Lane County Arrest Records

Lane County law enforcement agencies are authorized to arrest when an individual is accused or confirmed to have committed a crime. According to the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 133, crimes are typically considered on their own merits and categorized as misdemeanors and felonies.

When an offender is arrested in Lane County, they are generally taken to the county jail under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement, such as the sheriff’s office. The suspect’s information, details, and items will be collected, and they will be arranged to stand before a judge. The results of an arraignment will usually determine if a suspect is remanded and kept in jail or released on bail. The circumstances and severity of the crime are other factors that determine this.

Documentation and other records generated by these arrests are considered arrest records for Lane County. They are generated by the law enforcement agency that made the arrest and are considered part of the suspect's criminal records. Local courts may also maintain these records as part of Lane County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Lane County?

Yes. According to Oregon Public Record Laws, arrest records generated by law enforcement are public information that the general public may access. However, some information in an arrest record may be restricted or exempt from disclosure under public record laws.

The presence of restricted information in an arrest record will affect its accessibility. The following records and information types are restricted or completely exempt from public access:

• Suspect’s personal information, including social security, financial details, and medical records
• Any information about the suspect that has been classified as confidential by a court ruling
• Information in arrest records if the suspect is a juvenile or minor
• Information on an arrest record if the case is unresolved
• Information on the record if such information is confidential under attorney-client privilege

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

An arrest record usually contains information about the suspected arrest, the crime committed, and the arrest itself. It may also contain information collected during the suspect's booking and processing. Although the form it takes may differ based on jurisdiction, an arrest record generally includes the following information:

• Personal information about the suspect, such as a full name, date of birth, nationality, race, and gender
• Physical description and biometrics of the suspect, such as weight, height, eye color, hair color, fingerprints, and mugshot photographs
• A summary of the events surrounding the arrest
• The charges against the suspect and any laws specifically violated by these charges
• Booking details such as time and location plus any bail bond information
• Details of the arrest itself, such as the date, time, location, arresting officers, and arresting agency
• If available, court case information such as arraignment and court dates, case numbers, court officers in charge, and the case outcome.

Lane County Crime Rate

According to a 2017 report by Oregon State Police’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), there were 11 murders, 126 rapes, 778 aggravated assaults, and 1,789 simple assaults in Lane County that year. In addition, the county recorded 247 robberies, 1,852 burglaries, 8,372 larcenies, 10000 motor vehicle thefts, and 99 arsons.

In comparison to 2013 figures, the rates of murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson rose by 175%, 48.2%, 241.2%, 16.5%, 2.6%, 23.9% and 17.9%, respectively.

Lane County Arrest Statistics

According to an Oregon State Police report, there were 8,402 arrests from 2013 to 2021. The average daily population in Lane County jail is approximately 246 individuals. This represents nine incarcerations per 1,000 residents, a figure higher than many other jurisdictions.

Find Lane County Arrest Records

Record seekers may obtain Lane County information about suspects arrested and held in county correctional facilities from the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Record seekers may request inmate records and arrest records in person, by mail, fax, or email. Requests must be made in writing or using the Lane County Sheriff's Office copy request form. Written requests may be brought to the sheriff’s office in person and faxed to the Records Department.

Mailed requests may be sent to the sheriff’s office at:

Lane County Sheriff's Office
125 E 8th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401

Requests with a lot of specific and accurate information may be processed faster. Anyone with inquiries may call the sheriff’s office ahead of their record request at (541) 682-4150.

Interested parties may use the Inmate Search tool the Sheriff’s Office provided to search individuals incarcerated. They may also request copies of inmate and jail records. To obtain Lane County Inmate Records, complete and submit an Adult Corrections Public Records Request Form in person at the records section of the Lane County Jail. Check Section C of the Form for a complete breakdown of copy fees. These are payable with cash or check.

On the state level, the Oregon Department of Corrections provides an online Offender Search section on its website. This offender search allows users to search for records of any offender housed within Oregon Correctional facilities. Arrest records may also be available as part of criminal court case records if the case eventually goes to trial. This means they may be requested from their corresponding custodian.

Free Arrest Record Search in Lane County

Interested parties may get arrest logs containing information about recent arrests for free from the county Sheriff’s website. However, they must pay a fee to obtain a copy of an arrest record or a report. Alternatively, several websites offer arrest records to interested individuals. These websites may be found by inputting relevant keywords into a major search engine and are usually searchable by parameters including a person’s first and last name and county. Note that non-government sources' records must be checked for accuracy and completeness.

