Search Linn County Felony Records

Linn County felony records are kept at the Circuit Court in Albany. The courthouse sits at 300 SW Fourth Avenue and was built in 1940 next to the sites of earlier courthouses. Linn County lies in the center of the Willamette Valley. The Willamette River forms its western boundary and the Cascade crest marks the eastern edge. Five elected circuit court judges handle all felony cases in Linn County.

Linn County Circuit Court

The Linn County Circuit Court handles all felony cases in the county. The court phone number is 541-967-3845. The Trial Court Administrator is James Belshe, who can be reached at 541-967-3802. The ADA line is also 541-967-3802.

The courthouse at 300 SW Fourth Avenue in Albany was built in 1940. It stands next to the sites where earlier Linn County courthouses once served. The mailing address is PO Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321. Five elected judges preside over felony cases and all other matters filed in Linn County. The court is open for records from 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Linn County Felony Records Requests

The Linn County Copy Center handles all felony record requests. Contact them at lin.copycenter@ojd.state.or.us or call 541-812-8770. You can also visit the court records page for forms and details. Kiosk computers on the first floor in Room 107 let you search Linn County case records at no charge.

The court responds to requests within 5 business days. Some requests take 10 or more days. If you do not respond to a follow-up within 60 days, the court closes your request. Linn County accepts blank checks with "Not to Exceed" and a maximum amount written on them. Any request under $5.00 is waived.

Electronic records from Linn County are sent by encrypted email. You have a 14-day window to download the files. After that, the link expires. Certified copies must be printed in color to remain valid. Removing a staple from a certified copy makes it invalid in Linn County.

Note: Linn County waives fees for any felony record request that totals less than $5.00.

Linn County Record Fees

Linn County follows a set fee schedule for felony record copies. Paper and electronic options are both available. Fees vary based on the copy type and format you choose.

Paper copy fees for Linn County felony records include:

• Standard copy: $3.00 per case plus $0.25 per page
• Certified copy: $5.00 per document
• Exemplified copy: $10.00 per document
• Apostille: $5.00 per document

Electronic copies from Linn County cost $3.00 per case. Certified electronic copies are $5.00. Audio records sent by email cost $10.00. A CD costs $11.00. Add $5.00 for certified audio in Linn County. Exemplified copies carry a three-way certificate and are required by other states or countries that need verified Linn County felony records.

Records Outside Linn County Court

The Linn County Circuit Court does not maintain every type of record. Police reports are held by the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. Contact the local police or sheriff for those records. Vital statistics are available at 541-967-3888. Marriage records and property deeds are at the Linn County Clerk's office at 541-967-3831.

Felony records in Linn County cover only the court filings and case documents. Arrest reports, booking photos, and jail records come from other offices. If you need a full picture of a felony case in Linn County, you may need to contact both the court and the arresting agency. The court clerk can tell you which agency filed the charges.

Note: FTR software used for Linn County audio records is not compatible with Apple devices.

Search Linn County Records Online

The Oregon eCourt Case Information system provides online access to Linn County felony records. Search by name or case number. The system covers all Oregon circuit courts. A small fee applies for detailed views of Linn County case records.

The Oregon Courts directory helps you find the right court for your search. For Linn County felony records, the Albany courthouse is your point of contact. The Oregon State Police criminal history system also has statewide felony data that includes Linn County cases.

Linn County Felony Expungement

Oregon allows some felony convictions in Linn County to be set aside. Under ORS 137.225, eligible felonies can be expunged after a waiting period. You file a motion with the Linn County Circuit Court in Albany. The district attorney reviews the request before the judge decides.

Class A felonies and certain person crimes cannot be set aside in Linn County. If the court grants your motion, the felony record is sealed from public view. The Oregon Department of Corrections offender search may still show some records. State systems and court records update on different schedules. Check ORS 181A.220 for rules on criminal records in Oregon.

Certified Felony Records

Linn County issues certified copies of felony records with a stamp, seal, and clerk signature. These copies prove the document is a true copy of the court file. Removing the staple from a certified copy makes it invalid. You would need to order a new one from Linn County.

Exemplified copies of Linn County felony records include a three-way certificate. Other states and foreign countries often require this level of proof. The cost is $10.00 per document. Apostille copies are $5.00 each. Both types confirm the record came from the Linn County Circuit Court and carry full legal weight.

Cities in Linn County

Linn County includes Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, and other towns. All felony cases in these cities are filed at the Linn County Circuit Court in Albany.

Nearby Counties

Linn County borders Benton County, Lane County, Marion County, and Jefferson County. Felony cases are filed in the county where the crime took place. Check the arrest location to find the correct county for the records you need. Each Oregon county court keeps its own felony case files.