Josephine County Jail Records

Josephine County busted mugshots are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Grants Pass, Oregon. The county seat sits in the Rogue Valley in the southern part of the state. Sheriff Dave Daniel runs the office. People can look up jail data through the county's online tools or by calling the jail line. This page walks through how to find busted mugshots and booking records from Josephine County. We cover the jail roster, charge codes, arrest agencies, and the court system. The Sheriff updates jail data on a regular basis so records stay fresh.

Josephine County Busted Mugshots and the Sheriff

Sheriff Dave Daniel leads law enforcement across Josephine County. The main office sits at the courthouse, 500 NW 6th St., Grants Pass, OR 97526. You can call the front desk at (541) 474-5221. The jail line is (541) 474-5120. For warrant checks, call (541) 474-5140.

The Sheriff's Office handles patrol, jail operations, warrants, and civil process. When someone is arrested in Josephine County, the booking goes through the county jail in Grants Pass. Staff log the person's name, age, sex, and other details into the system right away. Each booking gets its own inmate number and case number. The jail tracks who made the arrest and what charges were filed. This data feeds the public jail roster that people use to search for busted mugshots.

The Josephine County Sheriff's website is the main source for jail records and public safety news. You can find contact numbers, office hours, and links to inmate data from there. Office hours run from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Arrest Agencies in Josephine County

Multiple agencies make arrests in Josephine County. The jail roster shows which agency handled each booking. Three codes appear most often in the data.

Gpp Gpdps stands for Grants Pass Police. This is the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, led by Director Warren Hensman. Their office is at 101 NW A Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. The phone number is (541) 474-6370. They handle calls within city limits. Most arrests tied to incidents in Grants Pass proper will show this code on the roster.

Gps Jcso stands for Josephine County Sheriff's Office. Deputies patrol the rural areas and unincorporated parts of the county. They also serve warrants and handle calls outside city limits. Bookings from traffic stops on county roads often carry this code.

Gcn Jccc stands for Josephine County Community Corrections. This agency deals with people on probation or post-prison supervision. When someone violates the terms of their release, Community Corrections can bring them in. That booking shows the Gcn Jccc code on the roster.

Note: The agency code is listed in the Arrest Agency field of each jail record, so you can tell at a glance which department made the arrest.

Josephine County Busted Mugshots Data Fields

The jail roster in Josephine County shows several key fields for each person booked. Understanding these fields helps you read the records.

Name is the full legal name. Age is the age at time of booking. Sex shows male or female. Inmate Number is a unique ID assigned to each person in the system. Booking Date is when the person entered the jail. Arrest Date is when law enforcement first took them into custody. These two dates may differ if an arrest happened in the field and the transport to jail took time.

Location tells you where the person is held within the facility. Case Number ties the booking to a court case. The ORS codes field shows the Oregon Revised Statutes that match the charges filed. Each charge also has a class tag. F means felony. M means misdemeanor. V means violation. A single booking can have more than one charge, each with its own ORS code and class tag. Felony charges are the most serious. Misdemeanors carry lighter penalties. Violations are the least severe and often tied to traffic or minor code offenses.

The image below shows the Josephine County Sheriff's website.

This is the starting point for anyone looking up arrest data in Josephine County.

Oregon Law and Josephine County Records

Oregon's public records laws apply to all arrest data in Josephine County. Under ORS 192.311, records made or kept by a public body are public records. The Sheriff is a public body. So are the courts and the police department.

ORS 192.324 grants any person the right to inspect public records. You do not need to live in Josephine County. You do not need to state a reason. The agency must respond within five business days. ORS 192.329 sets the rules for how agencies handle these requests.

Some records have limits. ORS 192.345 lists conditional exemptions. Active investigation files may be withheld. Medical records tied to an inmate are also exempt. But booking data like name, charge, and bail is public in most cases.

ORS 133.870 covers how arrest and conviction data is shared. Law enforcement agencies can release this information to other agencies and to the public. The Josephine County jail roster is one way the Sheriff meets this duty.

Grants Pass Police and Busted Mugshots

The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety handles policing within the city. Director Warren Hensman oversees the department. Their office is at 101 NW A Street. You can call them at (541) 474-6370 for general questions about arrests or records.

Grants Pass is the largest city in Josephine County. Most urban arrests happen here. The DPS responds to calls ranging from theft and assault to drug offenses and DUI. When an officer makes an arrest, the person is transported to the county jail for booking. The jail record then shows the Gpp Gpdps agency code.

The DPS works closely with the Sheriff's Office on cases that cross city limits. Joint operations and task force work can lead to bookings that show either agency code. If you are looking for a specific arrest and you are not sure which agency handled it, the jail roster is the best place to check because it shows all bookings regardless of the arresting department.

Josephine County Circuit Court

The Josephine County Circuit Court is at 500 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526. The phone number is (541) 476-2309. The court handles criminal cases that come from arrests in the county. After someone is booked into the jail, the case moves to the court for hearings, trials, and sentencing.

Six judges serve on the bench. Hon. Robert Bain, Hon. Lindi L. Baker, Hon. Matthew Galli, Hon. Thomas Hull, Hon. Michael Newman, and Hon. Pat Wolke all hear cases in Josephine County. Criminal cases are assigned to a judge after the initial filing. The court schedule determines when hearings happen. Bail reviews and arraignments are common early steps.

The Oregon Judicial Department page for Josephine County has court forms, contact details, and information about how to access court records. Court records are separate from jail records. A jail record shows the booking and charges. A court record shows what happened after the case was filed.

Note: Court records and jail records serve different purposes, so check both sources if you need the full picture of a case.

How to Find Busted Mugshots in Josephine County

Start with the online jail roster. It is the fastest way to check who is in custody right now. The roster is free. Look for the name, booking date, and charges. If you do not see the person you want, they may have been released or the booking may be older than what the roster shows.

For phone inquiries, call the jail at (541) 474-5120. Give them the full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details. For warrant questions, call (541) 474-5140. They can tell you if there is an active warrant for a person in Josephine County.

In-person requests go through the Sheriff's Office at the courthouse. Hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Bring a valid ID. For older records not on the current roster, you can file a written public records request. The agency must respond within the time frame set by Oregon law. Expect basic booking data like name, charge, ORS code, and booking date in the response.

• Check the online jail roster for current inmates
• Call the jail at (541) 474-5120 for phone lookups
• Call warrants at (541) 474-5140 for warrant checks
• Visit 500 NW 6th St in Grants Pass for in-person requests
• File a public records request for older booking data

Understanding Charge Codes

Each charge on the Josephine County jail roster has a class tag. F means felony. These are the most serious offenses. Assault in the second degree, robbery, and certain drug charges often fall under this class. Felonies carry prison time and large fines.

M means misdemeanor. These include lesser assault, minor theft, and some DUI cases. Misdemeanors can result in jail time of up to one year and smaller fines. V means violation. Traffic offenses, minor code breaches, and some low-level drug charges fall here. Violations do not carry jail time on their own but can lead to fines or other penalties.

The ORS code next to each charge tells you the exact statute. For example, an ORS code in the 813 range often relates to DUI. Codes in the 163 range cover assault and related crimes. Codes in the 164 range deal with theft, burglary, and property crimes. You can look up any ORS code on the Oregon Legislature's website to see the full text of the law.

Nearby Counties

Josephine County borders Jackson County to the east, Douglas County to the north, and Curry County to the west. If you are searching for a specific arrest and you are not sure which county handled it, check the booking record for the arresting agency. The agency code will tell you which department made the arrest and which county processed the booking.