Jackson County Inmate Records
Jackson County jail mugshots and inmate records are managed by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Central Point, Oregon. The county seat area includes Medford, the largest city in southern Oregon, with about 205,000 residents countywide. The Jackson County Jail in Medford holds adults in custody and keeps booking records for all arrests. An online inmate roster at inmate.jacksoncountyor.gov shows current inmates with charges, bail, and booking dates. Jail mugshots are no longer posted online due to Oregon law. This page explains how to find Jackson County jail mugshots and inmate records.
Jackson County Quick Facts
Jackson County Sheriff Jail Mugshots
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It operates the Jackson County Jail and handles patrol, investigations, and corrections. The office is at 5179 Crater Lake Highway in Central Point, Oregon 97502. You can call (541) 774-6800 for general questions about jail mugshots and arrest records.
The Sheriff's Office serves all of Jackson County, including Medford, Ashland, Central Point, Talent, Phoenix, Rogue River, Jacksonville, Shady Cove, and Prospect. Deputies patrol 2,801 square miles. When someone is arrested by a Jackson County deputy, they are taken to the Jackson County Jail in Medford for booking. A jail mugshot is taken. Charges are entered. Bail is set. The booking record becomes part of the public file.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office website has more information about jail services and law enforcement programs.
Visit the Jackson County Sheriff's website for contact details and service information.
| Sheriff |
Jackson County Sheriff's Office 5179 Crater Lake Highway Central Point, OR 97502 Phone: (541) 774-6800 |
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| Jail |
Jackson County Jail 787 West 8th Street Medford, OR 97501 Capacity: 292 inmates |
Jackson County Inmate Roster Search
Jackson County maintains an online inmate roster. This tool shows who is currently in jail. You can search by name to find an inmate's charges, bail amount, booking date, and physical description. The roster is updated regularly as new bookings and releases happen. It is the fastest way to check if someone is in custody at the Jackson County Jail.
The online roster provides detailed booking information for each inmate. You can see the person's full name, age, race, sex, height, weight, hair color, and eye color. The roster also shows the arresting agency code, the ORS statute for each charge, the bail amount, and the lodging date. Multiple charges are listed separately. This gives you a full picture of the booking without needing to visit the jail in person.
The Jackson County inmate roster is available online for public review.
Access the roster at inmate.jacksoncountyor.gov to look up current inmates in Jackson County.
Agency codes on the roster tell you which department made the arrest. MFP means Medford Police Department. ADP means Ashland Police Department. CPP stands for Central Point Police. Other codes include MFC for Medford Municipal Court, FED for federal holds, and RRP for Rogue River Police. These codes help you know where to direct follow-up questions about a specific arrest in Jackson County.
Note: The Jackson County inmate roster does not display jail mugshots due to HB 3273, which took effect on January 1, 2022.
Booking Photo Restrictions in Jackson County
Oregon House Bill 3273 changed how jail mugshots work in Jackson County. The law passed in 2021 and took effect January 1, 2022. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has fully implemented this law. The inmate roster website states clearly that mugshots will no longer be displayed due to HB 3273.
Before this law, the Jackson County inmate roster showed booking photos alongside custody information. Now, jail mugshots are restricted. They can only be released to the person in the photo, law enforcement agencies, crime victims, court parties, or the public after a conviction. This change affects all bookings at the Jackson County Jail, whether the arrest was by the Sheriff's Office, Medford Police, Ashland Police, or any other agency in the county.
The law was passed in response to concerns about privacy. Lawmakers noted that arrest does not mean guilt. Publishing jail mugshots of people who had not been convicted could cause lasting harm. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office complied with the law by removing all mugshots from its public roster. The rest of the booking information remains available. Charges, bail, dates, and physical descriptions are still public in Jackson County.
Finding Jail Mugshots in Jackson County
If you need a jail mugshot from Jackson County, you must file a public records request with the Sheriff's Office. You need to meet one of the exceptions under HB 3273. The most common exception is post-conviction. Once someone is convicted of the crime they were arrested for, their booking photo can be released. Contact the Records Division at (541) 774-6800 to start the process.
