Washington County Released Inmates
Washington County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff and the Circuit Court in Hillsboro. Washington County is the second most populated county in Oregon and sits west of Portland. People who want to search for released inmates from Washington County can use the jail roster, state search tools, and public records requests. The Sheriff runs the county jail, and the court tracks all criminal cases. This guide covers how to find and access records on released inmates in Washington County.
Washington County Sheriff and Jail Records
Sheriff Pat Garrett leads the Washington County Sheriff Office. The main office and jail are at 215 SW Adams Ave in Hillsboro. Call (503) 846-2700 for general questions. The non-emergency line is (503) 629-0111. For jail matters, call (503) 846-6826 or email jail_commander@co.washington.or.us.
Washington County is large. It covers Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, and many other cities. The Sheriff runs an East Precinct at 3700 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton. Call (503) 846-5900 for that office. The jail in Hillsboro handles all bookings for the county. When a person is released, the jail keeps a record of the stay. This record shows the name, charges, booking date, bond, and release date.
Under ORS 192.324, you have the right to inspect public records held by the Sheriff. You do not need to give a reason. To get copies of released inmates records from Washington County, send a written request to the jail. Include the full name and any dates you know. You may also call to ask about a specific person. The jail processes a high volume of bookings each year due to the county's large population.
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Sheriff Pat Garrett 215 SW Adams Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123 Phone: (503) 846-2700 |
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| Jail |
215 SW Adams Ave MS 35 Hillsboro, OR 97123 Phone: (503) 846-6826 Email: jail_commander@co.washington.or.us |
Note: Washington County is the second largest county in Oregon by population, so the jail has a high volume of released inmates records each year.
State Search Tools for Released Inmates
Several state level tools let you search for released inmates from Washington County. The Oregon Offender Search at docpub.state.or.us is a free tool run by the DOC. It shows past and current inmates in the state prison system. You can look up anyone who served time in a state facility, including released inmates from Washington County.
The image below shows the Oregon DOC Offender Search, which can be used to find released inmates from Washington County and all other counties in the state.
This tool is free and does not require an account to use.
The VISOR system at visor.oregon.gov shows sex offenders who are released inmates living in Washington County. It is free and open to the public. Under ORS 421.125, the DOC must give adults in custody proper papers and funds when they leave state prisons. The Oregon DOC public records page at oregon.gov lets you submit formal requests for state prison records about released inmates from Washington County.
Washington County Circuit Court and Released Inmates
The Washington County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in the county. The courthouse is at 150 N First Ave MS 37 in Hillsboro. Call (503) 846-8888 for the clerk. Court records show charges, pleas, sentences, and case outcomes for released inmates from Washington County.
Court records are public unless a judge has sealed them. Under ORS 192.345, some records may be conditionally exempt from disclosure, but most basic case data for released inmates in Washington County is open to the public. You can search for cases through the Oregon eCourt system at courts.oregon.gov.
Washington County sees a high volume of criminal cases each year. The court handles everything from minor offenses to serious felonies. Released inmates from the county may have long case histories if they had multiple charges or cases. The eCourt system lets you search by name or case number to find all related files in Washington County.
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Washington County Circuit Court 150 N First Ave MS 37 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone: (503) 846-8888 |
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How to Find Released Inmates in Washington County
Washington County gives you several ways to search for released inmates. The best path depends on whether the person was in the local jail or a state prison.
For local jail records, call the Washington County jail at (503) 846-6826 or email jail_commander@co.washington.or.us. Ask about the person by name. For state prison records, use the Oregon Offender Search. Go to the OOS site and type in the name. The tool shows current and past inmates, including released inmates from Washington County.
- Call the Washington County jail for booking and release data
- Use Oregon Offender Search for state prison records
- Search eCourt for Washington County court case files
- Check VISOR for sex offender records in the county
- Submit a public records request for detailed files
Under ORS 137.225, some criminal records may be expunged. If a released inmate from Washington County had their record set aside, it will not show in most public searches. The Oregon Department of Justice has a guide on public records law and your rights when making these requests.
Note: Washington County handles a high volume of cases, so online tools are often faster than phone calls when searching for released inmates records.
Public Records Law and Washington County
Oregon law gives the public broad access to government records. This includes records about released inmates from Washington County. Under the Oregon Public Records Law in ORS Chapter 192, you can request and inspect most records. Copies may cost a small fee.
To make a request, write to the agency that holds the records. For jail data, that is the Washington County Sheriff. For court files, contact the Circuit Court clerk in Hillsboro. Be clear about what you need. State the name, type of record, and any dates or case numbers. The agency must respond in a reasonable time. Under ORS 144.104, the Board of Parole sets supervision terms for those released from state prison. If you want to confirm a released inmate's status in Washington County, the Offender Search tool often shows that data.
The Oregon State Police maintains criminal history data that covers released inmates from all counties. When a record is expunged, all agencies must treat it as if it does not exist.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Yamhill County, Tillamook County, and Columbia County. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check the arrest location. Released inmates from Washington County may also have records in nearby counties if they faced charges in more than one area.