Linn County Court Records

Linn County court records are official documents generated by courts during legal proceedings within Linn County. Generally, Oregon records (and those of its counties) encompass documents, files, and information relating to criminal, civil, family law, and probate cases.

Linn County court records include documents such as:

• Docket entries
• Case filings
• Judgements
• Case types
• Pleadings
• Motions
• Evidence and exhibits
• Parties involved.

Court records in Linn County, Oregon, are significant for legal documentation and transparency of the judicial system. In addition to providing public access to information about court cases, they also serve as references for future legal cases.

Are Court Records Public in Linn County?

Yes, court records in Linn County are made available to the public. Oregon's Revised Statutes mandate public access to Linn County’s court records. However, the law restricts access to some court records and information. These include medical records, adoption records, mental health records, juvenile records, family law matters, records of ongoing criminal investigations, victim and witness information, and attorney-client privilege information. In addition, Linn County court records exclude personal information such as Social Security number, driver's license number, and sensitive financial records.

Linn County Court Records Search see

There are several options for persons seeking to access Linn County records. Court records are accessible through government online repositories. Interested persons can also search for Linn County court records using third-party online resources. In addition, Linn County court records are accessible through phone calls, fax, email, mail, or in-person visits to the records custodian agencies.

Linn County Court Records Search by Name

A name-based search typically entails using a person's name to search for records or information. Using a name to seek Linn County court records applies to online and offline searches. To use a name to search for Linn County's court records online, log in to the record's repository and select name as the search criterion. In addition, a requester should provide the registrant's name when seeking access to records offline. Irrespective of the search method for Linn court records, requesters may have to pay access or copying fees.

Linn County Courts

The Linn County court structure consists of the circuit, municipal, and justice courts. In Linn and other Oregon counties, the Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The Linn County Circuit presides over cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Municipal and Justice Courts. The list below outlines the various courts in Linn County.

Linn County Circuit Courts

Linn County Circuit Court
Linn County Courthouse
Room 107,
300 4th Avenue,
P.O. Box 1749
Albany,
OR 97321
Phone: (541) 967-3845

Linn County Municipal Courts

Albany Municipal Court
333 Broadalbin Street SW,
P.O. Box 490
Albany,
OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-7740
Fax: (541) 917-7748

Brownsville Municipal Court
1034 E Levee Street
City Plaza 1st Floor
Brownsville,
TX 78520
Phone: (956) 548-7181, (956) 548-7182
Fax: (956) 548-7190

Halsey Municipal Court
773 West 1st Street,
P.O. Box 10
Halsey,
OR 97348
Phone: (541) 369-2522

Harrisburg Municipal Court
120 Smith Street
P.O. Box 378
Harrisburg,
OR 97446
(541) 995-6655

Lebanon Municipal Court
City Hall
925 S. Main Street
Lebanon,
OR 97355
Phone: (541) 258.4261
Fax: (541) 258.4952

Mill City Municipal Court
Address
444 S 1st Ave.
P.O. Box 256
Mill City,
OR 97360
Phone: (503) 897.2302
Fax: (503) 897.3499

Scio Municipal Court
38957 NW 1st Avenue,
P.O. Box 37
Scio,
OR 97374
Phone: (503) 394-3342
Fax: (503) 394-2340

Sweet Home Municipal Court
Police/Justice Facility
1950 Main Street
Sweet Home,
OR 97386
Ph: (541) 367.4660
Fx: (541) 367.3969

Linn County Justice Courts
Address:
Linn County Justice Court
30 E. Maple Street
(Above Lebanon City Hall)
P.O. Box 283
Lebanon,
OR 97355
Phone: (541) 258.5777

Lebanon Justice Court
30 East Maple Street,
P.O. Box 283
Lebanon,
OR 97355
Phone: (541) 258-5777
Fax: (541) 258-5500

Sweet Home Justice Court
799 Long Street,
P.O. Box 405
Sweet Home,
OR 97386
Phone: (541) 367-5902
Fax: (541) 258-5500

Linn County District Court Records

In Oregon, the Circuit Court handles cases that are under the jurisdiction of the district court in other states. Typically, Linn County Circuit Court handles civil matters, criminal offenses, juvenile delinquency, traffic violations, family law cases, probate matters, and mental health commitments.

