Medford Booking and Arrest Data
Medford jail mugshots and booking records are managed through the Jackson County system. Medford is the largest city in Southern Oregon and serves as the hub of the Rogue Valley. The Medford Police Department handles arrests within city limits, then transfers people to the Jackson County Jail at 787 W 8th St in Medford. That jail holds all booking records and jail mugshots for Medford arrests. You can search for inmates through the online roster at inmate.jacksoncountyor.gov or call the Jackson County Sheriff at (541) 774-6800. In 2024, Medford police logged 4,503 crimes and made 2,948 arrests.
Medford Police Department Records
The Medford Police Department is based at 219 S Ivy St, Medford, OR 97501. The department has about 145 staff members and more than 30 volunteers. Officers respond to calls, make arrests, and file reports. The records division at MPD handles public requests for arrest reports and case data. You can reach them at (541) 774-2250 or by fax at (541) 774-2570. The lobby is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Medford police arrest people and bring them to the Jackson County Jail for booking. At the jail, staff take a jail mugshot and log the charges. The Medford Police Department keeps the arrest report, but the booking photo and sheet are at the county jail. If you want a Medford jail mugshot, you need to contact Jackson County. If you want the arrest report, contact the Medford Police records team at Records@cityofmedford.org.
The Medford Police public data portal is shown below.
Visit mpd-data.medfordoregon.gov to view crime data and public reports from the Medford Police Department. This portal shows calls for service, crime maps, and arrest trends for the city.
Jackson County Jail Mugshots for Medford
The Jackson County Jail at 787 W 8th St in Medford processes all Medford arrests. The facility was built in 1981 and has a capacity of 292 inmates. Every person booked in gets a jail mugshot and a full booking record. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, arresting agency, and bail amount. For Medford arrests, the agency field lists Medford Police Department.
You can search for current inmates at inmate.jacksoncountyor.gov. The online roster shows who is in custody right now. It lists names, charges, and booking dates. However, jail mugshots are not shown on the public roster. Oregon HB 3273 bars law enforcement from posting booking photos on public sites. The Jackson County Sheriff removed mugshots from the online roster to follow this law.
To ask about a specific person booked from Medford, call the Jackson County Sheriff at (541) 774-6800. Staff can confirm custody status and share charge details over the phone. This is the quickest way to check on a Medford arrest.
Note: The Jackson County Jail serves all cities in the county, so the roster includes people from Medford, Ashland, Central Point, and other towns.
Medford Jail Mugshots and Oregon Law
HB 3273 changed how Oregon agencies handle jail mugshots. Since January 1, 2022, law enforcement cannot post booking photos on public websites or share them on social media. This applies to all Medford jail mugshots taken at the Jackson County Jail. Before the law, some Oregon counties showed booking photos in online rosters. That practice ended statewide.
The law still allows access to jail mugshots in limited cases. A booking photo can be released to the person in the photo. It can go to other law enforcement agencies for their work. Crime victims can get access. Parties in a court case may request the photo through legal channels. After a conviction, the mugshot from that arrest can be made public. If you think you qualify for access to a Medford jail mugshot, contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Sites that post mugshots for profit must remove a Medford booking photo within 30 days of a request. They cannot charge more than $50 for removal. These rules apply to all Oregon booking photos.
How to Get Medford Arrest Records
Medford arrest records are public under ORS Chapter 192. You can request them from the Medford Police Department or the Jackson County Sheriff. The source depends on what you need. The police department has the arrest report. The county jail has the booking sheet and jail mugshot.
To request Medford police records, you have several options. You can visit the lobby at 219 S Ivy St during business hours. You can call (541) 774-2250. You can email Records@cityofmedford.org. You can also fax your request to (541) 774-2570. Include the person's full name and any other details you have, like a date of birth or case number.
Under ORS 192.324, the agency must respond within five business days. The first 30 minutes of staff time are free. If fees go past $25, the office must notify you before doing more work. For Jackson County jail records, reach the sheriff at (541) 774-6800. Written requests work best for formal needs.
Medford Crime and Arrest Data
Medford tracks crime and arrest data through its public data portal. In 2024, the city reported 4,503 crimes and 2,948 arrests. This data helps residents and researchers see trends in the city. The portal at mpd-data.medfordoregon.gov shows calls for service, crime categories, and geographic patterns.
As the largest city in the Rogue Valley, Medford handles a high volume of arrests relative to its size. Each arrest that leads to booking at the Jackson County Jail creates a new record and jail mugshot. The data portal does not show individual booking photos or jail mugshots, but it gives a broad view of law enforcement activity in Medford. You can use it to look up incident reports and see what types of crimes are most common in different parts of the city.
State Resources for Medford Records
If someone from a Medford arrest was sent to state prison, the Oregon Offender Search will show their status. This tool covers all state inmates. It shows the person's name, location, charges, and earliest release date. The Oregon Department of Corrections runs this tool.
The VINE system is active in Jackson County. Crime victims can sign up for alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Registration is free and available all day, every day. This tool works for anyone booked at the Jackson County Jail from a Medford arrest.
Court records for Medford cases are on the Oregon Judicial Department website. You can search by name or case number to find hearing dates and outcomes. The VISOR sex offender registry covers all of Oregon, including Medford. Sex offender registration at the Medford Police Department is available Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM.
Note: For statewide criminal history checks that pull from all Oregon agencies, contact the Oregon State Police.
Limits on Medford Booking Records
Some data from Medford arrests is not public. Medical records are always private. Mental health data stays sealed. Juvenile records cannot be shared. Social security numbers are removed before any release. Details that would risk jail security or harm an active case may be withheld under ORS 192.345(3).
If the Medford Police Department or Jackson County Sheriff denies your request, they must give the legal basis. You can appeal to the Jackson County District Attorney. If that does not resolve it, you may file a case in circuit court. The Oregon DOJ has guides on the full appeal process and all exemptions under state law.
Jackson County Jail Records
Medford is in Jackson County. All booking records and jail mugshots from Medford arrests are stored at the Jackson County Jail. For the full county guide with search tools, contact details, and fee information, visit the Jackson County page.