Multnomah County, OR Public Records

Courts in Multnomah County

Court Records in Multnomah County, Oregon

Multnomah County's court system includes Circuit Courts, County Courts, Municipal Courts, Justice Courts, and Tax Court, each serving different legal purposes. Circuit Courts may have specialized divisions for cases involving family matters, juvenile issues, and commercial disputes, among others. They handle the dissolution of marriage, child custody, probate matters, juvenile cases, adoption, guardianship, involuntary commitment, and injunction requests.

County Courts usually handle probate and juvenile matters, but some exercise jurisdiction in either one. They also have the power to issue particular injunctions in Circuit Court cases. Municipal Courts handle criminal, traffic, and ordinance violations, and there are those limited jurisdictions.

Justice Courts also handle county ordinance violations, including traffic and wildlife cases, and may be allowed to take on city ordinance violations by agreement. The Tax Court has exclusive jurisdiction over tax cases that include issues arising under Oregon tax laws but shares its jurisdiction with the Circuit Courts in the matter of property tax liens and property transfers. Court records in Multnomah County are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and they are accessible online via the Clerk's Case Search or through written requests.

The Clerk's office is also available to assist with inquiries directly. Court records may be inaccessible to the public when they contain private information related to minors, involve ongoing investigations, or address sensitive family matters like divorce or child custody. Records that are sealed or expunged are also kept confidential from public access.

Jails and Prisons in Multnomah County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Multnomah County, Oregon

Multnomah County, Oregon, operates two main correctional facilities, the Multnomah County Detention Center and the Multnomah County Inverness Jail. Inmate records are maintained by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and can be accessed both in person at the Sheriff's Office or online through their official website. The online inmate search tool allows users to search by entering the inmate's first and last name. These records can provide details about current and former inmates' full names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, upcoming court dates, and sometimes a mugshot.

Multnomah County does not host state or federal prisons, but prisoners can be considered for serving their time in state prisons handled by the Oregon Department of Corrections or federal facilities. To search for inmates within these facilities, one would have to use the inmate's name or identification number via the website of either the Oregon Department of Corrections or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Some details might not be released because of inmate privacy laws or internal jail policies.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Multnomah County

Arrest Records in Multnomah County, Oregon

Arrest records within Multnomah County, Oregon, are primarily kept by the sheriff's office of Multnomah County and its several police departments, including the Portland Police Bureau, Gresham Police Department, Troutdale Police Department, and the West Linn Police Department. The common contents of an arrest record include the name of the arrested individual, date of birth, date and location of arrest, charges filed, and the arresting officer. Records are available upon request either by visiting the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office or checking on their records portal. A number of local police departments can grant online access to arrest logs.

Note that not all arrest records may be available to the public. Records may be withheld if they are part of an ongoing investigation, involve juvenile offenders, or are sealed by court order. Additionally, certain privacy laws and police policies may prevent the release of some information. For the most detailed and current information, individuals may need to submit a formal public records request under Oregon's Public Records Law.