To access Linn County district court records, requesters are advised to:

• Log in to the Oregon Judicial Branch OJD Records and Calendar Search Page
  • Scroll down, and click Circuit and Tax Records Search
  • On the new page, click the Smart Search icon to access the search portal
  • Use a name or record number to search for Circuit Court records
• Create an account on the Oregon Judicial Branch OJCIN Online Subscription Account:
  • Visit the Oregon eCourt Case Information Portal
  • Log in and search for Linn County Circuit court records
• Call, mail, or visit the Linn County Circuit Courthouse at

300 SW 4th Avenue
P.O. Box 100, Albany,
OR 97321
Phone: (541) 967-3300

Linn County Criminal Records

Linn County criminal records refer to official documents that outline a person's criminal activities and prosecutions within Oregon's criminal trial laws. Law enforcement agencies and the courts generate criminal records during official duties and criminal case adjudications. In Linn County and other parts of Oregon State, law enforcement agencies maintain crime records of individuals in their custody.

These include Linn County arrest records and other documents that detail criminal activities. Linn County criminal records are publicly available. However, criminal records of minors, sealed and expunged criminal records, are not open to public scrutiny.

To access Linn arrest records, files, and documents in the possession of law enforcement:

• Visit the Linn County Sheriff's Office Records Request page
  • Scroll down and click the Request for Copies of Records link to download a request form
• Fill out the records request form, attach a cashier's check or money order to cover the access and copy fees, and mail it to:

Linn County Sheriff's Office,
1115 Jackson St SE
Albany,
OR 97322

• Log in to the Oregon State Police Criminal History Records Check page
  • Scroll down, download a request form (either for personal records or for someone else)
• Complete the request form, include a check/money order to cover the copy fees (the costs are indicated in the form), and mail it to:

Oregon State Police – CJIS Division

Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland,
OR 97208-4395.

Linn County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Per Oregon laws, interested persons can request access to Linn County criminal records from their custodian agencies. Linn County criminal Courts are accessible online through the Linn County Circuit Court website. To obtain Link County post-trial criminal records:

• Log in to the Oregon Judicial Branch's Smart Search Portal and use the names of the owners of the records to look for records on criminal cases in Linn County
• Visit the Linn County courthouse for information on Linn County criminal records.

Get Linn County Civil Court Records

Linn County civil court records encompass documents, files, and information on civil matters adjudications within Linn County, OR courts. Typically, civil court records include documents relating to but are not limited to court proceedings on

• Probate Cases
• Family Law Matters
• Contract Disputes
• Business Litigation
• Personal Injury Cases
• Small Claims
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes.

In Linn County, the Circuit Court takes on the duty of the civil court and handles cases under the jurisdiction of a civil court. Due to privacy concerns, some Linn County civil court records and information may not be accessible to the public. To access Linn County civil court records exempted from public access, requesters must prove their eligibility. For instance, some civil court records relating to family matters are accessible to the involved parties, their representatives, and certain government agencies.

To access Linn County civil court records, log in to the Oregon Judicial Branch's Smart Search Portal and use the online search tools to find information on civil cases in Linn County. Alternatively, interested persons can visit the Linn County Circuit Court and request access to civil court records.

Linn County Family Court

Family law records refer to official documents on family matters adjudications

In Linn County, family law records include but are not limited to documents and information on:

• Adoption
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Paternity
• Guardianship
• Legal Separation
• Domestic Violence
• Alimony.

In Linn County, the Circuit Court presides over family law-related cases. In Linn County (and other parts of the United States), there may be restrictions on family law records for privacy reasons. Some family law records may be accessible to the involved parties and other entities that have authorization under state or federal laws.

Linn County family law records play significant roles under varying contexts. For example, they are documentation of legal proceedings of family-related disputes and are legal references for similar cases in the future. Also, Linn County family law records are a source of information for genealogical research and personal narratives.

To access Linn County family law records, log in to the OJD Records and Calendar Search page and perform a free search for basic information on Linn County family law cases. For an extensive search, requesters need to register (this requires subscription payment) to access Linn County family law records through the Oregon eCourt Case Information Portal.

Linn County Marriage and Divorce Records

Linn County marriage records are official documents that contain information relating to the union of individuals as couples within the county. On the other hand, divorce records are documents that detail the termination of marriages within Linn County. In Linn County, public access to marriage and divorce records depends on the information.

