Oregon Arrest Records Search | Criminal Records
Oregon · County bookings, circuit courts, OSP criminal history and DOC custody
Follow an Oregon Arrest From County Booking to Final Disposition
Oregon does not have one public search covering every arrest. Start with the county jail where the arrest occurred, save the booking identifiers and then search the Oregon court case.
This guide also covers police reports, warrants, release, appointed counsel, victim notifications, Oregon State Police criminal histories, state-prison custody and criminal record set asides.
OREGON RECORD TRAIL
VERIFYING
COUNTY BOOKING
OREGON
JAIL
COURT
OSP
CIRCUIT COURT FILE
OUTCOME VERIFIED
IDENTITY + CASE MATCHED
Arrest does not mean conviction. A jail booking records an arrest and initial allegations. It does not prove that prosecutors filed the same charge or that the person was convicted.
Recent custody
Search the county sheriff or jail.
Final outcome
Search the Oregon circuit court case.
OSP history
Own-record and Open Record requests cost $33.
State prison
Use Oregon DOC Offender Search or VISOR.
Official review
Procedures checked July 31, 2026.
Which Oregon record answers the question?
COUNTY JAIL
Is the person held now?
Booking number, jail charges, custody, bond, holds, facility and release information.
Search the county where the arrest occurred.
POLICE OR SHERIFF
What did officers report?
Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
Request from the agency that created the report.
OREGON COURTS
Were charges filed?
Complaint, hearings, warrants, amended charges, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence.
Use the filing court for the final disposition.
OREGON STATE POLICE
Is a statewide history needed?
Fingerprint-based personal records and limited name-based reports on another person.
OSP records are Oregon-only, not nationwide.
OREGON DOC
Is the person in state custody?
SID number, institution, custody status and release-related information.
County detainees may not appear in DOC search.
Best search sequence: Find the booking, save every identifier, identify the arresting agency, search the court case and locate the disposition for every charge.
Start with the county where the arrest occurred
Oregon has 36 counties, and each sheriff or local jail controls its own active roster, booking log, release list and visitation procedures. There is no guaranteed single statewide county-jail roster.
Identify the arrest location
Search the county where officers took the person into custody, not only the county where the person lives.
Open the official county government page
Use the Oregon Secretary of State Blue Book to identify the county and its elected sheriff.
Open Oregon county government directory
Open the sheriff or jail website
Look for Current Inmates, Jail Roster, Adults in Custody, Booking Search or Corrections.
Confirm the domain and agency
Verify that the page belongs to the county, sheriff or official jail before entering a birth date.
Search the surname first
Add the first name or date of birth only when the initial result is too broad.
Use VISOR as a supplemental search
VISOR can search participating Oregon custody systems, but its Offline Jails notice means it should not replace the county search.
Search Oregon VISOR custody records
Choose the correct county jail or sheriff
Portland and northwest
Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook
Willamette Valley
Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton and Lane
Central Oregon
Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, Sherman and Hood River
Southern Oregon
Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath and Lake
Oregon Coast
Lincoln, Coos and Curry
Eastern Oregon
Umatilla, Morrow, Union, Wallowa, Baker, Malheur, Grant, Harney, Gilliam and Wheeler
A city police department may create the arrest report while the county sheriff creates the booking and the Oregon Judicial Department maintains the court case.
How to search an Oregon arrest step by step
Search the official county roster
Avoid advertisements and commercial people-search pages.
Allow time for intake
Identification, fingerprints, medical screening, property inventory and data entry can delay a new result.
Open every plausible match
Compare the birth date, age, booking date, arresting agency and facility.
Save the booking and local ID numbers
Use them for records requests, visits, mail, deposits and court matching.
Record each charge separately
One arrest can contain multiple allegations, warrants or agency holds.
Check the release information
A release date does not establish dismissal, acquittal or innocence.
Identify the court county
Use the county where the prosecutor filed the charge.
Search the Oregon court case
Compare the case number, defendant and filing date with the jail booking.
Find the final disposition
Locate dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment or sentence for each count.
