Beaverton Court Records
Beaverton court records are held at two locations. The Beaverton Municipal Court handles local violations and misdemeanors within city limits. The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro covers all other cases. Both courts serve the city and keep files that the public can access. You can search Beaverton court records online through state systems or visit either court in person. Records go back many years and cover traffic cases, civil disputes, and criminal matters filed in Beaverton.
Beaverton Quick Facts
Beaverton Municipal Court Records
The Beaverton Municipal Court is at 4755 SW Griffith Drive. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This court handles traffic violations, city code violations, and some misdemeanor crimes that occur in Beaverton. The court keeps records for each case it hears. You can request copies of these records by visiting the court office during business hours.
Municipal court records in Beaverton include the citation, any motions filed, hearing dates, and the final outcome. If you had a traffic ticket or city code case in Beaverton, those records are at this court. Online payments are also accepted through the Beaverton Municipal Court payment system. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number and provide copies of documents from the file.
The Beaverton Municipal Court page is a key resource for residents who need to check their case status or find court dates.
Visitors to the court can use this page to find hours, payment options, and contact details for the Beaverton Municipal Court.
Note: Municipal court records in Beaverton do not include felony cases or civil lawsuits, which go to the Washington County Circuit Court instead.
Washington County Court Records
Cases beyond the scope of the Beaverton Municipal Court go to the Washington County Circuit Court. This is the trial court of general jurisdiction for all of Washington County. It handles felonies, civil suits, family law, probate, and juvenile matters. The courthouse is in Hillsboro at 150 N First Avenue. Beaverton residents who have cases at this level will find their records there.
The circuit court is a court of record. That means every word of most proceedings is recorded. The register of actions for each case shows all papers filed, all hearings held, and all orders entered. Under ORS 7.020, courts must keep this register as the official record. You can view case registers for free at the public access terminals in the Hillsboro courthouse.
Washington County has a long court history. The county was formed in 1849 and has served its communities through several courthouse locations over the years. Today the court operates from the Justice Services Building in Hillsboro and serves all cities in the county, including Beaverton.
Search Beaverton Court Records Online
Oregon offers free and paid ways to search court records from Beaverton. The free option is the OJD Records and Calendar Search at courts.oregon.gov. This tool lets you look up case numbers, party names, case types, and hearing dates for courts across the state. It covers Washington County Circuit Court cases that involve Beaverton residents.
For more detailed records, use the Oregon eCourt Case Information system through OJCIN OnLine. OECI is a subscription service that gives access to the full register of actions, judgment dockets, and case details from all 36 Oregon circuit courts. You need an account to use it. The setup fee is $150, and there is a monthly charge that varies by user type.
To search for Beaverton court records, you will need:
- The full or partial name of a party in the case
- A case number if you have one
- The court where the case was filed
The Beaverton Police Department does not hold court records. Police reports are separate from court case files. If you need a police report, contact the police department directly. Court records for cases that started with a Beaverton police arrest will be at either the municipal court or the Washington County Circuit Court.
The police department page above provides contact details and information on how to request police reports in Beaverton.
Types of Court Records in Beaverton
Court records from Beaverton fall into several broad groups. Criminal records cover felonies and misdemeanors. Civil records cover lawsuits between people or businesses. Family court records include divorce, custody, and support cases. Traffic records cover citations and driving offenses. Each type is kept at the court where it was filed.
Under Oregon law, most court records are public. ORS 192.311 defines public records broadly. This means anyone can ask to see court files in Beaverton with few exceptions. Juvenile records, adoption files, mental health cases, and records sealed by court order are not public. Cases protected under the Violence Against Women Act also have restricted access. Everything else is open for review.
Note: Court records in Beaverton are not the same as vital records like birth or death certificates, which are held by the Oregon Health Authority.
Requesting Beaverton Court Documents
You can get copies of court records from Beaverton in several ways. For municipal court records, visit the court office at 4755 SW Griffith Drive during business hours. Bring the case number or party name so staff can find the file quickly. The court will make copies for you and charge a small fee per page.
For Washington County Circuit Court records, visit the Public Records Review Room at 150 N First Avenue, Room 110J, in Hillsboro. You can also submit a records request through the Oregon Judicial Department statewide request system. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page under ORS 21.345. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Exemplified copies, which carry a higher level of authentication, cost $10.00 per document. If you cannot afford the fees, you may ask the court about a fee waiver.
The Beaverton City Attorney Office handles prosecution of cases in municipal court. They do not provide copies of court records directly, but they can point you to the right place.
This office works with the municipal court on cases within Beaverton city limits.
Public Access to Beaverton Records
Oregon law gives the public broad rights to view court records. Free public access terminals are set up at the Washington County courthouse in Hillsboro. You can walk in and search for cases without paying a fee. The terminals show case information from the Oregon eCourt system. They display party names, case types, filing dates, and case status.
Not all records are on the terminals. Some older Beaverton cases may be on paper only. If a file has not been digitized, you can ask the clerk to pull it from storage. This may take a few days. Newer cases filed electronically are available right away. Court staff can help you navigate the system and find what you need for Beaverton court records.
Clearing Court Records in Beaverton
Some Beaverton residents may qualify to have court records set aside. Oregon calls this process expungement. Under ORS 137.225, certain criminal records can be cleared after a waiting period. The wait depends on the type of offense. Class A misdemeanors require a three-year wait. Class B and C misdemeanors require one year. Dismissed charges can be set aside at any time.
To start the process, you file a motion with the court that handled your case in Beaverton. You also need a fingerprint-based criminal history check from the Oregon State Police. The court reviews your request and decides whether to grant it. If approved, the record is sealed from public view. This applies to both municipal court and circuit court records for cases that originated in Beaverton.
Note: Expungement does not apply to all offenses, and some serious crimes cannot be set aside under Oregon law.
Washington County Court System
Beaverton is one of many cities in Washington County. The circuit court in Hillsboro handles cases for all of them. For a full look at the county court system, record request procedures, fees, and other resources, visit the Washington County court records page. The county page has details on all courts that serve Beaverton and the surrounding area.