Benton County 24 Hour Booking Records

Benton County 24 hour booking records are available through the sheriff's office in Corvallis. The Benton County Jail processes arrests from multiple law enforcement agencies across the county. Booking data includes inmate names, charges, and custody status. The sheriff provides an online inmate custody list that updates throughout the day. Residents can use these tools to search for current inmates or review recent arrest activity in Benton County without visiting the jail in person.

Benton County Sheriff Booking Operations

The Benton County Sheriff's Office manages all booking operations at the jail in Corvallis. Sheriff Scott Jackson leads the office at 180 NW 5th Street. The jail itself sits at 190 NW 5th Street. Captain John DeVaney serves as jail manager. You can reach the sheriff at (541) 766-6858 or the jail directly at 541-766-6866.

The Benton County Jail is a large facility at 100,355 square feet with a capacity of 669 beds. It cost $16.8 million to build. Despite its size, Benton County has the smallest jail population per capita in Oregon. The facility handles all arrests made by Corvallis Police, Philomath Police, Albany Police, and Oregon State University Police. Every arrest from these agencies creates a booking record in the Benton County system.

Under ORS 192.314, public records must be made available for inspection. Benton County complies by posting inmate data online and responding to records requests at the sheriff's office.

Benton County Inmate Custody List

The Benton County inmate custody list is the primary online tool for checking who is in jail. This list shows all people currently held at the Benton County Jail. It includes names, charges, and booking dates. The AIC Report updates every four hours, so the data stays fairly current throughout the day.

Benton County also offers a Release Report. This report shows people released from jail within a rolling 31-day window. It updates once per day. Together, the custody list and release report give a full picture of recent booking activity in Benton County. Both reports are free to view on the county website.

The Benton County Sheriff's official site also hosts a jail roster page with similar information presented in a different format. You can use either source to find current inmates in Benton County.

Note: Oregon House Bill 3273 prohibits publishing booking photos since January 1, 2022, so the Benton County roster does not include mugshots.

How to Search Benton County Arrest Records

The Benton County Sheriff website provides details on the jail and its current inmates, offering a starting point for arrest record searches in the area.

The sheriff's main page links to the inmate custody list and other jail resources for Benton County.

To search for someone in Benton County jail, go to the inmate custody list page. Look through the names on the current roster. The list is sorted and easy to scan. You do not need to create an account or log in. The data is open to anyone under Oregon public records law.

For older arrest records, contact the Benton County Sheriff at (541) 766-6858. You can also visit the Benton County Circuit Court at 120 NW 4th Street in Corvallis. The court phone is (541) 243-7850. Court records show charges, case outcomes, and sentencing details for criminal cases in Benton County. The Oregon Judicial Department offers statewide online court record access as well.

Benton County Jail Roster Access

The inmate custody list is one of the most used public resources in Benton County for viewing current jail population data.

This page shows each inmate along with their charges and the date they were booked into the Benton County Jail.

The jail roster shows key data for each person in custody. You will see the inmate's full name. Charges appear next to each name. The booking date tells you when they arrived at the Benton County Jail. Hold types indicate whether the person is held on local charges, an outside warrant, or a parole violation.

Benton County booking records are public under ORS 192.355, with limited exemptions for sensitive information. Basic data like names, charges, and booking dates is always available. Some details may be withheld if they relate to ongoing investigations or protected personal information.

Note: The AIC Report refreshes every four hours, so very recent bookings may not appear right away on the Benton County roster.

Benton County 24 Hour Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Benton County, they are transported to the jail on NW 5th Street in Corvallis. The booking process starts right away. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, and physical description. They document all charges. A booking number is assigned. This process happens around the clock, hence the term 24 hour booking.

After the initial booking, the person appears on the Benton County inmate custody list. The data flows to the online roster within a few hours. The inmate then waits for arraignment, which typically happens within 36 hours of arrest under Oregon law. The Benton County District Attorney, John Haroldson, reviews cases and decides what charges to file. You can reach the DA at (541) 766-6815.

Benton County Sheriff Official Resources

The official Benton County Sheriff website serves as the hub for all law enforcement and jail services in the county.

From this site you can access the jail roster, contact information, and news about law enforcement in Benton County.

The jail roster page on the official sheriff site offers another way to view current inmates.

This roster page provides the same core data as the county inmate custody list but through the sheriff's own web platform for Benton County records.

Benton County Community Corrections

Benton County Community Corrections supervises people on probation and parole. Justin Carley serves as director. You can reach this office at (541) 766-6224. People on community supervision in Benton County may show up on the jail roster if they violate the terms of their release. Parole holds are a common reason for bookings in any Oregon county.

The Oregon Department of Corrections maintains records for people in state custody. If someone booked at the Benton County Jail receives a prison sentence, their records move to the state system. You can search DOC records online for free. The Oregon State Police CJIS unit also provides criminal history checks that cover all Oregon counties.

Benton County Arrest Record Facts

Benton County processes arrests from a wide service area. The city of Corvallis is home to Oregon State University, which adds a large student population. Philomath and parts of Albany also fall within Benton County. All arrests from these areas end up at the same jail in Corvallis. This means the Benton County booking log captures a broad range of incidents.

Common charges on the Benton County jail roster include DUI, theft, assault, drug possession, and warrant holds. The mix of charges reflects both a college town and a broader rural area. Benton County arrest records are maintained as public records, and anyone can request copies through the sheriff's office or view them online through the inmate custody list.

For victim notification, the state runs VISOR. This free service sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes in Benton County or any other Oregon jail. You can sign up online or by phone.

Nearby Counties

Benton County borders Linn County to the east, Lincoln County to the west, Lane County to the south, and Polk County to the north. Each county runs its own jail and booking system. If you cannot find a record in Benton County, the arrest may have occurred in one of these neighboring counties. Check the location of the incident to confirm which county handled the booking.