Grant County Jail

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Grant County Jail Information

The Grant County Jail is a 41 bed jail in the city of Canyon City, Grant County, Oregon. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 541-575-1134.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Oregon State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 541-575-1134, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Grant County Jail at 541-575-1134 to get it.

Phone: 541-575-1134

Physical Address:
205 South Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Grant County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Grant County 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 541-575-1134 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Grant County or any county in the state of Oregon.

Grant County Jail Inmate Search

The Grant County Jail maintains an average of 41 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grant County 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 Grant County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 820 offenders.

The following charts of Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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.

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About the Grant County Jail
Grant County provides a detailed website that allows access to all of the necessary information for anyone with a friend or family member in custody. Connected to the sheriff’s office, the facility that was completed in 1986 has a full capacity of 188 beds. Due to the required divisions of some inmates, the jail may be full before this capacity has been reached, as it houses both male and female inmates separately. A Work Release Center was added in 1999 to allow space for minimum to medium security inmates while also providing the opportunity for work release to be part of the sentence from the courts. While being housed in this facility inmates will be categorized as minimum security, medium security, or in some cases maximum security, and they will be separated based upon those needs and have the available programs and services based upon those categorizations. Minimum security inmates were provided with onsite visitation before the COVID outbreak, and this may return in the future, however all visits are now completed through a video visitation system. HomeWAV operates this system and has provided two monitors within the lobby of the jail for those who are unable to access it from home and has an online portal that can be set up on the HomeWAV website to complete visits from home. One visit of 30 minutes is permitted each day, up to 3 hours in one week, and all visitors must be preregistered and approved. Grant County Jail has visiting hours from 5 pm until 10 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while the Work Release has visits from 8 am until 11 am and 12 pm until 4 pm on Tuesdays and again Thursday through Saturday. The website provides a current list of all bookings that occurred within the last 24 hours, as well as a full roster of all inmates who are currently in custody.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 541-575-1134.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Grant County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Grant County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Grant County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Grant County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Grant County and other Oregon and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Grant County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Grant County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Grant County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Does Grant County have bail?  

Yes, Grant County does have bail, but not in the traditional sense. Bail, also called a “security release agreement”, can be either personal recognizance or cash or a cash bond. 

The State of Oregon does not allow a commercial entity to make money on securing a bond so there are no bail bond companies.  

What kind of bonds are accepted in Grant County? 

Pay the full bail amount in cash from the defendant, family or friends, or, Cash percentage in lieu of bonds. If the bond order permits, the defendant pays 10 % of the bond amount to the jail or court, which then holds the money until the case is over. 85% of the paid amount is returned if the defendant is acquitted or the case is dismissed with the remaining 15% to cover court costs. The defendant, family or friends can sign off on the bond.

Who can set bail in Grant County?  

Oregon uses a predetermined bail schedule, so an officer can determine bail at booking. For more serious crimes, a judge is required to set the bail at the first appearance/arraignment. 

When is bail set in Oregon?  

For less serious and non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule and this information will be made available during the booking process. For cases requiring a judge to set bail, a hearing will be set within 36 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Grant County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

205 South Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1134

  • Visits are 60 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 541-575-1134 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 541-575-1134 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Grant County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Grant County Jail
VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Inmates are allowed one hour of weekly visitation.
  • This can be used as one (1) one-hour visit or two (2) 30-minute visits.
  • Inmates that receive no visits one week can carry 60 minutes of visits to the following week.
  • Inmates can carry over up to four (4) hours of visitation to subsequent weeks.
  • Visits must be scheduled at least one (1) in advance, and no more than seven (7) days in advance.
  • All visits are first come-first served.
  • Please arrive at least ten minutes before visit.
  • CALL 541-575-1134 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
FRIDAY 8:00AM-8:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM-8:00PM
SUNDAY 8:00AM-8:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM-8:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
This is for phone and visitation only.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Friends and Family of inmates can deposit cash, money orders, or bank cashier’s checks in any amount up to $1000 dollars.
Personal checks may be accepted up to the amount of $20.00 per week.
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit via Paypal
Grant County Jail accepts payments through PayPal.
Send the money to [email protected] from your PayPal account. Put the inmate's name in the notes.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Grant County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Grant County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Oregon, then the Grant County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Grant County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Grant County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Grant County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Grant County 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 Grant County 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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820



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 Grant County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Grant County 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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Grant County 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 Grant County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Grant County Jail
205 S Humbolt
Canyon City, OR 97820


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 Grant County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Inmates have the ability to purchase commissary (snacks, hygeine products, stationary supplies) at Grant County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Grant County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Grant County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Grant County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Oregon, then the Grant County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Grant County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Grant County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Grant County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 541-575-1134 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Grant County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grant County?

Grant Harney Malheur Baker Union Wheeler Crook Umatilla Morrow
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Search for an Inmate in Grant County

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