Search Bend Criminal History
Bend is the largest city in central Oregon and the county seat of Deschutes County. Criminal history records here are kept by the Bend Police Department and the Deschutes County Circuit Court. The police department holds arrest data and incident reports. The circuit court keeps case filings, dockets, charges, and judgments. Searching for criminal history in Bend starts with knowing which office to contact. This page explains how to find Bend criminal history records through local, county, and state sources and the steps for each type of request.
Bend Police Department Records
The Bend Police Department maintains police reports and incident records for the city. Records requests can be submitted to the department directly. The police handle all law enforcement data for events that happen within Bend city limits.
Below is the Bend Police Department page where you can find information about requesting criminal history records.
The department coordinates with the Deschutes County Circuit Court on cases that go from arrest to prosecution. Criminal history checks beyond local police data are referred to the Oregon State Police. The City of Bend follows Oregon Public Records Law for all disclosure. Police records are made available upon request in line with state rules.
Deschutes County Court Records
The Deschutes County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases for Bend. This includes felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. Court records can be accessed through the OJD Records Search tool or in person at the courthouse in Bend.
Each circuit court has a free public access terminal where you can look up case data on your own. Copy fees apply for document requests. The court keeps a case register for every filing. This log lists all events, including documents filed, hearings, trials, notices, and judgments. It does not include copies of the actual documents. To get those, you must contact the clerk or visit the court.
For criminal case searches at the Deschutes County court, provide the full name. A date of birth helps. The case number or approximate filing year also helps staff find what you need. The court is open during regular weekday hours for in-person visits.
Note: Copy fees vary; call the Deschutes County Circuit Court clerk to confirm current rates before visiting.
Search Bend Criminal History Online
Free online access to Bend criminal history records is available through the OJD Records and Calendar Search. Select Deschutes County from the list. Search by name or case number. Results show the case number, parties, case type, filing date, and current status. Court calendars and hearing schedules are posted as well.
Some records are not available online. Juvenile cases, mental health files, adoption records, and cases under the Violence Against Women Act are blocked. Sealed cases do not appear either. For those, you need a court order. Technical help is available at 503-986-5582 or toll free at 877-826-5010, Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm.
The OJCIN OnLine subscription service provides full access to docket entries, filings, and detailed case data from all 36 Oregon circuit courts. This includes Deschutes County. Setup costs $150. Monthly fees start at $27 and go up to $1,620 based on access level. Each user profile adds $16 per month. OJCIN covers criminal, civil, domestic, tax, and small claims cases.
Bend State Criminal History Checks
For a full criminal history check, Bend residents must go through the Oregon State Police CJIS Division. This is the central repository for criminal offender data in Oregon. The Bend Police refer all criminal history checks to this office.
The fee is $33.00 for a copy of your own record or for an open record request on someone else. To get your own record, complete the Request Own Record form, provide fingerprints, and pay the fee. Results are mailed only to the person who made the request. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days, not including mail time. The OSP will not send results to anyone else on your behalf.
Fingerprinting services are available at the OSP headquarters in Salem at 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Payment is accepted by check, money order, or Visa and MasterCard in person. A photo ID is required.
Criminal Record Laws in Bend
Criminal history records in Oregon are treated as confidential. Under ORS 181A.220, compiled records at the state level are exempt from public inspection. Access is allowed only through court order, specific statute, or the person's own request to view their file.
When a non-law enforcement party requests someone's criminal history, the OSP follows a set process under ORS 181A.245. The subject gets written notice at their last known address. The notice includes who made the request and a copy of all data to be released. The person then has 14 days to challenge any errors before the record goes out.
If the OSP holds no criminal offender data or only nonconviction data, they respond that the person has no record. No further details are shared. The OSP keeps a log of all inquiries and the names asked about. That log is itself a public record.
Deschutes County Sheriff Records
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in areas outside Bend city limits. The Sheriff's Office runs the adult jail in Bend. An online inmate roster shows current inmates and their charges. This is a quick way to check if someone is in custody right now.
Public records requests for incident and arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office. The office handles cases from the unincorporated parts of Deschutes County. If an arrest happened outside Bend but within the county, the Sheriff's Office may hold the records you need.
The Oregon Offender Search tool covers inmates in state custody from 1982 to the present. Search by name or SID number to find sentence details, prison location, and physical descriptions. For certified copies, submit a request to the Oregon Department of Corrections at 24499 SW Grahams Ferry Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070.
Note: The Deschutes County Sheriff's inmate roster covers current jail holds only, not past criminal history records.
Deschutes County Criminal History
Bend is in Deschutes County. All criminal cases go through the Deschutes County Circuit Court. For more county resources visit the Deschutes County page.