Umatilla County Felony Records Search

Umatilla County felony records are managed by the 6th Judicial District Circuit Court, which also covers Morrow County. The court operates from three locations in Pendleton, Hermiston, and Heppner. You can search felony case records online or visit a court location in person. The clerk staff at each office can help you find criminal case files, get copies, and review felony records from Umatilla County. Kiosk computers in the lobby provide access to digitized records for quick searches.

Umatilla County Court Locations

The 6th Judicial District Circuit Court serves Umatilla County from three locations. Each office can help you with felony records and court filings. The Pendleton and Hermiston offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Heppner location serves Morrow County and has a drop box for filings.

The main Umatilla County courthouse is in Pendleton at 216 SE 4th Street. Call 541-278-0341 to reach the Pendleton office. The Hermiston office is at 915 SE Columbia Drive, and you can reach it at 541-667-3020. Both offices handle felony case filings and records for Umatilla County. The Heppner location at the back entrance has a drop box for documents.

Search Umatilla County Felony Records

You can search for felony records in Umatilla County using several methods. The lobby at each courthouse has kiosk computers where you can look up digitized case records on your own. These kiosks let you search by name or case number. For older files or paper records, ask the clerk staff to pull the case file for you.

The Oregon eCourt system also provides access to Umatilla County court records online. Search by party name or case number to find felony case data. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. For full documents and copies, contact the court clerk or send a request by email to Records.Request.6th.District@ojd.state.or.us.

Submit a record release form before your visit to make sure your file is ready. This step saves time and ensures the clerk can have the records pulled when you arrive. Customary record inspection is free at the Umatilla County courthouse. You only pay when you need copies or certified documents. Audio records from hearings are available on CD or through secure email.

Note: In-person appearance is required for most court matters in Umatilla County unless remote access has been allowed for that specific case.

Umatilla County Court Drop Boxes

Each Umatilla County court location has a drop box for filing documents. The Pendleton drop box is outside Room 230 and is checked during business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Hermiston drop box is on the north wall of the building and can be used at any time. The Heppner drop box is at the back entrance and is also open at any time.

Drop boxes are a good option when you need to file papers but cannot visit during office hours. Documents placed in the Pendleton box during business hours are collected the same day. Items left in the Hermiston or Heppner boxes are collected on the next business day. If you have a time-sensitive filing for a Umatilla County felony case, plan to use the Pendleton box during office hours or file in person.

Felony Records and Public Access

Felony records in Umatilla County are public under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 to 192.478. Anyone can ask to see a felony case file. You do not have to be part of the case. Most of the file is open to the public, though some items may be sealed by court order.

A felony case file in Umatilla County typically holds the indictment or information, plea records, pre-trial motions, court orders, and the judgment. Trial records may include jury instructions and the verdict. Sentencing documents show what penalty the judge imposed. The clerk stores all of these records and can provide copies at the standard fee.

Umatilla County also has municipal courts in Athena, Echo, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, and Umatilla. Justice courts serve Echo and Umatilla County. These courts handle lower-level offenses. Felony cases are only handled by the Circuit Court. If you are looking for felony records, make sure you contact the Circuit Court clerk in Umatilla County.

Note: The county offers a Property Recording Alert Service (PRAS) at 541-278-6236 for property fraud alerts, which is separate from court records.

Umatilla County Government

The Umatilla County government provides public services across the county. The county seat is Pendleton, a city known for the Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. The county clerk handles property records, elections, and vital records. The district attorney office handles felony prosecutions. Each office maintains its own set of records.

Umatilla County covers a large area in northeast Oregon. The two main cities are Pendleton and Hermiston. Having court locations in both cities makes it easier for residents to access felony records and court services. The county also borders Morrow County, which shares the 6th Judicial District. If you need records from a case in Morrow County, use the Heppner office or contact the court clerk by email.

Felony Case Process

A felony case in Umatilla County begins with an arrest or grand jury indictment. The case is filed at the 6th Judicial District Circuit Court. The defendant appears for arraignment, where they enter a plea. The case then moves through pre-trial hearings and may go to trial or be resolved through a plea agreement.

Every stage of the process creates records in Umatilla County. The charging document, arraignment, motions, and final judgment all go into the case file. These records are stored by the clerk and are available for public review. If you need records from a specific felony case, provide the case number or the full name of the defendant when you contact the Umatilla County court.

• Grand jury indictment or information
• Arraignment and plea entry
• Pre-trial motions and hearings
• Trial or plea agreement
• Sentencing and judgment

Nearby Counties

Umatilla County borders Morrow County, Union County, Wallowa County, and Grant County. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense took place. Each county has its own Circuit Court clerk who manages felony records. If you need records from Morrow County, note that it shares the 6th Judicial District with Umatilla County.