Josephine County Jail
Josephine County Jail
Call the 262-bed Josephine County Jail at 541-474-5140. Staff answer questions about inmates 24 hours a day.
Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in this county are brought here. Each person goes through booking and processing, and if the charges warrant it, is held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The current inmate roster can be searched using the inmate search tool.
Convictions carrying less than a year are served in this county. Convictions carrying more than a year are served in the Oregon State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is your guide to inmate services: the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it to communicate with an inmate. If it’s not online, call Josephine County Jail at 541-474-5140 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
541-474-5140Mailing address (personal mail)
Securus Digital Mail Center-Josephine County-OR
PO Box 975
Lebanon, MO 65536
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Josephine 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 541-474-5140 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Josephine County or any county in the state of Oregon.
Josephine County Jail Inmate Search
The Josephine County Jail maintains an average of 262 offenders in custody on any given day. The Josephine 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 Josephine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,640 offenders.
The following charts of Josephine 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 Josephine 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 Josephine 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 Josephine 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBuilt in 2000 the current Josephine County Jail has 262 beds but with restrictions and the way that inmates must be separated from each other it currently houses a maximum of 185 inmates. It holds only adults, both male and female, and does not admit minors or juvenile offenders.
The address of the Josephine County Jail is 1901 NE F Street Grants Pass, OR 97526, and the phone number is 541-474-5140.
Inmates are treated with respect and the goals of the facility are to ensure they are also respectful to each other and to staff, and that they leave better prepared for success than when they entered. Meals are provided that include 2500 calories a day and each meal has been approve by a dietitian and is prepared by a contracted company Aramark Correctional Services. This company provides opportunities for inmates to work in the kitchen in exchange for earning time off of their sentence.
To maintain contacts and relationships outside of the jail, inmates have access to phones from 7 am until 9 pm, but each phone call is 15 minutes and they are monitored and recorded unless it is a call to a lawyer. Calls are either made collect or with prepaid calling cards through Securus Technology.
Families and friends can support inmates while they are incarcerated by adding funds to their Securus accounts for phone calls, to Inmate Canteen Online for their commissary purchases, or through purchasing items from TurnKey which will be delivered directly to the inmates. Visits also help to maintain these relationships and are allowed between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm each day of the week excluding Thursday. Each visit is either 15 of 30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance at the securustech.net website. If the inmates is already scheduled for a visit or are otherwise unavailable there will not be an option to schedule a visit during that time.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Josephine County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 541-474-5140.
- Jail (Main): 541-474-5140
- Sheriff: 541-474-5123
The booking process explained for Josephine County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Josephine County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Josephine County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 541-474-5140.
What are the bail options in Josephine County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Josephine County Jail in Grants Pass for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 541-474-5140 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 541-474-5140.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Josephine County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Josephine County, Oregon, see the Josephine County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Josephine County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Josephine County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1901 NE 'F' Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-474-5140
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 15 & 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Josephine County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $4.95 for a 15 minute visit or $9.95 for a 30-minute visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 541-474-5140 for questions or appointments.
Josephine County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
SRemote video visitation is available every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Josephine County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Josephine County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
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Josephine County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1901 NE 'F' Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-474-5140
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 15 & 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Josephine County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $4.95 for a 15 minute visit or $9.95 for a 30-minute visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 541-474-5140 for questions or appointments.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Josephine County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Josephine County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Josephine County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Josephine County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Oregon, then Josephine County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Josephine County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Josephine County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Josephine County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Josephine County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Josephine County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Josephine County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Josephine County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
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Josephine County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Josephine County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Josephine 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#
Securus Digital Mail Center-Josephine County-OR
PO Box 975
Lebanon, MO 65536
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Josephine County Adult Jail
1901 NE F Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
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 Josephine 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 Josephine County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Josephine County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Josephine County Adult Jail
1901 NE F Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Josephine County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Josephine 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 Josephine County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Securus Digital Mail Center-Josephine County-OR
PO Box 975
Lebanon, MO 65536
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 Josephine County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Josephine County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Josephine County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Josephine County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Josephine County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Josephine County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Oregon, then Josephine County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Josephine County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Josephine County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Josephine County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Josephine County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Josephine County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Select Oregon, then select Josephine County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Add money to your account.
- Verify your email.
- Send message.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your Josephine County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Josephine County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Josephine County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Josephine County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Josephine County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-474-5140 for further assistance.
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Josephine County County Jails
Josephine County Juvenile Facilities
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This facility, known as "Josephine County Jail" is also known as Josephine County Jail, Oregon, Josephine.