What are Medford City Public Records?
In compliance with the Oregon Public Records law, Medford public records are any writing that contains information on public business prepared, used, maintained, or owned by a public body regardless of form. Not all public records may be accessed by the public. Certain records may be restricted by federal law, state law, or statute. Some examples of such records include:
- Public records relating to a pending criminal investigation
- Public records relating to pending litigation
- Internal advisory communications
- Public records containing private financial data
- Public information whose disclosure will lead to a violation of the person’s privacy rights
- Unclaimed property reports
- Investigations regarding unfair labor practices
Medford City Crime Statistics
The City of Medford Police Department maintains a record of crime statistics within the city. Yearly and monthly reports are produced which may be accessed by residents online. In 2019, the city recorded 2,778, 1,201 violent crimes and 1,577 property crimes. The city recorded 14 rape incidents and 45 robberies. The most commonly reported violent crime was assault with 1,141 incidents while the least common was homicide with only a single reported case. The most common property crime was larceny-theft with 1,227 incidents. Other reported property crimes were 163 burglaries, 157 motor vehicle thefts, and 30 arson incidents.
Are Medford City Criminal Records Public?
In compliance with Oregon state law, Medford city criminal records are available to the public. Interested persons may obtain copies of a criminal record from either the city of Medford Police Department or the Oregon State Police. To obtain copies of personal criminal history records complete a criminal history request form attach fingerprint scans and a $12 money order or check payable to the Oregon State Police and send to
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Oregon State Police
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070
For criminal history records of a third party, complete a Request for Oregon Criminal History Information on Another Individual. Requests would be expected to contain the subject’s name, date of birth, and last known mailing address. Requests for third-party criminal records cost $10 payable by money order or check made payable to Oregon State Police. The completed application may be sent to
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
Individuals may also request a local criminal history records check for the city of Medford alone. This will be conducted by the city police department at a fee of $10.
How to Obtain Medford City Police Reports and Arrest Records
Medford city police reports and arrest records are available from the City of Medford Police Department. Interested persons may obtain unrestricted records by visiting the police department in person on weekdays during business hours. Alternatively, requests may be sent by email to police@ci.medford.or.us. Residents may also request reports through the Public records request portal. Users of the portal will be required to create an account to utilize the service. Individuals may contact the Records Division at (541) 774-2250 or send a written request to
219 S. Ivy
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-2250
Fax: (541) 774-2570
Generally, police reports cost $20 or $35 for redacted copies for reports of not more than 20 pages.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Medford City
Interested persons may find information on registered sex offenders in Medford city using the sex offender registry maintained by the Oregon State Police. Offenders may be found by searching the map locations or by providing the first name, last name, middle name, city, county, or zip code to be searched. Individuals may also search the comprehensive list provided on the registry for offenders. The information available on the registry includes the name, date of birth, address, and personal features of the offender. Sex offenders in Medford may also be found through the Jackson Sex Offender Notification Portal. Users will be required to register to utilize the portal.
How to Find Medford City Inmate Records
Medford city inmates are housed at the Jackson County Jail maintained by the Jackson County Sheriff. Interested persons may find inmates using the current inmate list. The list provides information on inmates such as the full name, picture, charges, date of incarceration, release date, and jail number. Interested persons may also visit the jail in person at
787 West Eighth Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-6850
How Do I Visit an inmate in Medford City Jail?
Each inmate at the Jackson County jail may receive visitors listed on the Active Visitor List. The list is to contain no more than 10 names of persons permitted to visit the inmate. Visits last for 30 minutes only. Permitted visitors must schedule a visit on the Friday before the visit. To schedule a call (541) 774-6855 between 8 00 a.m. and 7 00 p.m. Generally visitors must be adults. Inmates that have been incarcerated for over 30 days may receive juvenile visitors if accompanied by a legal guardian or a parent. Visitors present valid photo IDs when visiting.
Court Records
The city of Medford is under the Jackson County court system. It comprises 2 Circuit Courts, 8 Municipal Courts, and a Justice Court. Circuit Courts are courts of general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over violations of the traffic, criminal, or parking laws. Justice Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil, criminal, and ordinance violation cases
Locations of Courts
Jackson County Circuit Court
100 South Oakdale Avenue
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 776-7171
Fax: (541) 776-7057
Jackson County Juvenile Court
Juvenile Services Building
609 West 10th Street
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 776-7171 ext. 585
Fax: (541) 776-7057
Medford Municipal Court
411 West 8th Street, Room 210
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 774-2040
Fax: (541) 774-2568
Are Medford City Court Records Public?
Interested persons may obtain Medford city court records unless expressly restricted by statute or court order.
How to Obtain Medford City Civil Court Case Records
Medford city civil court case records may be obtained online using the Oregon Judicial Branch records and calendar search. Interested persons may find free access to case information and court calendars from the Circuit Court. Individuals may also sign up for the subscription-based Oregon Judicial Case Information Network. Alternatively, requesters may complete an application form to be sent to
Jackson County Circuit Court
Attn: Records/Archives
100 S Oakdale Avenue
Medford, OR 97501-3127
Civil court case records are also available in person at the Public Room window on the 1st floor of the Justice Building. Interested persons may obtain records on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. or 2 00 p.m. and 4 00 p.m. Electronic copies of records cost 20 cents while hard copies cost 25 cents. Certified copies cost $5 per document in addition to the page costs.
How to Obtain Medford City Criminal Court Records
Medford city criminal court records are available online through the Oregon Judicial Branch records and calendar search or the subscription-based Oregon Judicial Case Information Network. Interested persons may inspect and request copies of records using either of these portals. Criminal court records may also be obtained by sending a completed application form to
Jackson County Circuit Court
Attn: Records/Archives
100 S Oakdale Avenue
Medford, OR 97501-3127
Requesters may visit the location of the court where the trial was held to obtain copies in person or request in person at the Justice Building.
