Find Criminal History in Gresham
Gresham is part of the Portland metro area and sits in Multnomah County. Criminal history records for Gresham are kept by the Gresham Police Department and the Multnomah County Circuit Court. The police hold arrest reports and incident data from cases in the city. The court handles all criminal case filings, charges, and judgments. Searching for criminal history in Gresham means working with both local and county offices. This page covers how to find and request Gresham criminal history through each of these sources.
Gresham Police Department Records
The Gresham Police Department maintains police reports and incident records for the city. Records requests can be submitted directly to the department. The Gresham Police handle all law enforcement data for events within city limits.
Below is the Gresham Police Department page where you can find details on requesting criminal history records.
The department coordinates with the Multnomah County Circuit Court on cases that move to prosecution. Criminal history checks beyond local police data are referred to the Oregon State Police. The City of Gresham follows Oregon Public Records Law for all disclosure. Police records are available upon request in line with state rules.
Note: For a full criminal history check, Gresham Police refer you to the Oregon State Police CJIS Division.
East County Courthouse Records
Gresham criminal cases go through the Multnomah County Circuit Court. The East County Courthouse serves Gresham and east Multnomah County. It is located at 18480 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233. This is the closest courthouse for Gresham residents.
The court handles felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. Court records can be accessed through the OJD Records Search tool or in person at the East County Courthouse. Each circuit court location has a free public access terminal where you can look up case data. Copy fees apply when you need documents from a Gresham criminal history case.
In-person requests let you review case files and get copies the same day. The court keeps a register for each case that lists all events, hearings, notices, and judgments. To get copies of the actual documents filed in a case, contact the clerk at the East County Courthouse. You can also email requests to MUL.Records@ojd.state.or.us for Gresham criminal history records held by the court.
Search Gresham Records Online
Free online access to Gresham criminal history is available through the OJD Records and Calendar Search. Select Multnomah County to search cases by name or case number. Results show filing dates, charges, case type, and status. Court calendars and hearing times are also posted.
Some records are blocked from this system. Juvenile cases, mental health files, and cases tied to the Violence Against Women Act do not appear. Sealed and confidential records are also excluded. For restricted records, a court order is needed. Call 503-986-5582 or toll free 877-826-5010 for technical help with the search tool.
For fuller access, the OJCIN OnLine service provides complete docket entries and filings from all 36 Oregon circuit courts. Setup costs $150. Monthly fees start at $27 and go up based on access level. Each user profile adds $16 per month.
Gresham Criminal History Process
Getting criminal history in Gresham follows the same steps as the rest of Multnomah County. The process depends on what kind of record you need. Police reports come from the Gresham Police. Court filings come from the circuit court. State-level records come from the Oregon State Police.
For a state criminal history check, Gresham residents go through the Oregon State Police CJIS Division. The fee is $33.00. You can request your own record by filling out the form, providing fingerprints, and paying the fee. Results are mailed only to the person who made the request. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days.
Under ORS 181A.220, criminal history records are confidential. Access requires a court order, specific statute, or the person's own request. When a third party requests someone's record, the subject gets written notice and 14 days to challenge errors per ORS 181A.245.
Multnomah County Sheriff Records
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in criminal history for the Gresham area. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in parts of unincorporated Multnomah County near Gresham. They maintain arrest records and jail records.
Public records requests can go through the Multnomah County Public Records Center. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the Gresham Police Department on cases that cross city and county lines. If an arrest took place outside Gresham city limits but in Multnomah County, the Sheriff's Office may hold the records you need.
The Oregon Offender Search tool lets you look up people in state custody. It covers inmates from 1982 to the present. You can search by name or SID number for records that include sentence length, prison location, and physical details.
Note: The Sheriff's Office handles records for unincorporated areas, while Gresham Police handle records within city limits.
Gresham Court Case Types
Criminal history records in Gresham cover several case types handled at the East County Courthouse. These include:
- Felony charges filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court
- Misdemeanor arrests and cases from Gresham Police
- Traffic violations and citations
- Incident reports from Gresham Police Department
- Booking and jail records from the Multnomah County Sheriff
Court staff updates case data daily. Information is entered as soon as possible after documents come in, though there can be short delays. The official record of any case is kept at the court site where it was filed. Online data from OJCIN is provided in near real time but does not serve as the official court record.
Multnomah County Criminal History
Gresham is in Multnomah County. All criminal cases go through the Multnomah County Circuit Court. For more county resources visit the Multnomah County page.