Who to Call — Marion County Jail, Sheriff, and Community Corrections Contact Guide
Need to reach the right Marion County office fast? Whether it's about someone in jail, a non-emergency report, or probation, here are the key contacts in one place.
At a Glance
- ✓ Mailing address (Marion County Sheriff’s Office): PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309
- ✓ Emergency: 911
- ✓ Non-emergency crimes: 503-588-5032
Questions about someone being held at Marion County Jail - custody status, jail concerns, or other inmate matters - go to the Jail Manager. Tad Larson manages the facility at 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317. Phone: (503) 588-5111. Fax: (503) 588-6818. Email: tlarson@co.marion.or.us.
For issues beyond day-to-day jail operations - sheriff's office oversight, policy concerns, or formal complaints - contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office directly. Sheriff Nicholas Hunter's office is at 100 High St NE, PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309. Phone: (503) 588-5094. Fax: (503) 589-3259. Email: sheriff@co.marion.or.us.
Mailing address: For mailed documents or formal correspondence to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, use PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309.
Probation or supervision questions - like which unit handles a case or what a program requires - go through Community Corrections. Contact Director Mike Hartford at 3610 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317. Phone: (503) 540-8084. Fax: (503) 540-8055. Email: mhartford@co.marion.or.us.
Quick Tips
- ✓ Have the person’s full legal name ready (and date of birth if you know it).
- ✓ Write down the question you’re trying to answer so you can be specific and keep the call short.
- ✓ If you’re calling about a sensitive issue, ask which office is the correct place to handle it before sharing details.
- ✓ Take notes during the call (who you spoke with, date/time, and any next steps you’re given).
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