Criminal records in Clackamas County, Oregon, can be accessed through several channels. ClackamasCourt.us can help find publicly available criminal case information for cases filed in the county. The Clackamas County Circuit Court, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, and the Oregon State Police also maintain records that may be searched online, requested in person, or obtained by mail.
How to Search Criminal Records in Clackamas
Several methods are available depending on what you need and how quickly you need it.
Through ClackamasCourt.us
Start at ClackamasCourt.us to search for publicly available court record information tied to criminal cases in Clackamas County. You can search by the defendant's name or case number.
Online — State Court Portal
The Oregon Judicial Department offers free access to basic case information through its OJD Records and Calendar Search tool. This covers all Oregon circuit courts, including Clackamas County. You can look up case details, hearing dates, and disposition information.
For more detailed records, OJCIN OnLine provides access to the Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) system. OJCIN is a subscription-based service used by attorneys, employers, and others who need frequent access to court records statewide.
Online — Sheriff's Office Tools
- Warrant search: The Clackamas County warrant check tool lets you search active warrants by name or call 503-785-5210.
- Adults in custody: The Sheriff's Office jail roster shows current booking information including booking number, date, charges, and scheduled release.
- Sheriff's records unit: The Records Unit is staffed 24 hours and can help with questions about incident reports and warrants.
In Person
Visit the Clackamas County Courthouse to use public access terminals or request records at the clerk's window. The Clackamas County Circuit Court provides free access to view court records maintained in the Oregon eCourt Information system at the courthouse.
By Mail or Written Request
If you cannot visit the courthouse, you can request records by completing the Clackamas County Circuit Court Public Records Request form and mailing it to the court records office at the address above. Include the defendant's full name and case number if known.
For a statewide criminal history report, submit a request to the Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services division. OSP can provide your own Oregon criminal history or confirm no record exists.
What You Need to Begin a Search
- Defendant's full legal name (first and last; middle name helps narrow results)
- Date of birth (if available)
- Case number (if known)
- Approximate date range of the case
Search Clackamas Criminal Cases by Case Number
Oregon circuit court case numbers follow a standardized format that identifies the county, year, case type, and sequence number. A typical Clackamas County criminal case number looks like this:
25CR12345
- 25 — the two-digit filing year (2025)
- CR — the case type code. "CR" indicates a criminal case. Other codes you may encounter include "FE" (felony) or "MI" (misdemeanor), depending on how the case was originally filed or categorized in older records.
- 12345 — the sequential case number assigned by the court
When searching by case number through the OJD online portal or at the courthouse, enter the full case number exactly as it appears on court documents. If you only have a partial number, searching by the defendant's name may help you locate the correct case.
Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Clackamas
Charges
| Element | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Statute code | The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) section the defendant is charged under (e.g., ORS 164.325 for Arson I) |
| Severity | Felony (Class A, B, or C), misdemeanor (Class A, B, or C), or violation/infraction |
| Amended charges | The original charge may be changed through plea negotiations or prosecutorial discretion — the amended charge replaces or modifies the original |
| Count number | Cases with multiple charges list each as a separate count |
Case Status
- Pending: The case is open and awaiting further court action
- Active: Proceedings are underway (hearings scheduled, motions filed)
- Disposed: The court has reached a final resolution — conviction, acquittal, or dismissal
- Closed: All obligations (fines, probation, sentence) have been completed and the case is fully resolved
Hearing Types
- Arraignment: The defendant's first court appearance where charges are formally read and a plea is entered
- Preliminary hearing: Used in felony cases to determine whether enough evidence exists to proceed to trial
- Pre-trial conference: A hearing to discuss plea offers, motions, and trial readiness
- Trial: The proceeding where evidence is presented and guilt or innocence is determined
- Sentencing: The hearing where the judge imposes penalties after a guilty verdict or plea
- Review hearing: A follow-up hearing to check compliance with probation or other court-ordered conditions
Court Results
- Guilty: The defendant was convicted, either by plea or verdict
- Not guilty: The defendant was acquitted at trial
- Dismissed: The charges were dropped by the court or prosecution
- Dismissed with prejudice: The case cannot be refiled
- Dismissed without prejudice: The case could potentially be refiled
- Acquitted: A formal finding of not guilty
- Diversion: The defendant entered a program; charges may be dismissed upon completion
How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Clackamas
Court Records — Clackamas County Circuit Court
Certified copies of criminal court records are handled by the Clackamas County Circuit Court clerk's office. You can request them in person at the courthouse or by mail using the court's public records request form.
What you need:
- Completed public records request form (available from the court records page)
- Case number or defendant's full name and date of birth
- Valid government-issued photo ID if requesting in person
- Payment by credit/debit card, personal check, cashier's check, or money order
Criminal History Reports — Oregon State Police
For a comprehensive Oregon criminal history check (not limited to Clackamas County), contact the Oregon State Police CJIS division. OSP can provide an individual's own criminal history record or process authorized background checks for employers and agencies.
Sheriff's Office Records
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Records Unit handles incident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement documents. The unit is staffed 24 hours.
Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Clackamas
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copies (standard) | $0.25 per page | Per ORS 21.200; applies to uncertified photocopies |
| Certified copy of court document | $5.00 per document | Per ORS 21.310; certification fee is in addition to per-page copy costs |
| Oregon criminal history check (personal) | $33.00 | Submitted through Oregon State Police; fee set by ORS 181A.195 |
| Oregon criminal history check (agency/employer) | $33.00+ | May vary depending on type of check and whether fingerprints are required |
Accepted Payment Methods at Clackamas County Circuit Court
- Credit or debit card
- Personal check
- Cashier's check
- Money order
Two-party checks are not accepted.
Processing Times
- In-person requests: Simple record lookups and copies are often available the same day. Certified copies may take longer if the case file needs to be pulled from storage.
- Mail requests: Allow 5–10 business days for processing, plus mailing time. Complex or high-volume requests may take longer.
- Oregon State Police criminal history checks: Processing times vary. Requests submitted online are generally faster than those sent by mail.
Older records — particularly those predating Oregon's eCourt system — may require additional time to locate. Contact the clerk's office directly if you need records from cases filed before the digital conversion.