What Oregon jail fields mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One county jail intake or custody event. | The final charge or conviction. | Use it for jail records and court matching. |
| Local jail ID | The person in that county detention system. | Guilt or statewide identity. | Use it for mail, visits and deposits. |
| SID number | An Oregon State Identification number when displayed. | The complete criminal history. | Use it for DOC or VISOR searches. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | The jail created the police report. | Request the incident report from this agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the prosecutor filed. | Read the court charging document. |
| Bail or security | A release amount or condition. | Payment clears every charge or hold. | Confirm current release conditions directly. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bail amount controls custody. | Ask which jurisdiction owns the hold. |
| Release date | When the listed custody event ended. | The criminal case ended favorably. | Search the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph connected to intake. | Identity by itself or criminal responsibility. | Match the birth date and official numbers. |
Verify the correct person before using the record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking, local or SID number matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Physical descriptors are reasonably consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or using the record for an important decision.
Why an Oregon arrest may not appear
Intake is incomplete
Fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay publication.
The wrong county was searched
Search where custody began, not only the home address.
The name is different
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released
Some active rosters remove released people and require a historical request.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Oregon DOC, federal custody or a medical facility.
The jail is offline in VISOR
Search the county sheriff directly.
The court case is not filed yet
Prosecutor review and court indexing can occur after booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed or set-aside records may not appear publicly.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [city or county]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Follow an Oregon arrest from incident to disposition
Law-enforcement incident
Police, sheriff or Oregon State Police creates the incident and arrest records.
County jail booking
The jail records identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, release information and holds.
Initial court appearance
The court addresses charges, counsel, release conditions and the next hearing.
Prosecutor review
The district attorney may file, amend or decline the booking allegations.
Circuit, municipal or justice court case
The correct court depends on the offense, location and charging authority.
Pretrial proceedings
The case may include discovery, motions, warrant activity, negotiations and trial.
Final disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or set aside
Inaccurate information may be corrected, and eligible records may later be sealed through an Oregon set aside.
Request the arrest narrative from the correct agency
Identify the arresting agency
Use the county booking or court record.
Name the exact documents
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers
Include the full name, incident date, location, agency case number, booking number and court case number.
Ask for electronic delivery
Electronic production may reduce copying and mailing charges.
Set a cost limit
Ask for approval before staff time and copy charges exceed a stated amount.
Use the Oregon State Police portal for OSP reports
Describe the highway, milepost, exit, city, county, date and involved parties when available.
Request an Oregon State Police record
Request local reports from the local agency
A county jail cannot produce a city police report it does not maintain.
Copy-ready Oregon public-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency case number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Active investigations, victim information, juvenile records, medical information and other protected material may be delayed, withheld or redacted.
Find basic criminal case information without paying
Open the OJD case-record guide
Oregon provides free online access to basic circuit-court case information and calendars.
Open Oregon Find a Case or Court Record
Select Free Records Search
Start with the defendant’s name or case number.
Identify the correct county circuit court
Match the court county with the arrest and prosecutor.
Confirm the defendant and filing date
Do not rely on a same-name result.
Read the Register of Actions
Court events may include filings, notices, hearings, judgments and reminders.
Locate the charging document and disposition
The event list is not a copy of the actual document.
Use a courthouse public terminal when needed
Every Oregon circuit court provides free public terminal access for most available cases.
Adoption, juvenile, mental-health, VAWA-protected and other confidential cases may not appear in the public online search.
Use OJCIN for Register of Actions and judgment records
OJCIN OnLine includes circuit-court records from all 36 Oregon counties and appellate and tax-court records. It is a paid subscription service and provides broader access than the free basic search.
Use the free search first
Confirm the person, county and case number before paying for expanded access.
Open the OJCIN page
Review the current fee schedule and terms before registering.
Open OJCIN OnLine
Create the subscriber account
OJCIN credentials are separate from the BillPay credentials used for account payments.
Search the case number
This reduces same-name errors and unnecessary searches.
Review the Register of Actions and judgment records
Contact the filing court when a document is unavailable or restricted.
OJCIN subscriber support
Phone: 1-800-858-9658
Email: ojcin.online@ojd.state.or.us
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Phone: 1-800-858-9658
Email: ojcin.online@ojd.state.or.us
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
OJCIN information is updated near real time but does not replace the official record maintained by the court where the case was filed.
