Common Questions About Clackamas County Court Records
How do I search Clackamas County court records online?
Use the free OJD Online Records Search portal. Pick Smart Search and enter a record number or a name in Last, First Middle Suffix format. Open Advanced Filtering Options to narrow by court, case type, file date, or judge. The free data is limited and is not the official register, so it should not be used for a background check. The court records page walks through each step and field.
Where is the Clackamas County Courthouse now?
The Circuit Court is at 1000 Courthouse Road, Oregon City, OR 97045, on the Red Soils Campus. It opened to the public on May 19, 2025, replacing the old downtown building. The courthouse is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, though service counters keep shorter hours. The Circuit Court page covers the move and the building.
How do I get copies of a court record?
Visit the Records Center in Room 1060, mail a request, or use the statewide OJD records request form. Include the case name, case number, and the exact documents. Copies are $0.25 per page, certification adds $5.00, and exemplification adds $10.00. The Clerk of Court page lists the full process and accepted payment methods.
Can I view older Clackamas court files at the courthouse?
Yes, but records before December 2015 are not stored at the courthouse. Documents filed on or after December 4, 2015 can be viewed at first-floor public stations. For an older file, call the records team at least three days ahead so staff can bring it from off-site storage. The court records page explains the cutoff.
What is OJCIN?
OJCIN Online is Oregon's paid subscription for the official register of actions and judgment records. It covers all 36 circuit courts, the Tax Court, and the appellate courts. It allows searches for civil, small claims, tax, domestic, misdemeanor, and felony cases, though confidential cases stay out of public view. The court dockets page compares it with the free search.
Is the online case search the official court record?
No. The free Online Records Search is limited and is not the official ORS 7.020 register. The official record is the file at the court where the case was filed. For a complete non-confidential register, use a courthouse terminal or OJCIN. Confirm anything important against the court file, as the court records page describes.
Where do I search for warrants?
Use the county Warrant Check tool or call the warrants hotline at 503-785-5210. The web tool has a single name field, so common names can return several matches. To surrender, go to the Clackamas County Jail on a weekday before 7:30 a.m. for the best chance to see a judge that day. The warrant records page has the full steps.
How do I search for someone in the Clackamas County Jail?
Use the sheriff's Adults in Custody tool, the county's official jail roster. It is a live search, so a name that does not appear may mean the person was released. If the tool will not load, call the jail at 503-722-6777. The inmate records page explains the roster and the SID needed for mail.
How do I post bail?
Go to the Clackamas County Jail lobby at 2206 Kaen Road. Bail can be posted 24 hours a day. The person posting needs photo ID and a Citizen Bail form. The jail takes exact cash only, with no checks, money orders, or cards for bail. A receipt can take 20 to 30 minutes, and release can take two hours or longer. See inmate records for more.
How do jail visits work?
Visits are video relay, either at the jail lobby or from home through GettingOut. Register at gettingout.com. Visits come in 15-minute increments, and each adult in custody gets two free visits per week. The general visiting hours are 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The inmate records page lists the rules.
Where do I get a marriage license?
Apply through the County Clerk Recording Division at 1710 Red Soils Court, Suite 110, in Oregon City. Fill out the online application, schedule an appointment, and appear together with government photo ID. The fee is $60, with no personal checks. The license has a three-day waiting period unless waived for $15. The County Clerk page has details.
Where are divorce records?
Divorce cases are Circuit Court records. Search them through OJD Online Records Search, or request copies from the Circuit Court Records Center. Some family-law details can be sealed or redacted, especially minor identities, protected addresses, and financial identifiers. The marriage and divorce records page covers the search and the filing steps.
Where are probate records?
Probate is handled by the Probate Department of the Clackamas County Circuit Court, not a separate court. Search through the OJD portal, a courthouse terminal, or request copies from the Records Center. Probate covers estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and trusts. The probate records page lists fees and the steps to file.
What does the Justice Court handle?
The Clackamas County Justice Court handles traffic tickets and other violations, small claims and civil cases up to $10,000, and landlord-tenant evictions. It is in Happy Valley, not the main courthouse, and it sits outside the state court system. The traffic court records page covers the court and its citation process.
Can I pay a traffic ticket online?
Yes. The Justice Court links an online citation payment system, and it also takes Visa, Mastercard, and Discover by phone. To plead not guilty, complete the Not Guilty Plea and Request for Trial form and submit it before your court date. The traffic court records page explains paying and contesting a ticket.
How do I clear a criminal record in Oregon?
Oregon uses a set-aside process under ORS 137.225. Eligibility depends on the offense, the waiting period, completion of the sentence, and later criminal history. If granted, the record is sealed. Court staff cannot give legal advice, and the district attorney can object if a motion is defective. The arrest records page covers set-aside in more depth.
What records are confidential?
Common restrictions cover juvenile records, adoption records, mental health commitments, sealed and set-aside criminal records, child abuse records, and grand jury material. Protected addresses, victim data, and personal identifiers are also redacted. These come from Oregon statutes and court orders. The public records page explains the exemptions.
How do I confirm someone was released?
Check the jail roster first, since a missing name often means a release. Confirm by calling the jail at 503-722-6777. For state prison, use the Oregon Offender Search, and for federal custody, use the BOP locator. To get an alert when custody status changes, register with VINELink. The released inmates page lists each tool.
Still Have Questions?
For the court records office, see the Clerk of Court page. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, arrest records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate records.