Under ORS 192.324, the Jackson County Sheriff must respond to your request within five business days. They must either acknowledge it or complete it in that time. The first 30 minutes of staff time are free. After that, fees may apply. The agency cannot charge more than $25 without notifying you in writing first. Be specific about what you want. Include names, dates, and case numbers when possible.
For other booking details that do not include jail mugshots, the online roster at inmate.jacksoncountyor.gov is the easiest tool. You can search by name and see current inmates right away. The roster does not require a formal records request. It is free and open to the public at all hours.
- Full name and physical description of each inmate
- Charges with ORS statute numbers
- Bail amount for each charge
- Booking and release dates
- Arresting agency code
- Sheriff's Office ID number and state ID
Medford Police Arrest Records
The Medford Police Department is the largest city police force in Jackson County. MPD handles arrests within Medford city limits. People arrested by Medford Police are taken to the Jackson County Jail for booking. The jail mugshot is taken there. But Medford Police keep their own arrest reports, incident reports, and crime data separate from the Sheriff's records.
Medford Police run a public data portal that shows crime statistics and trends. The portal at mpd-data.medfordoregon.gov lets you view reported crimes on a map. It shows incident types, locations, and dates. This data does not include jail mugshots or individual arrest records. It gives a broader view of crime in the Medford area of Jackson County. For specific arrest records or police reports from Medford, contact the Records Division at (541) 770-4783.
The Jackson County Jail resource page covers additional jail services including visitation.
Visit the Jackson County Jail page for visitation details and other jail services.
Note: Medford Police arrest reports must be requested directly from MPD, not from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, even though the booking takes place at the county jail.
Jackson County Jail Booking Process
The Jackson County Jail is at 787 West 8th Street in Medford, Oregon 97501. It was built in 1981 and holds up to 292 inmates. The Corrections Division has about 70 full-time staff members. The jail serves all law enforcement agencies in Jackson County.
When someone is booked at the Jackson County Jail, staff record detailed information. This includes the person's legal name, date of birth, physical traits, and all charges. A booking number is assigned. Bail is set based on the charges. The booking record is entered into the system and appears on the public inmate roster. Before HB 3273, a jail mugshot was also posted online. Now the photo is taken but kept restricted. In 2024, Jackson County recorded 4,503 crimes and 2,948 arrests across all agencies.
The jail provides medical care through on-site nurses, contract doctors, mental health staff, and dental services. The facility has a kitchen, laundry, recreation areas, a general library, and a law library. The Corrections Division manages daily operations and ensures compliance with state rules for inmate care and record keeping in Jackson County.
Oregon State Records for Jackson County
Several state systems connect to Jackson County arrest and jail records. The Oregon Offender Search tool lets you find people in state prison. If someone from Jackson County was sentenced to state prison, their records are with the Oregon Department of Corrections. This tool shows name, charges, facility, and release dates. It does not show jail mugshots.
The Oregon State Police maintain criminal history records statewide. You can request background checks through OSP. These records cover arrests and court outcomes from Jackson County and every other county in Oregon. Criminal history requests cost $33 for your own record or $10 for a third-party request. Processing takes up to 10 business days.
The VINE system provides victim notification services. If you are a crime victim, you can register with VINE to get alerts when an inmate's status changes at the Jackson County Jail. The system tracks bookings, releases, and transfers. It is free and runs around the clock. The Oregon Sex Offender Registry also covers Jackson County, showing registered offenders by location with photos and offense details.
Note: Court records for Jackson County cases are available through the Oregon courts system and show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
Nearby Counties
Jackson County borders several other southern Oregon counties. If you are searching for jail mugshots or inmate records, make sure the arrest happened in Jackson County. Each county operates its own jail and keeps separate booking records. The Jackson County Jail only holds people arrested within its jurisdiction.