Cottage Grove Municipal Jail

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Cottage Grove Municipal Jail Information

The Cottage Grove Municipal Jail is a 8 bed jail in the city of Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 503-682-4263.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Oregon State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 503-682-4263, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail at 503-682-4263 to get it.

Phone: 503-682-4263

Physical Address:
400 East Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal 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 503-682-4263 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Lane County or any county in the state of Oregon.

Cottage Grove Municipal Jail Inmate Search

The Cottage Grove Municipal Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cottage Grove Municipal 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 Lane County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,480 offenders.

The following charts of Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane 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.

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About the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail
The City of Cottage Grove Oregon is the location for the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail. Located within the police department are the 8 double occupancy cells that make up the jail, along with two temporary holding cells. Most detainees in this facility are awaiting their arraignment and bail, though some may serve their sentence here if it is a short sentence. Often detainees are being held while they await transport to another facility. Each cell is monitored for both video and audio with the dispatcher on duty having access to the feeds at their station. Dispatchers are also responsible for setting up and instigating hourly checks to ensure the safety and security of the inmates, as well as complete a log that tracks these actions daily. Staff cooks and provides three meals each day which have been approved by a dietician to meet the nutritional needs of the inmates. They are also provided reading materials from the on site library, and due to the low demand on the spaces, most inmates will find themselves in a double occupancy cell alone, leaving them more space and privacy than they would if the building was at full capacity. Visitation is encouraged, and inmates are allowed to have visitors on Thursdays between the hours of 6:30 pm and 9 pm for 30 minutes. The timing of these visits depends on the availability of an officer to supervise them, and may be cancelled for any behavior concerns. Court dates occur on Thursdays with arraignments occurring at 8:30 am. The facility is located at 400 E Main St in Cottage Grove. To determine if someone is being held in custody at the location they can be reached via phone at (541)942-3346. The on staff dispatcher is also responsible for answering 911 calls and dispatching needed resources. A dispatcher is available around the clock throughout the year.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 503-682-4263.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Cottage Grove Municipal Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Lane County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Lane County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Lane County and other Oregon and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Lane County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Lane County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Lane County, or in some cases the state of Oregon, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Lane County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Oregon is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail, or the courthouse in Lane County where the offense took place.

Call 503-682-4263 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Lane County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail? What is the Schedule?

Cottage Grove Municipal Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

400 East Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
503-682-4263

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 503-682-4263 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 503-682-4263 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail, and what can I send them?

Cottage Grove Municipal Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cottage Grove Municipal Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cottage Grove Municipal 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:
400 East Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
400 East Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424



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
The Cottage Grove Municipal Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Cottage Grove Municipal Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
400 East Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Cottage Grove Municipal 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 Cottage Grove Municipal Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-682-4263 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Cottage Grove Municipal Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Lane County

What are the other City and County Jails in Lane County?

Lane County County Jails
Lane County City Jails
Lane County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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