Deschutes County Adult Jail

To search for an inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 541-388-6661 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Deschutes County or any county in the state of Oregon.

Deschutes County Adult Jail Inmate Search

The Deschutes County Adult Jail maintains an average of 452 offenders in custody on any given day. The Deschutes County Adult Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Deschutes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,520 offenders.

The following charts of Deschutes County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Deschutes County Corrections Department, the state of Oregon Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Deschutes County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Deschutes County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail? What is the Schedule?

Deschutes County Adult Jail
ON-SITE INMATE SOCIAL VISITATION SCHEDULE

- Inmates can have two (2) free social visits per week.
- Free social visits are conducted on-site only at the Deschutes County Work Center, located at 63360 Britta Street, Bend OR.
- Each free visit may last 30 minutes. Extended local visiting time (on-site) may be pre-purchased.

- An inmate may have up to two social visitors per free visit. This does NOT include a baby or toddler that sits on an adult’s lap during the visit.
- Visits may only occur during visiting hours, which may change at any time without notice.
- Additional remote, off-site visitation is also permitted on a first come, first serve basis.  
- Off-site visiting requires an owner-operated webcam or similar device and is subject to further fees and restrictions.  
- The number of social visitors is not limited for this type of visiting.
** NO VISITS FROM 11:30AM-1:00PM, and 4:30PM-7:00PM ** (meal times)

Deschutes County Adult Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Deschutes County Adult Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Deschutes County Adult Jail.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Deschutes County Adult Jail?

To visit an inmate in Deschutes County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Deschutes County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Deschutes County Adult Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Deschutes County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Deschutes County Adult Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Deschutes County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Deschutes County Adult Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Deschutes County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Deschutes County Adult Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Deschutes County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Deschutes County Adult Jail Phone: 541-388-6661

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail?

Deschutes County Adult Jail
ON-SITE INMATE SOCIAL VISITATION SCHEDULE

- Inmates can have two (2) free social visits per week.
- Free social visits are conducted on-site only at the Deschutes County Work Center, located at 63360 Britta Street, Bend OR.
- Each free visit may last 30 minutes. Extended local visiting time (on-site) may be pre-purchased.

- An inmate may have up to two social visitors per free visit. This does NOT include a baby or toddler that sits on an adult’s lap during the visit.
- Visits may only occur during visiting hours, which may change at any time without notice.
- Additional remote, off-site visitation is also permitted on a first come, first serve basis.  
- Off-site visiting requires an owner-operated webcam or similar device and is subject to further fees and restrictions.  
- The number of social visitors is not limited for this type of visiting.
** NO VISITS FROM 11:30AM-1:00PM, and 4:30PM-7:00PM ** (meal times)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail?

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday-Friday.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
63333 West Hwy 20
Bend, OR. 97703
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the Deschutes County Adult Jail and put the Inmate Name & ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Deschutes County Adult Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Deschutes County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Oregon.
• Select Deschutes County Adult Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 541-388-6661 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Deschutes County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail?

How Do Inmates in Deschutes County Adult Jail Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Deschutes County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that Deschutes County Adult Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Deschutes County Adult Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Deschutes County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
 - Email & Photo Sharing
 - Tablet Rental
 - Deposits

Phone & Voicemail Fees
1.  GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Oregon.
2. Prepaid calls between Oregon and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Deschutes County Adult Jail approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Deschutes County Adult Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Deschutes County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail, and what can I send them?

Deschutes County Adult Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Deschutes County Adult Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Deschutes County Adult Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate’s name
Deschutes County Adult Jail
63333 Hwy 20 West
Bend, OR 97703

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate’s name
Deschutes County Adult Jail
63333 Hwy 20 West
Bend, OR 97703

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Deschutes County Adult Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Deschutes County Adult Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate’s name
Deschutes County Adult Jail
63333 Hwy 20 West
Bend, OR 97703

Deschutes County Adult Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Deschutes County Adult Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Deschutes County Adult Jail:
Inmate’s name
Deschutes County Adult Jail
63333 Hwy 20 West
Bend, OR 97703

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail, and what can I purchase?

Deschutes County Adult Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Deschutes County Adult Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Deschutes County Adult Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Deschutes County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Deschutes County Adult Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Deschutes County.
• 
• Choose Oregon, then Deschutes County Adult Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Deschutes County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Deschutes County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Deschutes County Adult Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Deschutes County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Deschutes County Adult Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Deschutes County Adult Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Deschutes County Adult Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Deschutes County Adult Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Deschutes County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Deschutes County Adult Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Deschutes County Adult Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Deschutes County Adult Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Deschutes County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Deschutes County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Deschutes County Adult Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Deschutes County Adult Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Deschutes County Adult Jail, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Deschutes County Adult Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Deschutes County Adult Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Deschutes County Adult Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Deschutes County Adult Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Deschutes County Adult Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-388-6661 for further assistance.

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