Sherman County Inmate Records

Sherman County released inmates records are held by the Sheriff and the NORCOR regional jail in The Dalles. Sherman County is one of the least populated counties in Oregon, with its seat in Moro. Those who need to search for released inmates from Sherman County can use state and local tools to find booking data, charges, and release dates. The Sheriff works with NORCOR to house inmates from Sherman County. Public records on past and current inmates can be found through written requests and online search portals that span the whole state of Oregon.

Sherman County Sheriff and NORCOR Jail

Sheriff Brad Lohrey leads law enforcement in Sherman County. His office is at 500 Court St in Moro. You can reach the Sheriff at (541) 565-3622. Sherman County does not run its own jail. Instead, it is part of the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities program, known as NORCOR.

NORCOR is at 201 Webber Road in The Dalles. Commander Joyce Orendorff runs the jail. You can call NORCOR at (541) 298-1576 to ask about released inmates who were held on Sherman County charges. When a person is booked at NORCOR on a Sherman County case, the jail keeps a record of the stay. This record shows the name, charges, dates, and bond. Under ORS 192.324, you have the right to inspect these records. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

To get copies of released inmates records from Sherman County, send a written request to the Sheriff or to NORCOR. Include the full name of the person and any dates you know. You may also call to ask what steps are needed. Because Sherman County is small, the staff can often help you quickly.

The state-level Oregon Offender Search is a good place to start looking for released inmates from Sherman County who served time in state prisons. Visit docpub.state.or.us to use the free search tool.

Note: Sherman County inmates are housed at NORCOR in The Dalles, so all jail records requests should go to that facility or to the Sheriff in Moro.

Sherman County Circuit Court and Released Inmates

The Sherman County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in the county. Court records show the full case history for released inmates from Sherman County. This includes charges, pleas, sentences, and case outcomes. The courthouse is at 500 Court St in Moro.

You can reach the court clerk at (541) 565-3650. The mailing address is PO Box 402, Moro, OR 97039. Court records are public unless a judge has sealed them. Under ORS 192.345, some records may be conditionally exempt, but most basic case data for released inmates in Sherman County is open to the public. Visit the court page at courts.oregon.gov for forms and contact details.

You can search for Sherman County released inmates through the Oregon eCourt system. This tool shows case data from all circuit courts in the state. You can look up a person by name or case number. Go to courts.oregon.gov to start your search.

Released Inmates and Community Corrections

Wasco and Sherman counties share a Community Corrections office. Director Fritz Bachman runs this program from 421 E 7th St Annex B in The Dalles. You can reach the office at (541) 506-2570. Released inmates from Sherman County who are on probation or post-prison supervision report to this office.

Community corrections keeps track of who is on supervision and what their terms are. Under ORS 144.104, the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision sets the terms for those released from state prison. If you want to know whether a released inmate from Sherman County is still under supervision, you can check the Oregon Offender Search or contact the community corrections office. The staff can confirm if a person reports to them.

The image below shows the Sherman County Sheriff Office, which works with NORCOR and the courts on released inmates records in the county.

Sherman County shares many of its justice services with neighboring Wasco County due to the small population in both areas.

How to Search for Released Inmates in Sherman County

There are a few paths you can take to find released inmates from Sherman County. The best choice depends on whether the person was held at NORCOR on a local charge or served time in a state prison.

For local jail records, call NORCOR at (541) 298-1576 or the Sherman County Sheriff at (541) 565-3622. Ask about the person by name. You can also send a written request. For state prison records, use the Oregon Offender Search at docpub.state.or.us. This free tool shows past and current inmates in the DOC system. It covers released inmates from all counties in Oregon, including Sherman County.

• Call NORCOR for local jail booking and release data
• Contact the Sherman County Sheriff for arrest records
• Use Oregon Offender Search for state prison records
• Check the eCourt system for court case files
• Visit VISOR for sex offender records in Sherman County

You can also check the VISOR system at visor.oregon.gov if you want to know about sex offenders who are released inmates now living in Sherman County. This is a free state tool that shows photos, addresses, and offense details.

Note: Not all released inmates from Sherman County will show up in online tools, since some records may have been expunged or the person may have been held under a different name.

Public Records Law and Sherman County Inmates

Oregon law gives the public broad access to records held by government agencies. This includes records about released inmates from Sherman County. Under the Oregon Public Records Law found in ORS Chapter 192, you can request and inspect most records at no charge. Copies may cost a small fee.

To make a request, write to the agency that holds the records. For jail data, that is NORCOR or the Sherman County Sheriff. For court files, contact the Circuit Court clerk in Moro. Be clear in your request. State the name, type of record, and any dates or case numbers. The agency must respond in a reasonable time. Under ORS 137.225, some criminal records may be expunged. If a released inmate from Sherman County has had their record set aside, it will not show up in a public search.

The Oregon Department of Justice has a guide on public records law. It explains your rights when you ask for records about released inmates in Sherman County or elsewhere in the state.

Cities in Sherman County

Sherman County has a few small cities. All criminal cases from these towns are handled by the Sherman County Circuit Court in Moro. Released inmates from any of these areas will have their records held by the same court and the NORCOR jail.

The cities in Sherman County include Grass Valley, Moro, Rufus, and Wasco. Each is small, and the county as a whole has fewer than 2,000 residents. Despite the low population, public records on released inmates are maintained in the same way as in larger Oregon counties.

Nearby Counties

Sherman County borders Wasco County, Gilliam County, Jefferson County, and Wheeler County. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check the arrest location. Released inmates from Sherman County may also have records in other counties if they faced charges in more than one place. Wasco and Sherman counties share their community corrections program, so some records may overlap.