Oregon Arrest Records

When an individual commits a crime in Oregon, the state's law enforcement agencies apprehend and detain them before a judicial proceeding. Following the detention, arresting agencies, such as the Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas sheriff's offices document vital information about the arrestee, details of the offense, and the arrest process. This information is then compiled into official documents known as Oregon arrest records.

Oregon arrest records provide an official account of police interactions with arrestees. These documents are essential for court cases, sentencing decisions, and criminal investigations. They are crucial because they help determine a person's criminal history, affect bail decisions, and direct judges' choices. However, Oregon statutes also strongly emphasize privacy rights, permitting some expungements. Restricted or expunged records help reduce the lasting impact of arrests on a person's record, promoting rehabilitation and offering a fresh start within the justice system.

Oregon Arrest Statistics

Data from the Oregon State Police shows that 142,922 individuals were arrested for various offenses within the state in 2024 (a 13.1% increase from the 2023 figure of 126,320). Of the total arrests, 105,073 (73.5%) were males and 37,849 (26.5%) were females. Additionally, there were 6,112 juvenile arrests.

Oregon arrests for 2024 include:

• 19,370 for crimes against persons
• 27,257 for crimes against property
• 84,474 for crimes against society
• 8,979 for traffic offenses.

Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, Oregon's law enforcement agencies arrested over 14,900 individuals for larceny crimes. There were also a high number of arrests for DUI and simple assault, as the table indicates.

Are Arrest Records Public in Oregon?

Yes, according to the Oregon Public Records Law, arrest records are public in Oregon. Hence, they are open to public viewing and copying, barring legal exceptions. Custodians of arrest records in Oregon are mandated to make them available to interested individuals upon request. However, the provisions of Oregon law do not grant absolute access to arrest records.

Per Oregon's Public Records Law, arrest records are exempt from public disclosure if they relate to:

• Investigatory Information in Active Cases
• Information that:
  • Infringes on the victims' or defendants' privacy
  • Compromise the right to a fair trial,
  • Endanger law enforcement personnel.
  • Reveal confidential informants or investigative techniques
• Body-worn camera (BWC) footage
• Prison, parole, or probation records.

Find Public Arrest Records in Oregon

Interested individuals can find arrest records in Oregon using local and state resources. Depending on the arrest records, requesters can access arrest records through local police departments, sheriff's offices, or statewide criminal record checks. Individuals seeking access to official statewide arrest, charges, convictions, and dispositions records should send an Open Record Request or a Copy of Own Record Request to:

Oregon State Police
CJIS Division
3565 Trelstad Avenue SE,
Salem,
OR 97317
Phone: (503) 378-3070
Email: ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov.

Typically, access to criminal records through the Oregon State Police costs $33.00 per name. However, fingerprint-based reports may cost more.

Oregon arrest records are also accessible through county Sheriff's Offices, jail & booking rosters, and local police departments. For instance, interested individuals can find information such as booking date, charges, bail amount, custody status, and mugshot through the following portals:

• Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Inmate Data Portal
• Washington County Sheriff's Office: Who Is in Custody Webpage
• Lane County Jail Viewer
• Marion County's Sheriff's Office Jail Viewer.

Information seekers can also access Oregon arrest records as part of Oregon's criminal court records. To do so, log into the Oregon Judicial Department's Records and Calendar Search Portal and search for case files by name, number, or court.

For in-person or mail-in access to Oregon arrest records, identify the custodian of the specific arrest records and access their contact information through their websites.

How to Look up Arrest Records Online in Oregon

In Oregon, there are three primary methods individuals can use to search for arrest records online. Individuals seeking online access to Oregon's arrest records should:

• Visit the website of the local law enforcement agency that made the arrest. These agencies make some arrest-related information publicly accessible in compliance with disclosure laws. A search usually requires the individual's name.
• Log in to the Criminal History Records Portal, the state's criminal data repository. The Oregon State Police's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division manages this portal, where inquirers can submit a request. They can search for arrest information on themselves or another individual using either a fingerprint-based or a name-based search.
• Use third-party websites that serve as repositories for these records. These sites often require the individual to provide the name and state of the record holder to facilitate a search.

What is Included in Oregon Arrest Records?

