Marion County Court Records

Marion County Court Records provide a detailed account of cases heard and decided by the Marion County Courts. These documents are typically generated during regular court operations and are maintained by the court clerk afterward for future reference. Court clerks maintain records on various cases, including civil matters, criminal cases, probate issues, property disputes, and family proceedings. The information contained in these records includes:

• The name of the judge who presided over the case
• The parties involved
• Their attorneys’ names
• Case filing date
• Docket information
• Case status

Court records serve as a subtle reminder of the court’s previous decisions, enabling the courts to be more efficient in administering justice. They also balance this efficiency with the public’s right to know what happens in the justice system.

Are Court Records Public in Marion County?

Under the Public Records Law, custodians of court documents must honor requests made by those who wish to inspect or copy court records. However, not all records are publicly accessible. Certain court records may be exempt by law to protect the safety of other individuals. Some examples of such records may include:

• Records related to an ongoing investigation
• Cases that fall under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Sealed record
• Confidential records

Marion County Court Records Search

Although court records are public, knowing where to look is crucial to locating specific records.

Marion County Court records are accessible through the OJD online service portal. Typically, you have to log in and select the court that heard the specific case you are looking for. The State Judicial Case Information Network, OJCIN, provides an online alternative for subscribers to access court records.

Marion County Court records may also be accessed at the court where the case was filed; you may call, email, or visit the local courthouse to request records from the court staff. Additionally, Circuit Courts maintain a public kiosk that enables free access to court records.

Marion County Court Records Search by Name

Due to the significant number of cases Marion County Courts handle yearly, searching court records without unique identifiers may be challenging. Record seekers must be willing to provide information such as the parties involved in the case, the attorney’s name (for criminal cases), the hearing date, case number, and other information that may help narrow down search results.

The information provided will be entered into the online search fields or written in the appropriate section of the record request form to help process the search. Other information you may be asked to provide includes the purpose of the request and social security.

Marion County Courts

The Marion judicial system consists of a network of courts: circuit Courts, County Courts, Municipal Courts, Justice Courts, and Tax Courts. While Circuit and Tax Courts are state courts, the other courts are locally funded. Local courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil, criminal, and traffic cases. Tax Courts have exclusive and general jurisdiction over most cases involving tax law. Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over all types of cases but typically handle cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts.

Marion County courts are located at these locations:

Circuit Courts in Marion County
Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street NE, P.O. Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 588-5105

Marion County Circuit Court - Annex
4000 Aumsville Highway, P.O. Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 588-8489

Marion County Circuit Court - Juvenile
Marion County Juvenile Department
3030 Center Street NE, P.O. Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 566-2974

Municipal Courts in Marion County
Aumsville Municipal Court
125 North 6th Street, P.O. Box 103, Aumsville, OR 97325
Phone: (503) 749-2189

Aurora Municipal Court
21420 Main Street, Aurora, OR 97002
Phone: (503) 678-1283

Donald Municipal Court
10710 Main Street NE, P.O. Box 388, Donald, OR 97020
Phone: (503) 678-5543

Gervais Municipal Court
592 4th Street, Gervais, OR 97026
Phone: (503) 792-4900

Hubbard Municipal Court
3720 2nd Street, Hubbard, OR 97032
Phone: (503) 981-9633

Jefferson Municipal Court
150 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 83, Jefferson, OR 97352
Phone: (541) 327-2768 ext. 302

Keizer Municipal Court
930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 856-3406

Mt. Angel Municipal Court
5 North Garfield Street, P.O. Box 960, Mt Angel, OR 97362
Phone: (503) 845-9291

Salem Municipal Court
555 Liberty Street SE, Room 215, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-6146

Silverton Municipal Court
306 South Water Street, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone: (503) 873-5321

Turner Municipal Court
7250 3rd Street, P.O. Box 456, Turner, OR 97392
Phone: (503) 743-2155

Woodburn Municipal Court
270 Montgomery Street, Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (503) 982-5212

Justice Courts in Marion County
East Marion Justice Court - Salem
575 Lancaster Drive SE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-8087

East Marion Justice Court - Stayton
111 West Locust Street, Suite 3, Stayton, OR 97383
Phone: (503) 769-7656

North Marion Justice Court
986 North Pacific Highway, Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (503) 981-8101

Marion County District Court Records

Marion County no longer has a District Court after its District Court was abolished in 1998. The Circuit Court System now handles cases previously handled by the District Court. As a result, the circuit court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases, including preliminary hearings, felonies, and capital murder.

Circuit Courts hear general civil claims without financial limits and some small claims cases. They also handle the dissolution of marriage, child custody, disputes over title to land, probate matters, juvenile cases, guardianship, adoption, involuntary commitment, and requests for injunctions.

Eligible persons may access Circuit Court records on the State Judicial Case Information Network, OJCIN. However, you typically need to subscribe to the network to access its database. Alternatively, you may contact or visit the Circuit Courthouse to request the record at:

Marion County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Attn: Court Records
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

Marion County Criminal Records

In Marion County, the Sheriff’s Office is primarily responsible for making arrests and addressing crime-related incidents. Consequently, it maintains a register for cases handled. These cases include arrests, incident reports, tip-offs, and convictions. The Sheriff’s Office charges a $15 search fee per record and $10 for copies of the requested document’s first ten pages.

