Yamhill County Released Inmates

Yamhill County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff and the Circuit Court in McMinnville. The county is in the Willamette Valley and runs a jail that posts an online inmate list. People who want to search for released inmates from Yamhill County can check the adults in custody page, use state search tools, or submit records requests. The Sheriff tracks all bookings and releases. Court records add case details. This page covers each path to find released inmates data in Yamhill County.

Yamhill County Sheriff and Jail Records

Sheriff Tim Svenson leads the Yamhill County Sheriff Office. The office and jail are at 535 NE 5th St in McMinnville. Call (503) 434-7506 for the Sheriff. Jail Captain Kevin Thurman handles jail operations. You can reach the jail at (503) 434-7507. For records, call ext 4490.

Yamhill County posts an adults in custody list on its website. You can view it at yamhillcounty.gov. This list shows the name, booking date, charges, bond, expected release date, and a photo for each person in custody. You can search by last name or first name. This is one of the best tools for checking on released inmates from Yamhill County.

Under ORS 192.324, you have the right to inspect public records. You do not need to give a reason. To get copies of released inmates records from Yamhill County, send a written request to the Sheriff. Include the full name and any dates you know.

Released Inmates and Jail Mail Rules

The Yamhill County jail has rules for mail sent to inmates. Letters can be up to 10 pages. Cards must be plain with no glitter or extras. Photos are allowed, up to 5 per letter. Money orders are the only way to send funds. Cash and stamps are not allowed. No packages can be sent to inmates. Books must come straight from a publisher, be paperback, and no more than 3 at a time.

Mail should be sent to the inmate's full name and ID number at 535 NE 5th St, McMinnville, OR 97128. These rules are for those in custody. Once a person becomes a released inmate from Yamhill County, the jail no longer accepts mail for them. Under ORS 169.076, county jails must follow rules set by the state for the care and custody of inmates. This includes how mail is handled at the Yamhill County jail.

Note: Mail rules apply only while a person is in custody at the Yamhill County jail and do not affect how you request released inmates records from the Sheriff.

Yamhill County Circuit Court and Released Inmates

The Yamhill County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in the county. The courthouse is at 535 E 5th St in McMinnville. Call (503) 434-7530 for the clerk. Four judges hear cases in Yamhill County.

The image below shows the Yamhill County adults in custody page, which is used to look up released inmates and current bookings.

This online tool lets you search by name for inmates at the Yamhill County jail in McMinnville.

Court records show the full case history for released inmates from Yamhill County. This includes charges, pleas, sentences, and outcomes. District Attorney Brad Berry leads the prosecution. His office is at (503) 434-7539. Court records are public unless sealed by a judge. Visit the court page at courts.oregon.gov for forms and contact details. Under ORS 192.345, most basic case data for released inmates is public.

Released Inmates and Community Justice

Director Jessica Beach runs the Yamhill County Community Justice program. The office is at 615 E 6th St in McMinnville. Call (503) 434-7513. Released inmates on probation or post-prison supervision report to this office. The staff tracks who is on supervision and what their terms are.

Under ORS 144.104, the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision sets terms for those released from state prison. If you want to check whether a released inmate from Yamhill County is still under supervision, 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 Oregon counties, including Yamhill County.

How to Find Released Inmates in Yamhill County

Yamhill County gives you several ways to search for released inmates. The adults in custody page is the best starting point for recent data. Older records or state prison files need other tools.

For local jail records, check the adults in custody page at yamhillcounty.gov or call the jail at (503) 434-7507. For state prison records, use the Oregon Offender Search. The tool shows current and past inmates from all state facilities.

• Check the adults in custody page for current and recent bookings
• Call the jail at (503) 434-7507 for specific inmate data
• Use Oregon Offender Search for state prison records
• Search eCourt for Yamhill County court case files
• Visit VISOR at visor.oregon.gov for sex offender data

The VISOR system at visor.oregon.gov shows sex offenders who are released inmates in Yamhill County. Under ORS 137.225, some criminal records may be expunged. If a released inmate from Yamhill County had their record set aside, it will not show in most searches.

Note: The Yamhill County adults in custody page shows photos and expected release dates, making it one of the most detailed local tools in the state for released inmates data.

Public Records Law and Yamhill County Inmates

Oregon law gives the public broad access to records held by government agencies. This includes records about released inmates from Yamhill 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 Sheriff. For court files, contact the Circuit Court clerk. Be specific. State the name, type of record, and any dates or case numbers. The agency must respond in a reasonable time. The Oregon Department of Justice has a guide on public records law. The Oregon DOC public records page at oregon.gov lets you submit formal requests for state prison records. The Oregon State Police also keeps criminal history data on released inmates from all counties.

Nearby Counties

Yamhill County borders Washington County, Polk County, Marion County, Clackamas County, and Tillamook County. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check the arrest location. Released inmates from Yamhill County may also have records in nearby counties if they faced charges in more than one area.