Request the document that proves the result
| Question | Document to request | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| What charge was filed? | Complaint, information or indictment | The formal charge rather than the jail allegation. |
| Was a charge dismissed? | Dismissal order or judgment entry | Which charge ended and when. |
| Was the person convicted? | Judgment | The offense and formal outcome. |
| What sentence was imposed? | Judgment and sentence | Custody, supervision, fines and conditions. |
| Was a warrant cleared? | Warrant return, recall or quash entry | Later action after issuance. |
| Was the record sealed? | Signed set-aside order | The scope and date of the record restriction. |
Find the case number
Use the free search or OJCIN.
Identify the exact document
Include the title, filing date or hearing date when possible.
Contact the filing circuit court
Written requests must go to the court that maintains the case.
Ask for ordinary and certified-copy totals
Certification is usually needed only when a recipient requires official proof.
Use the statewide records request guidance
Open Oregon court-record request instructions
Copy-ready court-record request
I request an electronic copy of [exact document] in State of Oregon v. [defendant], case number [number]. Please confirm whether an ordinary copy is available and provide the cost of an ordinary or certified copy before processing.
Check an Oregon warrant through current court information
Identify the issuing jurisdiction
Use the citation, prior booking, court notice or known case number.
Search the newest court entries
Look for warrant issued, served, returned, recalled or quashed.
Check circuit, municipal and justice court possibilities
Not every Oregon warrant originates in circuit court.
Read the entries chronologically
A later order may change an older warrant entry.
Confirm directly
Contact the issuing court or responsible law-enforcement agency.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender and release options.
Never confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link.
Confirm every Oregon charge before arranging payment
Oregon county jails and courts may use different release terms, payment procedures and service providers. Confirm the current local process before paying.
Verify the correct booking
Match the name, birth date and booking number.
List every active charge
Record the release condition for each count.
Identify every hold or detainer
Another court, county, state or federal agency may prevent release.
Confirm the newest court order
An initial roster amount can change after the court appearance.
Ask which payment methods are accepted
Confirm the correct jail, court or approved provider.
Keep complete proof
Save the receipt, agreement, payment confirmation and booking information.
Allow release processing time
Staff must verify orders, clear holds and return property.
Release-verification call script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current release condition for each charge, every outside hold, accepted payment methods and whether further court approval is required.
Use the rules published by the current county jail
Visitation
- Confirm current custody and facility.
- Ask whether visits are onsite, remote or both.
- Use only the provider linked by the jail.
- Check ID, minor and dress requirements.
Personal mail
- Use the booking name and local jail ID.
- Confirm whether mail is scanned offsite.
- Use the exact published mailing address.
- Do not send money inside a letter.
Telephone
- Confirm the current county provider.
- Inmates normally initiate calls.
- Ordinary calls may be recorded.
- Use the legal-call procedure for attorneys.
Money and commissary
- Verify the person and inmate ID.
- Review provider fees before payment.
- Keep the confirmation number.
- Do not use an unverified payment link.
County jail rules are not the same as Oregon Department of Corrections prison rules. Use the DOC sections below only after confirming state-prison custody.
Request an Oregon public-defense lawyer
A person charged with a crime and facing possible jail or prison may request appointed counsel when unable to afford a lawyer. The court may require a financial affidavit and an application or contribution fee.
Request counsel at the first court appearance
Clearly tell the judge or clerk that appointed counsel is requested.
Complete the financial affidavit honestly
Include income, benefits, assets, debts, expenses and dependents.
Keep attending every court date
Missing court may create a warrant and delay representation.
Keep contact information current
The court, pretrial office or assigned lawyer must be able to reach you.
Do not discuss the case on recorded jail calls
Wait for approved attorney-client communication.
Read OPDC’s charged-with-a-crime guide
Open Oregon appointed-counsel guidance
Oregon has experienced shortages of available public-defense attorneys. If paperwork lists OPDC instead of a named attorney, continue attending court and keep contact details updated while counsel is located.
Find and verify an Oregon attorney
Before hiring
- Verify the attorney’s Oregon license.
