Visitation at Multnomah County Detention Center

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

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

  • Social visits are a privilege and occur only during posted visiting hours; visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list.
  • Visitors should arrive 30–60 minutes before their planned visiting session to allow time for check‑in and screening.
  • An inmate may have a maximum of three social visitors per visit and each visit is limited to 30 minutes.
  • All adult social visitors must present current, valid government-issued photo identification.
  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or approved adult and the accompanying adult must provide documentation such as a birth certificate, adoption papers, court custody orders, or notarized permission.

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Common Questions

What are Inverness Jail's in-person visiting hours and video kiosk times?

In-person social visiting includes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30 AM, plus multiple Saturday sessions. Video kiosk hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.

How long is each visit at Inverness and how many visitors can attend?

Each social visit is limited to 30 minutes. An inmate may have a maximum of three social visitors per visit.

What happens if a visitor breaks the visiting rules at Inverness Jail?

Staff can deny or terminate a visit to maintain safety, including for rule violations. Repeated violations can lead to progressive denial periods (for example: one week for a second violation, two weeks for a third, three weeks for a fourth, and referral after a fifth).

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