How to Search Oregon Public Records
Oregon's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 36 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Oregon Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (27 districts), Tax Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Oregon Health Authority (Center for Health Statistics) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
4,272,371
Households
1,717,200
Median Income
$80,426
Median Home Value
$423,100
Criminal Records Databases
32 official Oregon criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
Baker County Sheriff's Office
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Like all Oregon County Jails, we are a maximum security facility that holds both men and women (separately) that are either awaiting trial or have been sentenced to a period of time less than one year. Inmates held in our jail range from low level offenders to those being held for violent crimes .
Jail - Benton County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
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The Benton County Jail is the only jail in the county and must be maintained by Oregon state law. When someone is arrested anywhere in the county – whether by Corvallis, Philomath, Albany, Oregon State University Police, or by our own Patrol Deputies – they are brought to our facility.
Bail and Release | Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (OR)
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The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (OR) website was developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office website allows residents to connect with the Sheriff’s Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, ...
Corrections Division & Jail | Clatsop County OR
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It is the mission of the Clatsop County Detention Center to provide a safe and secure institution that conforms to Oregon Revised Statutes for the incarceration of the pre-adjudicated and sentenced offenders as mandated by the courts. The correctional facility will classify and house offenders for the maximum protection of staff and inmates while attempting to release the inmate back into the community safely.
County Jail Inmate Population List
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Browse this Columbia County, Oregon Sheriff's database of current inmates. Provides name, photo, physical description, charge, booking and release.
Oregon Judicial Department : Court Records - Home : Court Records : State of Oregon
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An official website of the State of Oregon Learn How you know » (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) An official website of the State of Oregon » · Translate this site into other Languages · Toggle Main Menu · Search this site Submit close · Back to Home · Court Records Access to court records information within Coos & Curry County Circuit Courts ·
Oregon Judicial Department : OJCIN OnLine : Online Services : State of Oregon
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OJCIN OnLine is a valuable paid subscription resource for court case information from all 36 of Oregon's circuit courts, in addition to the Tax & Appellate courts . It allows you to search for civil, small claims, tax, domestic, and criminal (including misdemeanor and felony) cases.
Oregon State Police : Criminal History Record Checks : Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) : State of Oregon
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We cannot process the request without a current or last know mailing address. Name and mailing address of the person or agency making the request. ... Billing Customers: Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services Division Attn: Open Records 3565 Trelstad Ave SE Salem, OR 97317
Inmate Services - Deschutes County Sheriff Office Oregon
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Inmates at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail may take advantage of several services offered to them, including mail, telephone, and money and property services . If you are a family member of an inmate, review our list of services ...
Home Page - Web Jail Viewer
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Web Jail Viewer provides public access to information related to inmates that have been booked into the Douglas County Sheriff's Jail Viewer!
Treatment Provider Search Results
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Information provided by this search is maintained by local community corrections offices. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the county community corrections office directly · Is there a waiting list? NO Which genders are treated? Both Is this a residential program?
Jail
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The 262-bed Jail was built in 2000 and currently is able to house a maximum of 185 local inmates . The Josephine County Adult Jail incarcerates offenders in a humane, professionally sound manner and provides safe and secure operations. The Jail Management System provides access to in-custody ...
Offender Bookings & Releases - Lane County
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The Public Inmate Viewer has changed to display only information on subjects currently in custody in the Lane County Jail. Information on past inmate lodgings is no longer available on our website due to concerns over misinterpretation of the information. We will continue to fulfill public ...
How Do I... | Lincoln County, OR
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Support Your Local Sheriff - Become a Member of the Oregon State Sheriff's Association · Patches · Sex Offender Information · Sex Offender Registration · Jail Records Request Form · Bail for an Adult in Custody · Mail to an Adult in Custody · Money to an Adult in Custody ·
Current Adults in Custody - Linn County Sheriff's Office
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We recognize many Linn County residents relied upon these booking photos associated with Adults in Custody information. We are dedicated to providing as much information to the public, in as transparent and legal way as possible. This roster is updated several times a day. Click on an Adult in Custody’s name to see more information about him or her. Listing all current adults in custody. Last updated Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:28 PM. ... LINN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES INJURY CRASH ON STAYTON BRIDGE Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on May 17, 2026, at approximately …
Offender Location - Marion County
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You can use this system to search the Oregon Prison System. This will not give results for local, county, city, or municipal jails. Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody, or who was released from ICE custody for any reason within the last 60 days. VISOR is a free, computer-based service that will allow you to check on an offender...
