custody status through available search tools.

Umatilla County Sheriff's Office and Inmate Records

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office operates under the leadership of Sheriff Terry L. Rowan. The office carries out a clear mission: "To serve our community and consistently earn the public's trust by providing highly professional public safety services in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner, while preserving and respecting the rights of all individuals." This mission guides every part of the department, from patrol operations to how inmates are treated inside the Umatilla County Jail.

The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of Umatilla County. Deputies serve as the first responders for 911 calls in these areas, handling everything from patrol and investigations to search and rescue operations. The department also provides contracted law enforcement services to the City of Athena, the City of Weston, and a School Resource Officer for the Milton Freewater School District. A dedicated K-9 Program supports patrol and detective work across the county.

Umatilla County Jail and Corrections Division

The Corrections Division of the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office runs the Umatilla County Jail. The primary goal of this division is to maintain a safe and secure jail for both staff and inmates. In addition to housing inmates at the jail, corrections staff provide security at two county courthouses and handle inmate transport to and from court hearings. The daily inmate population at the jail can shift as new bookings come in and releases or transfers take place.

When a person is arrested in Umatilla County, they are typically brought to the county jail for booking. During this process, staff record the person's charges, personal information, and booking date. This data becomes part of the public record. The jail tracks its inmate population on an ongoing basis, logging each intake and release. People held at the jail include those awaiting trial, those serving short sentences, and those being held on warrants from other jurisdictions.

The inmate population in Umatilla County reflects arrests made by the Sheriff's Office, local city police departments in Pendleton, Hermiston, and Milton-Freewater, as well as the Oregon State Police. All of these agencies may bring arrested individuals to the Umatilla County Jail for processing and holding. Court orders from the Umatilla County Circuit Court also play a role in whether a person stays in custody or is released on bail.

Sheriff's Office Divisions and Community Services

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office operates a wide range of divisions that serve the community beyond standard patrol and jail operations. The department runs a 911 Regional Dispatch center that handles emergency calls for the county and surrounding areas. This state-of-the-art communications center keeps communities safe by routing calls to the right responders quickly. The office also manages an ATV and Snow Patrol unit for mountain safety, a Marine Patrol unit for water safety on local rivers and waterways, and a dedicated Search and Rescue team.

Community-focused services include the Civil Unit, which handles civil processes such as serving legal papers and conducting sheriff sales. The office processes Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) and manages protection orders. An Emergency Management division coordinates disaster preparedness, and residents can sign up for Emergency Alerts to stay informed during critical events. The Neighborhood Watch program helps local communities organize and stay aware of safety concerns in their areas.

Other specialized divisions within the department include the Evidence Tech unit, Investigations unit, Court Security and Transport, Reserve Deputy program, Records Requests, Corps of Engineers Patrol, Press Release coordination, Trespass Agreement management, and a Drone (UAS) program. The Umatilla/Morrow Major Crimes Team is a joint unit that handles serious criminal investigations across both counties. This broad set of divisions reflects the Sheriff's Office commitment to keeping all areas of Umatilla County safe, from rural unincorporated land to the busiest towns.

How to Search Inmate Population in Umatilla County

There are several ways to look up the current inmate population in Umatilla County. The most direct method is to contact the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office or visit their website at umatillacounty.net/sheriff for information on persons currently held at the county jail. The department can provide details on who is in custody, what charges have been filed, and when court dates are set.

You can also check the Oregon Department of Corrections site if the person has been transferred from the county jail to a state prison. The ODOC runs a public lookup tool at docpub.state.or.us that covers all state inmates in Oregon. If a person was originally held in Umatilla County but has since been moved to a state facility, the ODOC search will show their current status and location. This is helpful when someone is no longer at the county jail but remains in the corrections system.

It is worth noting that the Two Rivers Correctional Institution, a state prison operated by the Oregon Department of Corrections, is located in Umatilla County at 82911 Beach Access Road, Umatilla, OR 97882. This is a state facility, not a county jail, and inmates there are under state jurisdiction. You can contact Two Rivers at (541) 922-2087 or (541) 922-2086. Searches for state inmates at Two Rivers should be done through the ODOC lookup tool rather than the county Sheriff's Office.

Note: Online tools show only those who are in custody at the time of the search. If a person has been released from the Umatilla County Jail, they will not appear in the current inmate population list.

Victim Notification and Umatilla County Custody Status

Umatilla County participates in the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. VINE allows crime victims and concerned parties to register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone is released from the Umatilla County Jail, transferred to another facility, or has a change in their case, VINE sends a notification by phone, email, or text message. This helps people stay informed and take any steps they need to stay safe.

To use VINE for Umatilla County, go to the VINELink website and search for the inmate by name. Once you find the right person, you can set up alerts tied to that individual. The system tracks inmates across the county jail and will notify you of any custody changes. Oregon law supports this type of notification under the state's victim rights statutes. VINE is free to use and is funded at the state level while working with Umatilla County jail data.

Umatilla County Inmate Population Public Records

Under Oregon's public records law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478, most jail and inmate records in Umatilla County are open to the public. This means you can request data on the inmate population, booking logs, charge lists, and other records held by the Sheriff's Office. The law grants broad access to these documents with limited exceptions. Certain details, such as medical records and information about minors, may be withheld from public view.

To submit a records request, contact the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Records Requests division or visit the county website. You can ask for records on a specific inmate or request broader data on the jail population at a given time. The Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services (OSP CJIS) maintains a wider set of criminal history data that may be useful for background checks. The Oregon Department of Justice also holds records that can tie to inmates processed through Umatilla County.

For court case records connected to an inmate's charges, you can reach the Umatilla County Circuit Court or use the Oregon Judicial Department's online case search tools. These sources are useful when you need details beyond what the jail roster provides, such as court rulings, sentencing information, and hearing schedules.

• Booking records and intake details
• List of charges and current custody status
• Court dates and hearing outcomes
• Bail amounts and release conditions
• Transfer records to state facilities

Nearby Counties

Umatilla County borders Morrow County, Union County, Wallowa County, and Grant County. Each county runs its own jail and maintains its own inmate population records. If you are not sure which county holds a person, try the Umatilla County search first and then check the neighboring county's jail roster. Inmates are held in the county where the arrest or charge takes place. The Umatilla/Morrow Major Crimes Team works across county lines for serious cases, but inmates are still booked into the county where the charges originate.