Route the Salem Search to the Correct Jail First
Marion County’s Web Jail Viewer can show current and recent booking records, but Salem spans two counties and public booking photographs are no longer displayed.
Use this guide to find the correct roster, understand custody codes, check Transition Center placement and verify court, bail, visits, mail, money and release information.
Check Marion County and Polk County Separately
The City of Salem states that someone taken into custody in Salem may be transported to either the Marion County Jail or the Polk County Jail.
Search Marion County first when
- The incident occurred on the Marion County side of Salem.
- The case references Marion County Circuit Court.
- The arresting paperwork lists Marion County Sheriff.
- The facility or court address is on Aumsville Highway.
Search Polk County when
- The incident occurred in West Salem.
- The case references Polk County Circuit Court.
- A Polk County agency made or controls the arrest.
- No matching entry appears in Marion County.
Do not use an unrelated Polk County page. The correct fallback for a Salem custody search is Polk County, Oregon, not Polk County in Florida or another state.
After confirming that Polk County may control the custody, use the official Polk County, Oregon Inmates in Custody roster.
Jump to the Exact Help You Need
Choose the Official Source That Matches Your Task
Open a question below for the best source and the limitation to understand before using it.
Is the person currently in Marion County custody?
Use Marion County’s Adult in Custody page and Web Jail Viewer. Compare the full entry rather than relying only on the name.
Was the person recently booked or released?
Use Booking Search inside Web Jail Viewer and review booking, release and scheduled-release fields.
What does an abbreviated custody code mean?
Use the county’s official code-definition PDF for holds, sanctions, sentences, transfers and special date values.
What is the next court date?
Use Oregon court records. Jail information is not the complete or certified court record.
How much bail is currently due?
Confirm the current amount, jurisdiction, holds and payment location before paying.
How do I schedule a visit?
Check the last-name day, housing schedule, sign-up window and visitor restrictions first.
How do I send money or order a package?
Use Access Secure Deposits for account money and the county-approved package provider for commissary packages.
How can I receive release or transfer alerts?
Use Oregon VISOR for supported county and state custody notifications.
How to Search the Marion County Salem Jail Roster
Confirm Marion County Is Correct
Check the incident location, arresting agency and court. West Salem arrests may be routed to Polk County.
Open the County’s Starting Page
Begin with the official county source instead of a copied roster, search-engine cache, mugshot site or paid people-search page.
Enter the Legal Name Broadly
Search the last name first. If necessary, try the complete name, maiden name, former surname, hyphen variation or suffix.
Compare Multiple Identifiers
Check the booking number, date of birth, race, sex, booking date, release fields and location.
Review the Complete Booking
Open the detailed record rather than relying only on the result row. Record the identifiers needed for court, mail, deposits or VISOR.
Verify Before Acting
Call the jail or court before paying bail, visiting, sending funds, mailing legal documents or arranging transportation.
After reviewing the steps, use the official Marion County Web Jail Viewer.
Accuracy limitation: the viewer states that Marion County attempts to provide accurate information but does not guarantee that every field is fully accurate.
How to Review Recent Marion County Bookings
Web Jail Viewer includes a Booking Search that can display recent and older booking entries. Use date and identity fields to locate the correct event.
| Search field | How it helps | Main caution |
|---|---|---|
| Booking number | Identifies a specific jail admission. | It is not the Circuit Court case number. |
| Name | Locates possible matching bookings. | Similar names require DOB and date comparison. |
| Date of birth | Provides a stronger identity match. | Do not republish full birth dates unnecessarily. |
| Booking date | Connects the entry with a recent arrest or surrender. | Booking may occur after the initial arrest time. |
| Release date | May show when the displayed booking ended. | Release does not end the criminal case. |
| Scheduled release | May show a projected release date. | It is not guaranteed. |
| Location | Shows a jail unit or another custody placement. | A blank location has a special meaning. |
Same-day delay: transport, identification, medical screening and booking can delay when a newly arrested person appears.
Do not arrange pickup from a scheduled-release field alone. Holds, court orders, sentence calculations, transfers and processing can change the actual release time.
What a Marion County Booking Record Does Not Prove
Charge wording
It may describe the arrest or custody basis, but filed charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved differently.
Bail or release field
It does not confirm that every hold is cleared or that the person is ready to leave the facility.
Custody code
It describes an administrative or legal status, not guilt or the final outcome of the case.
- Use the booking number for the jail record.
- Use the court case number for Oregon court search.
- Use the Inmate ID or SID only where the official service requests it.
