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If a person needs to search someone’s Oregon state records for free, they have to learn what to look for and where to find them. Records Page can lend them a hand in their task. Its goal is to assist others with tracking down the public information of other people as well as themselves.

Oregon State Records & Public Access Laws

This country’s citizens have the right to access government records thanks to the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act). Oregon has its own FOIA law called the Oregon Public Records Law. It allows Oregon residents to request public records with or without a specific objective. Nevertheless, records that are associated with computer programs and health treatments less than 75 years old are exempt from this law.¹

Records can be obtained through third-party sites or through government sources, but searchers need to know where to locate the correct documents and government before they begin their research.

Criminal Records of Oregon – An Overview

Oregon criminal records, sometimes called rap sheets, typically contain any conviction records, arrest charges, and identifying information like a social security number. Prospective landlords and employers have to know a person’s criminal history to see if they pose a threat to their business and/or other people.

Does the Public Have Access to Oregon Criminal Records?

The answer to this question is “yes and no.” To put it in another way, ORS 181A.220 keeps some criminal records confidential and other criminal records open to the general public, particularly if said records are made non-disclosed due to a court order.

Where Can I Find Someone’s Criminal Records in Oregon?

Though public access to criminal records is limited, the Oregon State Police, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) provides an Open Record access criminal history search portal. Searches are limited to in-state arrests less than a year old. The only older arrests that show up are ones where the subject was found guilty. Each search costs $33.00.

If someone wants to retrieve their own criminal history records, they first have to get fingerprinted. The fingerprinting fee is $20.00. They can obtain fingerprints from a service that offers it, their local police department or sheriff’s office, or at the Oregon State Police Salem location. The fee for a self-criminal history check is also $33.00. The Salem headquarters and fingerprinting submit addresses are below:

Oregon State Police Salem HQ
3565 Trelstad Ave Southeast, Bldg #1,
Salem Oregon

Fingerprinting Submit Address: OSP – Criminal Justice Information Services
P.O. 4395
Portland OR 97208

Oregon residents can print out and fill out paper forms if they’re unable to order records online.

• Self Record Request Form
• Record Request of Another Person Form

If someone has questions regarding criminal records, they can dial (503)-378-3720 or send a message to [email protected].

Interested parties who want to conduct nationwide checks can obtain national criminal history checks through the FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation.

Juvenile Records in the State of Oregon

Juvenile records are Oregon state records that are public and confidential depending on certain circumstances. To elaborate, there are two kinds of private juvenile records including history and prognosis records and court records. They can only be accessed by authorized individuals like parents or legal representatives. Records that are alright for the public to view are anything related to court dispositions, detentions, or formal accountability agreements.²

How Do I Check for Outstanding Warrants in Oregon? (Free Warrant Check OR)

This section covers arrest warrants and bench warrants where arrest warrants give law enforcement permission to arrest someone and bench warrants allow them to arrest someone for failing to show up for a court trial. Regardless of which type someone wants to view, they need to learn how to hunt them down.

For arrest warrants, Oregon locals can search through the State of Oregon website. It pulls up search results like news related to arrests and links to other county and city sites that contain arrest warrant information.

For example, the Washington County sheriff’s site hosts a list of arrest warrants and can be found through the state of Oregon’s main site.

If they want bench warrants, they can utilize the Oregon Judicial Department’s free “Online Records Search.” It allows users to conduct searches on basic information provided by the circuit and tax courts.

Clicking on the “Advanced Filtering Options” gives users a few searching options including a Warrant Search Criteria. This lets site visitors filter results by warrant type, warrant status, and warrant date.

Stay Safe: Use the Oregon Sex Offender Registry to Check Nearby Neighborhoods

The Oregon State Police maintains a Sex Offender Registry repository. Note that it only features Level 3 sex offenders, aka individuals who are extremely dangerous and are likely to prey on someone again.

Once they type in a captcha and agree to the website’s conditions, site visitors can click on the “Search” tab to find an offender by name or address. Additionally, there’s a map search option that pulls up a map of Oregon and a list of offenders. Each offender listed has a photo and identifying information. There’s even a button that lets users download a list of offenders.

The National Sex Offender Public Website is useful for those who want to conduct a national search. They can search by name or location that includes areas like Indian Country, DC, and US territories.

All About Oregon Background Checks

Background checks are usually required for occupations that involve providing medical care to humans and pets or working with sensitive information. Nonetheless, other kinds of background checks aren’t related to certain jobs. People need to go through background checks to obtain weapons, apply for a loan, or adopt a child. Details that typically show up on these checks include credit history, past and current addresses, and any crimes committed.

There are many rules people have to abide by in regards to background checks to ensure the safety of their clients. In addition, they have to submit their checks through ORCHARDS (Oregon Criminal History & Abuse Database System), a service offered by the state’s BCU (Background Check Unit).

The Open Record criminal history portal mentioned earlier is something employers can use to run background checks on potential employees. It comes with a business account option they can sign up for through the portal.

