Search Coos County Felony Records

Coos County felony records are kept by the Circuit Court clerk in Coquille. This coastal county on the southern Oregon shore includes Coos Bay, the largest city in the area. The court processes felony cases ranging from drug crimes to violent offenses. All criminal records filed with the Coos County court are public unless sealed by a judge. You can search these records online, by mail, or in person at the Coquille courthouse.

Coos County Circuit Court

The Coos County Circuit Court is based in Coquille. It handles every felony case filed within the county. The clerk office maintains criminal records going back many years. Court staff can search by name or case number and provide copies of records to the public.

Coos County covers a large stretch of the southern Oregon coast. Coos Bay is the biggest city, but the county seat is Coquille, a small inland town. The court serves all residents across this wide area. Felony cases in Coos County include drug charges, theft, burglary, assault, and fraud. Each case creates a paper trail that the clerk stores and manages. The Coos County court has shifted to digital records in recent years, which makes searching faster for newer cases.

Visit the Coos County Circuit Court website for contact information and office hours.

The site provides details on court services and how to reach the Coos County clerk office.

Note: The Coos County courthouse in Coquille is the only location where you can view original felony case files in person.

Coos County Felony Case Search

You have three ways to search for felony records in Coos County. The free option gives basic case data. The paid OJCIN service offers more depth. An in-person visit provides the most complete access.

Start with the Oregon court records portal for a free search. This covers all counties, including Coos County. You can find case names, dates, and current status at no cost. For more detailed criminal records from Coos County, use the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network. OJCIN subscriptions cost between $27 and $1,620 per month depending on your usage level. The system provides access to case documents, hearing dates, and detailed felony records. Learn more at the OJCIN page.

The third option is a trip to the Coos County courthouse in Coquille. The clerk can pull full case files for you. You can review documents and request copies on the spot. Bring your ID and payment for copy fees.

Criminal History in Coos County

Oregon State Police offer a statewide criminal history check. This costs $33 per request. The check is based on fingerprints and takes 7 to 10 business days. It covers all Oregon counties, so Coos County felony records will appear if they are on file with the state. Results include convictions, arrests, and dispositions. Submit your request through the OSP criminal history page.

The Oregon Department of Corrections runs a free online search tool as well. The DOC Offender Search covers anyone who served time in an Oregon state prison. If a person was convicted of a felony in Coos County and sent to prison, their record appears here. You can search by name and view offense details, sentence length, and release dates. This tool is free and available around the clock.

Note: The OSP criminal history check and the DOC offender search are separate systems with different types of information about Coos County cases.

Coos County Court Records

Public access to felony records in Coos County follows Oregon state law. Most criminal court records are open. Anyone can request to view or copy them. The court clerk does not ask why you want the records. You simply need to identify the case you are looking for.

Certain categories of cases are restricted in Coos County and statewide:

• VAWA protective order cases
• Juvenile criminal proceedings
• Adoption records
• Mental health commitment hearings
• Cases sealed by a judge

All other felony records in Coos County are available. The fees are standard across Oregon. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 each. Exemplified copies run $10 per document. The Coos County clerk accepts several payment methods. Call ahead to confirm what they take before visiting the courthouse in Coquille.

Coos County Felony Expungement

Oregon allows certain felony convictions to be set aside under ORS 137.225. SB 397, enacted in 2022, changed the eligibility rules. A 10-year lookback period now applies for most offenses. Not all felonies qualify. Violent crimes and sex offenses are typically excluded from expungement in Coos County.

To seek expungement of a Coos County felony record, download the forms from the Oregon courts forms page. Complete the motion and file it with the Coos County Circuit Court clerk in Coquille. The court schedules a hearing where a judge decides if the record can be sealed. If the judge grants the motion, the Coos County felony record is removed from public view. Law enforcement and certain agencies may still access the sealed record.

Records Privacy in Coos County

ORS 181A.220 makes criminal records confidential in Oregon, with five exceptions. Court-filed records are generally public. But arrest records and police reports follow different rules. Each law enforcement agency in Coos County handles its own records requests.

Coos County felony court records and police records are not the same thing. The court file starts when the district attorney files an indictment or information. It includes all motions, plea agreements, trial records, and the judgment. Police reports are held by the agency that made the arrest. In Coos County, this could be the Coos Bay Police, the North Bend Police, the Coos County Sheriff, or Oregon State Police. Contact the right agency for the records you need.

The Coos County court now uses the Oregon eCourt system for digital record management. This platform makes it simpler to search and retrieve felony case data. Older criminal records from Coos County may still exist only on paper and require a manual search at the clerk office in Coquille.

Coos County Criminal Cases

Every felony in Coos County moves through a set legal process. The district attorney reviews the case and files charges. The defendant appears for arraignment. The case then proceeds to plea negotiations or trial. All filings and outcomes become part of the permanent court record in Coos County.

For information on obtaining criminal case documents, see the Coos County court records page.

This resource explains how to request copies and what records are available from the Coos County court clerk.

Nearby Counties

Coos County borders Curry County to the south, Douglas County to the east, and Lane County to the north. Felony charges are filed in the county where the crime happened. If you cannot find a record in Coos County, check the neighboring county courts. Each has its own clerk office and record system.