Josephine County Inmate Lookup
Josephine County released inmates records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Grants Pass, Oregon. The county runs a 262-bed jail with several online tools for public access. You can search for released inmates from Josephine County through the Inmate Inquiry portal, the 14-day booking report, and the in custody list. The jail processes a high volume of inmates each year, and the county keeps detailed records on every booking and release. These tools give the public a clear view of who has been held in and let go from the Josephine County jail.
Josephine County Sheriff and Released Inmates
Sheriff Dave Daniel leads the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 601 NW 5th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. The main phone is (541) 474-5123. For records, press option 3. The sheriff's team runs both law enforcement and the county jail. All arrests in Josephine County lead to a booking at the jail on NE F Street. The record stays on file long after the inmate is released.
The Josephine County Adult Jail is at 1901 NE F Street in Grants Pass. The jail phone is (541) 474-5140. The facility has 262 beds, but the current operational capacity is around 185 inmates. The jail has several housing units. These include general population for both men and women, maximum security, medical housing, special management units, and a work release center. The mix of housing types means the Josephine County jail handles a wide range of cases, from short stays to longer holds.
The jail provides medical and mental health services, food service, and video visitation for both on-site and remote visitors. Under ORS 192.311, booking records from the Josephine County jail are public records. Anyone can ask to see them, subject to the exemptions set by Oregon law.
How to Search Released Inmates in Josephine County
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office provides an online Inmate Inquiry tool for public searches.
This portal shows current and past booking data for the Josephine County jail.
The Josephine County Inmate Inquiry tool lets you search by name, booking number, or subject number. You can also set a date range to narrow results. The system shows who is in the jail now and who has been released. Beyond the inquiry tool, the Josephine County jail page offers a 14-day booking report that is refreshed every four hours. There is also an in custody list and a bond report. These three reports give a thorough view of recent activity at the Josephine County jail.
For state-level searches, the Oregon Offender Search covers inmates who served time in state prison. If a Josephine County case led to a state sentence, the record is here. The search is free and runs all day. You can enter a name or State ID number. Results show the charge, facility, status, and release date. The VISOR alert service sends you a free notice when an inmate is released or moved. VISOR checks county jails every 15 minutes.
Note: The Josephine County 14-day booking report updates every four hours, so there may be a brief delay before a new release shows up.
Josephine County Court Records for Released Inmates
The Josephine County Circuit Court is at 500 NW 6th St in Grants Pass. The phone is (541) 474-5221. This court handles all criminal cases in Josephine County. Court records show the full history of each case. They include the charges, plea, sentence, and any terms that apply after release. These records add depth to the jail data and give the legal basis for each released inmate's time in the Josephine County system.
You can search Josephine County court records through the Oregon Judicial Department website or the eCourt system. Enter a name or case number to find a case. There is a small fee for detailed data online. You can also go to the clerk's office in Grants Pass to search for free. Staff can pull records and make copies. Under ORS 192.324, the court must respond to public records requests within five business days.
District Attorney Joshua Eastman handles criminal cases in Josephine County. His office is at 500 NW 6th St in Grants Pass. The phone is (541) 474-5200. The DA files charges and plays a role in plea deals. Under ORS 137.225, some released inmates may petition to have their conviction set aside. The DA reviews these motions. If the court grants the request, the record is sealed and no longer appears in most public searches of Josephine County released inmates.
| Court |
Josephine County Circuit Court 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: (541) 474-5221 |
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| Sheriff |
Josephine County Sheriff's Office 601 NW 5th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: (541) 474-5123 |
| District Attorney |
Joshua Eastman 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Phone: (541) 474-5200 |
What Josephine County Released Inmates Records Show
The Josephine County jail system tracks a wide range of data for each inmate. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and booking date. It also shows the bond amount and any court dates. When the person is released, the date and method of release are added. The system keeps this data for both current inmates and those who have left the Josephine County jail.
Court records add the legal details. They show the case number, judge, charges, plea, verdict or deal, and the sentence. If the person was placed on probation or parole after release, the court file will show those terms. Under ORS 192.355, some records are exempt from public view. This includes active investigation files, medical records, and certain data about victims. Records of persons in custody may be exempt for up to 25 years under ORS 192.398. Most basic released inmates data from Josephine County, though, is open to the public.
- Name, date of birth, and physical description
- Charges and booking date
- Bond amount and court dates
- Release date and method
- Sentence and post-release terms
State Tools for Josephine County Released Inmates
The Oregon Department of Corrections keeps records on anyone who went through the state prison system. If a Josephine County conviction led to state time, the DOC has that file. You can request a "Pen Pack" through the DOC Public Records Center. Use the GovQA portal to submit your request. The pack includes the face sheet, court orders, and discharge papers. Fees depend on the time it takes to pull the records. Under ORS 421.125, the DOC must provide released inmates with their discharge documents and proof of programs done in prison.
The Oregon State Police keeps criminal history records through their CJIS division. You can request a copy of your own record for a fee. For Josephine County released inmates, these state tools fill in gaps that local records may not cover. Between the jail viewer, court records, the Oregon Offender Search, and the DOC records system, you have multiple paths to find data on released inmates from Josephine County.
Note: The Josephine County Community Corrections office at (541) 474-5240 can answer questions about probation and parole status for released inmates.
Nearby Counties
Josephine County borders Jackson County, Douglas County, Curry County, and the California state line. If you need released inmates records from a nearby area, contact that county's sheriff or circuit court. The Oregon Offender Search covers state prison records for all counties in one place.