Washington County Jail Records

Washington County jail mugshots are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, Oregon. Washington County is one of the most populous counties in the state and processes a high volume of bookings each year. The county jail is at 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro. You can look up jail mugshots and arrest records through the sheriff's office or through the county's online custody list. Oregon law treats most booking records as public, though HB 3273 now limits when jail mugshots can be released. This page walks through how to access Washington County jail mugshots, check inmate status, and request booking records.

Washington County Sheriff Jail Mugshots

The Washington County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. The jail sits at 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro. You can reach the jail at (503) 846-2700 for questions about inmates, bookings, or records. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Washington County and runs the jail for the entire county.

Washington County is a large, urban county west of Portland. Hillsboro serves as the county seat. The county is home to several major cities, including Beaverton and Tigard. With a population of well over 600,000, Washington County sees a significant number of arrests each year. All bookings from county deputies, city police, and other agencies go through the Washington County jail in Hillsboro. The jail processes people from every part of the county, no matter which agency made the arrest.

Below is a look at the Washington County Sheriff's Office website, which provides access to jail records and the online custody list.

Visit washingtoncountyor.gov/sheriff for details on jail services, inmate lookup, and records requests in Washington County.

Washington County Online Custody List

Washington County offers an online custody list through the sheriff's website. This tool lets you search for inmates by the first letter of their last name. It is one of the more detailed online systems among Oregon counties. The list shows key booking details for each person in custody.

The Washington County custody list includes:

• Booking number
• Charges filed at booking
• Case number
• Arrest date
• Arresting agency
• Release date if applicable

The county also posts a 24-hour arrest and release log. This log shows who was booked into or released from the Washington County jail in the past day. It updates on a rolling basis. This gives a current view of jail activity without needing to search by name. The custody list does not show jail mugshots. HB 3273 bars the county from posting booking photos online.

Below is a screenshot of the Washington County public web portal used for custody and records searches.

Access the portal at pswebpub.co.washington.or.us to search for current inmates and view the 24-hour log for Washington County.

Note: The online custody list may not reflect same-day bookings or releases due to processing time at the Washington County jail.

How to Find Washington County Jail Mugshots

Oregon House Bill 3273 took effect on January 1, 2022. It changed how jail mugshots work in Washington County and across Oregon. Law enforcement can no longer post booking photos on public jail rosters or websites. Before this law, some agencies showed jail mugshots on their online inmate lists. Washington County now follows the statewide rule.

You can still get a Washington County jail mugshot in limited cases. The law allows release to the person in the photo, a victim of the related crime, or a party in the court case. Law enforcement can share photos for official purposes. After a conviction, the booking photo for that arrest may be released to the public. Contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (503) 846-2700 to ask about getting a jail mugshot.

For standard booking records, the online custody list is the fastest route. You can search by last name and see charges, booking dates, and arresting agency. Phone calls to the jail also work well. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic booking details for Washington County inmates.

Washington County Booking Records Access

Under ORS Chapter 192, most booking records in Washington County are public. You have the right to ask for arrest logs, booking sheets, and charge details. The law requires a response within five business days. This rule covers all public agencies in Washington County, including the sheriff's office and city police departments.

Submit your request to the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 215 SW Adams Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Include the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth helps narrow results. A case number or booking number from the online list can speed things up. The more details you provide, the faster staff can pull the right Washington County records.

Washington County handles a high volume of records requests due to its large population. The five-day response window still applies. Complex requests may take longer if they need extended staff time. The office will let you know if extra time or fees are required before they proceed with your Washington County records request.

Washington County City Police Departments

Several cities in Washington County have their own police departments. Arrests made by city police still result in bookings at the Washington County jail. The jail mugshot and booking record are created at the county facility no matter which agency made the arrest. However, the arrest report and case file stay with the arresting agency.

Hillsboro is the county seat and has a population over 100,000. The Hillsboro Police Department is at 250 SE 10th Avenue. You can reach them at (503) 681-6175. Beaverton, one of the largest cities in the county, has its police at 4755 SW Griffith Drive. Call (503) 526-2260 for the Beaverton Police Department. Tigard Police is at 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, reachable at (503) 639-6168. Each of these agencies processes arrests that flow into the Washington County jail system.

If you want an arrest report from a city police department, contact that agency directly. For jail records, booking data, or jail mugshots, go to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. This split is normal in large counties. The arresting agency owns the case file. The jail owns the booking record. Both are public records under Oregon law.

Note: City police arrest reports and Washington County jail booking records are separate documents held by different agencies.

Check Washington County Inmate Status

The fastest way to check custody status is the online list. Go to the Washington County Sheriff's website and search by last name. The list shows if someone is in jail, along with charges and booking details. If you do not find the person, they may have been released or moved.

You can also call the jail at (503) 846-2700. Staff can confirm if someone is held and share basic charge info. For ongoing tracking, the VINE system covers Washington County. VINE sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. You get a call, text, or email when someone is released, moved, or escapes. This free tool works around the clock and is useful for people who need to stay informed about a Washington County inmate.

Oregon State Resources for Washington County

State tools add another layer of access to Washington County records. The Oregon Offender Search lets you find people in state prisons. If someone was booked at the Washington County jail and later moved to a state facility, this tool shows their current status, charges, and location.

The Oregon Judicial Department keeps court records you can search online. Look up cases filed in Washington County Circuit Court by name or case number. This helps you track charges, plea agreements, and case outcomes linked to a Washington County jail booking.

The VISOR system tracks registered sex offenders. Search by name, county, or zip code to find people on the registry in Washington County. VISOR shows photos, addresses, and offense details. The Oregon State Police maintain VISOR and also handle statewide criminal history checks.

Oregon Jail Mugshot Law

HB 3273 applies to Washington County and all of Oregon. The law took effect January 1, 2022. It prevents law enforcement from posting jail mugshots on public websites or rosters. Washington County follows this rule. The online custody list shows booking data but no photos.

Under HB 3273, a Washington County jail mugshot can only be given to certain people. The person in the photo may ask for it. A victim of the crime related to the arrest can request it. Parties in the court case have access. Law enforcement can share photos for official work. The public may receive a booking photo after the person is convicted for the arrest that produced it.

Commercial websites that post jail mugshots face rules under this law too. They must take down a photo within 30 days of a request. If charges were dropped, removal must happen within seven days. The Oregon DOJ handles questions about HB 3273 and public records rights in Washington County.

Note: Washington County stopped posting jail mugshots online before HB 3273 took effect, in line with the new state policy.

Nearby Counties

Washington County borders Multnomah County to the east, Clackamas County to the southeast, Yamhill County to the south, and Columbia County to the north. Each county sheriff keeps booking records for arrests in their area. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the location where it took place.