Benton County Arrest Records Search

Benton County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Corvallis, Oregon. The sheriff maintains a detailed jail roster that is updated every four hours. You can look up current inmates, recent bookings, and release reports through the county website. Benton County also provides arrest records through its circuit court and the statewide OJCIN system. The county seat is Corvallis, home to Oregon State University. All booking data and criminal case filings for Benton County are accessible to the public under Oregon law.

Benton County Sheriff and Records

Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall leads the Benton County Sheriff's Office at 180 NW 5th Street in Corvallis. The office handles patrol, investigations, jail operations, civil process, and records requests. Call (541) 766-6858 for general questions. The fax number is (541) 766-6011.

Benton County keeps a strong focus on public access to arrest records. The sheriff runs an online in-custody list and a daily release report. These tools let you see who was booked, what charges were filed, and when someone was released. Staff also process records requests by mail, phone, or in person. Send mail to PO Box 790, Corvallis, OR 97339. Walk-in requests go to the main office at 180 NW 5th Street. The office provides crime prevention programs and school resource officers as well.

The Benton County Sheriff's inmate custody page shows who is currently held in the jail.

This page displays the full in-custody list with booking details for Benton County.

Benton County Jail Roster

The Benton County Jail sits at 190 NW 4th Street in Corvallis. Jail Captain John DeVaney runs daily operations. Call the jail directly at (541) 766-6866. The fax line is (541) 766-6710. Mail goes to PO Box 788, Corvallis, OR 97339.

Benton County updates its Adult in Custody report every four hours. The release report comes out once each day. Each entry on the Benton County jail roster includes the inmate's last and first name, age, race, sex, height, weight, hair and eye color, booking number, state ID (SID), FBI number when available, arresting agency, charge details with ORS code numbers, bail amounts, and lodging date. Release dates appear when set. This is one of the most detailed jail rosters in the state of Oregon, which makes Benton County a good source for arrest record searches.

You can view the roster at the Benton County jail roster page.

The jail roster page lists all current inmates along with charges and bail data for Benton County.

Oregon law under HB 3273 stops jails from posting mugshots on public websites. This rule took effect on January 1, 2022. Benton County follows this law. Photos may still be obtained through other means for authorized purposes only.

Note: The Benton County jail roster updates every four hours for the in-custody list.

Benton County Release Reports

Benton County also publishes a daily release report. This list shows people who were recently let go from the jail. It includes the same data fields as the in-custody report but adds a release date and time.

Check the Benton County release report to see who has been released from custody.

The release list helps track the status of recent bookings in Benton County.

Benton County Criminal Court Records

The Benton County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases in the county. The courthouse is at 120 NW 4th Street in Corvallis. Call (541) 243-7850 for the clerk's office. The mailing address is PO Box 1870, Corvallis, OR 97330.

Three judges serve Benton County Circuit Court: Judge Matthew J. Donohue, Judge Keri J. Smith, and Judge Joan E. Demarest. Criminal case records include charging documents, plea entries, hearing dates, and sentencing orders. These records are separate from the jail booking data the sheriff keeps. You can look up Benton County court cases through the OJCIN system, which covers all Oregon circuit courts. A free search option is also available through the OJD Public Access portal for basic calendar and case information.

For financial obligations tied to Benton County criminal cases, contact the court at (541) 766-6875. That office handles fines and restitution payments.

Note: Benton County court records for confidential cases such as juvenile or mental health matters are not available to the public.

How to Get Benton County Arrest Records

You have several options to get arrest records in Benton County. The fastest way is the online jail roster. For older records, contact the sheriff's office or file a public records request.

Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.345 defines what counts as a public arrest record. It includes the person's name, age, residence, marital status, charges, conditions of release, the arresting agency, and the circumstances of the arrest. Benton County must release this information unless there is a specific reason to delay it during an active investigation. Copy fees and research time charges apply to most requests. Call (541) 766-6858 for the current fee schedule.

• Online in-custody report updated every four hours
• Daily release report on the county website
• In-person request at 180 NW 5th Street, Corvallis
• Mail request to PO Box 790, Corvallis, OR 97339
• Phone inquiry at (541) 766-6858

Statewide Criminal History Checks

Full criminal history records for people arrested in Benton County are held by the Oregon State Police CJIS Division. Under ORS 181A.220, this information is confidential. You must request it through OSP and pay a $33 fee. The process is name-based for third-party requests under ORS 181A.245. Results come by mail.

To request your own record, you need to submit fingerprints on a blue FD-258 card along with a $33 fee. The OSP CJIS Division in Salem handles these requests. Benton County law enforcement can take your fingerprints, or you can go to a private fingerprinting service.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Search arrest records in counties near Benton County. Each county maintains its own jail roster and booking data.