Police, Jail, and Court Records | Multnomah County
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For jail medical and mental health records, contact the Multnomah County Health Services by sending an email to: medical.records.request@multco.us. For 911 call records, call audio, computer-aided dispatch records and notes, etc., submit a public records request online, contact the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC). For court records related to criminal, civil, divorce, probate, or family court matters, etc., contact the Multnomah County Circuit Court Records Department.
Visitation | Polk County, OR
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While incarcerated at the Polk County Jail, inmates are encouraged to stay in contact with friends and family. Jail visitation is accomplished by the inmates filling out a visitor request form and listing the persons whom they wish to visit.
Parole & Probation | Tillamook County OR
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Community Corrections provides supervision, services and sanctions to approximately 280 felony and selected misdemeanor offenders being supervised on Parole, Probation, Post Prison Supervision of other related release status.
Corrections - Union County Sheriff's Office
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Jail Roster Bail Commissary Inmate Mail Visitation The Union County Correctional Facility (UCCF) was opened in 1979 and houses a maximum of 37 inmates . Each year the facility averages 1,200 bookings with prisoners coming from the Union County ...
Washington County - Status of Civil Processes
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Use this page to look up the status of Documents to be served or actions taken on Abandoned Vehicles by the Washington County's Sheriff's Office Civil Unit.
Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff's Office -- Force Release Report
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... The Washington County Jail attempts to hold all Adults in custody charged with Failure to Appear until the first court appearance. However, due to overcrowding, sometimes they must be released . If the Adults in custody who are released fail to appear in court again, a warrant is issued ...
Visitation at the Jail (English / Spanish) | Yamhill County, OR
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Para crear y financiar cuentas de cuentas prepagas, visite el sitio web de NCIC Inmate Communication en: https://account.ncic.com (Para Espanol, https://cuenta.ncic.com ) o llame a nuestro centro de llamadas al 1-800-943 -2189. Effective December 10, 2024, Yamhill County’s Adult in Custody ...
Newport, OR
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Main Line: 541-574-3348 Non-Emergency: ... guilty in a court of law. To search court records and cases, please use the Oregon Judicial Department's Smart Search ....
Umatilla County Sheriff's Office - Incarcerated People
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NORCOR: Adults in Custody | Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility
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NORCOR’s Adult Jail facility is managed by Commander Joyce Orendorff · NORTHERN OREGON REGIONAL CORRECTIONS - ADULT
VISOR (Victim Information System in ORegon) - Oregon Department of Justice : Crime Victim and Survivor Services
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VISOR is a free, computer-based service that will allow you to check on an offender’s custody status either in a county or state facility, and to register to receive automatic notification when an individual in custody (IIC) is released or transferred. How do I use VISOR?
Open Record Login
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This criminal history inquiry will only search those records resulting from an arrest which occurred within the state of Oregon. The Open Records Unit will report any record of a conviction and any record of an arrest less than one year old in which there has been no acquittal or dismissal.
District of Oregon CM/ECF LIVE Release Version 6.1-Confirm Request
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Notice An access fee of $0.10 per page or $2.40 per document with an audio attachment, as approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States, will be assessed for access to this service. For more information about CM/ECF, click here or contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 .
Oregon Counties
36 Oregon counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Oregon?▼
Oregon's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Oregon court cases?▼
Oregon's court system is headed by the Oregon Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (27 districts), Tax Court. Many Oregon courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Oregon business entities?▼
The Oregon Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Oregon?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Oregon birth or death certificate?▼
Oregon vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Oregon Health Authority (Center for Health Statistics) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Oregon property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Oregon sex offender?▼
The Oregon sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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