Eugene Court Records
Eugene court records come from two sources: the Eugene Municipal Court and the Lane County Circuit Court. The Municipal Court handles city code violations and traffic offenses within city limits. The Circuit Court at 125 East 8th Avenue hears all other case types for Eugene and the rest of Lane County. You can search for Eugene court records online through the state system or through the city's own record search tool to find case details, docket entries, and filing dates.
Eugene Quick Facts
Eugene Municipal Court Records
The Eugene Municipal Court was set up by City Charter to hear violations of city laws within Eugene. The city has also adopted the Oregon State Vehicle Code, which gives the Municipal Court power over traffic offenses in Eugene. A Municipal Court Judge presides over all cases. Court sanctions can include fines, jail time, community service, work crew, or diversion programs depending on the offense and the person's history with the court.
The Eugene Municipal Court office is at 1102 Lincoln Street, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone is (541) 682-5400. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone lines are open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phones are not answered during lunch or after 2:00 p.m.
The Eugene Municipal Court page on the city website shows court procedures and information for people with cases in Eugene.
Eugene also runs a Community Court at 338 W 11th Avenue. This court meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and offers alternative options for certain types of cases in Eugene.
How to Search Eugene Court Records
Eugene offers its own online record search tool for Municipal Court cases. The public can view court dockets and basic case data at municipalrecordsearch.com/eugeneor. This tool is free and does not require an account. It covers cases handled by the Eugene Municipal Court only.
For cases at the Lane County Circuit Court, use the OJD Records and Calendar Search. Select Lane County from the dropdown to find Eugene cases filed at the circuit court level. This free tool shows case numbers, filing dates, party names, and scheduled hearings. For more detailed records, the OJCIN OnLine system provides access to the official Register of Actions and judgment dockets for a subscription fee.
The Eugene Municipal Court records page describes how to request copies and check on case status.
The court is the legal custodian of all Eugene Municipal Court records. Staff cannot release records from other agencies or give legal advice.
Requesting Court Records in Eugene
Any member of the public can request copies of Eugene Municipal Court documents that are not exempt from disclosure by law. There are two ways to submit a request. You can use the City of Eugene online form, or you can fill out the Eugene Municipal Court Public Records Request form in person or by mail. Most requests are done within 72 business hours. Complex requests that need research may take longer.
The City of Eugene charges a small fee for providing court records. Fees follow the Administrative Fee Schedule kept by the city recorder. For documents over five years old, there may be extra research fees since those records require archive retrieval. The court will mail, fax, email, or have your copies ready for pick-up at the front counter in Eugene.
For Lane County Circuit Court records, the process is different. You can request copies in person at the Records Department at 125 E 8th Ave in Eugene, by mail, or by email at LANCopyRequest@ojd.state.or.us. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Include the case number and party names for faster service.
Note: The court may take a reasonable amount of time to decide if a record can be kept confidential before releasing it.
Eugene Court Payments
The Eugene Municipal Court accepts payments in several ways. You can pay by phone at 1-877-817-9868. You can also pay online through the Municipal Court payment portal.
The city's online payment system accepts credit cards for certain violation types in Eugene.
You can enter your plea during the online payment process. Written pleas can also be submitted by mail or using the 24-hour drop box at the Eugene Municipal Court office.
Expungement of Eugene Court Records
Oregon law under ORS 137.225 allows certain court records to be set aside. The Eugene Municipal Court charges an administrative fee of $60 for processing an expungement request. Waiting periods depend on the outcome of your case. If you were arrested but no charges were filed, you can apply 60 days after the notice. Dismissed charges can be set aside at any time. Convictions require a one-year wait for Class B and C misdemeanors, or three years for Class A misdemeanors.
To apply, you need a Motion and Declaration to Set Aside form and a current fingerprint card from a law enforcement agency. The Lane County Sheriff's Office at 125 East 8th provides fingerprint cards. Call (541) 682-4125 for the current cost. The fingerprint card goes to the Oregon State Police for a criminal record check. Your motion will stay pending until those results come back to the City Prosecutor.
Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene
The Lane County Circuit Court is at 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone is (541) 682-4020. Court hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. This court handles cases that go beyond the scope of the Eugene Municipal Court. Civil lawsuits, felonies, family law, probate, and juvenile cases all go through the circuit court.
Under ORS 192.311, most court records are public and can be viewed by anyone. The circuit court has public access terminals in the lobby where you can look up case data at no cost. These kiosk computers cover newer cases. For older files that have not been digitized, you can ask staff to pull the physical file for you to review.
The Lane County Circuit Court also has a Juvenile Justice Center at 2727 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Eugene. Juvenile records are confidential under ORS 419A.255 and are not open to the public.
Note: The circuit court encourages use of its online services whenever possible for record searches and requests.
Legal Help in Eugene
Legal Aid Services of Oregon serves Eugene and Lane County with free legal help for qualifying residents. Contact them through lasoregon.org for information about services in the Eugene area. The Oregon State Bar lawyer referral service is also available at (503) 684-3763 or 1-800-452-7636.
The Eugene Municipal Court clerks cannot give legal advice. If you need help with a case, the court suggests contacting an attorney. The Oregon Judicial Department at courts.oregon.gov has free court forms and guides for people handling their own matters in Eugene.
Lane County Court Records
Eugene is in Lane County, and cases beyond municipal jurisdiction go through the Lane County Circuit Court. The county court handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile matters for all of Lane County. For more details on the county court system and record access, visit the Lane County court records page.