- Confirm an unfamiliar code through the county PDF.
- Verify court dates through Oregon courts.
- Confirm release and holds directly with the jail.
Why Marion County Mugshots Are Not Displayed
Marion County states that it stopped providing booking photographs on the public jail roster beginning January 1, 2022, to comply with Oregon House Bill 3273.
A third-party mugshot may be old or misleading. It may relate to a different booking and does not show whether charges were filed, dismissed or resolved.
Use These Identity Fields Instead
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Booking number
- Booking date
- Known arresting agency
- Court case number
- Housing or custody location
Marion County Jail Roster Code Definitions
The official PDF uses abbreviations for release programs, holds, probation or parole status, sentences and transfers. Do not guess from the letters alone.
Programs, Release and Administrative Status
| Code | Official definition |
|---|---|
| ASP | Accelerated Sanction Program |
| BOARD | Boarder |
| CITE | Cite and Release |
| DRGCRT | Drug Court Sanction |
| ESP | Electronic Surveillance Program |
| TBD | To Be Dismissed |
Other Jurisdictions and Agency Holds
| Code | Official definition | Practical next check |
|---|---|---|
| HOLD | Charge for another jurisdiction | Ask which county or agency controls the hold. |
| INS | Immigration and Naturalization Services hold | Ask which current immigration authority controls the hold. |
| OSCD | Oregon State Corrections Division | Check Oregon state correctional custody. |
| USMARS | U.S. Marshals hold | Federal pretrial or transport custody may apply. |
Pretrial, Probation and Parole
| Code | Official definition |
|---|---|
| PRETRIAL | Pretrial, awaiting court |
| PROVIO | Pretrial on a probation violation |
| PARVIO | Parole violation |
| POSANC | Serving a probation sanction |
| PRESANC | Probation violator waives hearing for sanction |
| PSANC | Serving a parole sanction |
| PSANCX | Parole sanction longer than 60 days |
| REVOKE | Parole has been revoked |
| SUSPEND | Suspend and Detain Order |
Sentence and Transfer Status
| Code | Official definition |
|---|---|
| PG1145 | Sentenced |
| SB1145 | Sentenced under 1145 jurisdiction |
| PSI | Under Pre-Sentence Investigation |
| PVJ | Sentenced on probation violation at MCCF |
| REVOJ | Sentenced on revoked probation violation at MCCF |
| SENTJ | Initial sentence at MCCF |
| SENOSC | Sentenced to Corrections Division, awaiting transfer |
| SENOSH | Sentenced to Oregon State Hospital, awaiting transfer |
| WKMCCF | Serving weekends at MCCF |
Special Date Values
2222
The PDF defines this as “No court date set at this time.” It does not mean that no case exists.
9999
The PDF defines this as “Consecutive Sentence.” It is not a real calendar year.
Use the official Marion County Code Definitions PDF when verifying the exact wording.
Why Someone May Be Missing From the Roster
| Possible reason | Best next action |
|---|---|
| Booking is still processing | Search again later and call when the custody question is urgent. |
| Name variation | Try surname only, former name, maiden name, suffix and hyphen variations. |
| Recently released | Use Booking Search and review release dates. |
| Transition Center | Check whether the location field is blank. |
| Polk County custody | Search the official Polk County, Oregon roster. |
| State or federal transfer | Use Oregon DOC, VISOR or the federal locator. |
Urgent confirmation: call Marion County Jail at 503-588-8595 when the answer affects safety, medication, bail, transportation or a court appearance.
What a Blank Location Means in Web Jail Viewer
The Jail Viewer states that a blank location indicates housing at the Marion County Transition Center.
The Transition Center is a minimum-security facility that serves as an alternative or intermediate step between jail, probation and community release. It can house work-release participants, sentenced individuals and probation or parole sanctions.
Marion County Transition Center3950 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Telephone: 503-581-1183
Resident mailing address: 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317
Different facility, different rules: do not assume that the main-jail visiting schedule applies to a Transition Center resident.
Read the official Transition Center overview and its separate visiting rules.
Verify the Marion County Court Case Separately
Oregon’s free record search can show basic case and calendar information. OJCIN Online provides broader subscription access, while certified copies come from the court.
Free records search
Best for basic case information and court calendars.
OJCIN Online
Subscription access to judgment dockets and Registers of Actions.
Court copies
Use the Records Department for documents, certified copies or audio requests.
Start with the Oregon Judicial Department case-record guide.
