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Prisons and Jails in Oregon.

Oregon Department of Corrections manages the Oregon state correctional system. Oregon DOC offender search (oregonoffender.net) allows searches by SID number or name. Oregon has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform - t
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Oregon Department of Corrections

Oregon DOC offender search (oregonoffender.net) allows searches by SID number or name. Oregon has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform - the first state to decriminalize personal possession of hard drugs in 2020 (Measure 110). The state has expanded treatment alternatives.

The official inmate search is available at oregonoffender.net. FCI Sheridan in Oregon is a major federal facility serving the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii inmates.

Visitation in Oregon Facilities

Oregon DOC visitor approval requires a visitor registration. Processing takes 2 - 4 weeks. Background checks for adult visitors. Oregon has relatively progressive family contact policies consistent with its rehabilitation focus.

Always confirm visiting schedules directly with the facility before traveling. Find specific visitation rules on each facility's page in our Oregon prison directory.

Sending Mail to Oregon Inmates

Oregon DOC mail requires the SID number. Oregon has implemented a mail scanning system - physical mail is scanned and delivered electronically at most facilities.

InmateAid delivers letters and photos, postcards, and magazines to Oregon facilities. Want to receive letters without sharing your home address? Our Letters From Inmates service scans and delivers inmate mail to your account.

Phone Calls from Oregon Facilities

Oregon is not currently among the states that offer free inmate phone calls. Securus Technologies holds the Oregon DOC contract.

Following the FCC's Martha Wright-Reed Order (effective April 6, 2026), per-minute rates for inmate calls are now federally capped at state and federal facilities. Find current carrier and rate information on each facility's page in our Oregon prison directory.

Sending Money to Oregon Inmates

Commissary funds let inmates purchase approved items from the facility store. Primary money transfer options for Oregon:

  • JPay (primary for Oregon DOC)
  • Money orders - check current policy given digital mail
  • Lobby kiosks

See our Send Money guide or navigate to the specific facility page for current provider information.

Reentry Resources in Oregon

Planning for release is one of the most important things a family can do. These organizations provide support in Oregon:

Frequently Asked Questions About Oregon Prisons

What is a SID number in Oregon?

SID stands for State Identification Number - Oregon DOC's unique inmate identifier. It must appear on all mail sent to Oregon DOC facilities and is required for the Oregon Offender Network search at oregonoffender.net. Find it by searching the inmate's full legal name. County jail detainees have their own booking numbers that are separate from SID numbers - a county detainee doesn't have an Oregon DOC SID until they enter state custody after sentencing. If your person was recently transferred from county to state custody, allow 24 - 48 hours for the system to update. Once assigned, the SID is permanent for the sentence.

What is Oregon's Measure 110?

Oregon's Measure 110, passed by voters in November 2020, was the first statewide law in the US to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of all controlled substances - including heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine - making possession a civil violation rather than a crime. The state redirected cannabis tax revenues to fund addiction recovery centers. M110 faced significant implementation challenges, and in 2024 the legislature recriminalized possession under certain circumstances after evidence suggested the recovery network wasn't keeping up with demand. M110 remains one of the most studied drug policy experiments in the country.

Does Oregon scan prison mail?

Yes - Oregon DOC has implemented mail scanning at most state facilities. Physical mail is processed at a central scanning location, opened, scanned, and delivered electronically to inmate tablets. Your physical letter does not reach the inmate as a paper document. This was implemented primarily as a security measure to reduce drug smuggling through mail. For the most reliable delivery, use JPay's digital mail submission platform directly - it delivers to the inmate's tablet without going through the physical scanning step. Check current mail policy for your specific facility at doc.oregon.gov.

Does Oregon have free prison phone calls?

No - Oregon has not eliminated phone call fees. Securus Technologies holds the Oregon DOC contract. The FCC's April 2026 rate caps apply to interstate calls from Oregon state facilities, reducing costs from historical highs, but calls are not free. Oregon has considered phone fee elimination legislation in recent sessions but has not passed it. Set up a Securus prepaid account. Oregon's 36 counties each contract separately for jail phone systems - county rates vary.

What is FCI Sheridan?

FCI Sheridan is a federal correctional complex in Sheridan, Oregon - in the Willamette Valley about 60 miles southwest of Portland. The complex includes FCI Sheridan medium security and FPC Sheridan minimum-security camp. It is one of the primary federal facilities serving Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii - federal inmates from all these states regularly end up at Sheridan. The facility is accessible from Portland in about 1.5 hours via I-5 and Highway 18. Contact Sheridan at 503-843-4442. Use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov to confirm whether your federal inmate is at the FCI or the camp - they have different addresses.

How do I find someone at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility?

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville is Oregon's only women's state prison, about 20 miles south of Portland in Clackamas County. It's one of the most accessible major prisons in Oregon for Portland-area families - reachable via I-5 and a short drive into the Tualatin Valley. All visitors must be pre-approved through Oregon DOC's visitor registration process. Contact Coffee Creek at 503-570-6400 for visitor application information and current visiting hours. Coffee Creek offers education, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training programming.

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