Multnomah County Felony Records

Multnomah County felony records are maintained by the Circuit Court in Portland. This is the most populous county in Oregon with more than 800,000 residents. The Fourth Judicial District operates four court locations across the county. Portland serves as the county seat. You can request felony records online, by email, by phone, by mail, or in person at the Central Courthouse.

Multnomah County Court Locations

The Multnomah County Circuit Court runs four locations across the county. The Central Courthouse at 1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland 97204 is the main hub for felony records. You can reach the records office at 971-274-0570. Phone hours are 8:30 to 10:30 AM and 1:30 to 4:30 PM. The phone line does not have voicemail.

The Justice Center at 1120 SW Third Avenue handles arraignments. Call 971-274-0750 for that location. The Juvenile Justice Center at 1401 NE 68th Avenue manages juvenile matters at 971-274-0800. The East County Courthouse at 18480 SE Stark Street serves the east side of the county at 971-274-0700. All four locations are part of the same court system.

The court pledge states: "We will listen. We will respond. We will treat you with respect." This applies to everyone who contacts the Multnomah County court for felony records or any other matter.

Multnomah County Felony Records Request

You have five ways to request felony records from Multnomah County. Submit an online form through the court website. Send an email to mul.records@ojd.state.or.us. Call the records office at 971-274-0570 during phone hours. Mail your request to the courthouse. Or visit in person at Room 03315 in the Central Courthouse.

The Multnomah County court records page has the online request form and full details on what to include. Provide the case number if you have it. Otherwise, give the full name of the person and any dates you know. The more detail you provide, the faster the staff can locate your felony records.

Multnomah County felony records are public under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a party to the case. Some records may be sealed by court order. The clerk will let you know if any part of the file is restricted.

Note: Phone hours are 8:30-10:30 AM and 1:30-4:30 PM with no voicemail available.

Felony Record Fees

Multnomah County charges set fees for copies of felony records. Paper copies cost $3.00 per case plus $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. Exemplified copies cost $10.00. Microfilm pages are $0.45 per page. These fees apply to all record types in the Multnomah County court system.

Electronic records cost $3.00 per case. Audio recordings in electronic format are $10.00. If you want audio on a CD, the cost is $11.00. The court uses the FTR recording system for audio. This system is not compatible with Apple products. You can get a free player from fortherecord.com to listen to the files. Audio can be delivered by secure email or on CD.

Note: The FTR audio player is free to download from fortherecord.com.

Multnomah County Records

Beyond the circuit court, the Multnomah County government also provides access to court records. The county records office works with the court to help people find what they need. Their website has links to court record resources and explains the different types of records on file in Multnomah County.

The county seat is Portland, and the court serves all cities in Multnomah County. This includes Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Maywood Park. Every felony case from any city in the county goes through the same Circuit Court system. Records are stored at the Central Courthouse regardless of where the crime took place in Multnomah County.

Search Felony Records Online

Oregon eCourt Case Information gives you online access to Multnomah County felony records. You can search by name or case number from any device. The system covers all 36 Oregon counties. Basic case details appear in the results. A small fee applies for more detailed information.

Visit courts.oregon.gov to start your search. This is the best way to check whether a felony record exists before you request copies. The system shows case type, filing date, and case status. For full documents from Multnomah County, contact the court directly or visit the Central Courthouse in person.

The Multnomah County Circuit Court processes a large volume of felony cases each year. The court handles cases from the largest population base in Oregon. Staff are experienced with records requests and can help you find what you need. Whether you search online or contact the court, Multnomah County felony records are within reach for any member of the public.

Cities in Multnomah County

Portland and Gresham are the two largest cities in Multnomah County. All felony cases from these cities and every other part of the county are filed at the Circuit Court in Portland.

Other cities in Multnomah County include Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Maywood Park. All felony cases go through the Multnomah County Circuit Court.

Nearby Counties

Multnomah County borders Washington County, Clackamas County, Columbia County, and Hood River County. If you are not sure which county has the felony record you need, check the address where the crime took place. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred.