Oregon State Penitentiary is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Salem, Oregon. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Oregon state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1851/1866. The facility has a capacity of 2,194 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Salem, Or judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Oregon State Penitentiary
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Oregon State Penitentiary is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Oregon State Penitentiary Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Oregon State Penitentiary inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 503-378-2453 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Oregon State Penitentiary State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Oregon State Penitentiary inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Tue | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Wed | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Thu | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Fri | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Sat | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Sun | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Hol | 7:15 AM - 10:15 AM 12:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Oregon State Penitentiary.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 503-378-2453. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at docSRCIinfo@doc.state.or.us.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Oregon State Penitentiary State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number Oregon State Penitentiary 2605 State Street Salem, Oregon 97310-0505 | — | — | — |