Salem Oregon Felony Records
Salem felony records are filed at the Marion County Circuit Court. Salem is the state capital of Oregon and the county seat of Marion County. All felony cases from Salem go through the county court system. The Salem Police Department handles the initial investigation of crimes in the city. Three court locations in Marion County process criminal cases, with the main courthouse located in downtown Salem.
Salem Quick Facts
Salem Police Felony Reports
The Salem Police Department investigates felony crimes in the city. The department is at 333 Division ST NE, Salem, OR 97301. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line is 503-588-6123. You can reach the administration office at 503-588-6156.
Salem police handle the first response to felony crimes. Officers take reports, gather evidence, and make arrests. Once a felony case is ready, it goes to the Marion County District Attorney for prosecution. The DA files charges at the circuit court. At that point, the case becomes a court record. Police records and court records are kept in separate systems in Salem.
You can contact Salem police by email at police@cityofsalem.net for general questions. The TTY/TDD line is 503-588-6439. The Salem Police Department website has information about crime prevention, community programs, and how to file reports. Not all police contacts result in felony charges being filed in Salem.
Search Salem Felony Records
There are three main ways to find Salem felony records. You can search online for free, use a paid database, or visit the courthouse in person. Each method provides a different level of detail about felony cases from Salem.
The free search tool is on the Oregon Judicial Department website. Go to courts.oregon.gov and search by name or case number. This covers all Oregon courts, including Marion County. You will see case dates, charges, and status. It is the fastest way to start a search for Salem felony records.
OJCIN offers more detailed results for a fee. Access it at courts.oregon.gov. This system shows party names, full case history, and outcomes. It is the preferred tool for in-depth searches of Salem felony records. Legal professionals across Oregon rely on OJCIN for case research.
You can also visit the Marion County Circuit Court in person. The main courthouse at 100 High St NE in Salem has a clerk's office where you can search and request copies. Staff can look up cases by name or number. Plain copies are $0.25 per page and certified copies cost $5 each.
Note: Marion County court records go back to 1987 in physical and digital form. Records from 1910 to 1987 are on microfilm.
Salem Felony Court Locations
Marion County has three court locations that handle cases from Salem. The main courthouse is in downtown Salem. A criminal annex handles some criminal matters. The juvenile court handles cases involving minors. All three are part of the same circuit court system.
| Main Courthouse | 100 High St NE, Salem, OR |
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| Criminal Annex | 4000 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, OR |
| Juvenile Court | 2970 Center St NE, Salem, OR |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309 |
| Website | courts.oregon.gov/courts/marion |
Most adult felony cases from Salem are heard at the main courthouse or the criminal annex. Juvenile felony cases go to the court on Center Street. You can mail records requests to PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309. Include the case number or party name, the documents you need, and your return address when requesting Salem felony records.
Salem Criminal History Checks
The Oregon State Police headquarters is right in Salem. The OSP Criminal History office is at 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317. This is where the statewide Computerized Criminal History system is managed. A criminal history check costs $33 and covers all of Oregon. Request one through the OSP Criminal History page.
Since Salem is the state capital, the OSP office is easy to reach in person. The criminal history check is fingerprint-based. It shows arrests, charges, and outcomes from every county in the state. This includes Salem felony records from Marion County along with any records from other parts of Oregon. Results take a few weeks.
The Oregon DOC Offender Search at docpub.state.or.us is free. It shows current and former state prison inmates. This includes people convicted of felonies in Salem who received prison sentences. The search requires no account or fee.
Salem Felony Expungement
Oregon law lets some people clear their felony records. Under ORS 137.225, certain convictions can be set aside. Senate Bill 397 expanded what crimes qualify. You file the motion at the Marion County Circuit Court in Salem. The court will review your case and decide if you meet the rules.
The waiting period depends on the type of crime. Not all felonies can be expunged. Violent felonies and sex crimes are usually excluded. You must have no pending charges and must have completed all terms of your sentence. The Marion County DA may object to the motion. If the court grants expungement, the Salem felony record is sealed from public view.
Audio recordings of Salem court hearings may be available. Pre-2017 recordings are in MP3 format. Post-2017 recordings are in WMA format. These can be useful when preparing an expungement case or reviewing what happened at a hearing.
Note: Under ORS 181A.220, criminal records held by police are confidential and follow separate rules for release and access.
Access Salem Felony Records
Salem felony records are public under Oregon law. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be involved in the case. The Marion County Circuit Court clerk handles all records requests for cases filed in Salem and across the county.
You can request records in several ways:
- Visit the clerk's office at 100 High St NE in Salem
- Mail your request to PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309
- Search online through OJCIN or the free case lookup tool
- Call the court for basic case information
Some Salem felony records are restricted. Juvenile cases are confidential. Expunged records do not appear in public searches. Grand jury materials are sealed. If a case has been sealed by court order, the clerk can confirm that a record exists but cannot provide details. Standard fees apply for all copies of Salem felony records.
The City of Salem website has links to local resources and services. For court-specific questions, use the Marion County court website or visit the courthouse in person.
Marion County Felony Records
Salem is in Marion County. All felony cases from Salem go through the Marion County Circuit Court. The county court also handles cases from other cities in the county. For full details on the court system, fees, and records access, visit the Marion County felony records page.