Crime Numbers
In 2016, the total number of crimes reported in Benton County was 210 including 27 violent crimes and 183 property crimes. Violent crimes reported include 4 rapes and 23 aggravated assaults while incidences of property crimes include 49 burglaries, 120 larcenies, 14 motor vehicle thefts, and 4 arsons.
These figures, when compared with the 2011 numbers, represent a slight decline in total crimes reported. Between 2011 and 2016, murder, burglary, and larceny rates decreased by 100%, 13%, and 9% respectively in Benton County. In the same five-year period, rape, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, and arson rates increased by 33%, 64%, 17%, and 100% respectively.
Criminal Records
The Oregon State Police maintains criminal history record information throughout the state. Individuals trying to access their criminal histories must provide fingerprints rolled on applicant fingerprint cards. The State Police offers fingerprinting services at its office located at 3565, Trelstad Avenue SE, Building 1, Salem any time from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It charges $20 for this service. Fingerprinting services are also provided by local police departments and approved fingerprinting service providers.
Along with a rolled fingerprint card, the requester must also submit a completed Copy of Own Oregon Record form along with a $33 check or money order payable to Oregon State Police. Send the documents and payment to:
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Oregon State Police
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
(503) 378-3070
It takes 7-10 business days to process this request.
To request the criminal record of another person, complete a Request for Oregon Criminal History Information on Another Individual. Make sure to provide the following information on the form: subject' full name and their
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number (if available)
- Current or last known mailing address.
Fingerprints are not required for this request. The form should be mailed with a $10 check or money order payable to Oregon State Police to either of the following addresses:
Billing Customers:
Oregon State Police
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Attn: Open Records
3565 Trelstad Avenue SE
Salem, OR 97317
Direct Payment Customers:
Oregon State Police
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Unit maintains a statewide database of all registered sex offenders. The Sex Offender Inquiry System is a database of Notification Level 3 (High Risk) designated sex offenders, subject to community notification, who are residing within Oregon. To locate sex offenders living in Benton County, search the Oregon Sex Offender Registry by name, county, city, or zip code.
The Benton County Jail is the only jail in the county. It is located at:
Benton County Jail
190 NW 4th Street
P.O. Box 788
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 766-6866
Fax: (541) 766-6710
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office maintains a regularly updated Inmate Custody Report that lists inmates currently in custody. Friends and family of inmates can deposit money into an inmates’ accounts at the lobby kiosk of the jail facility or online at www.inmatecanteen.com. For online deposits, there is an initial one-time setup fee.
Court Records
Benton County has just one circuit court and three municipal courts. This circuit court is a trial court with general jurisdiction. It decides criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, juvenile, domestic relations, violations, probate, adoption, and guardianship cases. The municipal courts have jurisdiction over violations of the traffic, criminal or parking laws
Below is the main address, mailing address, and phone numbers of the Court Division of Benton County:
Benton County Circuit Court Main address
Benton County Courthouse
120 NW 4th Street
Corvallis, OR, 97330
Circuit Court Mailing address
Benton County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1870
Corvallis, OR, 97339-1870
Phone: (541) 243-7850
Fax: (541) 243-7874
560 SW Madison Avenue Corvallis,
OR 97333
(541) 766-6948
664 Commercial Street
P.O. Box 486 Monroe,
OR 97456
Phone: (541) 847-5175
Fax: (541) 847-5177
980 Appelgate
Street P.O. Box 400 Philomath,
OR 97370
Phone: (541) 929-5111
Fax: (541) 929-3044
Court records are accessible to the public. To obtain circuit court records, complete a copy request form and submit it in person or by mail to:
Benton County Circuit Court
120 NW 4th Street
P.O. Box 1870
Corvallis, OR 97339
To obtain municipal court records, visit or contact the municipal court.
Vital Records
Benton County divorce records can be requested by visiting the Benton County Circuit Court. Divorce records can also be obtained from the Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority. Divorce records can be requested by completing the Divorce Record Order form. It should be accompanied by a check or money order payment of $25 (per record requested). A copy of a valid government issued-ID or any acceptable alternative is also required. These documents should be submitted in person or via mail to:
Oregon Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Benton County marriage records can be obtained at the county’s Circuit Court, by making an in-person request at the Circuit Court. These records can also be requested at the Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority. To request marriage records, complete the Marriage Record Order form. Attach a valid government-issued ID or any acceptable alternative and a check or money order payment of $25. Submit these documents in person or via mail to:
Oregon Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
The Benton County Health Department maintains birth and death records for the county. Interested parties should complete either the birth certificate request form or the death certificate request form. Walk-in submission should be made to the Benton County Health Department 530 NW 27th St., Corvallis. Call (541) 766-6622 for more information.
Birth and death records are also processed by the Vital Records Office. To obtain a birth or death record, an interested individual should complete either the Birth Record Order form or the Death Records Order form. Enclose payment and a valid government-issued ID or any acceptable alternative with the request. It should be submitted in person or via mail to:
Oregon Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