Marion County Circuit Court Records DepartmentFirst Floor
100 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97309
Telephone: 503-588-5101
Public terminals: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Current Court-Copy Charges
| Copy type | Paper copy | Electronic copy |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $3 plus $0.25 per page | $3 per request |
| Certified | $5 plus $0.25 per page | $5 per request |
| Exemplified | $10 plus $0.25 per page | $10 per request |
Review the official Marion County court records-request page before submitting a request.
Protected records: some adoption, juvenile, mental-health, VAWA-related and other legally protected cases do not appear through public online search.
Marion County Bail and Release Payment Rules
The accepted payment method changes depending on whether the Circuit Court Annex or the after-hours jail bail window is handling the transaction.
| Payment location | Hours | Accepted payment |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Annex 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE |
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed county holidays | Cash, qualifying cashier’s checks, credit cards and debit cards |
| Jail bail window 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE |
Weekdays, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; all day weekends and holidays | Cash only |
Cashier’s Check Requirements
- Make it payable to the State of Oregon.
- Present acceptable photo identification.
- Use it only for Marion County charges.
Before Paying
- Confirm the full legal name and date of birth.
- Confirm the current amount.
- Confirm which charge or court controls the payment.
- Ask whether another county, immigration or federal hold exists.
- Confirm the correct payment location for the current time.
- Ask whether payment would make the person release-eligible.
- Keep the receipt.
- Confirm actual release before arranging transportation.
Bail Verification Call Script
“I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Can you confirm current custody, the exact bail amount, every active hold, the correct payment location and whether payment would make the person eligible for release?”
Check the live Marion County Jail page immediately before travelling or paying.
Marion County Jail Visiting Days and Times
On-site video visitation is free. Remote visitation uses ICSolutions and the county lists a cost of $7.50 for 30 minutes. Visits are recorded.
General-Population Visiting Day by Last Name
| Day | Last-name range |
|---|---|
| Monday | A–C |
| Tuesday | D–J |
| Wednesday | K–O |
| Thursday | P–S |
| Friday | T–Z |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Housing Times
| Housing | Sign-up | Visit |
|---|---|---|
| Protective Custody | 8:00–8:15 | 8:20–8:50 |
| C, D and E | 8:45–9:15 | 9:35–10:05 |
| G3 females | 9:45–10:15 | 10:30–11:00 |
| C, D and E | 12:30–1:00 | 1:15–1:45 |
| G3 females | 1:30–2:00 | 2:10–2:40 |
| C, D and E | 3:00–3:30 | 4:00–4:30 |
Tuesday and Thursday Housing Times
| Housing | Sign-up | Visit |
|---|---|---|
| C, D and E | 8:00–8:15 | 8:20–8:50 |
| Protective Custody | 8:45–9:15 | 9:35–10:05 |
| G3 females | 9:45–10:15 | 10:30–11:00 |
| C, D and E | 12:30–1:00 | 1:15–1:45 |
| G3 females | 1:30–2:00 | 2:10–2:40 |
| C, D and E | 3:00–3:30 | 4:00–4:30 |
Identification and Visitor Limits
- Adults need current federal or state ID, driver license or passport.
- Minors must remain with an authorized adult.
- A minor needs an original birth certificate at every visit.
- Visitors age 15–18 also need current state or school identification.
- Only one adult, or one adult and one minor, may visit at one time.
- Visitors are checked for warrants.
- Visitors must clear the metal detector unless an approved medical exception applies.
People Who May Be Denied a Visit
- People convicted of introducing contraband into a correctional facility
- People convicted of assisting an escape
- People incarcerated in a jail or correctional facility during the previous 90 days
- People with unresolved pending criminal action
- People on parole or probation
- People subject to a no-contact order involving the person in custody
- People reasonably believed to be intoxicated
Arrive on time: visiting is first come, first served, late visitors are not admitted and no make-up visit is guaranteed for holidays or facility needs.
Review the live visiting schedule and the complete visiting policies immediately before the visit.
How to Send Marion County Jail Mail Correctly
General incoming and outgoing mail must use postcard format or letters containing no more than ten written pages with no blank pages. The maximum size is 5.5 by 8.5 inches.
[Full roster name / SID]4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Required Address Details
- Use the first and last name exactly as shown in the roster.
- Include the SID.
- Include the sender’s complete first and last name.
- Include a complete return address.
- Use metered postage when possible.
- Keep the mailing within the page and size limits.
