Portland, OR Columbia River Correctional Institution View
Columbia River Correctional Institution is a minimum-security state prison in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Corrections. It primarily houses sentenced adult male inmates in state custody, including people nearing release or participating in work, treatment, and reentry programs. It is not a county booking jail and generally does not hold local pretrial detainees awaiting arraignment. The facility’s role in the justice system is to provide secure custody, supervision, programming, and transition services for eligible Oregon Department of Corrections inmates before release or transfer.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Columbia River Correctional Institution
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or the Oregon Department of Corrections inmate search. Inmate rosters and custody records typically list the person’s name, identifying number, custody location, admission or booking date, charges or conviction information when available, and current custody status. New records do not always appear right away. After booking, transfer, or intake, processing can take several hours, so a person may not be searchable immediately. If you cannot find the person, check again later or contact the facility or the Oregon Department of Corrections for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Columbia River Correctional Institution?
Visits are usually scheduled under Oregon Department of Corrections rules. Visitors may need to be approved in advance, follow posted visiting hours, and comply with dress and conduct rules.
What do I need to bring when visiting Columbia River Correctional Institution?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Do not bring prohibited items into the visiting area, and check the facility’s rules before you arrive.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally must place outgoing calls through the approved phone service provider. Family and friends may need to create an account and add funds before calls or video visits can occur.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full legal name and identification number, along with the facility mailing address. Mail is inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Funds are usually deposited into the inmate’s trust account through an approved payment method.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Columbia River Correctional Institution?
This facility primarily holds sentenced state inmates, so bail or bond usually does not apply here. If the person has a pending local case, contact the court or the county jail handling that case for bond instructions.
What happens during the intake process at Columbia River Correctional Institution and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake may include identity verification, property inventory, medical screening, records review, and housing assignment. Records often take several hours to update, so the inmate may not appear in the system immediately after arrival or transfer.