Morrow County Correctional Facility – Mt. Gilead, OR

Morrow County Correctional Facility is located in Morrow County, Oregon and is the main correctional facility for the region. Looking for somebody locked up at Morrow County Correctional Facility? This page tells you all about anything you might want to know about Morrow County Correctional Facility,such as: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bailing out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Court records. And much more…

The chance of going to jail is a scary and daunting prospect, not only for whoever gets arrested, but also their family and friends. This guide is meant to give info you need to make helping someone get out of jail less stressful. If you have a question, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and please leave any comments or tips that would help others is appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that is in jail and need to locate them?

Has someone who has been arrested and you want to locate them?

To find out who’s in jail at Morrow County Correctional Facility you need to navigate to their link and use the inmate search.

The Morrow County Correctional Facility Inmate Roster has information on people who have been arrested, including custody status, bail amount, and times you can visit. Also, you are able to get info for anyone arrested and processed or released in the past 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed alphabetically by their last name. You will be able to get the information more quickly if you’ve got their first and last name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If the person you are looking for may be in another county jail you will want to check the other Oregon county jails in our Oregon County Jail Guide: Other Jails in Oregon

A mugshot, also known as a jail processing photograph, is a photo taken by the police when you get booked into jail. A mugshot is make of one frontal photo and a side picture. Your name and intake number will be in the pictures, and they’re stored at the jail.

Mugshots of people who have been arrested can be seen online, or you can view them at the Morrow County Correctional Facility. When viewing online you will need to put in the legal name, and a booking date, if you know it.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to have your mugshot removed from the Morrow County Correctional Facility site? This is difficult, as your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. This means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, and will not be accessible. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot taken down, the various mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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If you are in jail, your main thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, your bail will be determined either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be released, or you don’t get released while you wait for your court date.

If you are released you will have to promise to be in court on your court date, and until then you are required not to go out of town.

In most cases, prisoners at Morrow County Correctional Facility will earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and area a good inmate while locked up.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be given work release detail. You will have to go back to the jail each day when you’re finished with work, or you might be permitted to live in a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Your bail is the amount of money that you will be required to pay to get out of jail until your court date. The amount you will be required to pay is dictated by the seriousness of your crime. Someone will have to put up ten percent of the total that was determined in order to bail out of jail. If you fail to show up for your scheduled court date, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose that bail money.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you will need to call the Morrow County Correctional Facility or the County Courthouse. If know the pertinent information, like name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you the bail amount. You can also find out how much their bail is on the Morrow County Correctional Facility site.

Bailing out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but fortunately, it’s easy if you have the money. First, you have to find out if it is a Cash Only Bond situation. If this is the case, you won’t be able to get a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – they can’t accept checks. Once the cash bond has been paid, the inmate will be released into your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you will get this money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you just don’t have the money, you should try to hire a bail bondsman. Bondsmen usually charge you a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and sometimes charge a minimum of $100. This money will not be returned to you and must be paid in cash. If bail is very large, the bail bondsman may use your personal assets as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

If you need a local bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman at Morrow County Correctional Facility

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process takes you through these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, it will take a while to get processed.
• First, will have to answer some questions, like what is your legal name, your address, birthdate and a contact person.
• You will also be asked about your medical and psychological history.
• You will be given an inmate ID number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will get taken away from you and stored until you get released.
• They will allow you to make a phone call to call family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you might be able to wear your street clothes, if not you will be issued a jail jumpsuit.

Have you been arrested and gone through jail intake? If so, please tell our readers about your experience. How long did it take to get through intake? Were you treated fairly? Can you tell us things that will help other people that get arrested make it through jail intake?

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Once bail has been posted, you will be allowed to go home after you get discharged. Getting discharged takes anywhere from 10 minutes to quite a few hours. Or, simply, the quicker bail is posted, the quicker you can get released from jail. Also, it might depend on if you’ve got a cash bond or if a judge has to figure out the bail amount. For a minor charge, you will simply be booked and get released without having to post bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and are given a date of your release, expect to be discharged in the morning.

In the event there is a, or if you have to begin your sentence in jail, it is highly recommended that you do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. If it is for a warrant, report to the jail, in the reception area, and tell them that believe that there could be a warrant for your arrest. They will do a record check, and if they verify that there is a warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into jail custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, go down to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be very careful that you get don’t get there late, or they may decide to arrest you. Just bring approved items when you go, like your driver’s license or state issued ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as a sentencing order from court.

The inmate have to list each visitor’s name and date of birth to the jail in advance of any visit. This information will go into the visitors log as an authorized visitor. Every visitor must provide a photo ID when visiting. Any visitors arriving late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be able to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies can change, so we suggest that you visit the jail site before you go.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . These phone calls are typically pricier than phone calls made outside of jail. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates must keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s phone privileges might get reduced or forbidden completely.

The Morrow County Correctional Facility phone number is: 419-947-1151

All mail must be sent using the US Postal Service. You must not use any other form of mail delivery. You must write or type the person’s name, prisoner number, and the jail address on the envelope. Do not mail anything in a package, padded envelope, bag, or an envelope with metal inside. All mail that you send to inmates will be opened and reviewed by the jail staff, and the mail will get sent back to the person who mailed it if they decide it is inappropriate.