Common Reasons Mail Is Rejected
| Problem | Possible result |
|---|---|
| No SID or roster name | Returned or placed in property |
| Incomplete return address | Returned as undeliverable or dead mail |
| Stickers, labels, tape or glue | Mail violation |
| Crayon, paint, glitter, lipstick or perfume | Mail violation |
| Paperclips or correction fluid | Mail violation |
| Oversized item or more than ten pages | Mail may not be delivered |
Legal and Official Mail
Clearly mark the envelope LEGAL MAIL or OFFICIAL MAIL. Mail received directly from an authorized source may be up to three inches thick; larger legal mail requires prior lieutenant approval.
Books, Magazines and Packages
- Ordinary packages are not accepted.
- Approved care packages use Access Securepak.
- Books require prior approval through the law librarian.
- Approved books must come directly from a publisher or supplier.
- Hardbound books are not accepted.
- Magazines must come directly from the publisher or supplier.
Appeal a Denied Mailing
A sender may submit a written appeal within 15 days of the confiscated-mail notice. Include a copy of the notice, the reason for the appeal, your full name and return address.
Jail Commander — Denied Mail AppealMarion County Jail
4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Read the official Marion County Jail Mail rules immediately before sending anything.
Commissary Money, Packages, Phone Funds and Bail
| Purpose | Correct route | Main caution |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary account | Access Secure Deposits | Not the phone account or bail. |
| Care package | County-approved package vendor | Confirm custody before ordering. |
| Telephone account | ICSolutions | The jail cannot accept personal messages. |
| Bail | Court Annex or bail window | Do not use a commissary provider. |
Commissary Deposit Options
- Use a cash or card kiosk at the bail window or visiting lobby.
- Call Access Secure Deposits at 866-345-1884.
- Use Access Corrections online.
- Mail an approved money order or cashier’s check.
- Expect fees for kiosk, telephone and internet options.
- The visiting desk cannot accept account money.
Mailed Deposit Address and Payee
Secure DepositsP.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Make the money order or cashier’s check payable to: Access Secure Deposits c/o Adult in Custody’s Name and SID # and MARION COUNTY JAIL.
- Do not include personal correspondence.
- Do not send a personal check.
- Do not send cash.
Telephone and Package Help
Adults in custody can make collect calls but cannot receive ordinary incoming calls. For prepaid phone accounts, billing questions or phone blocks, use ICSolutions.
- ICSolutions support: 888-506-8407
- Access Securepak telephone ordering: 800-546-6283
- Commissary deposit line: 866-345-1884
After confirming the person and payment purpose, use Access Corrections for approved account deposits or ICSolutions for telephone and video services.
Property Pickup and Urgent Health Concerns
Personal Property Release
The person in custody must submit a written request naming the person authorized to collect pocket property. Property is released at the bail window only to the person named on the form.
- Wait for the written property-release request.
- Confirm that your exact legal name is listed.
- Bring current photo identification.
- Confirm bail-window access before travelling.
Mental-Health and Medical Privacy
The jail describes suicide-risk assessment, crisis intervention, brief counseling, medication-evaluation referrals and transition services.
Immediate danger: call emergency services or the jail directly. Do not use email, social media or a third-party website for an urgent welfare report.
For a specific person in custody, call 503-588-8595. Staff may be unable to disclose private medical information without a signed release.
Request the Record From the Office That Created It
| Record needed | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current or prior jail booking | Web Jail Viewer |
| Sheriff incident or arrest report | Marion County Sheriff Criminal Records Unit |
| Salem Police report | City of Salem Police records process |
| Court filing or certified copy | Marion County Circuit Court Records |
| Statewide criminal-history check | Oregon State Police Identification Services |
Marion County Sheriff Records Unit
Marion County Sheriff’s Office — Criminal Records UnitMarion County Courthouse, Basement
100 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Telephone: 503-588-5071
Email: SMSRecords@co.marion.or.us
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Prepare a Useful Report Request
- Identify the exact report wanted.
- Include the full name.
- Include the incident date and approximate time.
- Include the location.
- Include the Sheriff case or report number when known.
- Ask whether the report is currently releasable.
- Ask for a fee estimate before processing.
Open-case restriction: the Sheriff’s page states that reports involving criminal charges may not be releasable until the subject has gone to court and the case is closed or adjudicated.
Use the official Criminal Records Unit page for current forms and the fee schedule.
Use Oregon VISOR for Custody-Status Alerts
VISOR is a free service for checking county or state custody status and registering for supported release, transfer, escape or death notifications.
- Search using the name and available booking information.
