Marion County OR Correctional Facility

Marion County OR Correctional Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 503-588-8588

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Marion County OR Correctional Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE in Salem, OR. This county jail is operated locally by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Marion County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Salem Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Marion County OR Correctional Facility has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Marion County OR Correctional Facility – Visitation

Visiting desk phone number: 503-588-8588
Visiting desk is open: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Excluding Holidays

 You can view the Visiting Schedule by clicking here

General Rules and Procedures

CHECK IN: Visitors must arrive at the Jail Visiting Lobby during the designated sign-up times listed in the visiting schedule. Visits are 40 minutes in length and are non-contact in nature.

• IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY VISIT AND NUMBER OF VISITORS ALLOWED:­
  • All adult visitors must have a CURRENT Federal or state issued ID, Drivers’ License, or Passport. Visitors under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other authorized person throughout the duration of the visit. Minors MUST also have an original birth certificate in order to visit each time. Minors between 15 and 18 years old must also have a CURRENT State issued ID, or Student Body Card for current school year. Only 1 adult or 1 adult and 1 minor (17 yrs. old and younger) can visit an inmate at any one time.
  • No children / minors (17 yrs. old and younger) will be left without adult supervision in the upstairs visiting areas, line-up room, or in the visiting lobby.

• VISITOR REVIEW:­
  • All visitors will be run for Warrants prior to their visit.
  • The following individuals will not be allowed to visit inmates in the Jail:
    • Visitors who have been convicted of introducing contraband into a correctional facility.
    • Visitors who have been convicted of assisting in an escape.
    • Visitors who have been incarcerated in any Jail or Correctional facility within the past 90 days.
    • Visitors who have pending unresolved criminal action being taken against them.
    • Visitors who are on Parole or Probation.
    • Visitors who are under a legal order not to have contact with an inmate or staff member in the Marion County Jail.
    • Visitors who want to visit an inmate who has been legally ordered not to have contact with the visitor; this includes visitors who request to visit their assailants.
    • Visitors who jail staff reasonably believes are under the influence of intoxicants.

• ALL VISITORS MUST CLEAR THE METAL DETECTOR: Unless a medical card listing a legitimate reason for not clearing the metal detector is presented, and/or otherwise authorized by the Administrative Sergeant. Pockets will be emptied before going through the metal detector. No items will be allowed to be taken in for the visit, including but not limited to:
  • Writing materials (i.e. pen, pencil, paper, notebooks), electronic devices (i.e. personal computers, cell phones, pagers) or tobacco-related products (cigarettes, matches, or lighters).
  • Sharp objects (knives, fingernail clippers, collapsible scissors, etc.), weapons, ammunition or explosives.
  • Personal food and drinks are not permitted in the visiting lobby, visiting waiting room or visiting booths. Smoking or the use of tobacco products are not allowed on any county property. Vending machine items may be consumed in the lobby.
  • Pornographic material will not be permitted
  • One plastic baby bottle and/or pacifier, one diaper and one blanket are permitted.
• VISITORS MUST BE PROPERLY ATTIRED

Dress Code – Clothing worn in the facility must be conservative in nature. Clothing that is unduly suggestive or tight-fitting, similar to inmate attire, or creates a security hazard is not allowed.

Clothing must not expose an undue amount of flesh and must not be see-through. The body must be covered from 2 inches above the knee cap to the shoulders. Clothing may not expose any cleavage or the back below the shoulder blades. Thighs and mid-section must be covered.  

Allowed Clothing for Visitors (including children):

• Jeans / Slacks any color
• Skirts / Shorts No higher than 2” above knee
• Slit Skirts / Slit Dresses Length and slit no higher than 2” above Knee
• Dresses / Jumpers (No low cut necklines)
• No higher than 2” above kneecap
• T-Shirts (No low cut necklines)
• Sweatshirts (No low cut necklines)
• Sweaters (No low cut necklines)
• Light Jackets

SHOES AND UNDERGARMENTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

Clothing NOT Allowed for Visitors (including children):

• No Hats: Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis for religious headgear consistent with established security practices.

• No Bulky Coats or Jackets
• No Halter Tops / Halter Top Dresses
• No Wrap-Around Skirts / Wrap-Around Shirts
• No Tube Tops or Tank Tops
• No Overalls or Coveralls
• No clothing that exposes skin (e.g., chest, back, thighs, or midsection)
• No see-through clothing, including sheer and loose weave fabrics.
• No insignias or paraphernalia associated with gangs.

It shall be within the discretionary authority of Marion County Sheriff’s Office staff to determine the appropriateness for visitation, of any attire not specifically prohibited by policy.

Prohibited Conduct – Prohibited conduct may cause your visit to be cancelled and your visiting privileges to be terminated):

• Flashing, exposing of oneself or sexually explicit behavior is strictly prohibited and will result in termination of visit in progress and the loss of future visiting privileges.
• Loud or profane speech.
• Inability to control one’s self or children.
• Convicted of Introduction of Contraband.
• Convicted of Assisting with an Escape.
• Disorderly conduct.
• Being under the influence of any intoxicant.
• Giving false information.
• Damaging or defacing county property.

It shall be within the discretionary authority of Marion County Sheriff’s Office staff to determine the appropriateness of the conduct of all visitors and reserves the right to remove visiting privileges temporarily or indefinitely.

Mobility Impaired Inmates or Visitors – Inmates or visitors who require the use of a wheelchair, crutches, walkers, canes, and/or who have a serious medical condition may have their visits take place on the first floor of the facility in our line-up room. You are required to reserve the line-up room ahead of time. These visits may take place on the inmate’s normal visiting day and all visiting rules still apply.

Visitor Property – The Jail is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please secure your property prior to your visit. We recommend the following:

• Lock all items in your car.
• Leave items with a friend or family member.
• Leave items at home.
• Leave items in the unlocked cabinets provided in lobby (the Jail does not accept any responsibility for the items stored in these cabinets).