Record seekers may access Marion County arrest records or incident reports by completing a request form and mailing it along with a check or money order for the appropriate fee to:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 14500
Salem, OR 97309

Alternatively, you may apply in person and pay the applicable fee to:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5071

For criminal incidents that occurred outside the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Office, interested individuals may contact the police department that investigated the case.

Note: Public access to Marion County Arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Marion County Criminal Court Case Lookup

You may access Madison County criminal court records by contacting the clerk at the court where the case was filed or heard. Additionally, you may access records electronically through the OJD online services. However, the platform restricts access to certain records, including cases under the Violence Against Women Act, juvenile records, adoption cases, or criminal cases linked with mental health.

Get Marion County Civil Court Records

Marion County Civil Court records refer to court documents containing detailed information about legal proceedings instituted by private persons against private persons or corporations. These court proceedings include personal injury cases, divorce, adoption, guardianship cases, and monetary claims.

If you wish to access court records, you have multiple options. You may contact the clerk at the courthouse where the case was filed or access records electronically through the OJD online services. Additionally, public kiosks at the courthouse record lobby provide digital access to the court’s record database. You may visit the courthouse compound to use this computer. Whichever option they choose, you need to provide information that will help facilitate the search. This information includes the names of the parties involved in the case, the case number, the hearing date, and other relevant details.

Marion County Family Court Records

Marion County does not have a dedicated family court; instead, family-related cases are handled by the Family Division of the Circuit Courts. This division deals with various family-related matters like divorce, child custody and support, adoption, and even criminal cases involving domestic violence.

You may use the State Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) to search for and access family court records online. The platform typically requires a subscription for full access. You may also visit the Circuit Courthouse to request the record in person:

Marion County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
100 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Marion County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records are considered vital records in Marion County. This means that the records are not generally accessible to public members like other public documents. Under state law (ORS 432.380 (2)(c)(B)(v)), a section of marriage and divorce records is closed to the public. As a result, interested members of the public may access only those records that are 50 years or older unless they are:

• The registrant
• Spouse or domestic legal partner
• Child (aged 18 years and above)
• Parent
• Brother or sister
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Authorized representatives
• Public agencies act in the conduct of their duty.

The Vital Records Office of the State Health Authority manages the County’s marriage and divorce records. You may order a Marion County Marriage or divorce certificate from the Health Authority online, by phone, or via mail. For mail requests, you need to send a signed marriage or divorce order form along with the appropriate fee, a copy of your ID, and other relevant documents to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Phone: (888) 896-4988

For in-person requests, schedule an in-person appointment and visit the office on your appointment date. Do well to check-in at least 10 minutes earlier than the appointed time at the lobby of the first floor:

Portland State Office Building
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, Oregon 97232

The Health Authority charges a $25 nonrefundable record search fee for first certificates and a $3 authentication fee. You will be charged only $25 for each additional certificate. In-person requesters should go along with valid identification documents.

Furthermore, the Marion County Clerk of Courts maintains copies of divorce decrees. You may call the Clerk at (503) 588-5368 or send a written request by mail to Marion County Courthouse.

Mailing Address
Marion County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

Alternatively, you may visit the office in person:

100 High Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

Marion Birth and Death Records

Like marriage and divorce records, birth and death records are also considered vital records in Marion County. While access to death records is restricted to 50 years, birth records are restricted to 100 years. Interested individuals must meet the eligibility requirements to access more recent records.

The Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority maintains Marion County’s birth and death records. Authorized persons may order a Marion birth or death certificate online, by phone, via mail, or in person.

Birth and death records are extremely valuable to genealogy research and population control studies. They may also help prove an individual’s right or their lack of right over a subject matter.

Note: Non-eligible individuals may pick up a Marion County birth or death certificate on behalf of an eligible person if they hold a Notarized Permission to Pick up Certificate Form.

Marion County Probate Court Records

The Circuit Court’s Probate Division handles Marion County probate court records. These records include wills, guardianship and conservatorship, estate administration, and trust documents. Requesters may obtain these records through the OJCIN website or visit the Circuit Courthouse anytime between 8 am and 5 pm to request the record at:

Marion County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Attn: Court Records
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

Marion County Property Records

The Marion County Assessor’s Office manages Marion County property records, which include information about property ownership, assessments, taxes, and related information.

The Marion County Assessor’s Property Records Search tool offers convenience to record seekers. Using this tool, you may look up property values, ownership details, and tax information. You may also call the Assessor’s Office at (503) 588-5144 for guidance on how to access property records or visit the Assessor’s Office to have an office staff assist you with assessing records:

Marion County Assessor’s Office
555 Court St NE,
Salem, OR 97301

Marion County Court Records Online

Members of the public may be able to access Circuit Court records on the State Judicial Case Information Network, OJCIN. Alternatively, third-party sites like oregoncourtrecords.us may serve as a useful alternative for accessing Marion County Court records. Due to their user-friendly interface and the convenience they offer to record seekers, it is not uncommon for record seekers to make them their go-to source for court records. However, it is important to note that these sites are not government-affiliated and typically have no connection with any government agency. While these platforms strive to ensure the information provided is accurate, they provide no guarantees regarding availability. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.