Yamhill County Custody Records

Yamhill County tracks its inmate population through the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Sam Elliott leads the office, which runs the Yamhill County Correctional Facility at 535 NE 5th Street in McMinnville. The jail holds people who are in custody on local charges or who wait for court dates. Residents can look up who is held in the Yamhill County jail and check on custody status. The Sheriff's Office also works with state and federal partners on drug crimes and public safety.

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office Inmate Records

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office runs all jail and inmate operations in the county. Sheriff Sam Elliott heads the office, which is in charge of booking, holding, and releasing people from custody. When a person is booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, staff create a record with the charges, booking date, and custody status. These records form the base of the inmate population data for Yamhill County.

The Sheriff's Office can be reached by phone at 503-434-7506, with the business office open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for in-person visits. Phone lines run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The civil unit has its own line at 503-474-6302 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A drop box in the lobby is there for after-hours filings. Visit co.yamhill.or.us/sheriff for more on the Yamhill County inmate population and jail records.

Yamhill County Correctional Facility Inmate Population

The Yamhill County Correctional Facility sits at 535 NE 5th Street in McMinnville, Oregon. This is the sole jail in the county. It holds people who face local charges, those who wait for trial, and those who serve short terms. The jail tracks its inmate population on a daily basis. Staff log each new booking and each release, so the count stays current.

As of January 31, 2025, the facility made changes to its visitation rules. In-person visits still take place, but the jail now also offers video chat and messaging for those who want to stay in touch with inmates. These tools let family members and others on an approved list talk to people in Yamhill County custody from home. The shift to video options helps cut down on wait times at the jail and gives more people a way to connect.

The inmate population at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility can change fast. New arrests in McMinnville, Newberg, or other parts of the county lead to spikes in the count. Court orders, bail decisions, and transfers to state prison all bring the total down. The Sheriff's Office keeps close watch on bed use and works to make sure the facility has the space it needs. The 2024 Annual Report from the Sheriff's Office has more data on trends in the Yamhill County inmate population over time.

How to Search Yamhill County Inmate Records

There are a few ways to find out if a person is in custody in Yamhill County. The first step is to check the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office site at co.yamhill.or.us/sheriff. The site has tools to look up current inmates and see who is held at the Correctional Facility. You can search by name and view the charges, booking date, and status of each person in custody.

If the person has been moved to a state prison, the Oregon Department of Corrections runs a public search tool at docpub.state.or.us. This tool covers all state inmates in Oregon. A person who was held in Yamhill County but has since been sent to a state facility will show up in the ODOC system. The Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services division, known as OSP CJIS, also keeps broader criminal history data that may tie to Yamhill County inmates.

You can also use VINELink to track an inmate's custody status. VINE, short for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, sends alerts when a person is released from a Yamhill County jail or moved to a new site. This free tool works by phone, email, or text. It is a good choice for crime victims or others who need to know when a custody status shifts. Oregon law backs this kind of notice under the state's victim rights rules.

Note: Online search tools show only those who are in custody at the time you look. If a person has been released from the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, they will not show up in the current inmate population list.

Yamhill County Drug Enforcement and Inmate Trends

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office runs the SCAN Team, which stands for Street Crimes and Narcotics. This unit is set up to fight drug crimes in the county. The SCAN Team puts a strong focus on fentanyl and other forms of illicit drug trafficking that have grown in the region. The team works with local, state, and federal partners to build cases and make arrests. Many of the people booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility face drug charges that stem from SCAN Team work.

Drug tips can be sent to the Sheriff's Office at drugtip@yamhillcounty.gov. This line lets residents share leads on drug activity in Yamhill County. Tips are kept private, and the SCAN Team reviews each one. Under ORS 192.311 to 192.478, certain records tied to active cases may be held back from public view while an investigation is open. Once a case moves forward, the related inmate records and charges become part of the public file.

The rise of fentanyl has led to a shift in the types of charges seen in the Yamhill County inmate population. More people now face drug delivery and possession charges than in past years. The SCAN Team's work with federal agencies has also brought more complex cases to the county. These cases can lead to longer holds at the Correctional Facility while suspects wait for trial or plea deals.

Yamhill County Inmate Population Public Records

Oregon's public records law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478, gives residents the right to access most jail and inmate records in Yamhill County. This means you can ask for booking logs, charge lists, and data on the inmate population at the Correctional Facility. The law puts few limits on what can be shared. Health data, notes on minors, and details tied to open cases are among the items that may be held back.

To request records from the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, you can email sheriff@yamhillcounty.gov or visit the business office in person on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The office may charge fees based on the scope of your request. A fee schedule was last set on June 1, 2025, under Board Order 25-138. The Sheriff's Office has a Title VI Plan in place to make sure all residents can access services without facing bias.

• Booking logs and intake forms
• List of charges and custody status
• Court dates and hearing results
• Bail and release conditions
• Transfer records to state facilities

For court case records tied to an inmate's charges, the Oregon Judicial Department runs online tools that let you search by case or name. The Oregon Judicial Department site covers all circuit courts in the state, and the Oregon Department of Justice holds records that may link to inmates in Yamhill County. These sources work well when you need more than what the jail search gives you.

Nearby Counties

Yamhill County borders Polk County, Marion County, Washington County, Tillamook County, and Clackamas County. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own inmate population records. If you are not sure which county holds a person, try the Yamhill 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. A person picked up in McMinnville or Newberg will be part of the Yamhill County inmate population, while someone held just across the line in Polk or Washington County will be in that county's system.