Clackamas County Booking Records

Clackamas County booking records and jail mugshots are maintained by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in Oregon City. This is one of the most populated counties in the state, stretching from the Portland metro area south to Mount Hood. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps all arrest records, booking data, and custody logs. Clackamas County also has an online jail roster where you can check who is in custody right now. Under Oregon law, jail mugshots are no longer posted on public rosters, but other inmate details remain searchable through the sheriff's office.

Clackamas County Jail Roster

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office runs an online jail roster at web3.clackamas.us/roster. This tool shows everyone in the county jail at this moment. You can search by name to find a person. The roster lists the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. Photos are not shown due to state law.

The screenshot below shows the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office website.

Visit clackamas.us/sheriff for the full range of services, including the jail roster link, records request forms, and contact details for the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

If a name does not show up on the roster, the person is not in the Clackamas County Jail. They may have been released, transferred, or booked in another county. The roster updates throughout the day as people are booked in and out.

Jail Mugshots in Clackamas County

Oregon HB 3273 changed how Clackamas County handles jail mugshots. Effective January 1, 2022, booking photos cannot be posted on public jail rosters. The law was designed to protect people who have not yet been convicted. Before HB 3273, you could see mugshots on many county jail websites across Oregon.

Clackamas County jail mugshots may be released in these cases:

• To the person shown in the photo
• To law enforcement for an official reason
• To help find a fugitive or suspect
• To a crime victim tied to the arrest
• After conviction for the crime that led to the arrest

If you need a Clackamas County jail mugshot, contact the sheriff's office and explain your reason. They will tell you if your request fits within the law. Post-conviction photos are the most common type released to the public. The sheriff has some leeway to decide if a law enforcement purpose exists.

Clackamas County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Clackamas County are public under Oregon's Public Records Law. You can request them from the sheriff's office. Under ORS 192.324, the office must respond within five business days. The first half hour of staff time is free. Fees over $25 require written notice to the requester before work continues.

A Clackamas County arrest record usually contains the person's name, age, home address, charges, arresting agency, and the facts of the arrest. This includes the time, place, and whether force was used. Bond details and release conditions are also part of the record. These facts are public even when other parts of an investigation file are not.

Under ORS 192.345(3), investigative files compiled for criminal cases may be partly exempt. But the arrest report itself is almost always open. The only reason to delay release is if doing so would clearly harm an active investigation. Once a case is closed, the full file is more likely to be open to the public in Clackamas County.

Note: Juvenile records and medical data from the Clackamas County Jail are always exempt from public disclosure.

How to Search Clackamas County Inmate Records

Start with the online jail roster. Go to the Clackamas County roster page and type in the person's last name. Results appear right away. This is the fastest way to see if someone is in custody. The roster works on phones and computers.

For records that go beyond the current roster, submit a public records request. You can do this by mail, email, or in person at the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, date of birth if you have it, and what records you want. Be as specific as you can. Vague requests take longer to fill.

You can also use state tools. The Oregon Offender Search shows people in state prisons. The Oregon Judicial Department has court records for Clackamas County cases. The VINE system lets victims track an inmate's custody status with free alerts. All three tools are available online at no cost.

Clackamas County Records Fees

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office charges fees based on actual cost, as allowed by Oregon law. The first 30 minutes of staff research time are free. After that, hourly rates apply based on the skill level of the staff member doing the work. Copy fees apply per page.

If your request will cost more than $25, the office will send you a written estimate. You then choose whether to go ahead. You are not charged until you confirm. Payment is due before records are released. For current fee details, contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office directly.

Fee waivers may be granted in Clackamas County if you can show that your request serves the public interest. Under Oregon law, the public body may waive or reduce fees when sharing the record benefits the general public. Ask the sheriff's office about waiver options when you submit your request.

Clackamas County Inmate Search Tools

The VISOR registry tracks sex offenders in Clackamas County. You can search by name, zip code, or county. Results show photos, home addresses, and offense details. The Oregon State Police manage VISOR and update it as registrations change. This is a free tool open to everyone.

For people who left the Clackamas County Jail and went to state prison, the Oregon Offender Search is the right tool. It covers all state facilities. Search by name or state ID number. You can see charges, the prison where the person is held, and the earliest release date. Photos are not included in the results.

Denied Requests in Clackamas County

If the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office denies your records request, they must cite the legal basis. You have the right to appeal. For county-level denials, you appeal to the Clackamas County District Attorney. If the DA upholds the denial, you can file suit in circuit court.

The Attorney General's Public Records Manual is a free guide that explains your rights. It covers exemptions, appeal steps, and fee rules. The Oregon DOJ public records page also lists resources for people seeking government records in Clackamas County and across the state.

Note: Records over 25 years old in Clackamas County may be subject to different disclosure rules under ORS 192.390.

Nearby Counties

Clackamas County is in the Portland metro area of northwest Oregon. It borders Multnomah County to the north, Washington County to the west, Marion County to the south, and Hood River County to the east. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own booking records. Make sure you are looking in the right county for the arrest you need.