Tigard Court Records
Tigard court records are held at two courts. The Tigard Municipal Court at 13125 SW Hall Boulevard handles traffic and city code cases. The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro covers felonies, civil suits, and all other matters. Tigard sits in Washington County southwest of Portland. Residents can search for court records online using the Oregon Judicial Department tools or visit either court during business hours. Public access is free at courthouse terminals in Hillsboro.
Tigard Quick Facts
Tigard Municipal Court Records
The Tigard Municipal Court is at 13125 SW Hall Boulevard. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 503-718-2470 for case questions or to ask about records. The court handles traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanor crimes that happen within Tigard city limits.
Municipal court records in Tigard include traffic citations, code enforcement cases, and minor criminal matters. If you received a ticket or were cited for a city violation in Tigard, those records are at this court. You can request copies by visiting the court office in person. Staff can look up cases by name or citation number. The court accepts online payments for fines and fees through its website.
Cases that go beyond the scope of the municipal court are sent to the Washington County Circuit Court. This includes all felonies, civil lawsuits, family law cases, and probate matters involving Tigard residents.
Washington County Court Records
The Washington County Circuit Court serves Tigard and all other cities in the county. It is the trial court of general jurisdiction. The courthouse is in Hillsboro at 150 N First Avenue. This is where felony cases, civil disputes, divorce proceedings, probate matters, and juvenile cases from Tigard are filed and stored. All records from these cases are held at the Hillsboro courthouse.
Washington County has a long history. The district of Tuality in the Oregon Territory became Tuality County in 1846. The name changed to Washington County in 1849. The first courthouse was a log cabin on 40 acres near what is now NW 253rd Avenue. Today the court operates from the Justice Services Building and continues to serve as the center of justice for all county residents, including those in Tigard.
| Court | Washington County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N First Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Records Room | Justice Services Building, Room 110J |
| Website | courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington |
Court records in Washington County document pleadings, evidence, orders, judgments, motions, fines, and other information from legal cases. They show the names of parties and attorneys, the judge who presided, the filing date, and docket details. These records are available for Tigard cases filed at the circuit court level.
Note: The Public Records Review Room in Hillsboro is where you go to view court files from Tigard and other Washington County cities in person.
Search Tigard Court Records Online
Oregon offers both free and paid ways to search court records from Tigard. The free OJD Records and Calendar Search shows basic case information. You can look up case numbers, party names, case types, and hearing dates. This covers all Washington County Circuit Court cases. No account or fee is required to use this tool.
For detailed access, use OJCIN OnLine and the Oregon eCourt Case Information system. OECI provides the full register of actions and judgment dockets from every circuit court in Oregon, including Washington County. A subscription account is required. The setup fee is $150. Monthly charges vary by subscriber type. Once you have access, you can search Tigard cases along with cases from any other Oregon court.
Under ORS 193.077, the Oregon Judicial Department is authorized to provide electronic access to court records. However, the online records may not be the official record of the court. The official record is at the courthouse where the case was filed. For Tigard municipal cases, that means the municipal court. For circuit court cases, it means the Hillsboro courthouse.
The OJD search page above is the free tool for finding basic case information from Tigard and all other Oregon courts.
Visiting the Courthouse for Tigard Cases
Free public access terminals are available at the Washington County courthouse in Hillsboro. You can walk in and search for Tigard cases without paying a fee. The terminals show case data from the Oregon eCourt system. They display party names, case types, filing dates, and current status. Staff at the courthouse can help you find what you need.
Under ORS 7.020, every court must keep a register of actions for each case. This register is the official record. It lists every paper filed, every hearing, and every order. You can view registers at the public terminals for any Tigard case. For copies of the actual documents in the file, you need to submit a records request.
Requesting Tigard Court Documents
To get copies of court records for Tigard cases at the circuit court level, visit the Public Records Review Room at 150 N First Avenue, Room 110J, in Hillsboro. You can also submit a records request through the Washington County Circuit Court records page. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page under ORS 21.345. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Exemplified copies are $10.00.
For Tigard Municipal Court records, visit the court at 13125 SW Hall Boulevard during business hours. Bring the case number or the name on the citation. Staff will look up the file and provide copies. Fees for municipal court copies may differ from circuit court fees. Call 503-718-2470 to ask about current costs before you visit.
The Oregon State Police provides criminal history checks that can be useful alongside court record requests for Tigard cases.
This resource covers how to obtain criminal background checks through the state, which can supplement court record searches for Tigard cases.
Public Access to Tigard Records
Most court records from Tigard cases are public. Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.311 makes most government records open to the public. You do not need to state a reason to view court files. Exceptions include juvenile cases, adoptions, mental health proceedings, and records sealed by court order. Cases covered by the Violence Against Women Act also have restricted access. Everything else from Tigard is open for review.
Washington County courts handle many types of legal matters. Records from Tigard cases may include marital affairs, probate, civil litigation, and criminal proceedings. Each record type has its own set of documents. Criminal files include charges, plea entries, and sentencing orders. Civil files have complaints, answers, motions, and judgments. Family court files cover divorce petitions, custody orders, and support calculations. All of these are available for public review at the courthouse.
Note: Sealed or expunged records from Tigard cases will not appear in public searches at the courthouse or online.
Clearing Court Records in Tigard
Some criminal records from Tigard can be set aside through expungement. Under ORS 137.225, Oregon allows certain offenses to be cleared after a waiting period. Dismissed charges can be set aside at any time. Misdemeanors require waits of one to three years depending on the class. You file a motion with the court that handled your case and provide a fingerprint-based criminal history check from the Oregon State Police.
If the court grants the motion, the record is sealed from public view. This applies to both Tigard Municipal Court and Washington County Circuit Court records. Not all crimes are eligible for expungement. Contact the clerk or a lawyer in Tigard to find out if your case qualifies.
Washington County Court System
Tigard is part of Washington County. The circuit court in Hillsboro handles all major cases for the county, including those from Tigard. For a full look at the county court system, fee details, and other resources, visit the Washington County court records page.