Firearms dealers have to use the FICS (Firearms Instant Check System) to conduct a background check before they can take part in gun shows. Each transaction costs $10.00, and they can get their checks processed through the FICS online portal.

Court Records of Oregon

Court records in Oregon typically consist of documentation of trial hearings, the name of the plaintiff or defendant, and any information about the attorneys involved in said case. The general public is allowed to access most court records. With that said, some of these Oregon state records have to be kept confidential like mental health and adoption cases.

Three sections of courts that encompass the Oregon Judicial Branch including circuit courts, appellate courts, and the tax court:

• Circuit courts, also called trial courts, deal with civil, criminal, small claims matters, and other general jurisdiction cases. Furthermore, they support case resolution programs like parental education programs and treatment courts.

• Appellate courts include the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. The Oregon Court of Appeals handles retrials transferred from circuit courts. The Oregon Supreme Court is the “last resort” court that oversees the other courts. Both are located in Salem, Oregon.

• The Tax Court is split into the Magistrate Division and the Regular Division. Any court case that can’t be resolved in the Magistrate Division is sent to the Regular Division to be appealed. This court works with tax appeals cases associated with property tax, income tax, and other kinds of taxes.

Where Can I Find Court Records in Oregon?

There are many ways Oregon residents can retrieve public records. They can use the aforementioned Online Records Search portal. The Oregon Judicial Branch offers another online records search feature called the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) Online. Unlike the Online Records Search portal, it lets members research cases from all courts, which is why it charges a subscription fee.

If someone needs to go to a specific circuit court for information, they need to visit the Oregon Judicial Branch’s Self-Help Center and scroll down to “Find a Court.” Then, they select a court from the list by clicking on the “Select Your Court” button. Additionally, someone can visit any of them to research through their public access terminals.

Those who don’t mind sending written requests for Court of Appeals and Supreme Court records can send a letter or an email to the Appellate Court Records Section. Its contact information is:

Records Admin – Appellate Court Records Sec
Supreme Court Bldg
1163 State St
Salem OR 97301
Email: [email protected]

To obtain Tax Court records, people can send their request to its physical address or email:

Records Admin – Oregon Tax Court
Supreme Court Bldg
1163 State St
Salem OR 97301
Email: [email protected]

Oregon residents aiming to obtain administrative records can send their request to the below address or online:

Tim Lewis, Public Records Admin – Office of the State Court Admin – Supreme Court Bldg.
1163 State St
Salem OR 97301

Find Out if Someone Filed Bankruptcy in Oregon

A person can access someone’s bankruptcy records through the US Bankruptcy Court of the District of Oregon. It has locations in Portland and Eugene, and both of them offer computer terminals for patrons to view records. The price for printed copies is $0.10, and it’s $0.50 for photocopies.

The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an excellent option for those who rather conduct their search from home than from a courthouse. They can search nationwide or focus on finding records from a specific court. Document pages are $0.10 each.

Another option someone can use from home is the Voice Case Information System. They need to dial (866)-222-8029 Ext. 633 to retrieve bankruptcy record information. The service is available 24/7.

Archiving bankruptcy records from the National Archives at Kansas City requires a road trip, but it should be worth it for people interested in obtaining ancient files. Below is its address:

NARA at Kansas City
400 West Pershing Rd
Kansas City MO 64108

Inmate Records in Oregon

As of now, there are 7,100 inmates in Oregon jails. Approximately 15,000 inmates reside in the state’s prison system.³

Inmate records in Oregon typically contain mugshots, offense details, and correctional institution names. Knowing this information helps others determine how dangerous they are and if they’re eligible for probation or parole.

Find Out if Someone is in Jail or Arrested

Locals who are interested in someone’s inmate or custody status can use a search engine to locate them. Searchers should type the words “Oregon arrest and inmate search” to receive lists of inmates and arrestees from various county jails. Or, they can type their “county name + inmate search” to see if their local sheriff’s office hosts arrest records online.

Otherwise, calling local sheriff’s offices or police departments may be a viable option. And to see the local law enforcement agencies contact details and inmate rosters, our free search guide on Oregon arrests and criminal records provides each one as well as how to search several other record custodians.

People who were targets of crime may find comfort in the Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) website. They can track the whereabouts of current inmates dwelling in local jails and prisons. Users can access victim resources when needed as well.

How to View Oregon Mugshots Online

As the old saying goes, “A picture’s worth a thousand words,” and that holds true when tracking an offender. But, Oregon is very unique in its handling of mugshots. In June 2021, Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3273, which dictates that the display of booking mugshots should be limited until the suspect is convicted. The goal of this law is to protect individuals from harassment, particularly if they’re proven innocent in court.⁴

With that said, people can hunt down inmate photos by entering the words “Oregon jail mugshots” or “Oregon police department mugshots” into Google or Bing. This brings up many results related to jail rosters, daily reports, and current inmates.

For example, the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office has a Most Wanted page with mugshots. Some are even labeled with the word “Arrested” on them.

Locals can also check their favorite newspapers or TV news stations for mugshots.

