In November 2022, Multnomah County voters approved Measure 26-233, a County Charter amendment recommended by the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee that requires Board members to conduct at least one additional inspection of County jails per calendar year, with at least one volunteer member of the public to accompany the Board.
This additional yearly jail inspection accompanied by public volunteers is now known as the Correctional Facilities Community Inspection Program (CFCIP), and takes place in addition to the Board’s yearly inspection already required by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS 169.040) and the County Charter.
Community volunteers for the 2026 CFCIP have been selected by district offices. The additional inspection will take place November 2026. Reports of findings will be made available on this webpage in early 2027.
Previous Correctional Facilities Community Inspection Program materials
2026 Project Team
- Multnomah County Office of the Chief Operating Officer
- Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
- Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
- Multnomah County Communications
Background on Measure 26-233
In November 2006, Multnomah County passed Resolution 06-198, which established a policy requiring the Board of County Commissioners to conduct an annual inspection of each County correctional facility, as mandated by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 169.040. The resolution recognized that regular inspections are essential to ensuring that County jail facilities are being run in accordance with best practices and that the rights of justice-involved individuals in custody are being protected.
In November 2022, Multnomah County voters approved Measure 26-233, a County Charter amendment recommended by the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee that requires Board members to conduct at least one additional inspection of County jails administered by the Sheriff's Office per calendar year. The amendment also mandates that at least one volunteer member of the public accompanies each Board member during the inspection.
The Charter amendment is another step toward ensuring that correctional facilities in Multnomah County are operated in a transparent and accountable manner. Currently, the Multnomah County Detention Center and Multnomah County Inverness Jail undergo external evaluations and receive recommendations provided by the Board of County Commissioners, an annual Corrections Grand Jury process facilitated by the District Attorney’s Office and conducted independently by Multnomah County residents, and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association’s inspections. These inspections are intended to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and best practices. Other organizations, such as Disability Rights Oregon, also have oversight authority that continues to guide policies and practices.
The involvement of a volunteer member of the public in the inspection process will provide an additional layer of oversight. Multnomah County is committed to upholding high standards of safety, fairness and justice within its correctional facilities.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the Correctional Facilities Community Inspection Program, please send an email to CFCIP@multco.us.