How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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Getting mail to someone in custody is straightforward—as long as you use the exact format the jail requires. Here's how to address the envelope, how mail routing works, and why letters sometimes get rejected or delayed.
Getting a letter to someone at Inverness Jail is straightforward—use the exact address format and avoid items the jail won't accept. Here's how mail works there, when it gets delivered, and what commonly gets sent back.
Want your letter to reach someone in MCSO custody? Address it correctly and leave out anything that counts as money or contraband. Here's what MCSO won't accept—and what happens when something isn't allowed.
Lobby kiosk video visits at Inverness Jail are currently free. Remote Securus video visits cost $5 per session.
The facility site lists Securus video visits as 30 minutes per session. You must schedule at least 24 hours in advance, and all video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
You’ll need a Windows or Mac computer, high-speed internet, a webcam, and a registered vendor logon/password. Create and verify your account and test your setup before the visit; scheduled sessions can’t be verified by telephone.
No. Inverness Jail prohibits currency and currency equivalents like bus passes, phone cards, and gift cards in mail, unless it’s a government-issued check.
Use the inmate’s exact booking name (no nicknames) and include their institutional ID if you know it. Add your full return name and address on the envelope.
Mail is inspected and can be rejected for contraband or disallowed items. If it’s rejected, the facility provides written notice and a window to appeal.
Bringing a child to visit at Inverness Jail is doable, but the rules are strict about headcount, supervision, and paperwork. Here's what you need to know so you don't get turned away at check-in.
Visitors under 18 must come with a parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult. No exceptions. If the right adult isn't there—or hasn't been approved—the visit will be denied. Sort this out before you arrive.
Planning a weekend visit at Inverness Jail? Don't count on a set schedule. Staffing changes have cut back weekend lobby and in-person visiting hours, so a quick phone call can save you a wasted trip.