- Choose telephone, email or text notification.
- Create an account or register anonymously.
- Keep contact details current.
- Register more than one contact method when appropriate.
- Continue checking the live jail source when timing is critical.
Use the official Oregon VISOR portal, email visor@doc.oregon.gov or call 888-749-8080.
Safety warning: Marion County advises users not to rely on VISOR as their only protection or safety plan.
Check Oregon State or Federal Custody
Oregon DOC custody
Use Oregon Offender Search after a prison sentence or state transfer.
Federal custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator for people housed in a federal correctional facility.
Polk County, Oregon
Use the Polk roster when the arrest or incident occurred in West Salem or another Polk County location.
Related Oregon Jail Roster Guides
Yamhill County
Useful when the arrest, warrant or transfer may involve McMinnville, Newberg or Yamhill County.
Columbia County
Useful when the custody question involves St. Helens or Columbia County rather than Salem.
Douglas County, Oregon
Useful when a transfer or booking question involves Roseburg or Douglas County.
Link quality: these internal destinations were opened and verified as live Oregon custody guides. No link to the site’s Polk County, Florida article was used for the Salem fallback.
Marion County Jail Contact Information
Marion County Jail4000 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97317
Specific custody questions: 503-588-8595
Visiting desk: 503-588-8588
Roster-name and SID help: 503-581-1183
Sheriff non-emergency: 503-588-5032
Before driving: confirm custody, facility location, visiting eligibility, bail-window hours, accepted payment and required identification.
Use Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest, allegation or custody code as proof of guilt.
- Do not use an old third-party mugshot as current custody proof.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person.
- Do not republish full birth dates, victim details or medical information.
- Do not make final employment, housing or financial decisions from the roster alone.
- Use court records for filed charges and outcomes.
- Contact a licensed attorney when legal reliance matters.
Marion County Salem Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Marion County Salem jail roster?
Start from Marion County’s official Adult in Custody page and open Web Jail Viewer. Search the legal last name first or use Booking Search to review recent entries.
Does the Marion County jail roster show mugshots?
No. Marion County states that beginning January 1, 2022, it stopped providing booking photos on the public jail roster to comply with Oregon House Bill 3273.
What does a blank location mean in Marion County Jail Viewer?
The official Jail Viewer states that a blank location indicates the person is housed at the Marion County Transition Center.
Could someone arrested in Salem be in Polk County Jail?
Yes. The City of Salem states that a person taken into custody in Salem may be taken to either Marion County Jail or Polk County Jail.
How do I verify bail at Marion County Jail?
Confirm the current amount, charge jurisdiction and holds first. The Circuit Court Annex accepts cash, qualifying cashier’s checks and cards during weekday business hours, while the after-hours jail bail window accepts cash only.
How do I find a Marion County court date?
Use the Oregon Judicial Department free records and calendar search or contact Marion County Circuit Court Records at 503-588-5101.
How do Marion County Jail visits work?
The jail offers free on-site video visits and fee-based remote visits through ICSolutions. General-population visiting days are assigned by last-name range, and housing-specific sign-up times apply.
What are the Marion County inmate mail limits?
General mail must be postcard style or contain no more than ten written pages with no blank pages. Mail may not exceed five and one-half by eight and one-half inches, and the full roster name and SID are required.
How can I add money to an inmate account?
Use an Access Secure Deposits kiosk, Access Corrections online, telephone deposits at 866-345-1884 or the county’s approved mailed-funds process. Electronic options charge fees.
Does a Marion County booking record prove guilt?
No. A booking, arrest, allegation, custody code, bail amount or release field is not a conviction. Use Oregon court records for filed charges and outcomes.
Final Marion County Verification Checklist
- Marion County was confirmed as the correct side of Salem.
- The official Web Jail Viewer was used.
- The legal name and date of birth match.
- The booking number and booking date were checked.
- A blank location was checked for Transition Center placement.
- An unfamiliar custody code was checked in the official PDF.
- No public booking photograph was expected.
- The court case was verified through Oregon records.
- The correct bail window and payment method were confirmed.
- The last-name day, housing time and visitor requirements were checked.
- Mail included the exact roster name and SID.
- Commissary, phone, package and bail payments were kept separate.
- Actual release was confirmed before transportation was arranged.
- No booking entry was treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Marion County Jail, Web Jail Viewer, Marion County Circuit Court, ICSolutions, Access Corrections, Oregon VISOR, Oregon DOC, Polk County Jail or the federal locator. Current official sources control whenever information changes.