On Monday the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office announced that in preparation for a potential COVID-19 outbreak in Josephine County, effective March 17th, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office substations in Merlin and Cave Junction will be closed until Monday May 4th. All non-emergent reports can be made on the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office website at https://www.co.josephine.or.us/ or by phone at 541-474-5123.
Further, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office civil division will no longer be processing new or renewal concealed handgun licenses until Monday May 4th.
The civil division will be processing civil service paperwork which can be dropped off in the mailbox at the front door of the Josephine County Jail. Please include payment (in the form of cash or money order) and the Sheriff’s Office informational sheet pertaining to the service which is located in the jail lobby.
The Sheriff’s Office apologizes for any inconvenience these temporary changes may cause.
