OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know

How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Oregon OJCIN OnLine
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Oregon State Police
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Oregon

Oregon's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Oregon Supreme Court maintains court records through the OJCIN statewide system. Oregon State Police CJIS Division holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Circuit Court filings — are held at the county level.

Oregon has 36 counties organized into 27 judicial districts (some districts combine smaller counties). Each county has its own County Clerk, Circuit Court Clerk, sheriff, and assessor maintaining separate records. OJCIN's statewide coverage makes Oregon unusually searchable. The state has been modernizing its court structure — most Justice Courts have been consolidated into Circuit Courts, and the Oregon Tax Court's elevation to a trial court of record simplifies tax-dispute searches.

Counties in Oregon

Oregon has 36 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. While OJCIN provides strong statewide coverage, some detailed case access requires registration. Older records and specialized filings may require a clerk's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026