Hillsboro Oregon Felony Records

Hillsboro felony records are filed and stored at the Washington County Circuit Court. Hillsboro is the county seat of Washington County and home to a large tech industry centered around Intel and other firms. All felony cases from Hillsboro go through the Washington County courthouse. The area was first known as the District of Tuality in 1846, then became Tuality County before the state renamed it Washington County in 1849. Court staff maintain criminal case files and provide copies to the public.

Hillsboro Felony Court Location

The Washington County Circuit Court handles all felony cases from Hillsboro. Because Hillsboro is the county seat, the courthouse sits right in the city. This makes it easy for Hillsboro residents to visit the court in person. The Justice Services Building is the main location for criminal records.

The Public Records Review Room is on the first floor. Walk in during business hours to search case files or ask for copies. Staff can look up felony records by name or case number. You do not need to call ahead, but it can save time. The Washington County records page has details on hours and fees.

How to Search Felony Records

There are three main ways to search for Hillsboro felony records. You can search online, visit the court, or request records by mail. Each method gives you access to case files from Washington County Circuit Court. Online tools cover all Oregon courts, not just Hillsboro.

Oregon eCourt Case Information, known as OECI, lets you look up cases from any court in the state. Enter a name or case number to find matching felony records. The system shows filing dates, charges, and case status. You can access OECI through the OJD Find a Case page. There is a small fee for detailed access to Hillsboro felony records through this tool.

In person, visit the Review Room at 150 N 1st Avenue in Hillsboro. Staff will help you find case files and make copies. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5 each. Bring a valid ID when you visit the Washington County court to search for Hillsboro felony records.

Note: OECI shows basic case data online, but you may need to visit the court for full documents tied to Hillsboro felony cases.

Hillsboro Criminal Record Tools

Beyond the court, Oregon offers state level tools to search for criminal records. The Oregon State Police run a criminal history check program. You submit a request and pay $33. Results come back in 7 to 10 business days. This search covers all Oregon counties, not just Washington County.

The Oregon Department of Corrections has a free offender search tool. You can look up anyone who has served time in a state prison. Enter a name to see if there is a match. The DOC search does not include people who only served time in county jail. For those cases, you would check with the Washington County court or local jail. The OJD Find a Case tool is another free option for searching Hillsboro felony records.

Hillsboro Felony Records Access

Hillsboro is the largest city in Washington County. The city has grown fast due to its role as a tech hub. Intel has major facilities here. Other high-tech firms also call Hillsboro home. This growth has made the Washington County court system one of the busiest in Oregon.

Public access to felony records is a right in Oregon. Under state law, most court records are open. Some records may be sealed or set aside, but the default is public access. You can view Hillsboro felony records at the court or through online tools. The City of Hillsboro website has links to city services, though felony records are managed by the county court.

Felony cases in Hillsboro follow the same steps as the rest of Oregon. Charges are filed by the district attorney. The case goes through the Washington County Circuit Court. If there is a conviction, it becomes part of the public record. Case files include the charges, plea, trial records, and the final judgment.

Hillsboro Felony Expungement

Oregon law allows some felony records to be set aside. The process is governed by ORS 137.225. Not all felonies qualify. Serious person crimes and sex offenses cannot be set aside. For eligible cases, you file a motion with the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro.

The court reviews the request and decides whether to grant it. If the judge approves, the felony record is sealed. It will not show up in most public searches after that. Senate Bill 397 changed the waiting periods for many offenses. Some Hillsboro residents with older convictions may now qualify sooner than before. Check the current rules before filing your motion.

Under ORS 181A.220, certain criminal records have added rules about who can access them. This law sets limits on how law enforcement shares some records. It does not block public court records, but it does control some data held by police agencies in Hillsboro and across Oregon.

Note: The set-aside process in Hillsboro requires filing at the Washington County Circuit Court, even if the original arrest was made by Hillsboro police.

Hillsboro Court Record Fees

Fees for copies of Hillsboro felony records follow the state schedule. The Washington County court charges these standard rates for record copies:

• Plain copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $5 each
• Exemplified copies: $10 each
• OSP criminal history check: $33

The court accepts cash, check, and major credit cards. You can pay at the records window in the Justice Services Building. For mail requests, include a check or money order payable to the Washington County Circuit Court. Fees can change, so confirm the current rates before you submit a request for Hillsboro felony records.

Washington County Felony Records

Hillsboro is in Washington County, and all felony filings go through the Washington County Circuit Court. The court handles cases for all cities in the county. For more on the county court system, full fee lists, and other resources, visit the Washington County felony records page.

View Washington County Felony Records