Jackson County Court Records Search

Jackson County court records are held at the Justice Building in Medford. The Jackson County Circuit Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction, hearing all civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Jackson County is the 6th most populous county in Oregon with more than 200,000 residents spread across 11 cities in the Rogue Valley. Since its founding in 1852, the county has grown into a regional center for health care, the arts, and agriculture. The clerk in Medford stores all case files and helps the public search records and request copies of court documents.

Jackson County Circuit Court

The Jackson County Circuit Court operates from the Justice Building at 100 South Oakdale Avenue in Medford. This court handles felonies, misdemeanors, civil disputes, divorce, child support, probate, and juvenile cases. The Trial Court Administrator is Tina Qualls. Courthouse hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Call 541-776-7171 for questions. You can also email the court at JAC.Court.Info@ojd.state.or.us.

Jackson County also has a Juvenile Court at the Juvenile Services Building, 609 West 10th Street in Medford. The Jackson County Justice Court sits at 4173 Hamrick Road in Central Point. Each court handles different case types, but most court records in Jackson County come from the Circuit Court at the Justice Building.

Visit the Jackson County Circuit Court website for current hours, forms, and contact details.

Jackson County Court Records Page

The Jackson County Circuit Court has a detailed records page on its website. The Jackson County records page explains how to get audio copies, case file copies, and juvenile record requests.

The records page also lists the email address for serving a notice of appeal on the trial court administrator: JAC-Transcript@ojd.state.or.us. This is required under Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedure 1.35(e) for any appeal from a Jackson County case.

Requesting Case File Copies

To get copies from a Jackson County court file, you must fill out a Records Request Form. Submit it at the Public Room window on the first floor of the Justice Building. Records are available at the window between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. The court is closed on legal holidays.

Court staff will figure the total cost after you make your request. Under ORS 21.345, copies cost $0.25 per page and certified copies are $5.00 per document. If your copies will be mailed, postage is added. You must pay all fees before copies are made. Allow five business days from payment for your request to be filled. Some large or complex requests may take longer. The case file copies page has the request form and full instructions for Jackson County.

The Oregon Judicial Department provides statewide tools for searching court records, including cases filed in Jackson County.

Note: Fees must be paid in full before any Jackson County copies will be produced.

Search Court Records Online

The state offers two online tools for Jackson County court records. Both pull from the same database that court staff update daily.

The OJD Records and Calendar Search is free. It shows case numbers, filing dates, party names, case types, case status, and hearing dates for Jackson County cases. You can search by name or case number. This tool covers all 36 Oregon circuit courts.

For full access to the register of actions, judgment dockets, and some filed documents, use the OJCIN OnLine system. It requires a subscription. The setup fee is $150. Monthly charges vary. Under ORS 193.077, the state may provide electronic access to court records, but the official record remains at the Justice Building in Medford. For official copies, contact the Jackson County clerk directly.

Public Access to Jackson County Records

Most court records in Jackson County are public. Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.311 defines a public record as any document kept by a public body. Court files qualify. You do not need to be a party to the case. Anyone can ask to see or copy most records at the Justice Building in Medford.

The courthouse has public access terminals in the lobby. These kiosks let you search case data at no charge. You can look up filings, check case status, and find hearing dates. For copies of the actual documents, ask at the clerk window.

Some records are not public. Juvenile cases are sealed under ORS 419A.255. Adoption files are closed. Cases involving mental health and matters protected by federal law are restricted. Expunged records under ORS 137.225 will not appear in searches. Ask the clerk if you have questions about what is available in Jackson County.

Note: The Jackson County ADA coordinator can be reached at 541-776-7171 x35004 for assistance with courthouse access.

Jackson County Court History

Jackson County was founded in 1852. It is one of the older counties in Oregon. Court records stretch back to that era. The county grew around the Rogue Valley, where most of the 200,000 residents live today. Medford became the county seat and the largest city. The region is known for health care, the arts, and agriculture. Over 2,000 acres of wine grapes grow here, serving more than 100 wineries across the valley.

The Jackson County Clerk also issues marriage licenses and keeps property records. The clerk office is at 10 S Oakdale Ave, Room 114, in Medford. Marriage records from 1985 to the present can be searched online through their Digital Research Room. Certified copies of marriage records cost $7.75 for the first copy and $4 for each extra copy. These records are separate from court records but may be useful if you need proof of marriage in connection with a court case in Jackson County.

The Oregon State Archives holds historical records from all 36 Oregon counties. Their collection may include old Jackson County court files, dockets, and judgments that are no longer kept at the courthouse in Medford.

Note: Historical court records in Jackson County may include naturalization papers and early probate files from the 1850s onward.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County borders Josephine County, Douglas County, Klamath County, and the state of California. The Jackson County Circuit Court serves all 11 cities in the county. If your case was filed in a nearby county, you will need to contact that county's court. The clerk in Medford can help you determine where to search if you are not sure which court has your records.