Search Clackamas County Court Records

Clackamas County court records are available through the Circuit Court in Oregon City. This is one of the largest counties in the Portland metro area. The courthouse at 807 Main Street serves as the hub for all case filings in Clackamas County. Public access to court documents is available both in person and online. The court has departments for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. Staff in the Public Service Center on the first floor can help you locate records and request copies of Clackamas County court filings.

Clackamas County Circuit Court

The Clackamas County Circuit Court sits at 807 Main Street in Oregon City. The court operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Multiple departments handle different case types. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic divisions each manage their own caseloads within Clackamas County.

The court offers several online services for Clackamas County residents. You can confirm your jury summons through eResponse, check your court schedule, or request an excusal or deferral through the online portal. The court also provides ADA accommodations for users with disabilities. For housing mediation matters, a separate website serves Clackamas County residents.

Call 503-655-8447 for general court information about Clackamas County cases.

Clackamas Court Records Center

The Records Center is on the first floor of the courthouse in Room 1060. This is the Public Service Center. You can walk in during business hours to request copies of Clackamas County court documents. Staff can help you search for case files and prepare copies. The Clackamas County records page has details on the full process.

You can also request Clackamas County court records by mail. Send your request to Clackamas County Circuit Court, 1000 Courthouse Rd., Rm 1060, Oregon City, OR 97045. If you cannot visit the courthouse, complete the Clackamas County Circuit Court Public Records Request form. Include the case name, case number, a list of documents you need, and whether you want certified or exemplified copies.

The court provides information about accessing Clackamas County case files on its official website. Here is a screenshot of their records request page.

Delivery options for Clackamas County record copies include pick-up, mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope, or email. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, personal check, cashier check, money order, or cash in person. Phone payments by credit card are also accepted.

Note: Two-party checks are not accepted by the Clackamas County Circuit Court, and you should never send cash by mail.

Clackamas County Record Fees

Clackamas County follows the fee schedule set by ORS 21.345 for court record copies. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page charge. Exemplified copies are $10.00 per document plus per-page fees.

The court may charge extra for requests that need more than normal staff time. This covers time spent to locate, compile, and sort records. It also covers time to review and redact exempt material from Clackamas County court files. Copying, returning documents to files, supervising inspection, and preparing correspondence can all add costs. Large or complex requests in Clackamas County may have higher fees than simple single-document requests.

Online Clackamas Court Case Search

Several online tools let you search Clackamas County court records from home. The OJD Records and Calendar Search is free. It shows basic case information and court dates for all Oregon circuit courts. You can search by case number or party name.

The OJCIN system provides deeper access to Clackamas County case data. It contains judgment dockets and the official Register of Actions. A subscription is required. The setup fee is $150, and monthly charges vary based on your usage level. Under ORS 193.077, Oregon authorizes electronic access to court records through this system.

Keep in mind that online records are not the official court record. The official record remains at the courthouse in Oregon City where the Clackamas County case was filed.

Clackamas County Case File Types

Court records in Clackamas County cover a wide range of legal matters. The Circuit Court handles felonies, major civil cases, and domestic relations. Case files contain pleadings, motions, petitions, court orders, and judgments. Docket sheets track every event and filing in the case. Hearing and trial transcripts, evidence, and sentencing information are also part of the record.

The Oregon Judicial Department provides statewide access to court records through its online records and calendar search, which includes Clackamas County case information.

Certain information is exempt from public view. Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers are removed. Some medical records and all juvenile court proceedings in Clackamas County are restricted under the Oregon Public Records Law.

Note: Clackamas County court records serve transparency purposes, but privacy protections apply to sensitive personal data in case files.

Expungement of Clackamas Court Records

Oregon law allows some criminal records to be set aside through expungement. Under ORS 137.225, individuals can petition to have certain convictions and arrest records cleared. The waiting periods vary by offense type. Class A misdemeanors require a three-year wait. Class B and C misdemeanors need one year. Dismissed charges can be set aside at any time.

To start the process in Clackamas County, file a motion with the Circuit Court in Oregon City. You will also need a fingerprint-based criminal history check from the Oregon State Police CJIS Division. That check takes up to fourteen business days. Once the court grants the motion, the records are sealed from public view in Clackamas County. This means they will no longer appear in standard court record searches.

Nearby Counties

Clackamas County borders Multnomah County, Washington County, Marion County, and several others. Oregon City sits just south of Portland. If your case involves an address near a county line, check carefully. You must file in the right county. The Clackamas County clerk can help you determine whether your case belongs at the Oregon City courthouse.