Find Clackamas County Felony Records

Clackamas County felony records are managed by the Circuit Court in Oregon City. As the third most populous county in Oregon, Clackamas County processes a high volume of criminal cases each year. The court handles everything from arraignment through sentencing. Public records that are not sealed or confidential by law can be accessed by anyone. Court staff in Clackamas County assist with records searches and copy requests during business hours.

Clackamas County Circuit Court

The Clackamas County Circuit Court sits in Oregon City. It is the sole trial court for all criminal matters in the county. Felony cases begin here with arraignment and move through pretrial hearings, plea negotiations, or trial. The court clerk maintains every file from start to finish.

Visit the Clackamas County Circuit Court website for hours, location, and contact information. The courthouse serves a large geographic area that stretches from the Portland metro suburbs to rural communities near Mount Hood. All felony cases filed in Clackamas County are processed at this one courthouse in Oregon City. Staff handle a high volume of requests each day, so plan extra time if visiting in person.

The Clackamas County court has kiosk computers for self-service searches of recent cases. Older records may require staff help to locate.

Searching Clackamas County Criminal Cases

Multiple search tools exist for finding felony records in Clackamas County. Free and paid options each offer different levels of access and detail.

The OJD free records search is the best place to start. It covers all Oregon circuit courts, including Clackamas County. Enter a name or case number to find basic case data like charges, hearing dates, and case status. This tool is free and available around the clock. It does not provide full documents, but it confirms whether a felony case exists in Clackamas County.

For more detailed records, the OJCIN Online system provides deeper access to case information. Plans cost $27 to $1,620 per month based on usage needs. OJCIN shows docket entries, filing details, and case histories across all Oregon courts. It is the most complete online tool for searching Clackamas County felony records without visiting the courthouse.

The OJD Find a Case tool is another free option that lets you search across all Oregon counties at once. Results from Clackamas County will appear alongside any other county where a person has records.

Clackamas County Felony Records Access

Getting copies of felony records from Clackamas County follows a standard process. You can visit the courthouse, call the clerk, or submit a written request. The Clackamas County Court Records page has instructions and any forms you might need.

Copy fees are set by state law and apply to all Clackamas County records. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 each. Exemplified copies run $10. These rates are uniform across Oregon. For a large case file, costs can add up. Ask the clerk for an estimate before ordering copies of Clackamas County felony records so you know what to expect.

Most criminal case files in Clackamas County are public. You can view them without giving a reason. Exceptions exist for sealed cases, juvenile matters, adoption records, and cases involving VAWA protections or mental health proceedings. Grand jury materials within a felony file may also be restricted from public view in Clackamas County.

Note: The clerk may need extra time to retrieve older Clackamas County felony records that have been archived or stored off-site.

Oregon Criminal Records Resources

State-level tools can supplement your search of Clackamas County court records. The Oregon State Police maintain a central criminal history database. A check through the OSP Criminal History program costs $33, requires fingerprints, and takes 7 to 10 business days. It pulls records from every county in Oregon, not just Clackamas County.

The DOC Offender Search from the Oregon Department of Corrections is free. It shows information about people sentenced to state prison. You can search by name and see conviction details, sentence length, and release dates. This is a fast way to check if someone convicted in Clackamas County is or was in state custody. Felony cases that resulted in probation or county jail time will not show up in this database.

Clackamas County Record Confidentiality

Oregon law places limits on which criminal records can be shared with the public. Under ORS 181A.220, criminal records held by law enforcement agencies are confidential. There are five exceptions that allow release. Court records in Clackamas County follow different rules since they are held by the judicial branch, not law enforcement.

Court records in Clackamas County are generally public unless a judge has ordered them sealed. A case can be sealed for many reasons. The defendant may have successfully petitioned for a set-aside. The case may involve a minor. Certain protective orders also restrict access. If you search for a Clackamas County felony record and find nothing, it may be that the case was sealed rather than nonexistent.

Felony Records Set-Aside in Clackamas County

Oregon allows some felony convictions to be set aside under ORS 137.225. This process removes the conviction from public view. Senate Bill 397, effective in 2022, reduced the waiting periods for many eligible offenses. The changes apply to Clackamas County cases just as they do statewide.

To pursue a set-aside in Clackamas County, you file a motion with the Circuit Court. The Oregon Courts Forms Center has all required paperwork. The district attorney in Clackamas County receives notice and may support or oppose the motion. A judge then rules on whether the felony record qualifies for set-aside under the statute.

Certain crimes cannot be set aside. These include most Class A felonies, sex offenses requiring registration, and crimes involving serious physical harm. If a set-aside is granted, the Clackamas County felony record is sealed. It will no longer appear in standard public searches.

Note: A set-aside does not destroy the record in Clackamas County; it restricts who can access it going forward.

Clackamas County Court Case Details

Felony case files in Clackamas County can range from a handful of pages to volumes of documents. The scope depends on the complexity of the case and how it was resolved.

A Clackamas County felony case file typically includes:

• Grand jury indictment or district attorney information
• Bail and release conditions
• Pretrial motions and rulings
• Plea agreement or trial verdict
• Sentencing judgment and conditions

Cases resolved through plea deals tend to have smaller files. Trial cases include jury selection records, witness lists, exhibits, instructions, and the verdict. Post-conviction filings like appeals or motions to modify sentences add more documents over time. Every public document in a Clackamas County felony case can be viewed or copied by anyone through the Circuit Court clerk. The clerk can tell you the size of a file before you order copies so you can estimate the cost.

Nearby Counties

Clackamas County borders several other counties in the Portland metro area and beyond. Felony cases are filed in the county where the crime happened. If you are unsure which county handled a case, check the location of the alleged offense or use a statewide search tool.