Grant County Released Inmates

Grant County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Canyon City, Oregon. The Grant County jail is a small facility that holds about 20 inmates on any given day. You can search for released inmates from Grant County through the online roster, court records, and state tools. The jail has been in use since 1997 and serves all of Grant County. Records show who has been booked in, what they were charged with, and when they got out.

Grant County Sheriff and Released Inmates Records

Sheriff Todd McKinley heads the Grant County Sheriff's Office. Undersheriff Zach Mobley works alongside him. The office is at 205 S Humbolt in Canyon City, OR 97820. Call (541) 575-1131 for help. The sheriff's team runs the jail and handles law enforcement for all of Grant County. When someone is arrested, the booking record goes into the system and stays there even after the inmate is released.

The Grant County jail has 41 hard beds and 7 temporary beds. Sgt. Wade Waddel serves as Jail Manager. The jail was built in 1997 and sits at the same address as the sheriff's office. On most days, about 20 inmates are held there. The jail offers several programs for those in custody, including AA and NA group meetings, the Breaking Barriers program, GED courses, and church services. When an inmate finishes their time and is released, the record of their stay and the programs they took part in becomes part of their file in Grant County.

You can search the Grant County website for the online jail roster. The search tool lets you enter a full or partial name. Use the wildcard character '%' if you are not sure of the exact spelling. For instance, if you type "John%" the results will show all names that start with "John" in the Grant County system. This is a useful trick when you know part of a released inmate's name but not the full version.

Note: The Grant County jail is small, so the roster may be short compared to larger counties in Oregon.

How to Search for Released Inmates in Grant County

The Grant County Sheriff's Office provides public access to their inmate search system online.

This page shows the tools used to look up current and past inmates in Grant County.

For state-level searches, use the Oregon Offender Search. This tool is run by the Oregon Department of Corrections. It tracks people who served time in state prison and those on parole. If a Grant County case led to a state sentence, the record will be in this system. You can search by name or State ID number. The tool is free and runs all day, every day. It shows the crime, status, and release date for each person.

The VISOR alert system is another option. It is free and run by the state. You sign up to get a notice when a specific inmate is released, moved, or has a change in their case. VISOR checks county jails every 15 minutes and state prisons six times a day. Under ORS 192.311, jail records count as public records. That means most of the data in the Grant County jail system is open for public view.

Grant County Court Records for Released Inmates

Judge Robert S. Raschio presides over the Grant County Circuit Court. The court is in Canyon City and can be reached at (541) 575-1438. This court handles all felony and criminal cases in Grant County. Court records show the charges, plea, sentence, and release terms for each case. These records are tied to the jail data that tracks released inmates from Grant County.

You can look up Grant County court records through the Oregon Judicial Department website or the eCourt system. Enter a name or case number to find what you need. There is a small fee for detailed case info online. You can also visit the clerk's office in Canyon City to search records for free. Bring your ID and any details you have about the case. Staff can make copies of documents you need.

District Attorney Jim Carpenter handles criminal cases in Grant County. His office is at 201 S Humbolt Suite 100, Canyon City, OR 97820. The phone number is (541) 575-0146. The DA decides what charges to file and plays a role in plea deals and sentencing. Under ORS 137.225, some released inmates can ask to have their conviction set aside. The DA's office reviews these motions and may agree or object. If the court grants the request, the record is sealed and no longer shows up in most public searches in Grant County.

Note: Grant County has only one circuit court judge, so case schedules may vary based on the court calendar.

Post-Release Supervision in Grant County

Released inmates from Grant County who are placed on probation or parole report to the Community Corrections office. Sheriff McKinley also serves as the director of this program. The P&P Sergeant is Josh Wolf. The office is at 201 S Humbolt, Suite 160, in Canyon City. You can call (541) 575-1743. Officers track each person on supervised release and keep records of their check-ins, drug tests, and compliance with release terms.

Under ORS 192.345, some conditions of release records may be exempt from public disclosure. Still, basic data about who is on supervision in Grant County is generally available. If a released inmate breaks the terms of their supervision, the officer can ask the court to revoke their release. This creates a new record in the Grant County court system. The process works the same for both probation and parole cases in Grant County.

State Records for Grant County Released Inmates

The Oregon Department of Corrections keeps files on anyone who served time in a state prison. If a Grant County conviction led to state time, the DOC has that record. You can request a "Pen Pack" through the DOC Public Records Center. This pack includes the face sheet, court orders, and discharge papers for the inmate. You must use the GovQA portal to file your request. There are fees based on the time it takes staff to pull the files.

Under ORS 421.125, the DOC must give released inmates their discharge papers and proof of any work or programs they did while in custody. These documents are part of the public record in most cases. The Oregon State Police also keeps criminal history records through their CJIS division. You can request your own record or, in some cases, check on another person. There is a fee for this service. For Grant County released inmates, these state tools fill in the gaps that local records may not cover.

• Oregon Offender Search for state prison data
• VISOR for custody status alerts
• Oregon eCourt for court case records
• Grant County online roster for local jail data
• DOC Public Records Center for formal file requests
• Oregon State Police CJIS for criminal history checks

Nearby Counties

Grant County borders Wheeler County, Harney County, Malheur County, Baker County, and Umatilla County. If you need released inmates records from a nearby area, check with that county's sheriff or court. The Oregon Offender Search covers all state prison records in one tool, regardless of which county the case came from.