Curry County Jail Records
Curry County maintains jail and inmate records through the Sheriff's Office in Gold Beach. The county jail is small, with a maximum capacity of 35. Built in 1972, the facility sits behind the courthouse on Colvin Street. Despite its size, the jail processes bookings and releases regularly. Curry County makes information about its jail available to the public. This page covers how to search for released inmates from Curry County, what records exist, and who to contact for copies and details.
Curry County Released Inmates and Jail Operations
The Curry County jail is at 29808 Colvin Street in Gold Beach. It was built in 1972 and has a maximum capacity of 35 inmates. The jail sits directly behind the courthouse. You can call the jail at (541) 247-3244 for information about current inmates or released inmates from Curry County.
The jail's small size means it does not hold a large number of people at any one time. Most stays are short. People are booked, held for court, and then released on bail or after serving their sentence. Each booking creates a record that stays in the Curry County system. These records show the name, charges, dates, and release information. The jail page on the county website at co.curry.or.us provides details about the facility and its mission. The jail aims to provide a safe and secure place where all people are treated with dignity. This applies to both current inmates and the process used when someone becomes a released inmate from Curry County.
Under ORS 192.324, the public has the right to inspect records held by the Curry County jail. Booking logs, release records, and related data are accessible to anyone who asks. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.
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Curry County Jail 29808 Colvin Street Gold Beach, OR 97444 Phone: (541) 247-3244 |
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| Built | 1972, max capacity 35 inmates |
Curry County Sheriff's Office
The Curry County Sheriff's main office is at 97900 Shopping Center Avenue in Brookings. The phone number is (541) 469-3132. The Sheriff handles law enforcement, jail operations, and public records for the county. When you need details about released inmates from Curry County, the Sheriff is your main contact.
To request records, call or submit a written request. Include the full name of the person and any dates you know. The Sheriff's staff will search their files and provide what they can. Copy fees may apply for printed records. You can inspect the records at no cost. For more about the county and its services, visit co.curry.or.us. The site has links to county departments and resources that may be useful when researching released inmates from Curry County.
Note: The Curry County Sheriff's main office is in Brookings, while the jail is in Gold Beach behind the courthouse.
Released Inmates and Supervision in Curry County
Curry County has two community corrections officers who supervise about 160 people on parole or probation. These are released inmates who have left jail or prison but must still follow court-ordered conditions. The officers track compliance and report any issues to the court or the parole board.
With only two officers for 160 people, the caseload is heavy. Curry County is a rural area that covers a large stretch of the southern Oregon coast. The geography makes supervision more challenging. Released inmates may live in Gold Beach, Brookings, Port Orford, or other spread out communities across the county. The corrections officers must travel to meet with them and verify compliance. Under ORS 192.345, some supervision records may be conditionally exempt from public disclosure if releasing them would compromise active supervision. But basic facts about who is under supervision in Curry County are generally available through a public records request.
How to Search for Released Inmates in Curry County
Curry County is small and does not offer a large online inmate database. The jail page on the county website provides basic information. For detailed searches, you will need to contact the jail or Sheriff directly.
For state prison records, the Oregon Offender Search at docpub.state.or.us is the best tool. It covers all Oregon DOC facilities and shows both current and released inmates. The search is free and does not require an account. You can search by name or state ID number. If the person served time in a state prison, their record will show up here. This includes released inmates who were sentenced in Curry County courts and sent to a DOC facility elsewhere in the state.
The Oregon DOC offender search tool is shown at the state offender search portal.
This free public tool covers released inmates from all Oregon state prisons, including those sentenced in Curry County.
You can also check VISOR for sex offender information. The Oregon DOC public records page handles formal records requests for state prison data. For court records from Curry County, contact the Circuit Court clerk. Each source holds different pieces of a released inmate's record.
Public Records Law and Curry County Inmates
Oregon law gives the public broad access to government records. This includes released inmates data from Curry County. The Oregon Public Records Law is in ORS Chapter 192. It says public records are open to inspection. Agencies cannot ask why you want them.
Under ORS 137.225, some criminal records can be expunged. If a released inmate's record has been expunged, it will not appear in searches. Not all crimes qualify. The person must wait a set period and meet all requirements before they can petition the court. Serious offenses like sex crimes are excluded. If you search for someone in Curry County and find nothing, the record may have been expunged. The Oregon Department of Justice provides information on the public records law and the process for appealing a denied request.
Note: Curry County's two community corrections officers supervise roughly 160 released inmates on parole or probation across the county.
What Curry County Inmate Records Include
Released inmates records from Curry County contain standard booking data. This includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, booking date, bail, and release date. Court records add the case outcome, sentence, and conditions of release.
Curry County inmate records may also include:
- Arresting officer and agency
- Location and time of arrest
- Bond status and amount
- Scheduled court dates
- Release type and date
These records help the public stay informed about the justice system in Curry County. They are useful for verifying a person's criminal history or checking on someone's status. Most booking and release data is public and can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office. Court records are available through the clerk. Together, these sources give a complete picture of a released inmate's case in Curry County.
Cities in Curry County
Curry County includes Gold Beach, Brookings, and Port Orford. Gold Beach is the county seat and home to the courthouse and jail. All criminal cases from these communities go through the Curry County justice system. Released inmates from any of these cities will have records in the county files.
Nearby Counties
Curry County borders Coos County, Josephine County, and the California state line. If you cannot find a released inmate in Curry County records, the arrest may have taken place in a neighboring county. Each county keeps its own jail and court records separate from the others.