Klamath County Court Records

Klamath County court records refer to materials maintained by a court clerk in a civil or criminal proceeding. These documents are an official source of facts in legal matters, such as divorce settlements, property disputes, or criminal convictions. Government agencies, businesses, and individuals use court records for background checks to verify a person's criminal history.

A typical court record contains the following information:

• Case information (case number, type, and status, court, and file date)
• Party (party name and type, attorney's name, and year of birth)
• Disposition events (date, judicial officer's name, and judgment type)
• Events and hearing (hearing date and time, comment, date, and events)
• Charge information (charges, description, statute, level, and date)
• Financial (total financial assessment, total payments and credits, date, receipt number, and amounts)

Are Court Records Public in Klamath County?

Yes. The Oregon Public Records Law considers court records to be part of public records. Therefore, anyone can inspect or copy court records maintained by any Klamath County or City Courts. However, the law exempts certain court records from public disclosure. Examples of such confidential records are:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile court records
• Mental health records
• Juror questionnaires
• Grand jury proceedings records
• Judicial work product and drafts

Klamath County Court Records Search

Individuals can perform Klamath County court records search in the following places:

• Online using the Online Records Search portal and Court Records Request Form
• Online using third-party platforms
• In-person at the court where the case was heard
• Using the public access computers available in the courthouse

Klamath County Courts

Klamath County courts consist of Circuit, Municipal, and Justice Courts. These courts have different levels of jurisdiction and handle various types of cases. Below are the addresses of the courts in Klamath County:

Klamath County Circuit Court
Klamath County Courthouse
316 Main Street
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601
Phone: (541) 883-5503

Klamath Falls Municipal Court
500 Klamath Avenue
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 883-5311

Klamath County Justice Court
6500 S Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 884-1864
Fax: (541) 884-6964

Klamath County Criminal Records

The Oregon State Police's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is the state's central repository for criminal records. The Division provides Klamath County criminal records by mail to requesters. Record subjects may complete a Copy of Own Record / Clearance Letter Request Form, while individuals requesting the criminal records of others should complete a Request for Oregon Criminal History Information on Another Individual (Open Record) Form. Copies of criminal records cost $33 and are payable by check or money order.

The Division also requires subjects of records to provide their fingerprints on the appropriate fingerprint card (FD258). They can visit the Klamath County Sheriff's Office for fingerprinting services on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Customers should have a valid picture I.D. and be willing to pay $15 in cash, by money order, or by check. The appropriate form, the fingerprint card, and the necessary fee should be submitted to:

Oregon State Police - CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395

Residents can find Klamath County arrest records online and in person at the Sheriff's Office. Online requests can be made using the Adults In Custody link to find arrest information of incarcerated individuals. The search parameters are last name, first name, or booking date range. Copies of arrest records are available at the Office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Office is located at:

Klamath County Sheriff's Office
3300 Vandenberg Road
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 883-5130
Fax: (541) 883-4271
Email: civil@co.klamath.or.us

Get Klamath County Civil Court Records

The Klamath County Circuit Court has an Online Records Search portal and a Court Records Request Form that can be used to view or copy civil court records electronically. To access the online portal, users can follow the following steps:

• Click the Smart Search portlet icon on the portal page
• In the search field, enter a court record number or a party name
• Click the "Advanced Filtering Options" link to streamline the search. For example:
  • Go to the "General Options" section and select "Klamath" from the "Filter by Location" dropdown
  • Scroll to the "Case Search Criteria" and select "Search Civil, Family, and Probate Case Records" from the Filter by Case Type dropdown to find civil court records.
• Click the "Submit" button
• Click a case number to view the court record in the search results.

Interested persons can also visit the courthouse to find civil court records. The court provides public-access computers that can be used to locate civil records. Individuals can also order a copy of a record from the record staff. Copies of civil court records cost 0.25 cents per page, and certified copies cost $5 plus a per-page copy charge.

Klamath County Marriage Records

The Klamath County Clerk handles marriage record requests in the Office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The Clerk charges $7.75 for a certified copy of the Klamath County marriage certificate. All fees should be paid in advance using cash or debit and credit cards. Card payments attract a $1.49 convenience fee. The record staff will prepare the Klamath County marriage record when the appropriate copying fee is received. Record seekers should visit the Clerk's Office at:

The Klamath County Clerk's Office
305 Main Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 883-5134
Fax: (541) 885-6757

Klamath County Divorce Records

Certified copies of divorce records are not included in Klamath County public records. Therefore, they are not available on the Circuit Court's Online Records Search portal. Individuals can only find nonconfidential divorce information on the portal. To use the portal, know the case party's name or case number, and click the "Advanced Filtering Options" link to limit the search.

