Multnomah County Detention Center

Social visits at Multnomah County Inverness Jail are a privilege—you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list to participate. Plan to arrive 30–60 minutes before your scheduled session for check-in and screening. Each in-person visit lasts 30 minutes, and inmates can have up to three social visitors per visit. Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID. Minors under 18 need a parent, legal guardian, or approved adult with them, plus documentation showing the relationship or permission (birth certificate, adoption papers, court custody orders, or notarized permission). Staff can deny or end visits for safety reasons, and repeated rule violations lead to progressive denial periods.

Multnomah County Inverness Jail offers two video-visit options: free on-site lobby kiosk visits and paid remote visits through Securus at $5 per session. Remote Securus visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. All video visits are recorded and electronically monitored; sessions last 30 minutes. For lobby kiosk visits, arrive at least 15 minutes early and check in with the Facility Security Officer. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID—kiosk visits are limited to three people. For at-home Securus visits, you'll need a Windows or Mac computer, high-speed internet, a webcam, and a registered vendor account. Create and verify your account ahead of time, then test your device, camera, and connection before your visit. Note: scheduled sessions can't be verified by telephone.

Sending mail to someone at Multnomah County Inverness Jail is straightforward if you follow the rules. The jail doesn't allow currency or currency equivalents—no cash, bus passes, phone cards, or gift cards—unless it's a government-issued check. Send letters through the U.S. Postal Service. Address the envelope using the person's exact booking name (no nicknames) and their institutional ID if you know it. Include your full return name and address to prevent delivery problems. Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband, and it may be scanned into a digital system before delivery. If something gets rejected, the facility provides written notice and a window to appeal.

Multnomah County Inverness Jail processes all inmate account deposits through TouchPay. Add funds online, by phone at 1-866-232-1899, or at TouchPay kiosks. You'll need the person's SWIS ID and the Multnomah County pay location to make sure money posts correctly. Double-check which balance you're funding—adults in custody typically have separate accounts for phone/messaging and commissary/trust purchases. TouchPay accepts debit or credit cards, and some kiosks take cash. If a facility allows mail deposits, it typically requires a money order or cashier's check (not cash) with the inmate's name and ID.