What are Eugene City Public Records?
The Oregon Open Records Law defines Eugene City public records to include documents any public agency receives, maintains, prepares, or uses in relation to the activities of the public agency. Public records may exist in various forms, such as photographs, handwriting, typewriting, email, audio, or video. However, some records are exempted and close to the public. Such confidential records may only be accessible to eligible persons, such as law enforcement agents, the record subject, and other persons acting in accordance with a court order. Examples of exempted records in Eugene City include:
- Records of the legislative assembly, including its officers, employees, and committees.
- Museum and library materials made or acquired and preserved solely for reference or exhibition purposes.
- Extra copies of a document that are preserved only for the convenience of reference.
- Messages on telephone message storage systems, such as messages on a voicemail.
- Spoken communication that is not recorded.
- Personal information that would breach privacy if disclosed.
- Records of the Judicial Department or its officers and employees.
Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search such as:
- The address of the requestor
- A case number or file number (if known)
- The location of the document or person involved
- The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
- The last known or current address of the registrant
Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Eugene City Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation maintains records of crime statistics for all cities, including Eugene. There were 675 violent crimes and 6,184 property crimes recorded for Eugene City in 2019. The violent crimes included two murders, 122 rapes, 180 robberies, and 370 aggravated assaults. The property crimes included 964 burglaries, 4,614 motor vehicle thefts, and 606 larcenies.
Are Eugene City Criminal Records Public?
The Eugene City Police Department provides access to Eugene City Criminal Records. Requesters can submit background check requests for either their records or records of other individuals. These requests can be made in person, by mail, or online. The requester would need to provide their name, address, date of birth, and contact information. If the request is made for another person’s background check, the record subject’s name and date of birth should also be provided. Online requests can be made with the background check portal. In-person and mail requests can be sent to:
Eugene Police Public Records Office
300 Country Club Road
Eugene, OR 97401
How to Obtain Eugene City Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Eugene Police Department maintains Eugene City police reports and arrests records. These records are open to the public to either inspect or obtain copies. Any interested person would need to submit a request to the Police Department. After receiving a request, the record custodian will usually make it available within a few business days. The record custodian will inform the requester in writing if there is a denial, along with the reason for the denial.
Requests for Eugene City arrest records and police reports can be made online, in person, or by mail. Record seekers will need to provide their name, address, contact information, and information about the police report or arrest record they want. Reports and records can be described by the record number, name of the parties involved, date and time of the incident, and location of the incident. Online requests can be made through the online form portal. In-person and mail requests should be made to:
Eugene Police
Public Records Office
300 Country Club Road
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-5185
Fax: (541) 682-6804
Fees may be charged, depending on the request. The first ten pages of a police report cost $10, with a $1 fee for each additional page. Accident reports cost $5, certification costs $5, and each page of a photocopy costs 25 cents. A $39.43 research fee is also charged per hour.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Eugene City
The Oregon State Police maintains records of sex offender information in Eugene City and provides open access via an online sex offender registry. The registry allows searches by either location or name. With location searches, users can find all registered level three sex offenders within one mile, two miles, or five miles of the selected location. Name searches will bring up a list of all offenders that match the search. The information provided on the offenders includes the offender’s name, date of birth, age, aliases, sex, and residential address. City residents can also subscribe to receive an email notification whenever a sex offender of their choice changes their address. The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registry Section can be contacted at:
Sex Offender Registry, Oregon State Police
3565 Trelstad Ave SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 934-1258
Email: sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov
Work hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
How to Find Eugene Inmate Records
Lane County Adult Corrections maintains Eugene inmate records. Any person can use the search portal to find inmates within the County, including in Eugene. The portal includes information about inmates such as their names, age, photograph, physical description, location, booking date, and offense.
How Do I Visit Inmates in Eugene Jail?
The Lane County Adult Corrections in Eugene City allows visitation as long as the visitor schedules an appointment before the date. Any person can call the jail reception during weekdays from 8:00 am till 7:00 pm at (541) 682-4263. Visitors should also arrive at the jail up to thirty minutes before the visitation time to be processed through security. Additionally, the jail allows phone and video visitation services every day of the week. However, only the inmates can initiate the calls. Physical visitors should follow the rules of the jail, including:
- Visitors should dress appropriately. Clothing that exposes shoulders and mid-thigh should be avoided.
- Visitors should not bring controlled substances, firearms, or alcohol into the jail.
- Children under 18 years old should be accompanied by at least one adult if they are visiting.
- Visitors should not exchange items with any inmate.
Any person can contact the jail at:
Adult Corrections
Main Jail Facility
101 W. 5TH AVE
EUGENE, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-4263
Work hours: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday
What are Eugene City Vital Records?
Eugene City vital records are documentation of certain life events that take place within the city, such as births, divorces, deaths, and marriages. These records are confidential and are only available to eligible persons, such as the subject of the records, close family relations, law enforcement agents, and persons acting in accordance with a court order. Vital records for Eugene City are maintained by Lane County and the Oregon Health Authority. Divorce decrees for divorce cases are also available at the court that determined the case. Any person making a request for Eugene City vital records may need to provide a valid photo ID.