If you would like to send a letter to an inmate at Morrow County Correctional Facility, use this address:

Morrow County Correctional Facility
101 Home Road
Mt. Gilead, OR 43338

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Morrow County Correctional Facility
101 Home Road
Mt. Gilead, OR 43338

The mail policy changes frequently, so be sure to double check the the Morrow County Correctional Facility website when you send a letter.

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When you get arrested, you should know you still have rights, the first of which is the right to request an attorney. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so make sure you get a friend or relative to locate a lawyer when you call. You may be asking yourself ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal attorney can advise you of your rights, help protect your interests and help you through the court system in Morrow County. The sooner you get a lawyer involved with your charges, the better your chances.

To read more about the benefits of and how to hire an attorney, click here: Find a Lawyer

If you cannot afford an attorney, you will be assigned a public defender. In addition, the Public Defender Office has access to private investigators, forensics experts and social workers. Public Defenders are licensed attorneys who are members of the State Bar and are legally licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you or someone you know had to use the services of a Public Defender? How did they do?

All court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. Court records have a case file containing a docket sheet and all documents that have been filed. You can access your court case records via the Morrow County website, or by going to the Clerk’s office of the Court.

The Morrow County Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court that maintains the records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath in a court case, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All records and documents related to your case are kept at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court costs and court fees are the fees and charges from your court case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you can get a waiver for these fees and won’t have to pay them.

The magistrate acts as the judge who presides on your case. Magistrate judges do a number of things, such as setting bail amounts, issuing warrants for arrest, and acting as the presiding judge over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is prepared to include information about the arrestee’s background and information about the defendant’s life, which the magistrate will take into consideration when deciding on the sentence. Information and personal details will be solicited from the person on trial, the defendant’s family, and if necessary the victim in the crime. Remember that you can ask to receive a copy of this report before you are sentenced, so you get the chance to correct any inaccurate information.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are several different options for sentencing, which include community service to probation, to even incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you could be locked up immediately, or given a date that you must turn yourself into jail to do your time.

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Want to find out if some you know is currently in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

You can you need to visit the jail website and do an inmate search, and do a search using:

• The inmate’s name.
• Birth date.
• Approximate booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can also call the jail get confirmation.

If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, you are able to check the court records on the Morrow County jail website or you are able to call the jail directly. You have to have their first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and ask one of the officers. You should know that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, as well as their arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, in person, or find out online. Arrest records are public record and the information is accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when you are served with legal papers, which can be warrants. You can find these civil process orders by going to the Morrow County Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders must be registered on a sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You are able to view this information on the internet, but keep in mind that you will not find the street address, but rather the block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. They include a court case file that includes a docket sheet and all of the filings and documents filed in your court case. You are able to access court records online, or at the clerk’s office of the court in the county where the case was filed.

Each and every state keeps a record of someone’s criminal history. These state databases are all connected so you can track criminal convictions from any other state. You are able to go to the county courthouse and check in person or you can check online. It helps to know the county, and in the event that the crime was in a totally different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you are able to get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for these crimes:

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

During a criminal records search, you will not discover if that person has had:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Traffic accidents.
• Moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving histories, you will have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever searched for criminal records? How hard was it? Did you do your search online or did you make a phone call to the Morrow County courthouse? Was the information you received correct? There are many reasons that folks look up criminal records and backgrounds, and your feedback might help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has their list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Morrow County, the Sheriff keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link

Morrow County Sheriff’s Department Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of serving a jail sentence in Morrow County Correctional Facility is quite unpleasant, soon you will become accustomed to the daily routine. You should expect an alarm for wake-up every morning at six in the morning, and next you’ll have roll call. You will then get breakfast. Following breakfast you will be required to work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Morrow County Correctional Facility, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Morrow County Correctional Facility uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to someone in jail could change, so it would be best to review the the Morrow County Correctional Facility website before send money to someone in jail there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Morrow County Correctional Facility

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Morrow County Correctional Facility, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Morrow County Correctional Facility

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever spent any time at Morrow County Correctional Facility? Do you have a family member or friend that is an inmate there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at Morrow County Correctional Facility?

If yes, then please write your review about it. Write about your experience so others can learn what to expect.

Things you might want to put in your review:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail and pod layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Commissary and food
• Having Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Prisoner safety
• Gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s ever been arrested and sent to jail has some stories to tell about the whole experience. Why were you locked up? How did the guards treat you? What was it like in jail? How did you get along with the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Want to reconnect with somebody you met when you were locked up? Post a message to them below.

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Links and Resources

Main Morrow County Correctional Facility Website
Morrow County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
View Morrow County Correctional Facility Mugshots
Morrow County Correctional Facility Bail Amount Link

Morrow County Correctional Facility Visitation Policy Link
Morrow County Correctional Facility Mail Policy
Morrow County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
Morrow County Correctional Facility Warrant Inquiry
Morrow County Correctional Facility Arrests
Send Funds to an Inmate at Morrow County Correctional Facility
Jobs at Morrow County Correctional Facility


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