Generally, Linn County marriage records are public. However, due to privacy concerns, there may be restrictions on some information on Linn County divorce records. To access a Linn County marriage certificate or divorce decree:

• Call or visit the Linn County Clerk's Office and request access to the county's marriage records
• Visit the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Records Request Page:
  • Scroll down and click the link under the Request Public Records header to expand the online request form
  • Provide the required information, submit a request to access a Linn marriage certificate
• Send an email request to the OHA to access the Linn County marriage certificate at oha.publicrecords@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Linn County divorce records are accessible through the Oregon Judicial Branch's website. To access Linn County divorce records, log in to the Smart Search Portal and use a name or record number to look for Linn County divorce records. Also, interested persons can contact the clerk's office of the Linn County Circuit Court for information on how to access Linn County divorce records.

Linn Birth and Death Records

Linn County birth and death records are official documentation on the birth and death of individuals within Linn County, OR. Linn County birth and death records are part of Linn County Vital Records.

Per Oregon laws, birth and death records are private documents and are accessible online to family members of the owners of the records, their legal representatives, and entities that have authorization to access them under Oregon laws. Notwithstanding, a Linn County birth certificate or death record will become public 100 years from the date of birth or 50 years after the death of the owners of the records.

Typically, birth and death records are official identification documents. In addition, they provide valuable data for epidemiological and genealogical research and government health policy formulation.

To access a Linn birth certificate or death decree:

• Log in to the Linn County Department of Health Services Vital Statistics Page
  • Download a Birth or Death Certificate Order Form
• Complete the form, attach a check/money order for $25.00 payable to Linn County to cover the certification cost, and mail it to:

Linn County Department of Health Services
P.O. Box 100
Albany,
OR 97321

• Visit the Oregon Vital Records Order a Certified Copy Page

  • Request for a Certified copy of Linn County birth or death certificate through the affiliate third-party link, or select any of the other ordering options available on the website

• Contact the Linn County Department of Health Services or the Oregon Health Authority at the following addresses:

Linn County DHS
Health Services Administration
Courthouse Annex
315 SW 4th Ave, 2nd Floor
Albany,
OR 97321
Phone: (541) 967-3888

Oregon Health Authority
Center for Health Statistics
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
Portland,
OR 97232
Fax: (971) 673-1203

Linn County Probate Court Records

Linn County probate records are documents and files relating to the administration of a deceased person's estate within Linn County, OR. In Linn County, the Circuit Court presides over probate cases. Linn County probate court records include documents on:

• Conservatorship
• Guardianship
• Estate Administration
• Wills
• Trust Administration.

To access Linn County probate court records:

• Log in to the Oregon Judicial Branch's eCourt Circuit Court Calendars Search Page, and use a name, case number, or date to look for Linn County probate records
• Visit the Linn County Circuit Court and request access to Linn County probate court records
• Search for Linn County probate court records online through third-party websites. Some privately owned online databases may have records relating to probate cases in Linn County.

Linn County Property Records

Linn County property records are official documents that provide basic real estate within the county. Generally, a typical property records documents include:

• Property Deed
• Parcel Number
• Building Permit
• Liens and Encumbrance
• Plat Maps
• Mortgage
• Property Sales History
• Property Tax Record
• Zoning and Land Use Information.

In Linn County, the Assessment & Taxation Office is the custodian for Linn County property records.

To obtain Linn property records:

• Visit the Linn County Clerk's Office for information on deeds, liens, mortgages, and other property records
• Contact the Linn County Assessment & Taxation Office through calls, mail, or in-person visits for tax-related information on properties at:

300 4th Avenue SW, Rm 214
P.O. Box 100
Albany,
OR 97321
Phone: (541) 967-3808
Fax: (541) 917-7448

• Search for Linn County property records online through third-party websites. Some private online databases may have property-related information on Linn County real estate.

Linn County Court Records Online

Record seekers may be able to obtain public information online using the search tools of the Oregon Judicial Branch or a subscriber's account on the Oregon eCourt Case Information Portal. Third-party online resources may also offer easy and convenient access to Linn County court records. Private online databases such as oregoncourtrecords.us provide access to different public records on the same websites. Operating independently of any government agency, they also offer user-friendly interfaces and advanced search tools that may help simplify record retrieval. However, notwithstanding the advantages, using third-party online resources to source official documents may result in inaccurate or outdated information.