Where and How to Obtain Eugene City Divorce Records
The Oregon Health Authority maintains Eugene City divorce records from 1925 till the present. Eligible persons can make requests for Eugene City divorce certificates. The Health Authority accepts requests in person, by mail, by email, online, or by phone. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for the first record in a request and $25 for each subsequent record in the same request. If the requester does not know the date of the divorce, the Health Authority will also conduct a five-year search for $25 and $1 for each additional year beyond five years. Requesters need to complete the request form. A photocopy of a valid ID and the applicant’s signature should also be submitted with the request. Requests are usually processed within three to five days. However, mail requests may take up to five to eight weeks. Requests for Eugene divorce certificates can be made to:
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 1-(888) 896-4988
Telephone and internet requests cost $44.95 for the first record and $25 for subsequent records in the same request.
The Lane County Circuit Court also issues divorce decrees for divorce cases the court determined. Requests for divorce decrees can be made online, by mail, or in person. The Oregon Judicial Department provides an online records search portal that includes records of divorce proceedings. Mail and in-person requests can also be made to the courthouse at:
Lane County Circuit Court
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-7696
Court hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Where and How to Get Public Eugene City Marriage Records
The Oregon Health Authority maintains Eugene City marriage records from 1906 till the present. Any eligible person can make a request for Eugene marriage certificates to the Health Authority. Requests can be made in person, by mail, by phone, or online. Applicable fees and the time it takes to process the request may also vary based on how the request is made. In-person requests usually receive responses within thirty minutes to an hour, and they cost a non-refundable $28 for the first record and $25 for subsequent records in the same request. Mail requests cost a non-refundable $25 for the first record and $25 for each subsequent record in the same request. Requests by mail are usually processed within five to eight weeks. Online and phone requests receive responses in three to five working days and cost $44.95 for the first record and $25 for each subsequent record in the same request. Any person that wishes to make a request would need to fill and submit the request form. A photocopy of a valid ID and the applicant’s signature should also be submitted with the request. Requests can be made at:
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 1-(888) 896-4988
Where and How to Find Eugene City Birth Records
Lane County maintains Eugene City birth records for children born within five months and 28 days. Eugene City birth certificates for children older than five months and 28 days can be gotten from the Oregon Health Authority. These birth records are confidential and are only available to eligible persons. Individuals making requests would need to provide a valid ID to show that they are eligible to receive the record. Persons that can obtain the record include:
- The person whose name is on the birth certificate
- The parents or guardian of the record subject
- The grandparents of the record subject
- The siblings of the record subject
- The children of the record subject
- The grandchildren of the record subject
Requests to Lane County for birth certificates can be made by email, mail or in person. The requester would need to complete and submit an order form. Requests should also include a photo ID or any other acceptable means of identification. There is a $25 fee for each record. Requests can be sent to:
151 W. 7th Ave, Room 520
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-4045
Fax: (541) 682-9825
Email: vitalrecords@lanecountyor.gov
Requests can be made to the Oregon Health Authority for birth certificates from 1903 till the present. Any eligible person can make a request in person, by mail, by phone, or online. The medium the requester uses to make the request will determine how long the request will receive a response and the applicable fees. In-person requests usually receive a response within 30 minutes to an hour and cost $28 for the first record and $25 for subsequent records in the same request. Mail requests cost $25 for each record and receive a response within five to eight weeks. Phone and online requests cost $44.95 for the first record and $25 for each subsequent record in the same request. Phone and online requesters usually receive responses within three to five business days. Any person that wishes to make a request would need to fill and submit the request form. A photocopy of a valid ID and the applicant’s signature should also be submitted with the request. Requests can be made at:
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 1-(888) 896-4988
Where and How to Find Eugene City Death Records
Eligible persons can find Eugene City death records through either Lane County or the Oregon Health Authority. Lane County only provides records for deaths within six months of the request. Any request for the record of a death that occurred more than six months before the request date should be made to the Oregon Health Authority. Additionally, the requester should be eligible to obtain the record and would need to provide identification to show this. Individuals that can receive Eugene City death certificates include:
- The subject of the record
- The parents or guardian of the record subject
- Grandparents of the record subject
- Grandchildren of the record subject
- Children of the record subject
- Siblings of the record subject
Eligible persons can make requests to Lane County by email, mail, or in person. The requester should fill and submit the order form. A photo ID or any other acceptable means of identification is also necessary. Each record costs $25 and requests can be made at:
151 W. 7th Ave, Room 520
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-4045
Fax: (541) 682-9825
Email: vitalrecords@lanecountyor.gov
The Oregon Health Authority maintains death records for Eugene City from 1903 till present and these records are open to qualified persons. Requesters would need to complete and submit the request form. A photocopy of a valid ID and the applicant’s signature is also necessary to make a request. Requests can be made by mail, in person, by phone, or online. Each record costs $25. However, in-person requests have a $3 fee while phone and mail requests have a $19.95 fee. Requests can be made to:
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 1-(888) 896-4988
