Lane Co Jail Visitation Center

Lane County OR Jail - Visitation

You can call jail reception Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 541-682-4263. Select the option for “Jail and Inmate Information,” and then the option for “Visiting, Mail, and Other Inmate Related Questions.”

THE VISITING PROCESS - VISITING RULES AND REGULATIONS

THE VISITING PROCESS - Prior To Your Scheduled Visit:
For inmates to receive visitation the following must be completed prior to the scheduled visit:

​ INMATE MUST BE CLASSIFIED: Classification determines the inmate’s privilege level and allows staff to determine the scheduled time of the visit. The classification process can take up to three days.

INMATE MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT VISITOR REQUEST FORM: Visitor Request forms are submitted to the inmate's housing officer and are entered into the system Monday through Friday. Visitor Request lists can be updated by the inmate every four weeks. The inmate needs the following items to successfully complete the form: Full name of visitor, date of birth, current address, telephone, and relation to the inmate. Please send this information to the inmate via US Mail if you feel that the inmate does not have this information.
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You are encouraged to call the jail (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. excluding holidays) at 541-682-4263 every week as the time and day of the visit can change.
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Visitors must arrive at the visiting check-in area 30 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time. The check-in cutoff time is 10 minutes prior to the scheduled visit (allowing staff time to call inmates to the visitor area). It is important to leave the visitor booth as soon as the visit ends to allow the next visit to start on time. Failure to do so may result in a loss of future visiting privileges.

VISITING RULES AND REGULATIONS - During Your Visit:
Any visitor who is found in violation of any of these rules will be penalized by a loss of visitation privileges.

• IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY VISIT: All adult visitors must have a CURRENT state issued ID, driver's license, or passport. Visitors under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other authorized person throughout the duration of the visit. Minors MUST have an original birth certificate with their parent/legal guardian’s name and their name on it for each visit. Minors between 15 and 18 years old must also have a CURRENT State issued ID, or student body card.
  

• SUPERVISION OF MINOR CHILDREN: Children must be supervised and kept under control during the entire visit. The Reception Officer may refuse entry or request immediate departure of children and the accompanying parent or guardian if, in the officer’s judgment, their behavior is disruptive to personnel, other visitors or to the efficiency or safety of operations in any way.
  

• ALL VISITORS MUST CLEAR THE METAL DETECTOR: All visitors must successfully pass through a metal detector prior to the visit unless a medical card listing a legitimate reason for not clearing the metal detector is presented, and/or otherwise authorized by the Reception Officer. Pockets will be emptied before going through the metal detector. All items listed below will be disposed of or locked up.
  • No writing materials (i.e. pen, pencil, paper, notebooks), electronic devices (i.e. personal computers, cell phones, pagers) or tobacco-related products (cigarettes, matches, or lighters).
  • No sharp objects (knives, fingernail clippers, collapsible scissors, etc.), weapons or ammunition.
  • Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the reception lobby, visiting waiting room or visiting booths.
  • Pornographic material will not be permitted.
    

• ALLOWED ITEMS IN THE VISITING AREA:

  • One plastic baby bottle and/or pacifier, one diaper and one blanket if accompanied by a child.

  • One small toy (no moving parts, removable parts, or noisemakers) if accompanied by a child.

  • Photos and/or reading material that have been cleared by the Reception Officer.
    

• VISITORS MUST BE PROPERLY ATTIRED:

  • If the clothing is unduly suggestive, tight fitting, or creates a security hazard, the visitor will be refused. (i.e. Persons wearing tube-tops, wrap around or halter-type clothing will be refused.)

  • If the clothing, hairstyle, insignias or other paraphernalia are associated with gangs, the visitor will be refused.

  • If dresses, skirts, jumpers, culottes and pants are more than two inches above the kneecap, the visitor will be refused. (Dresses/tops with plunging/low-cut necklines, spaghetti straps, and bib-overalls are not allowed.)

  • See-through clothing, including sheer fabrics and loose weave, and/or other clothing that exposes an undue amount of flesh (e.g., exposing chest, back, thighs or mid-section) will not be allowed.

  • Footwear must be worn at all times.

  • Flashing, exposing of oneself or sexually explicit behavior is strictly prohibited and will result in termination of visit in progress and the loss of future visiting privileges!

Any person supplying contraband into a corrections facility is subject to criminal prosecution in accordance with ORS 162.185.

Any person committing vandalism to this facility is subject to criminal prosecution in accordance with ORS 162.185

Visiting Inmates at Lane County OR Jail

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Eugene OR location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Lane Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.