How to Find, Request and Research Information Included in Oregon Arrest Records

The local law enforcement agencies of Oregon report arrests for crimes to the law enforcement data system of the Oregon State Police. This is a computerized data management system which maintains the records in an electronic format for easy access later on. The official website of the law enforcement data system in Oregon is http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/ID/public_records.shtml.

The system is still in developmental stages, and not all services can be utilized. All arrest statistics are published on the website on an annual basis. The arrest records in Oregon are maintained in the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) format.

Crimes in Oregon are divided into four categories:

•    Personal crimes including willful murder, negligent homicide, forcible rape, sex crimes, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault and simple assault
•    Property crimes which include burglary, larceny, arson, forgery, fraud, stolen property offenses and vandalism of public and private property
•    Behavioral crimes include violation of the weapon regulation laws, prostitution, drug laws, gambling, and crimes against family, driving any vehicle under the influence, disorderly conduct, juvenile curfew violations, runaway juveniles, traffic crimes and marine violations.
•    Index crimes

Sources of Oregon Arrest Records

The most convenient and authentic source of obtaining the Oregon Arrest records is to visit the official website of the Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff's office. The link for this website is: http://pswebpub.co.washington.or.us/jms/arrest_release/.

On the homepage you will find a simplified menu with separate pages for arrests and releases. You even have the option to personally contact the sheriff during the office hours in case you are in doubt about any information available on the website. His contact information is as follows:

Rob Gordon, Sheriff
215 SW ADAMS, MS 32 Hillsboro, OR 97123
Telephone number- 503 846 2720.

If you are a citizen belonging to some remote region of Oregon, the sheriff will give you the contact details of the local authority in your region. This website also comes with a simplified search feature which allows the user to search for records of Oregon arrests.

The key information in the 24-hour arrest release log include:

•    The case number
•    The OSB number
•    The court’s name
•    The date of arrest
•    Security deposits cases where the individual is released and the date of release

The best thing about this website is that it is updated after a period of 24 hours and is perfect for a routine background check of an individual. If you are in need of detailed information and accurate statistics about local crime rates, always use the state websites like http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/CJIS/.

 

Information in Oregon Arrest Records

The information contained in the Oregon Arrest records includes:

•    Personal profile information such as the name of the individual, his or her race, eye color, hair color, height, weight and sex
•    Case-related information such as an outline of the charges for which the individual was arrested, name of the arresting agency, court of origin and disposition

You can also write to the Oregon police if you want arrest information on an individual by mail. The mailing address is as follows:

Oregon State Police, Unit 11
PO Box number 4395
Portland, Oregon 97208

You must include the following pieces of information along with your application:

•    Name and complete mailing address
•    Full name, date of birth, Social Security number, and current or last known address of the suspect individual
•    A processing fee of $10 for each record searched by the Oregon police in the form of a check or a money order

Other Options for Requesting Records

Alternatively, a citizen of Oregon has the option to register with the Oregon State Police identification services section. For registration visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/ID/register.shtml.

This page provides you with two methods of registered use:

•    Billing Account- Mail or Fax
•    Billing Account-Internet

If you decide to use the first option, there is a hyperlink titled ‘Account Request Form’ on the same page which allows you to download the PDF form. You need to fill out this form and either fax it to 503-378-2121 or mail it to the following address:

Open Records Section
Identification Services Section
3772 Portland Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97303
Telephone:  (503) 378-3070
Fax number: (503) 378-2121

The second option also requires that you fill out the application form which is available as a hyperlink titled ‘client application form’. You have the option to call the Oregon State Police at (503) 373-1808, extension 230, for any assistance.

After receiving your request, the website either responds by a ‘no response’ or an ‘in process’ message. The records are usually mailed to the users after a period of 2 weeks. The link for open records access forms for users is http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/ID/docs/crim_history.pdf.

The method you should use is entirely a personal choice and depends on your preferences. For any further help, the citizens of Oregon have the option to call (503) 373-1808, extension 230.