Douglas County Arrest Records

Arrests in Douglas County are conducted according to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 133.220, which outlines the procedures for making an arrest. According to this statute, an arrest is typically made when a peace officer, a parole and probation officer, a private person, or a federal officer has a warrant or reasonable grounds to believe that an individual has committed a crime.

Once arrested, individuals are held in the Douglas County Jail, which the Douglas County Sheriff's Office manages. The Sheriff's Office is also responsible for generating and maintaining arrest records. These records include details such as the individual's personal information, the charges they face, and the circumstances of their arrest. Arrest records in Douglas County are closely related to other public records, such as Douglas County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Douglas County?

Under Oregon’s Public Records Law, almost anyone may inspect nonexempt public records of a public body in Oregon. This law ensures that the public can inspect nonexempt records, including arrest records maintained by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. However, not all information within arrest records is available for public disclosure. The following exemptions are particularly relevant to arrest records in Douglas County:

• Personal Privacy: Records that would constitute an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy are exempt. This could include personal identifying information, such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, or medical information. (ORS 192.355(2))
• Ongoing Investigations: Information related to ongoing criminal investigations may be exempt if its disclosure interferes with enforcement proceedings, deprives a person of a fair trial, or reveals a confidential informant's identity. (ORS 192.345(3))
• Any public records or information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by federal law or regulations (ORS 192.355(8)).

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Douglas County public arrest records include details about the arrest and the individual involved. Typically, these records contain the following information:

• Personal details of the individual arrested (e.g., Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Race, Physical description, etc.).
• The date, time, and location where the arrest took place.
• The name of the arresting officer and the department they represent.
• The detention facility where the individual is being held (e.g., Douglas County Detention Center).
• A list of charges brought against the individual.

Douglas County Crime Rate

In 2022, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported 879 property and 102 violent crime incidents, per the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The 102 violent crimes included 16 incidents of rape, 10 of robbery, and 76 of aggravated assault. Property crimes were also significant, with 879 incidents recorded. Among these were ten arson incidents, 195 burglaries, and 501 larceny incidents, highlighting theft as the most common property crime in Douglas County. Additionally, there were 173 motor vehicle theft incidents. These figures show that property crimes are a significant portion of total criminal activity in the county.

Douglas County Arrest Statistics

According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office report from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), Simple Assault was the most frequently recorded offense in 2022, with 177 arrests. This was closely followed by Driving Under the Influence, which saw 104 arrests. Additionally, there were 93 arrests for Disorderly Conduct, 90 arrests for Drug Abuse, and 77 arrests for Larceny.

Find Douglas County Arrest Records

Interested parties can access arrest records through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Jail Viewer. The Jail Viewer is a local online tool Douglas County provides for searching and viewing information about current and past inmates in the county jail. Interested persons may follow these steps:

• Access the Site: Go to the Douglas County Jail Viewer website.
• Search for Inmates: The tool allows interested persons to search using subjects’ names, booking dates, release dates, and status.
• View Information: The site provides details such as the inmate’s name, booking photo, charges, booking date, and release status.

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) also maintains records of inmates housed in correctional facilities. Interested persons can take advantage of the Oregon Offender Search service, which allows interested persons to search by providing the subject’s name and SID number.

Requesters are generally required to provide a SID number and inmate names to use this service. Interested persons can also obtain certified copies of an inmate's record by submitting a public records request to the department.

Oregon Department of Corrections
3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE 200
Salem, OR 97302

Free Arrest Record Search in Douglas County

The Douglas County Jail Viewer offers a free online resource to provide the public with access to information about individuals currently in custody at the Douglas County Jail. Alternatively, interested persons may visit the Oregon PublicOffices.org website, which allows interested persons to conduct a name-based search for arrest records in Oregon. Interested persons may also use third-party providers with a search-by-name option to find arrest records.

Get Douglas County Criminal Records

Criminal records are official documents that provide a history of an individual's interactions with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. These records may include information about arrests, charges, convictions, and the outcomes of legal proceedings. They are used for various purposes, including background checks and legal proceedings.

Under Oregon Public Records Law, not all criminal records are accessible to the public. The law allows certain information to be withheld, including expunged or sealed records. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Oregon State Police handles criminal background checks. They allow interested persons to request for another person's criminal records or request for personal criminal records (requires fingerprints).

To request for another person's criminal records, requesters must:

• Complete a Request Form: Include the record subject's first and last name, social security number (if known), date of birth, current or last known address, and your name and address.
• Include a $33 search fee.
• Mail Your Request: Send the completed form and fee to:

For Billing Customers:
Oregon State Police
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Attn: Open Records
3565 Trelstad Avenue Southeast
Salem, OR 97317

For Direct Payment Customers:
Oregon State Police – CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070

To request for personal criminal records, requesters must:

• Complete a Criminal Record Request Form.
• Attach a Fingerprint Card(obtained from a local law enforcement agency).
• Include a Search Fee: A $33 fee is required, payable by certified check or money order made to CJIS.
• Mail Your Request: Send the completed form, fingerprint card, and fee to:

Oregon State Police – CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070

Douglas County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records document the details of an individual's arrest. They include information about the arrest event rather than the individual’s criminal history. However, criminal records provide a comprehensive history of an individual’s interactions with the criminal justice system. They include information about arrests, subsequent legal proceedings, and outcomes. While arrest records are more readily accessible, criminal records are subject to more stringent privacy protections and restrictions.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Douglas County, Oregon, arrest records can remain on a person's record indefinitely unless specific actions are taken to have them expunged or sealed. Expungement can remove the record from public view, making such records inaccessible.

Expunge Douglas County Arrest Records

Expunging an arrest record in Oregon involves a legal process that makes certain criminal records inaccessible to the public. This process is governed by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 137.225. Applicants must first ascertain that they are eligible for expunction.

Eligibility for expungement:

For a Non-Conviction: If a year has passed since the arrest or criminal charge and the case did not go to court, was dismissed, or resulted in an acquittal.

For Convictions:

• Must not be classified under ineligible conviction types. The eligible conviction types are
  • Class B felony, seven years from the date of conviction;
  • Class C felony, five years from the date of conviction;
  • Class A misdemeanor, three years from the date of conviction;
  • Class B or Class C misdemeanor, a violation or the finding of a person in contempt of court, one year from the date of conviction.
• You must not be on probation, parole, or any supervision related to the case.
• You must not have been convicted of another crime (excluding motor vehicle violations) within the ten years immediately preceding filing your motion.

Applicants must first determine their eligibility and then prepare and file a “Request for Set Aside Criminal Record Check Form with the court where the case was handled. The court will then review the application and determine whether the legal criteria for expungement are met. If approved, the court will issue an order directing state agencies to erase or seal arrest or conviction records. The record will be deemed as if it never existed.

Douglas County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a magistrate or judge that authorizes the arresting officer to apprehend an individual suspected of committing a crime. It provides legal authority to detain the individual and bring them before the court. By the ORS 133.140, the warrant must be in writing. The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 133.140 specifies what shall be contained in an arrest warrant. They include:

• The name of the person to be arrested.
• The nature of the crime.
• The date when issued.
• The signature and title of the issuing magistrate.
• Instructions to the arresting officer on how to effect the arrest.
• The amount of security for release.

Douglas County Arrest Warrant Search

Arrest warrants, like criminal history records in Oregon, are stored in a central repository overseen by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Oregon State Police. Individuals interested in obtaining arrest warrant information or conducting an arrest warrant search can apply online.

Do Douglas County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Douglas county, arrest warrants have no set expiration date and are valid until executed, recalled, or quashed. The execution of the warrant and the resolution of the case may also impact its validity.