Marion County Criminal History Records
Marion County is the second most populous county in Oregon. Salem, the state capital, is the county seat. Criminal history records here are held by the Marion County Circuit Court, the sheriff's office, and state agencies in Salem. The circuit court handles all felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations filed in the county. This page covers how to search Marion County criminal records online, request court files, and use the state's tools for a full criminal history check. Free and paid options are both available.
Marion County Court Case Search
The Marion County Circuit Court is at 100 High Street NE, Salem, OR 97301. Phone: (503) 588-5105. The court handles all criminal cases for the county. It also has jurisdiction over civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters. In-person record requests can be made at the courthouse during business hours. Copy fees apply for all document requests.
You can search Marion County court records online using the OJD Records Search portal. Select Marion County from the list and enter a case name or case number. The portal shows case details, hearing dates, and filing data. It is free and works for both civil and criminal dockets. Case summaries, hearing schedules, and filing updates are all visible on the official site.
The screenshot below shows the Marion County Circuit Court page with links to records, court forms, and case search tools.
Archived or older case dockets can be requested by calling the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Provide the case number, party name, or filing year to help staff find the record.
Criminal Docket Access Online
The Marion County court docket is public for most case types. Criminal, civil, and traffic dockets are all available. Some records are restricted. Juvenile, sealed, and confidential cases stay hidden for privacy and legal reasons.
There are two main online tools. The OJD Records Search is free and gives basic case data. The OJCIN OnLine subscription service provides full docket entries, filings, and document images. OJCIN covers all 36 Oregon circuit courts plus the Tax and Appellate courts. The difference is clear: OJD is a free portal with limited details, while OJCIN is a paid service with complete records. Attorneys, journalists, and legal researchers use OJCIN most often.
OJCIN setup costs $150. Monthly fees range from $27 to $1,620. Each user profile adds $16 per month. Subscriber support is at 1-800-858-9658. Technical support is at 503-986-5582 or toll free at 877-826-5010, Monday through Friday.
Note: Criminal case dockets for Marion County are updated daily, but there may be short delays between when documents are received and when case data appears online.
State Police Criminal History
The Oregon State Police CJIS Division is the central source for statewide criminal history. Their headquarters is at 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, Oregon 97317. This is right in Marion County. Hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 503-934-2307. Email: ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov.
To request your own criminal history, fill out the Copy of Own Record PDF. You also need to be fingerprinted, which costs $30.00. Send the completed fingerprint card and form to the OSP. The fee for the record check itself is $33.00. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days. Results are mailed to you only. The OSP will not send them to lawyers, family, or friends.
To request another person's criminal history, download the Request for Another Person's Criminal History PDF. Mail it with a $33.00 fee to: Oregon State Police, CJIS Division, Unit 11 PO Box 4395, Portland, Oregon 97208. You can also use the OSP online portal to submit requests. Under ORS 181A.245, the subject of the record is notified. They get 14 days to challenge errors before the data is released.
Marion County Arrest Records
When criminal history is released, it includes specific details. The data covers the date of arrest, the offense, the county where the incident took place, the arresting agency, and the terms of the sentence. This comes from the state police, not the court. The response is based on name similarity. Fingerprints do not confirm the match.
If the person has no criminal history, the state police will respond that no record exists. No further data is released. Under ORS 181A.220, compiled criminal records are confidential and exempt from public inspection. Access is only allowed through court order, statute, or the individual's own request.
The Oregon Department of Corrections offender search is another resource. It holds records of offenders from 1982 to present. You can search by SID number or name. Records show the inmate's name, aliases, sentence length, prison location, docket number, and physical description.
Expungement in Marion County
Some criminal records can be set aside in Marion County. Oregon law allows this under ORS 137.225. Eligible arrests and convictions may be erased. Not all crimes qualify. Most felonies and sex crimes are excluded. A waiting period applies.
Court forms are available on the Marion County Circuit Court website. You can file without an attorney. If the motion is granted, the record is removed from public searches. Contact the Clerk's Office at (503) 588-5105 for questions about the process or to request the right forms.
Note: Marion County is home to the Oregon State Police headquarters, so in-person fingerprinting and walk-in services are available locally in Salem.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County includes Salem, the state capital. Salem is the county seat and the location of both the circuit court and the Oregon State Police headquarters. Select the city below for more details on local criminal history resources.
Nearby Counties
Marion County borders Polk, Linn, Clackamas, Jefferson, and Yamhill counties. Check which county handles your case before filing a request. Criminal records stay with the court where the case was originally filed.