Multnomah County Booking Reports

Multnomah County booking reports are available through the Sheriff's Office online tools. The county runs the "Now In Custody" search, which lets you look up current inmates by name. Multnomah County is the most populated county in Oregon with over 800,000 residents. Searching for booking reports here is easier than in most Oregon counties because the Sheriff posts custody data on the web. You can also request records through the county's public records system for older booking reports.

Multnomah County Inmate Data Portal

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office runs an online tool called the Inmate Data Portal. This is the main way to search for current booking reports. The portal shows who is in custody right now. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. The results show charges, booking date, and custody status for each person in the Multnomah County jail system.

To use the portal, go to the Now In Custody page on the Sheriff's website. Type in a name and click search. The tool pulls up current inmates at both the Multnomah County Detention Center and Inverness Jail. These are the two main facilities where the county holds people after a booking.

The Inmate Data Portal only shows people who are in custody at the time of your search. It does not show past booking reports. Once a person is released, their record drops off the portal. For older Multnomah County booking reports, you need to use the public records request system.

Multnomah County Booking Reports Overview

A booking report in Multnomah County is created each time a person is brought to the jail. The report captures key facts about the arrest and the person. Multnomah County booking reports are part of the public record under Oregon law.

The records you can get from Multnomah County include details about who is in custody and why. The Sheriff's Office tracks custody status, charges, and intake forms. Facility video, jail phone calls, and jail video calls are also recorded but may require a separate request. Each of these items has its own rules about what the public can access.

A typical Multnomah County booking report will show:

• Full name and date of birth
• Date and time of booking
• Charges at the time of arrest
• Booking number
• Custody status

Multnomah County does not post booking photos online. Oregon HB 3273 limits the release of booking photos in many cases. This means you will not find mugshots on the Inmate Data Portal. The booking report itself is still available.

Note: Booking photos from Multnomah County are not published on the web due to state law restrictions under HB 3273.

Searching Multnomah County Booking Reports

There are several ways to search for booking reports in Multnomah County. The method you pick depends on how old the record is and what details you need. Current records are the easiest to find. Older booking reports require a formal request.

For people in custody right now, use the Inmate Data Portal. This is the fastest way to check if someone was booked into the Multnomah County jail. Type the name and review the results. The search is free and open to the public.

For past booking reports, you need to submit a public records request. Multnomah County uses a system called GovQA to handle these requests. You fill out a form online and describe what records you want. The staff will search their files and send you what they find. There may be a fee for copies or staff time.

Under ORS Chapter 192, you have the right to inspect and get copies of public records. Booking reports fall under this law. The county must respond within a reasonable time.

Multnomah County Jail Facilities

Multnomah County operates two jail facilities. Both handle bookings and generate booking reports. The Multnomah County Detention Center is in downtown Portland. Inverness Jail is the second facility. When a person is arrested anywhere in the county, they are brought to one of these two locations for booking.

The Detention Center handles most of the initial bookings in Multnomah County. It is the larger of the two jails. Inverness Jail serves as overflow and houses inmates who are past the initial booking stage. Both facilities feed into the same Inmate Data Portal. Your search results will show which facility holds the person.

Note: Inmates may be transferred between the two Multnomah County facilities, so check both locations if you are trying to visit someone.

State Records for Multnomah County

Oregon provides state tools that complement Multnomah County booking reports. The Oregon State Police Computerized Criminal History program lets you request a criminal history check that covers arrests across all counties. This includes Multnomah County arrests that resulted in booking reports. There is a fee for each search.

The Oregon Offender Search tool shows people who were sent to state prison. If someone was booked in Multnomah County and later sentenced to state custody, you can find them here. It does not replace a booking report but adds context to the arrest record.

Oregon courts also keep records that connect to Multnomah County booking reports. The Oregon eCourt system lets you look up court cases by name or case number. A court case often starts with a booking. Checking both gives you a more complete picture of the case.

Multnomah County Records and Oregon Law

Booking reports in Multnomah County are governed by Oregon's public records laws. ORS Chapter 192 gives people the right to inspect and copy public records. This includes booking reports, arrest logs, and jail intake forms. The county must make these records available unless a specific exemption applies.

Oregon also has laws about criminal records in ORS Chapter 181A. This chapter covers how law enforcement agencies collect, store, and share criminal history data. It applies to booking reports created by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. The law sets rules about what can be released and what must stay private.

If Multnomah County denies your request for a booking report, they must tell you why. You can appeal the decision. The law protects your right to access these records.

Note: Some details in a Multnomah County booking report may be redacted if they fall under a legal exemption, such as medical information or juvenile data.

Custody Alerts for Multnomah County

VINE is a free tool that sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes. It works for Multnomah County jails. You can sign up to get a call, text, or email when someone is released, transferred, or moved. This saves you from having to check the Inmate Data Portal each day.

To use VINE, search for the person by name. Then register for alerts. The system runs around the clock and sends updates as soon as something changes. It covers both Multnomah County facilities.

Cities in Multnomah County

Multnomah County includes several cities. All bookings within the county go through the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and appear in the same system. Portland is by far the largest city and generates most of the booking reports in the county.

Other cities in Multnomah County include Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Maywood Park. Arrests in any of these cities result in booking reports held by the Multnomah County Sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Multnomah County borders several other Oregon counties. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the location of the arrest. Each county keeps its own booking reports and has its own search tools.