Benton County Jail Mugshots
Benton County jail mugshots and inmate records are managed by the Benton County Sheriff's Office in Corvallis, Oregon. The county is home to Oregon State University and has a mix of college-town life and rural farmland. The sheriff operates the Benton County Jail at 190 NW 4th Street in Corvallis. Booking records, custody lists, and arrest data are all kept at this location. You can search for current inmates through the sheriff's online roster or call the jail directly at 541-766-6866. Benton County follows state law on how jail mugshots and booking photos may be released to the public.
Benton County Inmate Custody List
The Benton County Sheriff's Office runs an online Inmate Custody List. This tool shows people who are in the jail right now. You can view it at co.benton.or.us/sheriff/inmate_custody_list. The roster lists each person's name, charges, booking date, and custody status. It does not show booking photos due to state law.
The screenshot below shows the Benton County inmate custody list page.
This page is updated as people are booked in or released from the Benton County Jail. If a name does not appear, that person is not in custody at the time of your search.
You can also call the Benton County Jail at 541-766-6866 to ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is held and what they are charged with. For records requests, reach the Sheriff's Office Records Unit at 541-766-6858. They handle questions about past bookings and arrest data.
Benton County Jail Mugshots and HB 3273
Oregon HB 3273 took effect on January 1, 2022. It bars law enforcement from posting booking photos on public rosters. Before this law, many Oregon counties showed jail mugshots on their websites. Benton County removed booking photos from its inmate list to comply with the new rule.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office page is shown below.
You can visit the Benton County Sheriff's website for contact details, jail information, and links to the inmate roster.
Booking photos from Benton County may still be released in limited cases. The law allows release to the person in the photo, to law enforcement, to crime victims, and to parties in a court case. After a conviction, the photo tied to that arrest can be made public. If you think you qualify, contact the sheriff's office to ask about your specific case.
Note: Commercial mugshot sites must remove Benton County booking photos within 30 days of a request and cannot charge more than $50.
Booking Records in Benton County
Benton County booking records are public under ORS Chapter 192. You can request them from the sheriff's office. A written request should include the full name of the person and any other details you have, like a date of birth or case number. The office must respond within five business days.
The first 30 minutes of staff time to process your request are free. If fees will exceed $25, the office must notify you in writing before doing more work. Standard copy fees apply for printed pages. The Benton County Sheriff's Office Records Unit at 541-766-6858 can give you current fee details.
A Benton County arrest record typically includes:
- Full name and date of birth
- Charges and arresting agency
- Booking date and time
- Bond or bail amount
- Custody status and release conditions
Under ORS 192.345(3), some investigative details may be withheld if release would harm an active case. But the core facts of any arrest are public in Benton County.
State-Level Inmate Records for Benton County
If someone was moved from the Benton County Jail to a state prison, you can find them through the Oregon Offender Search. This tool covers all state prison inmates. It shows the person's name, charges, facility, and earliest release date. It does not show photos.
The VINE notification system works in Benton County. Victims can sign up to get alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. It is free and runs all day, every day. You can register by phone or on the VINE website. This is a key tool for people who want to track custody changes in Benton County.
Court records for Benton County cases are searchable through the Oregon Judicial Department website. You can look up case numbers, hearing dates, and outcomes. This is useful when you need court-level details beyond what the jail roster shows.
How to Request Benton County Arrest Records
There are three main ways to get arrest records from Benton County. Each works for different needs.
First, you can visit in person. Go to the Benton County Sheriff's Office at 180 NW 5th Street in Corvallis during business hours. Staff can look up records and make copies while you wait. Bring your ID. If the records are simple, you may get them the same day.
Second, you can call. The Records Unit at 541-766-6858 handles phone requests. They can confirm basic custody data and tell you what you need to submit for a full records request. Phone calls are best for quick checks on current inmates in Benton County.
Third, you can send a written request. Mail it to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, 180 NW 5th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, and a clear description of what records you want. The office will respond within five business days as required by Oregon law.
Note: For formal criminal history checks that pull data from all Oregon agencies, contact the Oregon State Police CJIS division.
Record Exemptions in Benton County
Some records in Benton County are not open to the public. Medical and mental health data are always private. Juvenile records cannot be shared. Social security numbers are redacted. Information that would put jail security at risk is withheld.
If the Benton County Sheriff's Office denies your records request, they must state the legal reason. You can appeal to the Benton County District Attorney. If that appeal fails, you may file a lawsuit in circuit court. The AG's Public Records Manual explains the full process and lists all exemptions under Oregon law.
Nearby Counties
Benton County is in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon. Nearby counties include Linn County to the east, Lincoln County to the west, Polk County to the north, and Lane County to the south. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the location where it took place. Each county sheriff manages its own jail and booking records.