Marion County Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 503-584-4806 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any criminal court case, current or past, in Marion County or any county in the state of Oregon.

Marion County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Marion County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marion County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Marion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,560 offenders.

The following charts of Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Marion County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2970 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-584-4806

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 503-584-4806 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 503-584-4806 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Parents or legal guardians will be allowed one visit BEFORE THE INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE takes place anytime between 9 A.M. and 9 P.M.
Call the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center before coming in to be sure there is space in the visitation rooms.

Visitation will occur on the following schedule... Last name begins with:

Sunday    A-Z

Mon    N-Z

Tue    A-M

Wed    no visits

Thu    N-Z

Fri    A-M

Saturday A-Z

• Due to limited space, intake activity, crisis, or youth behavior, all visits may be subject to delay, abbreviation, or cancellation at the discretion of Detention staff. 
• Visits are 25 minutes in length, but may be doubled if space is available following your scheduled visit. Up to three approved visitors may attend each visit.

•    Weekday Visits are between 5:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. 
•    Weekend Visits are between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
•    Visits are scheduled 30 minutes apart to allow movements

Approved visitors may call in at anytime to schedule visits with a detained youth for the current day. If no visits are available, you may schedule a visit for the next available visiting day. You must prearrange all visits with Detention Staff. Visits are on a first come, first served basis. All visits are subject to available space and time. All visits are non-contact.  

Visitors under eighteen (18) years of age are permitted with the youth’s probation officer approval. During the visitation all children will remain under visual supervision at all times by the parent/guardian

Visits are discontinued for failure to follow the outlined policies, rules or directions of detention staff, until reviewed by the Detention Supervisor and/or designee with the detained youth’s worker.

VISITORS MUST SHOW PICTURE IDENTIFICATION BEFORE VISITING WILL BE PERMITTED. 
Exceptions will be made for young children, but it is requested that Middle School age and older youth present ID (School ID, State ID, etc.)

Visitors are not to have any items other than car keys and/or ID. Any other items shall be stored in vehicle or will be locked up during visit. Oregon law prohibits the possession of weapons and hazardous substances on the premises. All visitors are subject to being searched, and will be scanned with a metal detector prior to visiting. 

• DHS Caseworkers may visit at anytime.
• OYA Caseworkers may visit at anytime and may visit on the units.
• Attorneys may visit at anytime.
• Personal pastors need approval from the Probation Officer assigned prior to visitation.

Special Arrangements are all approved through the Detention Supervisor or Assistant Supervisors
Examples of special arrangements are:     
•    Pre-scheduling visits due to phone issues
•    Parent/guardian work schedule
•    Visitors are not legal guardians
•    Parent/family member from out of state (one time visits)
•    Parent/guardian does not have picture ID
•    All Contact Visits
•    Detention Staff will make a reasonable effort to accommodate for those visits with unusual circumstances.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Marion County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Marion County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Marion County Juvenile Detention Center 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:
2970 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2970 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

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 Marion County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Marion County Juvenile Detention Center 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:
2970 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 503-584-4806 for further assistance.

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