Wasco County Arrest Records

Wasco County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the regional jail in The Dalles. The county does not run its own jail. All people held on arrest charges in Wasco County go to NORCOR, a shared facility on Webber Road. You can search arrest records by name or booking date through the NORCOR online roster. The Wasco County Sheriff's Office also handles records requests for local arrest data. Court case records are at the Circuit Court on Washington Street in The Dalles.

Wasco County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Lane Magill leads the Wasco County Sheriff's Office. His team handles law enforcement, civil process, court security, and search and rescue across the county. The office is at 511 Washington Street in The Dalles. You can call 541-506-2580 to reach the sheriff or ask about arrest records in Wasco County.

One key fact sets Wasco County apart from most Oregon counties. It does not have its own jail. All people held after an arrest go to NORCOR, which stands for Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities. This means arrest records in Wasco County are split between two places. The sheriff keeps records of the arrest itself. NORCOR keeps records of the booking and time in custody. To get a full picture of an arrest record in Wasco County, you may need to contact both.

The Wasco County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the Wasco County arrest records process. You can visit during business hours on weekdays for in-person requests.

The screenshot below shows the Wasco County homepage, which links to sheriff and public records resources.

From the county site, you can find contact details for each department that handles arrest records in Wasco County.

NORCOR Arrest Records

NORCOR is the regional jail that holds all Wasco County inmates. It also serves Hood River, Sherman, and Gilliam counties. The facility sits at 201 Webber Road in The Dalles. It can hold 154 people, with room to expand to 212. Commander Joyce Orendorff manages the adult corrections side of the operation.

When someone is arrested in Wasco County, they are taken to NORCOR for booking. The booking process creates a detailed arrest record. This record includes the person's full name, booking date and time, charges with ORS statute numbers, bail or bond amounts, a scheduled release date, housing location, the arresting agency, and the court that has jurisdiction. All of this data becomes part of the Wasco County arrest record stored at NORCOR.

The NORCOR website offers arrest record details and bail information for Wasco County inmates. Visit the link below for the adult corrections page.

The NORCOR adult corrections page lists contact details for each county sheriff who sits on the oversight committee, including Wasco County.

You can call NORCOR at 541-298-1576. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Jail operations run around the clock. Bail can be posted at any hour via the Telmate system by calling 866-516-0115. Cash and card payments are accepted at the lobby kiosk. The court keeps 15% of any security deposit as release costs.

Search Wasco County Arrest Records

There are several ways to look up arrest records in Wasco County. The NORCOR online inmate roster is the fastest option. It updates on a rolling basis and lets you search by name or view the full list. Go to the NORCOR inmate page to start your search for Wasco County arrest records.

You can also search Wasco County arrest records by phone, in person, or by mail. Call the sheriff at 541-506-2580 for records held by the county. Call NORCOR at 541-298-1576 for jail and booking records. Visit the sheriff's office at 511 Washington Street or the NORCOR lobby at 201 Webber Road in The Dalles. Both locations can help you find arrest records connected to Wasco County.

For court case records tied to an arrest in Wasco County, contact the Circuit Court. You can also use the Oregon eCourt system online. Go to courts.oregon.gov to search by name or case number. This covers all Oregon counties, including Wasco County arrest and case records.

The bail information page on the NORCOR site provides details about posting bail for Wasco County arrest cases.

Bail can be posted around the clock for anyone held on Wasco County arrest charges at NORCOR.

Wasco County Court Records

The Wasco County Circuit Court is at 511 Washington Street in The Dalles. Call 541-506-2700 for court record questions. The court handles all criminal cases that come from arrest records in Wasco County. This includes felony and misdemeanor charges. The clerk can look up cases by name or case number.

The Dalles Municipal Court also handles some cases. It is at 313 Court Street in The Dalles. The phone number is 541-296-5481. Minor offenses and city code violations go through this court. For most arrest records in Wasco County, the Circuit Court is the right place to check.

Oregon's public records law makes most arrest records available to anyone who asks. You do not need to be the person named in the record. Some data may be held back if it relates to an open case or contains protected details. But the basic facts of an arrest in Wasco County, such as the name, date, and charges, are generally open to the public.

Wasco County Records Request

To get copies of arrest records from Wasco County, submit a public records request to the Sheriff's Office. You can do this in person, by phone, or by mail. The address is 511 Washington Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Standard Oregon public records fees apply to copies.

For records held at NORCOR, send your request to 201 Webber Road, The Dalles, OR 97058. NORCOR command staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Be as specific as you can when you ask for Wasco County arrest records. Include the full name of the person, the date of arrest if you know it, and the type of record you want. This helps staff find what you need faster.

Wasco County is part of the NORCOR board. Commissioner Scott Hege from Wasco County serves as board chairman. This means the county has direct input on how the regional jail operates and how arrest records are managed. The four-county model was one of the first of its kind in the nation.

Visiting Inmates in Wasco County

People held on Wasco County arrest charges at NORCOR can receive visits through the Telmate video system. There are no regular in-person contact visits. Each inmate gets 60 free minutes of video visitation per week. This resets every Monday and does not carry over. Extra visits cost $0.25 per minute.

You can visit on-site at the NORCOR lobby during weekday business hours. Remote visits are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Create an account at www.gettingout.com to set up a visit. After 30 days in custody, an inmate held on Wasco County arrest charges can request an in-person visit. These are limited to four people and last one hour.

The NORCOR visitation page has more details about scheduling visits for Wasco County inmates.

Video visits can be done from any computer with a webcam or from an Android device.

Arrest Records Near Wasco County

Wasco County shares the NORCOR facility with three other counties. If you are searching for arrest records and are not sure which county handled the case, check with NORCOR first. They hold inmates from Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, and Gilliam counties. The roster shows the arresting agency and court of jurisdiction for each person.

The Oregon State Police also maintain arrest records at the state level. You can request a criminal history check through the OSP CJIS Division. This search covers all Oregon counties, not just Wasco. For state prison inmates, use the Oregon Department of Corrections inmate search tool. VINELink at www.vinelink.com also lets you track people in custody and get alerts when their status changes.

Other nearby resources for arrest records include the NORCOR main site, the NORCOR adult corrections page, the NORCOR mail information page, and the Oregon Judicial Department public access portal. Each of these can help you find or understand arrest records connected to Wasco County.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Wasco County shares the NORCOR facility with Hood River, Sherman, and Gilliam counties. Browse arrest records in the area.