Finding & Obtaining Prison Inmate Records in Oregon

There are 14 prisons operated by the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC). It provides a state offender search tool, which makes it easier for someone to locate a person incarcerated in one of these prisons.⁸ They can consult the Help section for assistance.

Individuals can opt to submit a public records request to obtain records from any Oregon DOC facility. They have to give thorough details like subject matter and inmate ID numbers to receive the records they’re looking for. Requesters are required to submit an information request and/or a pen pack request form. People can also call a facility to check up on an inmate.

The BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons) is the place to search for federal inmates. Site visitors can either use its inmate locator or research specific states through its prison list.

Prisoner Correspondence

People can communicate with an inmate in three ways: by phone, letter, and/or electronic means:

• Phone communication– Phone calls between inmates and their loved ones have to be set up through ICS Corrections, Inc. Before speaking with an inmate, people have to validate their phone number through ICSolutions or wait for an inmate to call them first. They can also leave voice messages for $0.50 by dialing (877)-831-0390. Calls have a half-hour limit, and they’re monitored.
• Letters– Friends and relatives can only send letters and photographs to inmates. (If they want to send a book to their loved one, it has to be through an approved distributor.) Every mail piece is thoroughly inspected before being given to an inmate.
• Text and Video Calls– CorrLinks allows prisoners to communicate with others through their facility tablet. It also lets loved ones use their CorrLinks account to send and receive messages. A video call service provided by ICS Corrections and ICSolutions makes it possible for people to use their mobile devices or computers to make video calls to prisoners.

Sending Money to an Oregon Inmate

Because some prison communication services cost money, Oregon residents can help their incarcerated loved ones pay for them by depositing money by mail or online. They’re required to send an email to Central Trust before depositing payments into an inmate’s account:

Central Trust email address: Dldoctrustinfo.doc.state.or.us

Telmate, JPay, and ICS Corrections are the electronic methods of sending money. People can use their debit or credit cards to send money through one of these websites or with the help of a customer service agent by phone.

Mail payments (checks or money orders) can be sent to this address:

Central Trust, Inmate Name, SID Number – Oregon DOC
P.O. Box 14400
Salem OR 97309

Visiting an Oregon Inmate

Prospective visitors have to fill out and submit a visitor application. Once approved, they’re added to an inmate’s visiting list.

They also have to follow certain guidelines before their visit.

Oregon Vital Records Office

Oregon vital records include domestic partnership registration, pre-adoption certificates, fetal death certificates, divorce certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates. This portion of the article focuses on certificates someone may find at the Oregon Vital Records Office:

• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce certificates

What Vital Records Are Publicly Accessible in Oregon?

Birth, death, marriage, and divorce are Oregon state records that are open to the public after a certain length of time has passed. Birth records have to be at least 100 years old for the general public to access. Death, marriage, and divorce records have to be 50 years old or older.⁵

Despite these limitations, third-party sites may be able to provide searchers with more recent vital record information since they don’t have the same restrictions and check multiple sources across the web.

Additionally, marriage and divorce rates are made public by the US Census Bureau and the image below shows the percentage of divorced individuals in every Oregon county.

Oregon – How To Check if He or She Is Married (Free Divorce & Marriage Records)

Those who are curious about the marriage or divorce status of someone have to be related to the person in question or have special permission before buying a certificate. (They can be a spouse, blood relative, or a court representative.) Patrons can place orders through the following six methods.

• Regular mail– This option accepts check and money order payments. Processing time is approximately five to eight weeks. Address is:
  • Oregon Vital Records, P.O. Box 14050, Portland OR 97293
• Rush mail– Customers can have their order shipped within three to five business days.
• In-person– People have to make an appointment before arriving with this method. They enter orders via self-serve stations.
• Drop Box– There’s a box outside the building where patrons can submit proper documentation. Processing time is about five to seven days.
• Phone– Someone can order by calling (888)-896-4988 any time of the day. This option only accepts debit and credit cards, and the shipping time is about three days.
• Online– A site visitor pays with a credit or debit card after ordering through VitalChek. Shipping time for this method is also three days.

Though the Oregon Vital Records Office offers divorce certificates, it doesn’t provide divorce decrees. Individuals need to find one at the court clerk in the county where the divorce took place.

Fees run between $28.00 and $44.95 depending on the ordering method someone uses. Extra copies cost $25.00. Below are the required applications customers need to submit with their orders:

• English Marriage Certificate Application
• Spanish Marriage Certificate Application
• English Divorce Certificate Application
• Spanish Divorce Certificate Application

Lost an Oregon Birth or Death Certificate? Learn How to Order a Replacement

If someone is desperate to replace a birth or death certificate they recently lost, they can follow the steps outlined in the previous section about ordering marriage and divorce certificates. Here are the applications required for birth and death certificate orders:

• English Birth Certificate Application
• Spanish Birth Certificate Application
• English Death Certificate Application
• Spanish Death Certification Application

Searching for public information, whether it’s concerning someone else or themselves, doesn’t have to be a burden. After studying this guide, readers may realize that finding Oregon state records can be simple and educational.