Eligible individuals can obtain certified copies of divorce records online or in person from the Klamath County Circuit Court. Fill out the Court Records Request Form online or visit the Office from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In-person customers can use the kiosk computers in the courthouse lobby to find new divorce records while older records should be obtained from the record staff. The requester would be asked to pay 25 cents per page for divorce records and certified copies cost $5 plus per page copy charge. The court can take about 5 business days to respond to divorce records and it can take about 10 business days for the record to be ready.

Klamath Birth and Death Records

Klamath County vital records are confidential for a while. For example, death records are restricted for 50 years after the death date, while Klamath County birth records are restricted for 100 years after the birth date. Only the following persons are eligible to order confidential birth and death records:

• Next of kin (for death certificate)
• Current spouse (for death certificates)
• Parents, step-parents, grandparents, and legal guardian
• Registered domestic partners, siblings, and children,
• Legal representatives and government agencies
• Funeral home representative (for death certificate)
• Non-eligible person with a notarized permission note from an eligible person
• A person or agency who demonstrates a personal or property right reason for order (for death certificate)

Individuals can order birth or death records from the Klamath County Public Health. The Office only issues certified copies of birth and death records within six (6) months of the event. Customers should present a photo I.D. to obtain copies of vital records and complete the Birth Record Order Form (English or Spanish) or Death Record Order Form (English or Spanish). Copies of birth or death certificates cost $25 for a single copy and $25 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. This fee can be paid by cash, checks, and Visa or MasterCard.

Birth and death certificates for adults and babies older than six (6) months can be obtained from the Oregon Vital Records Office. Requests can be submitted through the following methods:

• Online and by phone: Customers can order birth or death records by phone at (888) 896-4988 or online through an approved third-party vendor. The vendor charges a $43.25 nonrefundable fee for the first copy of the certificate and $25 for each additional copy. Payments can be made by credit or debit cards. The processing time is three business days.
• By Mail in/drop off: Customers requesting death certificates should submit a completed Oregon Death Record Order Form (English or Spanish) to the Vital Records Office. Those requesting birth records should submit a completed Oregon Birth Record Order Form (English or Spanish) or Long Birth Order Form (English or Spanish). The Office charges $25 for the search fee, first certificate, and $25 for each additional copy. Individuals ordering a full-image birth certificate should be ready to pay $5 per certificate. Payments of fees should be in the form of a money order or check. The processing time takes about 5 to 7 weeks. The mail package should include the appropriate form, a copy of a valid I.D., and the appropriate fee. Individuals can also put these documents in a sealed envelope and drop them off in the Vital Record's secure drop box. The mailing address is:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland OR 97293

The Drop-off location is:

Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland OR 97232

• In-person: Individuals are required to schedule an appointment to order birth or death certificates in person at the Vital Records Office. Appointments can only be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for 30 minutes. This service costs $28 and is payable by cash, credit card, money order, or debit card. Customers paying by personal or business checks should use electronic funds transfer software (EFT). Inquirers must show a valid photo I.D. or alternative identifying documents to get the appropriate record.

Klamath County Probate Court Records

The Klamath County Circuit Court decides on all probate cases and makes records of such cases available to the public upon request. The court uses the Online Records Search portal to provide free access to public probate court records. The search criteria are name or case number. To view only probate court records, click the "Advanced Filtering Options" link beneath the search area to narrow the search.

Copies of probate court records can be retrieved by submitting a Request Form online or visiting the courthouse. In-person requesters can use the kiosk computers in the courthouse lobby to find their desired records. Older probate court records that are not available on the computer can be requested from the record staff. Copies of probate court records cost 25 cents per page, and certified copies cost $5 plus a per-page copy charge.

Klamath County Property Records

Klamath County has several custodians, such as Clerk, Assessor, Tax, Treasurer, and Surveyor's Offices, who maintain property records. These records are available in person at their offices during business hours, usually Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Custodians charge a small fee for copies of records. For example, certified copies of property records maintained by the Clerk's Office cost $7.75. Individuals who cannot visit any of the record custodians can use their online tools to locate the desired record. These tools are available on their websites. Below are some examples of online tools that can be used to find property records:

• Search Documents tool: Users can conduct a search by document, party, or map.
• Survey Index Maps: Users can search by ownership or survey.
• Subdivision Plats Online: Click any of the links on the website to view a record.
• Online Property Search: The search criteria are account I.D., tax account I.D., name, address, map, or legal.
• Search for Property Taxes: Conduct a search by property, name, or address.

Klamath County Court Records Online

Many third-party platforms, like Oregoncourtrecords.us, provide a streamlined and user-friendly interface that makes it easier to access court records. They aggregate court records from multiple jurisdictions and quickly offer search results when a name or case number enters the appropriate search field. The search will return limited court information for free and require a fee for more extensive reports.