Multnomah County Wapato Facility
Multnomah County Wapato Facility, also known as Wapato Jail, is a detention facility located in Portland, Oregon. It is operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and serves as the primary intake and processing center for adults arrested in Multnomah County. The facility also houses sentenced offenders serving short-term sentences and those awaiting trial or transfer to other correctional institutions.
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Wapato Jail predominantly serves the city of Portland and unincorporated areas of Multnomah County. Individuals arrested within these jurisdictions are typically booked into Wapato Jail, where they undergo an intake process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a criminal history check. After being processed, detainees are either released on bail or held in custody until their court dates.
The facility is designed to house a maximum of 1,280 detainees, including both male and female offenders. It features a secure perimeter, multiple housing units, and various support facilities, such as a medical clinic, a law library, and a chapel. Wapato Jail also provides educational and vocational programs to help detainees prepare for their eventual reintegration into the community.
Detainee Search
The Multnomah County Wapato Facility provides an online inmate search tool that allows the public to locate detainees currently housed in the facility. To search for a detainee, follow these steps:
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Visit the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office website.
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Click on the "Inmate Information" tab located at the top of the page.
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Under "Inmate Search," select "Inmate Roster."
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On the inmate roster page, you can search for a detainee by:
- First name
- Last name
- Date of birth
- Booking number
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Enter the relevant information in the search fields and click "Search."
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If the detainee you are searching for is currently housed at Wapato Jail, their name and other details will appear in the search results.
Tips for an Inmate Search:
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If you are unsure of the exact spelling of the detainee's name, try searching with partial information. For example, if you know the detainee's first name but are unsure of their last name, enter only the first name in the search field.
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If you do not know the detainee's date of birth or booking number, you can still search for them using their first and last name. However, the search results may include multiple individuals with the same name, so you may need to contact the jail directly to confirm the detainee's identity.
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If you are unable to locate the detainee you are searching for using the online inmate search tool, you can contact the Multnomah County Wapato Facility directly at (503) 988-4200.
Inmate Roster
The Multnomah County Wapato Facility inmate roster is a publicly available list of detainees currently housed at the facility. The roster is updated regularly and includes the following information for each detainee:
- Booking Number
- Last Name
- First Name
- Date of Birth
- Release Date (if applicable)
- Criminal Charges
To access the inmate roster, visit the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office website.
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Click on the "Inmate Information" tab located at the top of the page.
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Under "Inmate Search," select "Inmate Roster."
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The inmate roster will be displayed in a table format. You can sort the roster by clicking on the column headers.
Information Available on the Jail Roster:
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Booking Number: A unique identifier assigned to each detainee upon booking.
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Last Name and First Name: The detainee's legal name.
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Date of Birth: The detainee's date of birth.
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Release Date: The date on which the detainee is scheduled to be released from custody. This field may be blank if the release date has not yet been determined.
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Criminal Charges: A brief description of the criminal charges against the detainee.
Roster Updates:
The inmate roster is updated regularly throughout the day as new detainees are booked into the facility and others are released. You can check the roster at any time to see the most up-to-date information on the detainees currently housed at Wapato Jail.
Where to Find the Roster:
You can find the Multnomah County Wapato Facility inmate roster on the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office website.
You can also access the roster in person at the Multnomah County Wapato Facility located at 1320 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97201.
Location and Contact Details
Official Address
14355 North Bybee Lake Court, Portland, OR, 97203
Official Phone Number
503-988-3689