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Find out if someone is in Lane County Jail

Search the county's online viewer for people currently in custody, or call the jail if you cannot find a name.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Search the online viewerIt covers only people currently in custody. It does not show earlier lodgings.
  2. Call if you cannot find the nameIf the name does not appear, the person is not currently in custody at the facility.
  3. For past custody, contact the courtThe viewer no longer shows earlier lodgings. The page lists Lane County Circuit Court at 541-682-4020.
  4. Sign up for release alertsVISOR is a free service. Phone 855-691-6246 or use visor.oregon.gov.
Being in custody does not mean someone has been found guilty.

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