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Josephine County Sheriff’s Office

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The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is the principal law enforcement agency for Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The JCSO is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as the cities of Cave Junction, Galice, Merlin, Murphy, Rogue River, and Williams. The JCSO is headed by the Sheriff of Josephine County, who is elected to a four-year term. The current Sheriff is Dave Daniel.

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Services

The JCSO provides a wide range of law enforcement services, including:

  • Patrol: The JCSO patrols the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as the cities of Cave Junction, Galice, Merlin, Murphy, Rogue River, and Williams. Deputies respond to calls for service, investigate crimes, and enforce the law.
  • Investigations: The JCSO has a team of detectives who investigate major crimes, such as homicides, robberies, and assaults. The detectives also work with other law enforcement agencies to investigate drug trafficking, child abuse, and other crimes.
  • Corrections: The JCSO operates the Josephine County Jail, which houses inmates who have been arrested by the JCSO or other law enforcement agencies. The jail also provides medical and mental health services to inmates.
  • Search and Rescue: The JCSO has a team of search and rescue volunteers who are trained to respond to emergencies in the county. The team is equipped with specialized equipment, such as ropes, radios, and GPS devices, to help them locate and rescue people who are lost or injured.

Divisions

The JCSO is divided into five divisions:

  • Patrol Division: The Patrol Division is responsible for patrolling the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as the cities of Cave Junction, Galice, Merlin, Murphy, Rogue River, and Williams. Deputies respond to calls for service, investigate crimes, and enforce the law.
  • Investigations Division: The Investigations Division is responsible for investigating major crimes, such as homicides, robberies, and assaults. The detectives also work with other law enforcement agencies to investigate drug trafficking, child abuse, and other crimes.
  • Corrections Division: The Corrections Division is responsible for operating the Josephine County Jail, which houses inmates who have been arrested by the JCSO or other law enforcement agencies. The jail also provides medical and mental health services to inmates.
  • Search and Rescue Division: The Search and Rescue Division is responsible for responding to emergencies in the county. The team is equipped with specialized equipment, such as ropes, radios, and GPS devices, to help them locate and rescue people who are lost or injured.
  • Administration Division: The Administration Division is responsible for providing administrative support to the other divisions of the JCSO. The division also handles the department’s budget, personnel, and records.

Josephine County Arrest Warrants Search

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office provides an online tool to search for active arrest warrants in Josephine County, Oregon. This tool is available to the public and can be used to find out if someone has an outstanding warrant for their arrest.

How to Find a Warrant in Josephine County

To search for a warrant in Josephine County, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Josephine County Sheriff's Office website.
  2. Click on the "Warrants" tab.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
  4. Click the "Search" button.

The search results will display any active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the bail amount.

What to Do if You Have a Warrant

If you have an active arrest warrant, you should contact the issuing agency immediately. You may be able to turn yourself in voluntarily or make arrangements to pay your bail. If you do not turn yourself in, you may be arrested and taken to jail.

Additional Information

  • The Josephine County Sheriff's Office does not have jurisdiction over warrants issued by other law enforcement agencies. If you are looking for a warrant that was issued by another agency, you should contact that agency directly.
  • If you are unsure whether or not you have a warrant, you can contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123.

Other Ways to Find a Warrant

In addition to the online warrant search tool, there are a few other ways to find out if you have an outstanding warrant in Josephine County:

  • Contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office: You can call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123 and ask if you have any active warrants.
  • Visit the Josephine County Courthouse: You can go to the Josephine County Courthouse and ask the clerk's office if you have any outstanding warrants.
  • Hire a Private Investigator: You can hire a private investigator to search for warrants on your behalf.

Josephine County Arrest Warrants
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Josephine County Mugshots

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office releases mugshots of individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Josephine County Jail. Mugshots are typically released within 24 hours of the arrest.

Process of Obtaining Mugshots

To obtain mugshots from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, you can:

  • Visit the Josephine County Sheriff's Office website.
  • Click on the "Mugshots" tab.
  • Search for the mugshot you are looking for using the search bar.
  • Click on the mugshot to view it.

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are public records and are available to anyone who requests them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the person is a juvenile or if the release of the mugshot would interfere with an ongoing investigation.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a type of security that is used to secure the release of a person who has been arrested and charged with a crime. The bail bond is typically paid to a bail bondsman, who will then post it with the court. If the person appears for all of their court dates, the bail bond will be returned to the bail bondsman. However, if the person fails to appear for court, the bail bond will be forfeited and the bail bondsman will be responsible for paying the court the amount of the bond.

How to Post a Bond in Josephine County

To post a bond in Josephine County, you can:

  1. Contact a bail bondsman.
  2. Pay the bail bondsman the amount of the bond.
  3. The bail bondsman will then post the bond with the court.
  4. The person who was arrested will be released from jail.

Important Information

  • The amount of the bail bond is set by the court.
  • The bail bondsman will typically charge a fee for their services.
  • If the person fails to appear for court, the bail bond will be forfeited and the bail bondsman will be responsible for paying the court the amount of the bond.

If you have any questions about bail bonds or the process of posting a bond in Josephine County, you should contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123.

Josephine County Most Wanted List

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. This list includes individuals who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including murder, assault, robbery, and drug trafficking.

How to Find the Most Wanted List

To find the Josephine County Most Wanted List, you can:

  • Visit the Josephine County Sheriff's Office website.
  • Click on the "Most Wanted" tab.
  • The most wanted list will be displayed.

Information on the Most Wanted List

The most wanted list includes the following information for each fugitive:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Hair color
  • Eye color
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Crime(s) charged
  • Amount of reward (if any)

How to Report Information

If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the most wanted list, you can contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123.

Sex Offender Registry

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office provides a Sex Offender Registry that lists the names and addresses of all registered sex offenders living in Josephine County. This registry is available to the public and can be used to find out if there are any registered sex offenders living in your neighborhood.

How to Find the Sex Offender Registry

To find the Josephine County Sex Offender Registry, you can:

  • Visit the Josephine County Sheriff's Office website.
  • Click on the "Sex Offender Registry" tab.
  • The sex offender registry will be displayed.

Information on the Sex Offender Registry

The sex offender registry includes the following information for each offender:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Hair color
  • Eye color
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Crime(s) committed
  • Risk level
  • Address

The sex offender registry is a public record and is available to anyone who requests it.

The information on the sex offender registry is updated regularly.

If you have any questions about the sex offender registry, you can contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at (541) 474-5123.

Josephine County Sex Offender Registry


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