- Ask who will personally handle the case.
- Request the full fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether release, motions, trial and appeal are included.
- Keep signed agreements and receipts.
Oregon State Bar referral
The Lawyer Referral Service offers an initial consultation of up to 30 minutes for a maximum fee of $50.
Phone: 800-452-7636
Local: 503-684-3763
Track custody and request Oregon victim support
Contact the county victim-assistance program
District attorney offices have trained advocates who help victims understand the criminal process.
Find the county victim advocate
Have the report and court case numbers ready
These identifiers help advocates locate the matter.
Register with VISOR
Search by full or partial name, State ID or county ID and request confidential custody notifications.
Register for Oregon custody alerts
Choose notification methods
VISOR supports email, text, telephone and TTY notifications with or without a full account.
Review Crime Victims’ Compensation
Eligible violent-crime victims may receive help with qualifying crime-related expenses.
Apply for Oregon victim compensation
Request your own fingerprint-based OSP record
The Oregon State Police Copy of Own Record process is for the person whose fingerprints and history are being searched. Results are mailed only to that person.
Download the Copy of Own Record form
Use the form linked by Oregon State Police CJIS.
Open OSP criminal-history instructions
Obtain a new fingerprint card
Previously submitted criminal or applicant fingerprints cannot be reused.
Complete all identifying fields
Incomplete or illegible submissions can delay processing.
Include the $33 fee
Mail payment by check or money order payable to Oregon State Police.
Mail the packet
Send the form, fingerprint card and payment to Oregon State Police CJIS, Unit 11, P.O. Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395.
Allow processing and mail time
OSP generally processes the request in seven to ten business days before mailing.
Add notary service only when required
OSP currently charges an additional $5 to notarize a Copy of Own Record document.
| Item | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Search type | Fingerprint-based search of the Oregon Computerized Criminal History Repository. |
| Fee | $33, plus fingerprinting and optional notary costs. |
| Other states | Not included. |
| FBI national history | Not included. |
| Recipient | Mailed only to the person who is the subject of the record. |
| Expedited processing | Not offered; the requester may pay for faster return shipping. |
Order a limited OSP Open Record report
An Open Record is an Oregon-only, name-based criminal-history request. It is not the person’s complete nationwide rap sheet.
Create an Oregon Open Records account
Open the OSP Open Records portal
Enter the subject’s full name and date of birth
Include as much accurate information as possible.
Provide a current or last known mailing address
OSP cannot process the request without an address.
Provide the requester’s name and mailing address
OSP must identify who requested the information.
Pay the nonrefundable $33 fee
A mailed form and check or money order may also be used.
Understand the subject-notification period
If a releasable record exists, OSP notifies the subject and allows 14 days to challenge accuracy before releasing the response.
Review the limited scope
The response may include Oregon convictions and Oregon arrests less than one year old when no acquittal or dismissal has been reported.
| May include | Important limitation |
|---|---|
| Date of arrest | Only qualifying releasable Oregon information. |
| Arrest offense | An arrest entry does not establish conviction. |
| Arresting agency | Does not include every local report or narrative. |
| Court of origin | Use the court file for the official document. |
| Disposition and sentence | Verify missing or unclear entries with the court. |
| Parole information | Custody and supervision can change after the report date. |
Employers requesting an Open Record for employment purposes must notify the employee or applicant before submitting the request.
Fix an inaccurate Oregon arrest or criminal-history entry
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the jail booking, police report, court judgment and OSP history.
Save the inaccurate result
Record the URL, date, booking number, case number and disputed information.
Obtain the controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, corrected order or written agency correction.
Correct the originating office first
A jail error goes to the jail, a police-report error to the agency and a court error to the court.
Use the OSP record-review process
Request your own fingerprint-based record and submit proof supporting the correction.
Recheck every connected database
A correction by one office may not automatically update another government or private system.
Correction versus set aside: Use correction when data is factually wrong. Use a set aside when the record is accurate but qualifies for legal sealing.
Use DOC search only for state custody
Oregon Offender Search
Search Oregon Department of Corrections custody and supervision information.
