Visitation at Clatsop County Jail

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

In-person visitation at Clatsop County Jail reopened on December 1, 2023. Visits happen Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with the visiting area closed during lunch. Each person in custody can receive one visit per week, lasting up to 60 minutes—but visits depend on staff availability and can be canceled. Rule violations may result in suspended visiting privileges for up to 90 days. Bring photo ID for check-in. No one under 18 is allowed to visit. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or anyone causing a disturbance, will be turned away. Expect searches, leave purses and backpacks in your vehicle, and follow the rules on phones, photos, food and drink, smoking, and clothing (no provocative attire).

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Quick Facts

  • In-person visiting is held Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm and the visiting area is closed for lunch.
  • Each inmate is allowed one visit per week lasting up to 60 minutes.
  • No one under 18 years old may visit the jail.
  • All visitors must show photo identification before visiting.
  • Visits are subject to staff availability and may be canceled; violating visiting rules can suspend privileges for up to 90 days.

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Common Questions

When can I visit someone at Clatsop County Jail?

In-person visits are on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and the visiting area closes for lunch. Each person in custody can have one visit per week, up to 60 minutes.

Who is not allowed to visit at Clatsop County Jail?

No one under 18 can visit. Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs—or those causing disturbances—will be denied entry. Several other groups may also be barred: people on probation, parole, or electronic monitoring; codefendants; those with recent drug convictions or pending drug charges; victims; anyone with restraining or no-contact orders; recent former inmates; and most current county law enforcement, community corrections staff, or contractors (unless they're immediate family). If you're already on another inmate's approved list, you generally can't visit someone else unless you're immediate family.

What should I bring and what is not allowed during a visit at Clatsop County Jail?

Bring photo ID for check-in. Your belongings may be searched, and purses or backpacks aren't allowed in the visiting area—leave them in your vehicle. Cell phones and photography are prohibited. No smoking, eating, or drinking. Wear non-provocative clothing with no gang-associated imagery.

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