Grant County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Grant County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 541-575-1134 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Grant County or any county in the state of Oregon.

Grant County Jail Inmate Search

The Grant County Jail maintains an average of 41 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grant County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Grant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 820 offenders.

The following charts of Grant County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Grant County Corrections Department, the state of Oregon Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Grant County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Grant County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grant County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Grant County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

205 South Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1134

• Visits are 60 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 541-575-1134 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 541-575-1134 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Grant County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grant County Jail?

Grant County Jail
VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Inmates are allowed one hour of weekly visitation.
• This can be used as one (1) one-hour visit or two (2) 30-minute visits.
• Inmates that receive no visits one week can carry 60 minutes of visits to the following week.
• Inmates can carry over up to four (4) hours of visitation to subsequent weeks.
• Visits must be scheduled at least one (1) in advance, and no more than seven (7) days in advance.
• All visits are first come-first served.
• Please arrive at least ten minutes before visit.
• CALL 541-575-1134 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grant County Jail?

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
This is for phone and visitation only.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Friends and Family of inmates can deposit cash, money orders, or bank cashier’s checks in any amount up to $1000 dollars.
Personal checks may be accepted up to the amount of $20.00 per week.
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit via Paypal
Grant County Jail accepts payments through PayPal.
Send the money to gcjail@grantcounty-or.gov from your PayPal account. Put the inmate's name in the notes.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grant County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Grant County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Grant County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Oregon, then the Grant County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Grant County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Grant County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grant County Jail, and what can I send them?

Grant County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Grant County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Grant County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Grant County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grant County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Grant County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Grant County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Grant County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Grant County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grant County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Inmates have the ability to purchase commissary (snacks, hygeine products, stationary supplies) at Grant County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Grant County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Grant County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Grant County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Oregon, then the Grant County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Grant County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Grant County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Grant County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Grant County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grant County?