VISOR
Search custody information and register for confidential custody-status notifications.
Search by full or partial name
VISOR suggests using at least the first three letters of the first and last names when spelling is uncertain.
Use the State ID or county ID when known
An ID search reduces same-name errors.
Save the SID number and location
These are needed for mail, visits, calls and deposits.
Review custody and earliest-release information carefully
Projected dates can change.
Request an official offender record when needed
DOC requires a public-record request for an official or certified record.
Become an approved state-prison visitor
DOC visitation rules apply to Oregon state prisons, not county jails. Confirm DOC custody and the current institution first.
Confirm the AIC’s SID number and institution
Use Oregon Offender Search.
Complete the visiting application
Provide the requested full name, address, date of birth, driver-license number and phone number.
Start the Oregon DOC visitor application
Expect a criminal-record check
Oregon DOC conducts a criminal-record check for applicants age 15 and older.
Wait for approval
The adult in custody is notified in writing and is responsible for telling the visitor.
Confirm that approval remains active
A scheduled visit will be denied when the visitor is not on the current approved list.
Check facility-specific hours
Visiting days and sessions differ by institution.
Check Oregon prison visiting hours
Check visiting alerts before travel
Lockdowns, staffing and institution conditions can cancel visits.
Check current DOC visiting alerts
Arrive early for security screening
Visitors pass through a security checkpoint and authorized items are searched.
Oregon DOC Visiting Services Unit
3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Suite 200
Salem, OR 97302
Fax: 503-373-1173
3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Suite 200
Salem, OR 97302
Fax: 503-373-1173
Contact an Oregon adult in custody correctly
Letter requirements
Use the exact DOC-record name
Include the Oregon SID number
Use the correct institution and address
Include the sender’s full return address
Use standard-weight white paper
Use a commercial white envelope up to 9 by 12 inches
Write in pen, lead pencil or type
Order publications directly from a vendor
Under mail-rule changes effective January 13, 2025, greeting cards, postcards, non-white envelopes, heavy paper, security-lined envelopes and several other materials are not accepted.
Phone and electronic communication
Validate the receiving phone number
Validation through ICSolutions is required for telephone and video communication.
Create an ICSolutions account
Phone services at Oregon DOC institutions are provided through ICSolutions.
Remember the 30-minute call limit
Ordinary calls are monitored and recorded.
Use GettingOut for available messaging
Messages may be delayed for security review.
Use ICSolutions for available video calls
Video communication is monitored.
Prepaid voicemail currently costs $0.50 for a message of up to 60 seconds. The sender must use the AIC’s State ID number.
Send money using the correct SID number
Confirm the AIC’s legal name and SID number
Verify both through Oregon Offender Search.
Choose the account type
Phone, electronic communication and commissary balances may use different vendor steps.
Use an approved electronic vendor
Oregon DOC lists JPay, ICS Corrections with Access Corrections and Telmate options.
Review Oregon DOC deposit options
Review the vendor fee
Compare the total before submitting payment.
Keep the confirmation number
Save the vendor, amount, date, SID and receipt.
Use a money order or cashier’s check for mail deposits
Oregon DOC does not accept personal checks or cash for mailed trust deposits.
Mail deposit format
Payable to: DOC for [AIC Name], SID #[number]
Central Trust, AIC Name and SID Number
Oregon Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 14400
Salem, OR 97309-5077
Payable to: DOC for [AIC Name], SID #[number]
Central Trust, AIC Name and SID Number
Oregon Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 14400
Salem, OR 97309-5077
The purchaser’s full name and mailing address must appear on the payment and envelope. Keep a copy or photograph of the payment.
Seal an eligible arrest, dismissal or conviction
Oregon calls this process a criminal record set aside. When granted, the court record and related official records are sealed as required by the order.
Not every offense qualifies. Eligibility depends on the offense, disposition, waiting period, completion of probation or supervision, restitution, other criminal history and exceptions in ORS 137.225.