What are Medford City Vital Records?
Medford city vital records are the official documentation of important life events within the city. Medford vital records include records of deaths, divorces, births, and marriages. Interested persons may obtain Medford city vital records from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics, Jackson County Circuit Court, or the Jackson County Health and Human Services Department.
Where and How to Obtain Medford City Divorce Records
Medford city divorce records are restricted for fifty years following the divorce. Only the following persons may access the record in that period
- The parties to the divorce
- Children of either party aged 18 or older
- Parents of either party to the divorce
- Siblings of either party to the divorce
- Grandparents of either party to the divorce
- A Legal guardian of either party to the divorce
- An authorized representative of any of the above
- A government agency in the exercise of official duties
Eligible persons may obtain a copy of a Medford city divorce decree from the Jackson County Circuit court. Requests may be in person or by mail. For mail requests, an application form should be sent to
Jackson County Circuit Court
Attn: Records/Archives
100 S Oakdale Avenue
Medford, OR 97501-3127
Requests should be accompanied by a check or money order for the appropriate fee. In-person requests may be made at the Circuit Court on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. or 2 00 p.m. and 4 00 p.m.
Alternatively, a Medford divorce certificate may be obtained from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics in person or by mail. For mail applications, send a completed application form, a valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee to
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Applications cost $25 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy. Payment should be made by check or money order made payable to OHA Vital Records
Interested individuals may also order divorce certificates in person. Visit the vital records office on weekdays between 9 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. In-person applications cost $28 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy. In-person requests should be made at
800 NE Oregon Street,
Room 205,
Portland 97232.
Medford city divorce records are also available online at Oregon Judicial Network (OJIN). Interested persons may inspect records or order copies online or use the OJIN terminal located at the Jackson County Justice Building available to the public free of charge. Users may access the terminal on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where and How to Get Public Medford City Marriage Records
Medford city marriage records are restricted for the first fifty years after the marriage. Within that period, only the following persons may obtain copies of the record:
- The parties to the marriage
- Children of either party aged 18 or older
- Parents of either party
- Siblings of either party
- Grandparents of either party
- A legal guardian of either party
- An authorized representative of any of the above
- A government agency in the exercise of official duties
Eligible persons may obtain a Medford city marriage certificate from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics in person or by mail. Interested persons may send a completed application form to the vital records office alongside a valid photo ID and the required payment. Mail applications cost $25 for the first copy and $25 for any additional copies. Mail requests should be sent to
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Alternatively, apply in person on weekdays between 9 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. at
800 NE Oregon Street,
Room 205,
Portland 97232
In-person applications cost $28 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy.
Where and How to Find Medford City Birth Records
Medford city birth records are restricted for 100 years after the birth. Only the following persons may access records within that period:
- The registrant aged 15 or older
- Parents or grandparents of the registrant
- Siblings of the registrant
- Current spouse or domestic partner registered by the state
- Current step-parent until the child turns 18
- A legal guardian of the registrant
- The legal representative of the registrant
- Authorized representatives of any of the above
- A government agency in the conduct of official business
Eligible persons may obtain birth records from the Jackson County Health and Human Services Department or the Oregon Department of Health Statistics.
The Jackson County Health and Human Services Department only provides access to birth records within 6 months of the birth. To apply, send a completed birth record request form, a valid photo ID, and payment. Applications cost $25 payable by cash, check, or credit card. Send the completed form to
VITAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT
140 S. Holly Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-8000
Requests may also be made at the county health department by fax to (541) 774-8157 or in person at
140 S. Holly Street,
Medford, OR 97501
Medford city birth certificates are available at the Oregon Center for Health Statistics in person or by mail. To apply, send a completed birth record order form to the vital records office alongside a valid photo ID and the required payment. Mail requests cost $25 while in-person requests cost $28. Additional copies cost $25 each. Mail requests may be sent to
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
In-person requests may be made on weekdays between 9 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. at
800 NE Oregon Street,
Room 205,
Portland 97232
Where and How to Find Medford City Death Records
Medford city death records are restricted for 50 years after the death. Access to records within this period is restricted to persons authorized by law. These persons include:
- The decedent’s spouse or domestic partner registered by the state
- The decedent’s child aged 18 or older
- The decedent’s parent or grandparent,
- The decedent’s sibling, grandchild, next of kin,
- The decedent’s legal guardian immediately before death,
- An authorized representative,
- A government agency acting in the conduct of its official duties,
- An employee or agent of a funeral home or a person acting as a funeral service practitioner who is named in the record of death
- A person that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the state registrar that the certified copy is necessary for a determination related to or the protection of a personal or property right of the applicant.
Medford city death certificates are available to eligible persons from the Jackson County Health and Human Services Department or the Oregon Department of Health Statistics.
Death records are available at the Jackson County Health and Human Services Department within 6 months of the death. Interested persons may apply for copies by fax, mail, or in person. For fax or mail applications complete a death certificate order form and attach a valid photo ID and the required fee. Applications should be sent to (541) 774-8157 or
VITAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT
140 S. Holly Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-8000
Requests may also be made at the county health department in person at
140 S. Holly Street,
Medford, OR 97501
Applications cost $25 payable by cash, check, or credit card.
Death certificates are also obtainable from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics in person or by mail. To apply, send a completed death record order form to the vital records office alongside a valid photo ID and the required payment. Individuals may apply by mail for $25 or in-person requests at $28. Additional copies cost $25 each. Mail requests to
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
In-person requests may be made on weekdays between 9 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. at
800 NE Oregon Street,
Room 205,
Portland 97232
