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Multnomah County: locate the correct adult jail

The Sheriff operates two adult jails: downtown MCDC and northeast Portland Inverness. MCDC handles county booking and release. Confirm today’s housing and SWIS ID through the official custody lookup or 503-988-3689 before arranging a visit or payment.

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Two adult jails, with different visiting schedules

Facility and guideStreet addressPhone
Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC / Justice Center) →1120 SW Third Avenue, Portland, OR 97204503-988-3689
Multnomah County Inverness Jail (MCIJ) →11540 NE Inverness Drive, Portland, OR 97220503-988-5060

The full bilingual guides on both jail routes distinguish in-person and video schedules, all-person visitor lists, mail through Inverness, trust deposits, Securus accounts, health concerns, court and release. A current staffing alert can affect weekend social visits. Donald E. Long is juvenile detention, not a third adult jail: 1401 NE 68th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213; general 503-988-3460, visit scheduling 503-988-5624. Wapato never opened as a jail and the county sold it in 2018; it is not a custody destination. Columbia River Correctional Institution belongs to Oregon DOC, with separate state rules. Arresting police agencies, juvenile services, federal and immigration custody must be located through their responsible systems.

Sources: MCSO: two adult jails, booking, release and VISOR · reviewed 2026-09-28 · MCSO: jails, money, mail, calls and property · reviewed 2026-09-28 · MCSO: current visiting rules and staffing alert · reviewed 2026-09-28 · County: Donald E. Long juvenile services · reviewed 2026-09-28 · County: sale of Wapato in 2018 · reviewed 2026-09-28 · County: Wapato never opened as a jail · reviewed 2026-09-28 · Oregon DOC: separate state prison locations · reviewed 2026-09-28

Original directory and other custody systems

The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.

Jails in Multnomah County

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Sheriff and police in Multnomah County

16 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.

Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff's office
12240 Northeast Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97230
Directions
Non-emergency(503) 255-3600

Fairview Police Department

City police
1300 Northeast Village Street
Fairview, OR 97024
Directions
Public line(503) 674-6200

Gresham Police Department

City police
1333 Northwest Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR 97030
Directions
Public line(503) 618-2313

Portland Police Bureau - East Precinct

City police
737 Southeast 106th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
Directions
Public line(503) 823-4800

Portland Police Bureau - North Precinct

City police
7214 North Philadelphia Avenue
Portland, OR 97203
Directions
Public line(503) 823-2120

Portland Police Bureau - Northeast Precinct

City police
449 Northeast Emerson Street
Portland, OR 97211
Directions
Public line(503) 823-5700

Portland Police Bureau - Southeast Precinct

City police
4735 East Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97215
Directions
Public line(503) 823-2143

Portland Transit Police Division

City police
210 Northwest 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Directions
Public line(503) 962-7566
All 16 agencies

Practical information.
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Start with the general process. Then use the facility guide for the local details available there.

Visiting

Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.

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Phone calls

Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.

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Mail & photos

Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.

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Money & commissary

Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.

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Different custody systems.
Different places to start.

A Multnomah County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.

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Who holds someone arrested in Multnomah County?

Usually Donald E. Long Home, (503) 988-3475. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.

Does posting bond mean the person comes home?

Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.

What should I confirm before visiting?

Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.

What if I find something that needs correcting?

Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.

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