Portland, OR Donald E. Long Detention Center View
Donald E. Long Detention Center is a juvenile detention facility in Portland, Oregon, serving Multnomah County. It is operated by Multnomah County through its juvenile justice services and holds youth who are detained by court order, awaiting hearings or placement, or serving short-term detention in juvenile cases. The facility is part of the local juvenile justice system and provides secure custody, supervision, and access to court-related services for detained youth. Because it is a juvenile facility, public information about people held here may be more limited than at an adult county jail.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Donald E. Long Detention Center
To find someone held at the facility, use the official inmate search link provided on this page for the facility roster. Jail and detention rosters typically list basic custody details such as the person’s name, booking date, charges or case reason, and current custody status. For juvenile facilities, some records may be confidential or limited by Oregon law, so not every detained youth may appear in a public search. New bookings usually take several hours to process before they become searchable, and records may not appear immediately after arrival. If you cannot find the person, check again later or contact the facility or Multnomah County juvenile services for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Donald E. Long Detention Center?
Visitation is usually scheduled in advance and may be limited to approved parents, guardians, or other authorized visitors. Contact the facility before visiting to confirm current visiting hours, approval rules, and whether visits are in person or by video.
What do I need to bring when visiting Donald E. Long Detention Center?
Visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors visiting may need to be accompanied by an approved adult, and all visitors should follow the facility’s dress code and security rules.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
People held here may be allowed to make calls through the facility’s approved phone system, and video visits may be available if offered by the county. Calls and video visits are subject to facility rules, schedules, and monitoring, except for protected legal communications.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Mail should include the person’s full legal name and any required identifying information, along with the facility mailing address. All mail is screened for safety, and items such as cash, contraband, or unapproved packages are not accepted.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary services, if available, allow people in custody to buy approved personal items or snacks using funds in an account. Because this is a juvenile facility, available items and deposit rules may be more limited than at an adult jail.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Donald E. Long Detention Center?
In juvenile cases, release is often decided by the court through a detention or release hearing rather than by standard cash bail. If bond or release conditions apply, the court or facility staff can explain where payment must be made and what paperwork is required.
What happens during the intake process at Donald E. Long Detention Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review the reason for detention, complete safety screening, collect property, and assign housing. Processing can take several hours, so custody records may not appear in the search system immediately after arrival.