Oregon arrest records are official documents of arrests in Oregon. A typical Oregon arrest record may contain the following details.

• Personal identifying information of the subject, which includes:
  • Full name (and aliases, if any)
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Physical description (height, weight, eye/hair color)
  • Mugshots (if available)
• Arrest details, including:
  • Date, time, and location of arrest
  • Name of the arresting agency
  • Name and badge number of the arresting officer
  • Circumstances leading to the arrest
  • Miranda warnings issued (and when)
  • Whether force, weapons, or pursuit was involved
• Charges and offenses, including:
  • List of alleged crimes at the time of arrest
  • Statutory citations
  • Enhanced charges (if applicable)
  • Booking offense
• Custody and booking information:
  • Booking date and time
  • Name of the detention facility
  • Booking number
  • Bail/bond amount
  • Detainment status (held or released).

If the arrest is tied to a court case, the record may also contain:

• Case or docket number
• Initial arraignment date
• Pretrial release conditions
• Parole/probation status at time of arrest
• Warrant information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record in Oregon?

In Oregon, arrest information may remain permanently on record, even without a conviction, unless a court of competent jurisdiction seals or expunges it. The state does not automatically remove arrest information from records.

However, a juvenile offender's records may be eligible for sealing under certain conditions once they are 18. Additionally, an individual can petition the courts to promptly set aside their arrest records for arrests that did not result in a conviction.

Expunge an Arrest Record in Oregon

Oregon's Statutes permit individuals to apply for sealing or expunction of their arrest records if they satisfy the state's eligibility requirements for expungement. According to Oregon Revised Statutes 137.225, the following conditions apply to expungement of arrest records within the state:

• An individual may apply to the court in the county of the arrest for an order to set aside the arrest record. This can be done if no accusatory instrument is filed within 60 days of the state's decision not to pursue a prosecution or contempt proceeding. An arrested individual also has the right to request this order following an acquittal or a dismissal of the charge.
• A person found guilty of a Class B or Class C misdemeanor can seek to have it set aside one year after the conviction or their release from jail, whichever is later.
• For a Class A misdemeanor, an individual can seek to set aside a conviction three years from the date of the sentence or their release from jail, whichever is later.
• For a Class C felony, an individual can seek to set aside a conviction five years from the date of the sentence or their release from jail, whichever is later.
• For a Class B felony, an individual can seek to set aside a conviction seven years after the conviction or their release from jail, whichever is later.

Individuals who are eligible to have their Oregon arrest records expunged can query law enforcement in the appropriate judicial district. In most cases, the applicant must submit a complete set of fingerprints or a fingerprint card using the FBI standard blue applicant fingerprint card (FD-258) to the Department of State Police. To conduct a criminal record check and provide fingerprints, the individual must complete an OSP Request for Set Aside Form and pay the department a one-time fee of $33.00, regardless of the number of counties where they are setting aside records.

After providing the required documents and information, the applicant should mail the packet to the Oregon State Police at the following address:

Oregon State Police
CJIS – Unit 11
ATTN: SET ASIDE
P.O. Box 4395,
Portland,
OR 97208-4395.

Various law enforcement agencies across Oregon counties also have specific guidelines for expungements. For instance, Lane County provides online access to expungement forms and all the necessary information for obtaining them.

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Oregon?

Local law enforcement agencies, including the police and sheriff's office, provide the public with up-to-date arrest records, information, and logs. Most of these agencies periodically post arrest and release logs on their websites for public viewing. For instance, Washington County provides access to arrest and release logs published every 24 hours. Other counties, such as Clatsop and Deschutes, also have inmate data on their websites, allowing the public to access arrest logs.

Are Oregon Arrest Records Free?

Yes, individuals can access Oregon's arrest records for free unless their requests include physical searches or copies of the documents. Arrest information may be accessible at no charge through local law enforcement websites. Interested individuals can view Oregon's arrest records for free without charges. However, custodian agencies may charge fees if they need to conduct physical searches or produce copies of the documents. The charges for obtaining copies of arrest records or reports depend on the specific agency. The same principle applies when obtaining records from non-governmental or third-party websites. While searching for documents may be free, generating copies of the documents may require payments.