Linn County Arrest Records

Under Oregon Revised Statute(ORS) Chapter 133, law enforcement agencies in Oregon and its counties, such as Linn County, are authorized to arrest offenders accused of or confirmed to have committed a crime. Crimes and offenses in Oregon are usually considered case-by-case and classified under misdemeanors and felonies according to the Oregon Revised Code.

When an offender is arrested in Linn 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 arraigned 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 Linn 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 Linn County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Linn County?

Yes. According to Oregon Public Record Laws, arrest records generated by law enforcement are public information that the general public can access. Some information in an arrest record may be restricted or exempted 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

Sometimes, restricted records may be released, and some parts may be removed or redacted. However, if an arrest record is confidential to the general public, law enforcement, such as prosecutors and police, may still be able to access the full records.

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 booking and processing of a suspect.

An arrest record generally contains a selection or combination of the following information, though the form may differ based on jurisdiction.

• Person 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.

Linn County Crime Rate

The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program gathers and collates crime statistics submitted by local law enforcement agencies such as the Linn County Sheriff. Statistics submitted to the UCR for Linn County in 2018 and 2019 showed the following trend. From 2018 to 2019, there was a 15% fall in violent crime, a 4.7% fall in cases of rape, a 26.1% fall in aggravated assaults, a 14.5% fall in property crimes, a 27.4% fall in burglaries, a 9.1% decrease in larceny, and a 12.1% fall in motor vehicle thefts. On the other hand, there were increases in cases of murder and rape increases by 4 cases and 7 cases, respectively. The most popular type of crime was property crimes, with 825 cases in 2018 and 705 cases in 2019, respectively.

Linn County Arrest Statistics

Law enforcement agencies in Linn County submit crime statistics, such as arrests, to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. According to arrest data for 2022, there were about 373 arrests reported by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, minus traffic incidents. The total figure included 111 arrests for simple assaults, 35 arrests for aggravated assault, 78 arrests for DUII, 25 arrests for drug abuse violations, 23 for burglary, ten arrests for fraud, 23 for motor vehicle theft, 23 for burglary, 6 for robbery, 4 for arson, and three arrests for rape.

Find Linn County Arrest Records

Record seekers may obtain Linn County information about suspects arrested and held in county correctional facilities from the Linn 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 Linn County Sheriff's Office copy request form. Written requests can be brought to the sheriff’s office in person, faxed to the Records Department at (541) 967-8169, or emailed to Records_Reports@linnsheriff.org.

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

Linn County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records Department
1115 Jackson Street SE,
Albany, OR 97322

A fee is incurred for copies of general and law enforcement records. Copies will cost $12 for the first 25 pages and $0.25 for each one-side page afterward. Payment is accepted in check, cash, and debit/credit cards. A comprehensive fee schedule is included in the copy request form. Record seekers are advised to be very specific about the records they request.

Requests with a lot of specific and accurate information may be processed in a shorter time. Anyone with inquiries may call the sheriff’s office ahead of their record request at (541) 967-3950.

The sheriff’s office also has an Adults in Custody list where visitors can search and view records of suspects in custody at the Linn County Jail. The search tool attached to the list can be used to make name-based searches of any offender currently in custody at the jail.

On the state level, the Oregon Department of Corrections provides an online Offender Search page on its website. This offender search allows users to look up records for any offender housed within Oregon Correctional facilities.

Arrest records may also be available as part of criminal court case records if the case eventually went to trial. This means these arrest records may be requested as part of criminal court case records from their corresponding custodian.

Free Arrest Record Search in Linn County

Interested parties may search for free arrest records in Linn County using resources provided by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Corrections. Online resources such as the Adults in Custody and Offender Search tools allow users to view records of arrested persons online for free. While viewing records may be free, obtaining physical copies of these records usually incurs some type of copy fee. Some third-party record websites may offer the option to search for arrest records for Linn County online.

Get Linn County Criminal Records

The term criminal records generally refers to the documentation that details an individual's collective criminal records. Generally, these records contain documents including arrest records, convictions, and court case information explaining a person’s criminal history.

Linn County criminal records or criminal history can be obtained from the Linn County Sheriff or the Oregon State Police. Requesters can obtain Linn County criminal records by visiting the county sheriff's office in person or mailing a record request form to the office. Using the record request form, requesters can perform a criminal records check on an individual or a location. Criminal Record Checks from the Linn County Sheriff will cost $10 per name.

Criminal background or record checks obtained from the sheriff’s office will show records concerning Linn County only. For a more comprehensive check, requesters must contact the Oregon State Police.

The Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Service provides the following options for Public Access to criminal records.

• Requesters can obtain a copy of their records via a fingerprint-based search of the Oregon computerized repository of criminal records. Fingerprints must be collected and then submitted to the Salem headquarters of the Oregon State Police. This request costs $33, and the state police charge an additional $30 for fingerprinting services. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office also provides Fingerprinting Services by appointment.
• Requesters may make an Open Records Request for another party’s Oregon criminal record history. This service costs $33 per request.

Linn 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 covering an individual's criminal history while an arrest record will usually only deal with the events around an individual’s arrests.

When a suspect is booked and processed after an arrest, an arrest record is generated by the arresting agency. It will usually contain information collected during the processing about the events leading to the arrest. Normally, an arrest record contains details such as the name and physical description of the suspect as well as biometrics such as fingerprints and photos. Arrest records may also contain arraignment and court case details concerning a specific arrest.

On the other hand, a criminal record is a lot more extensive. It will have 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 case verdicts for cases that were tried in court. Details of prison sentences and jail time will also be included in criminal records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Oregon, an arrest will generally remain on an individual’s record forever unless they take steps to have it set aside or expunged. This means that whenever an individual’s records are looked up, the arrests will continue to show. Oregon allows 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 Linn County Arrest Records

To expunge a record in Oregon means to remove certain types of records from an individual’s criminal history. Oregon Revised Statute O.R.S 137. 225 allows citizens to “set aside” certain arrest records and have them removed from their records if they meet certain criteria.

In general, misdemeanors, class C felonies, and some class B felonies can be expunged or set aside. Charges involving sexual offenses, DUIs, and child abuse cases cannot be expunged in Oregon. An individual is eligible to file for a motion to set aside or expunge a dismissed charge, arrest record, or conviction by law if they fall under the following.

• The arrest record is for a class C or B felony or any misdemeanor as long as it is not an Ineligible Conviction. Dismissed class A felonies are also eligible to be set aside.
• The applicant must have completed every part of any sentence or punishment issued by the court. That means they must have completed any jail time or probation and paid any fees, fines, damages, or compensation.
• The applicant must have no current pending criminal case in any local, state, or federal court.
• The relevant waiting time from their most recent conviction must have elapsed. This waiting time is dependent on the time of arrest record to be set aside. The waiting times are as follows. Seven years from the release of prison for a Class B felony, five years for a Class C felony, three years for a Class A misdemeanor, and one year for a Class B or C misdemeanor

To file a motion to set aside an arrest record, the applicant may follow these simple steps.

• Verify that the record to be set aside is eligible. Consider consulting an attorney or someone else with a proper understanding of the expungement process.
• Obtain fingerprints from the local sheriff’s office or the Oregon State Police then submit them along with a Request for a set aside criminal record check form and pay any fees for the background check. This is to check if there have been any criminal offenses within the waiting period.
• Print out and carefully fill out the motion to set aside form. A case number for the record to be set aside will be required. The motion must be filed with the court and district attorney in the county where the case was heard. Make two copies of the completed form, mail the original to the court, and send one copy to the district attorney. Keep the last. Deliver the motion by hand or mail and pay any filing fees.

The district attorney has a period of 90 days to respond or challenge the motion. If they choose to challenge it, a hearing will be convened, and the applicant may provide further proof of their eligibility for expungement. If the DA does not challenge the motion, the hearing will be canceled and the order will be sent to the judge to sign. A certified copy of the signed order will be mailed to the applicant, and copies will be sent to all applicable agencies to comply with the order.

Linn County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are documentation that serves as authorization for law enforcement officers to arrest the subject named on the warrant. According to Oregon Revised Statute 133.120, arrest warrants can 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 judge of a circuit court may issue an arrest warrant for crimes committed within the jurisdiction of the circuit court. Magistrates are also permitted to issue wants for offenses committed within the jurisdiction of the magistrate court.

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 Oregon and Linn 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 by which the suspect can be identified with decent clarity.
• 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.

It may also contain permission for the arresting officers to enter a premises if there is probable cause that the subject of the warrant is within said premises.

Linn County Arrest Warrant Search

To perform a warrant search for Linn County, interest parties may contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. The county sheriff will usually maintain records or a list of active warrants in the county. Inquiries can be made in person by visiting the sheriff’s office in person at

Linn County Sheriff’s Office
1115 Jackson Street SE
Albany OR 97322

It is advised to call the sheriff’s office ahead of the request at (541) 967-3950 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 provides several online resources useful for locating criminal records, including arrest warrants.

Do Linn County Arrest Warrants Expire?

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