Lane County Booking Records and Mugshots

Lane County jail mugshots are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Eugene, Oregon. Lane County covers over 4,600 square miles, making it one of the largest counties in the state. The county seat is Eugene. Sheriff Clifton G. Harrold leads the Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail at 125 E 8th Avenue in Eugene. Lane County offers an AIC Viewer for looking up current inmates online. Jail mugshots and booking records are public records in Oregon. This page explains how to find jail mugshots from Lane County, including what tools are available and what records you can request. Cities served include Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Florence.

Lane County Sheriff's Office Jail Mugshots

The Lane County Sheriff's Office is the main source for jail mugshots in the county. Sheriff Clifton G. Harrold oversees all jail operations. The office is at 125 E 8th Avenue in Eugene, OR 97401. For general questions, call (541) 682-4150. For jail records, call (541) 682-4263.

Lane County jail mugshots are part of the booking process. When someone is arrested and booked into the Lane County jail, a mugshot is taken. This photo becomes part of the booking record. The Sheriff's Office stores these jail mugshots along with other booking data such as charges, bail amount, and arrest date. All of this forms a public record under Oregon law. Lane County handles a high volume of bookings due to the size of the county and the population of Eugene and Springfield.

Lane County has a fee schedule for records. An AIC file costs $10. A mugshot costs $7, but only for post-conviction mugshots. Police reports range from $20 to $50. These fees help cover the cost of processing requests. Contact the jail records division at (541) 682-4263 for current pricing.

Lane County AIC Viewer for Inmate Search

Lane County provides an online tool called the AIC Viewer. AIC stands for Adults in Custody. This tool lets you search for current inmates in the Lane County jail from your computer or phone. It is free to use.

The Lane County AIC Viewer shows text-based information about current inmates. It does not display jail mugshots or photos. You can search by name to find out if someone is in custody at the Lane County jail. The viewer shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bail information. It only shows current inmates. Once a person is released from the Lane County jail, their record is removed from the viewer.

The AIC Viewer is a good starting point. But it will not give you jail mugshots. For those, you need to make a records request to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. The viewer is updated regularly. Check back often if the person you are looking for has not been booked yet.

Note: The Lane County AIC Viewer shows current inmates only and does not include jail mugshots or photos of any kind.

Requesting Jail Mugshots from Lane County

To get jail mugshots from Lane County, you must submit a public records request. The process follows Oregon's public records law. Here is how to do it.

Contact the Lane County Sheriff's Office jail records division. You can call (541) 682-4263. Give them the full name of the person. A date of birth or booking date helps narrow the search. Staff will check if a mugshot exists in their system. If it does, they will tell you the cost. A single mugshot from Lane County costs $7 for post-conviction records. Keep in mind that HB 3273 restricts the release of booking photos taken on or after January 1, 2022. This applies to all jail mugshots in Lane County.

Under ORS 192.324, Lane County must respond to your request within five business days. The first 30 minutes of search time is free. After that, staff time may be billed. Written requests are best for a clear paper trail. You can mail or deliver your request to the Sheriff's Office at 125 E 8th Avenue in Eugene.

• Mugshot (post-conviction): $7
• AIC file: $10
• Police reports: $20 to $50
• Booking sheet: contact for pricing

Eugene and Springfield Jail Records

Eugene is the largest city in Lane County. Springfield is right next door. Both cities have their own police departments. But all jail bookings go through the Lane County jail. This means all jail mugshots are held by the Lane County Sheriff's Office, no matter which city made the arrest.

The Eugene Police Department maintains a dispatch log online. You can search it at the EPD Dispatch Log site. This shows recent calls for service. It does not include jail mugshots, but it can help you find out about recent arrests in Eugene. Springfield Police also handles arrests that result in bookings at the Lane County jail. Cottage Grove and Florence are two other cities within Lane County. All four cities route their arrests through the county jail in Eugene.

If someone was arrested by Eugene or Springfield police, their jail mugshot is still at the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Call (541) 682-4263 to request jail mugshots from any city within Lane County.

Note: All arrests in Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Florence result in bookings at the Lane County jail in Eugene.

Mugshot Release Rules in Lane County

Oregon passed HB 3273 in 2021. It took effect on January 1, 2022. This law changed how jail mugshots are handled across the state, including Lane County.

Before HB 3273, Lane County jail mugshots were freely available as public records. Now, booking photos taken on or after January 1, 2022, face restrictions. Law enforcement agencies in Lane County cannot release these mugshots in most cases. There are exceptions. Mugshots may still be released if they are needed to help locate a suspect or if the person has been convicted. Post-conviction mugshots from Lane County remain available for $7 each.

Jail mugshots taken before 2022 in Lane County are generally still available. The law did not apply to older booking photos. If the mugshot you need is from before January 2022, it should be obtainable through a standard records request to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. The change affects only newer bookings in Lane County.

Oregon State Records for Lane County

Several state resources can help with criminal record searches in Lane County. The Oregon Offender Search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system. The VISOR registry tracks sex offenders, including those in Lane County. The Oregon Courts website gives you access to court records from the Lane County Circuit Court.

VINE is another useful tool. It lets you track inmates and get alerts when their status changes. This works for Lane County jail inmates. Register online to receive notifications by phone, email, or text. VINE does not show jail mugshots, but it keeps you informed about custody status in Lane County.

Nearby Counties

Lane County borders several other Oregon counties. If you need jail mugshots from the wider region, check the neighboring counties listed below. Each county manages its own jail and booking records separately from Lane County.

Douglas County is to the south. Linn County and Benton County border Lane County to the north. Deschutes County is to the east. Each has its own Sheriff's Office for jail mugshots and booking records.