Common published waiting periods
| Record type | Common waiting period | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest or charge not pursued | After 60 days from notice that prosecution will not proceed | DUII diversion dismissals are not eligible under this route. |
| Acquittal or dismissed charge | May be filed after acquittal or dismissal | Review the DUII exception and other statutory exclusions. |
| Class B felony conviction | Seven years | The offense must be eligible and all sentence requirements completed. |
| Class C felony conviction | Five years | Other charges or convictions during the period can affect eligibility. |
| Class A misdemeanor conviction | Three years | Probation, restitution and other obligations must be completed. |
| Class B or C misdemeanor, violation or contempt | One year | Statutory exceptions still apply. |
| Probation was revoked | At least three years after revocation or the normal period, whichever is later | Review the current instructions for the case. |
| DUII | Not eligible under ORS 137.225 | This includes a DUII dismissed after diversion. |
Complete set-aside workflow
Obtain the complete case history
Save the arrest record, case number, charge, judgment, sentence and disposition.
Review eligibility
Read the current statewide form instructions and ORS 137.225.
Open Oregon statewide set-aside forms
Complete the Motion and Declaration of Eligibility
List every arrest or conviction included in the request.
Use a separate form when the instructions require it
Multiple cases or arrests may require separate documents.
Obtain fingerprints for a conviction set aside
Use a complete FD-258 fingerprint card and enter the required set-aside reason.
Complete the OSP Set Aside Criminal Record Check form
Include the $33 OSP fee when required for a conviction set aside.
Open the OSP set-aside process
File in the correct court
File with the court that handled the arrest or criminal case.
Serve the prosecuting attorney
Follow the statewide form and local court instructions.
Pay or address the court filing fee
A filing fee may apply. Ask the court about current fees and fee waiver or deferral forms.
Respond to an objection or attend a hearing
The court schedules a hearing when the prosecutor objects or the judge requires one.
Keep the signed order
Save certified copies and verify that the court and law-enforcement agencies seal their records.
Oregon courts describe the process as lengthy. A county court guidance page estimates approximately three to nine months, depending on the case and objections.
Oregon criminal-record and corrections contacts
Oregon State Police CJIS
Own-record and Open Record questions.
OSP Online Records Assistance
OJD Technical Support
OJCIN Subscriber Support
Oregon DOC
Oregon DOJ Victim Services
Oregon State Bar Referral
Oregon State Police CJIS map
Oregon Department of Corrections headquarters map
Do not travel without confirming the process. OSP criminal-history requests are normally completed through the published mail or online process, and court records must be requested from the court that maintains the case.
What this Oregon guide solves directly
County and court searches
County-jail routing, all 36 counties, booking-field interpretation, identity checks, free court search, OJCIN and copy requests.
Oregon State Police
Own-record fingerprints, $33 fee, processing, another-person Open Records, 14-day notice and report limitations.
DOC and record relief
State-prison search, VISOR, visits, mail, calls, money, appointed counsel, victim help and the Oregon set-aside workflow.
Oregon arrest and criminal-record questions answered
Is there one statewide Oregon arrest search?
No. Search the county jail for recent arrests, Oregon courts for cases, OSP for statewide criminal histories and DOC for state custody.
How do I find someone arrested today?
Identify the arrest county, search the official jail roster and verify the booking number, date of birth, agency, charges and facility.
Where do I find the final outcome?
Use Oregon Judicial Department Free Records Search and locate the dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment or sentence for each charge.
Can I request another person’s OSP history?
Yes. A limited name-based Oregon Open Record costs $33 and requires the person’s full name, date of birth and current or last known address.
What does an Oregon Open Record include?
It may include Oregon convictions and Oregon arrests from the previous year when no acquittal or dismissal has been reported.
How do I obtain my own Oregon record?
Submit the OSP Copy of Own Record form, a current fingerprint card and the $33 fee.
Does an Oregon booking prove conviction?
No. A booking charge is an allegation. The filed charge and final court outcome may be different.
How do I check an Oregon warrant?
Search the newest court entries and confirm current status with the issuing court or law-enforcement agency.
How do I find someone in Oregon state prison?
Use Oregon Offender Search or VISOR and search by name, SID number or county ID.
Can an Oregon arrest be expunged?
Some arrests, dismissals and convictions qualify for an Oregon criminal record set aside. Use the statewide court forms and follow the OSP fingerprint process when required.
