Find Wallowa County Court Records

Wallowa County court records are stored at the Circuit Court in Enterprise, Oregon. This small rural county in the northeast corner of the state keeps records for all civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The Wallowa County Circuit Court has maintained case files since 1887 when the county was carved out of Union County. You can search for court records online through Oregon state tools or visit the courthouse in person to view filings and request copies of documents.

Wallowa County Circuit Court

The Wallowa County Circuit Court is located at 101 S River Street in Enterprise. It is part of the Tenth Judicial District in Oregon. The court handles every type of case filed in the county, from traffic violations to felony charges. Staff at the courthouse can help you look up case information and request copies of filed documents.

Courthouse hours run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The public service counters close at 4:30 PM. Courtrooms may run until 5:00 PM at the judge's discretion. A drop box sits next to the service window at the courthouse. Items left in the box between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM count as received that same business day. Items left after 5:00 PM are received the next business day. You can reach the court by phone at (541) 426-4991 for questions about Wallowa County court records or filing procedures.

The Wallowa County Circuit Court page on the Oregon Judicial Department site has current contact details, hours, and local court information.

Wallowa County was created in 1887 from the eastern part of Union County. It takes its name from the Wallowa River. The county seat of Enterprise has served as the center of county government since the beginning.

Search Court Records in Wallowa County

You can search Wallowa County court records through the Oregon Judicial Department's free online tools. The OJD Records and Calendar Search covers all 36 Oregon circuit courts. Use this tool to look up case numbers, party names, hearing dates, and case status for Wallowa County filings at no cost.

For deeper access to court records, the OJCIN OnLine system provides the official register of actions and judgment dockets from Wallowa County cases. This is a subscription service run by the Oregon Judicial Department. It requires a setup fee of $150 and a monthly subscription. The data is updated daily by court staff but is not the official record. The official record stays at the Wallowa County courthouse in Enterprise.

In-person searches work well for Wallowa County. Walk into the courthouse and use the public access terminal. Staff can also pull older files for you to review. Bring your ID. The clerk can search by party name or case number.

Note: As a small county, Wallowa has limited staff, so calling ahead before visiting is a good idea.

Wallowa County Case Records

The Wallowa County Circuit Court keeps records for all case types heard in the county. Even though Wallowa is one of the smaller counties in Oregon by population, the court handles the same range of cases as any other circuit court in the state. This includes civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters.

Civil court records in Wallowa County cover lawsuits, small claims, liens, and contract disputes. Criminal records document charges, arraignments, pleas, trials, and sentences. Family court records include dissolution of marriage filings, custody orders, support modifications, and protective orders. Probate records cover estates, wills, trusts, and guardianship matters. Each case produces a file that the clerk maintains at the courthouse in Enterprise.

• Civil lawsuit filings and judgments
• Criminal case dockets and sentences
• Dissolution and custody orders
• Probate and guardianship records
• Traffic and violation cases

Public Access to Court Records

Most Wallowa County court records are public. Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.311 defines public records broadly. Any document prepared, owned, or retained by a public body that relates to its function qualifies. This means court filings, orders, and judgments in Wallowa County are open for anyone to view or copy.

Some records are kept from public view. Juvenile court cases are protected under ORS 419A.255. Adoption records, mental health cases, and matters under the Violence Against Women Act also stay out of public reach. Sealed cases require a court order to access. Everything else in Wallowa County is available to the public at the courthouse or through online systems.

The register of actions for each case in Wallowa County is the official court record under ORS 7.020. This log shows every filing, hearing, order, and judgment in a case. It does not contain copies of the actual papers, only a record that they were filed.

Requesting Wallowa County Records

To get copies of court records from Wallowa County, fill out the statewide court record request form. You will need the case number and the exact documents or hearing dates you want. Standard paper copies cost $3.00 per case request plus 25 cents per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus the page cost. Electronic copies sent by email are $3.00 per request.

You can submit your request at the courthouse in Enterprise or mail it in. Payment must be made in full before the court processes the request. For certified or exemplified copies, expect to pay more. Exemplified copies run $10.00 plus page fees. These are often needed for use in other courts or states.

Note: Contact the Wallowa County Circuit Court at (541) 426-4991 to confirm current fees before submitting a request.

Setting Aside Records in Wallowa County

Oregon allows people to set aside certain criminal records through the expungement process. Under ORS 137.225, eligible individuals can file a motion with the Wallowa County Circuit Court. The waiting period depends on the type of offense. Class A misdemeanors need three years. Class B and C misdemeanors require one year. Charges that were dismissed can be set aside right away.

You file the motion at the courthouse in Enterprise. A fingerprint-based criminal history check from the Oregon State Police is part of the process. The court reviews your motion and decides whether to grant it. If approved, the record is sealed from public access in Wallowa County.

Nearby Counties

Wallowa County shares borders with Union County and Baker County in Oregon. It also borders parts of Idaho and Washington state. If you need records from a case filed outside Wallowa County, contact the circuit court in the county where the case was heard. Each county keeps its own court records.