OR DOC - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 12, 2024
Address
2500 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801-9699
Beds
1673
County
Umatilla
Phone
541-276-0700
Fax
541-278-1841
Email
rick.b.coursey@doc.state.or.us

EOCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

The phone carrier is IC Solutions, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at EOCI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 541-276-0700.

Located at 2500 Westgate in Pendleton, OR, EOCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. EOCI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) offers a diverse range of programs and services to its inmates, including the Joys of Living Assistance Dog Program, Getting Out by Going In (GOGI), Certified Master Clock Repair Program, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program, Art Therapy, Certified Hospice Care Giver Program, Toastmasters, New Directions Program, and various education opportunities such as GED, high school, and college-level classes. Additionally, it provides support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Trade certification programs are also available, including HVAC, SAE Automotive, Welding, Plant Journeyman Electrical Licensing, and water treatment and boiler certification. Furthermore, the institution offers religious services, mindfulness training, food handlers, and bakery certification courses.

Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) Industries at EOCI include a Contact Center, Embroidery Shop, Garment Factory, and Laundry services. For a comprehensive list of available programs and services, individuals are encouraged to contact the institution directly.

Established in 1985, EOCI was authorized by the 62nd Legislative Assembly as Oregon's first medium-security adult male correctional facility outside Marion County. Converted from a state mental hospital originally built in 1912-13, EOCI received its first inmates on June 24, 1985. With 1,682 beds, it ranks as Pendleton's fourth-largest employer.

The institution features 19 separate general population housing units, totaling 596 dormitory beds and 897 cell beds, along with a 99-single occupancy cell Disciplinary Segregation Unit and an eight-bed Infirmary. Education services at EOCI are provided through a partnership with Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC), with approximately 1,000 inmates earning GED certificates or adult high school diplomas since the program's inception in 1986. Additionally, the New Directions Education Project, established in 1999, offers college-transfer classes funded by donations from various sources.

EOCI is renowned for manufacturing the "Prison Blues" line of blue denim clothing and operates a garment factory as one of its two prison industries programs. Its commercial laundry services cater not only to EOCI and Snake River Correctional Institution but also to local entities such as Pendleton's high school, fire department, convention center, and Krusteaz Flour Mill.

Inmate Locator

EOCI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

Visitation Information

OR DOC - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution - Visitation

Visiting Hours:

Visiting is permitted on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Morning Session: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Oregon DOC general guidelines for regular visiting. If visiting an AIC in special housing, there are additional restrictions and prior scheduling is required. Contact your facility for assistance.

ATTENTION: All visitors must ensure they are on the adult in custody's approved visitor's list before scheduling an in-person visit. While the online system allows for scheduling regardless of visitor status, the visit will be denied at the institution if the visitor is not approved. Check with your incarcerated loved one to ensure your visiting status is up to date. You can email the visiting application to the Visitor Services Unit or fax to (503) 373-1173. You can also mail the form to Visiting Services Unit, 3723 Fairview Industrial Dr. Suite 200, Salem, OR 97302.

For more information on visiting, please see the Friends & Family Handbook or the Visiting Rule.
For information on professional visits, see the Professional Visit and Communication Guide.

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