Get Lane County Criminal Records

Lane County criminal records are official documents that provide comprehensive information about an individual's criminal history, both within and outside the county. These records include arrests, formal charges, convictions, and court-imposed sentences. They are used for various purposes, including background checks and legal proceedings.

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Oregon State Police handles criminal background checks. They allow interested persons to request another person's criminal records or personal criminal records (which require fingerprints).

Lane County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records and criminal records are generated by law enforcement during interactions with suspects of a crime. The main difference between these records lies in how extensively they cover an individual’s criminal information. A criminal record is more detailed and covers an individual's criminal history, while an arrest record usually only deals with the events surrounding an individual’s arrests.

When a suspect is booked and processed after an arrest, the arresting agency generates an arrest record. It usually contains information collected during the processing about the events leading to the arrest. Typically, an arrest record contains details such as the suspect's name and physical description, as well as biometrics such as fingerprints and photos.

On the other hand, a criminal record is much more extensive. It will contain different sets of documents detailing an individual’s entire criminal history. A criminal record will contain details of all the individual's arrests and bookings. It will also contain court information such as case numbers, court dates, and verdicts for cases that were tried in court.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Lane County, an arrest will generally remain on an individual’s record forever unless they take steps to have it set aside or expunged. This means the arrests will continue to show whenever an individual’s records are looked up. The law allows eligible individuals to set aside their arrest records depending on the type of arrest and if the suspect was tried and served any jail time.

Expunge Lane County Arrest Records

Individuals in Lane County who seek to have their arrest records expunged may take advantage of the provisions of the Oregon Revised Statutes § 137.225, which allows this. Oregon law allows for the expungement of the following offenses:

• Misdemeanors
• Many Class B felonies
• Class C felonies
• Class A racketeering felonies
• Schedule I drug possession
• State and local ordinance violations

Persons who have these charges and convictions set aside have their conviction records sealed. Some offenses, however, are not eligible for expungement. These include:

• Most violent offenses
• Traffic violations and offenses
• Offenses targeting the vulnerable
• Sex-related offenses

Persons seeking to expunge their records must serve the prosecutor through their attorney. They will be granted an opportunity for a hearing in court. Expungement will be granted if the court is convinced the individual's current behavior and circumstances do not pose a risk to the public.

Persons seeking to expunge their records may file a motion to set aside a conviction or arrest at the Lane County Circuit Court.

Lane County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are documentation that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest the subject named on the warrant. According to Oregon Revised Statute 133.120, arrest warrants may be issued by a judge of the Supreme Court, or the Court of Appeals may issue an arrest warrant for crimes committed within the state.

A circuit court judge may issue an arrest warrant for crimes committed within the circuit court's jurisdiction. Magistrates are also permitted to issue warrants for offenses committed within the magistrate court's jurisdiction.

When information about a crime or a complaint has been passed to a magistrate or judge of the court, and they are satisfied that there is probable cause, the subject of the complaint has committed the crime and may issue a warrant of arrest. An arrest warrant for Lane County must be in writing and contain the following information:

• It must specify the name of the person to be arrested or give the name and description of the suspect so that the suspect may be identified clearly.
• It must state the nature of the crime committed.
• It must state the date the warrant was issued and the city or county where it was issued.
• It must be issued in the name of the State of Oregon, signed, and bear the title of the magistrate who has the authority to issue a warrant.
• It must command the law enforcement officers to arrest the subject of the warrant and bring them before the magistrate who issued the warrant.

Lane County Arrest Warrant Search

To perform a warrant search for Lane County, interest parties may contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The county sheriff maintains records of active warrants in the county. Inquiries may be made in person by visiting the sheriff’s office in person at:

Lane County Sheriff’s Office

125 E 8th Ave,
Eugene, OR 97401

It is advised to call the sheriff’s office ahead of the request at (541) 682-4150 during office hours. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions about locating active arrest warrants in the county.

Arrest warrants may also be retrievable as part of criminal records using the online resources provided by the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN). The network offers several online resources that are helpful in locating criminal records, including arrest warrants.

Do Lane County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants for Lane County do not expire automatically. They will remain active until the subject of the warrant is apprehended, turns themselves in, or dies. Once the warrant is issued by the magistrate, it remains in effect until it is executed. Sometimes, an arrest warrant may be canceled by a court order. This process usually involves a petition filed by the subject of the warrant or their legal representative.