LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Lincoln County Public Records?

Lincoln County public records are official documents and information gathered and maintained by any public body while carrying out its functions. These records may be written, photographed, typed, printed, recorded electronically, or stored on any medium. According to the Oregon Public Records Law, any person may access these records, excluding those exempted from public disclosure, such as:

• A personnel discipline action unless the public's interest requires public disclosure
• Business continuity plans, emergency preparedness plans, and security measures or plans
• Certain law enforcement records on public safety officers and operations
• Confidential legal information, protected health information, and individually identifiable health records
• Court-restricted arrest or conviction records
• Identity of an informant, witness, or crime victim information
• Information of a personal nature that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy if disclosed
• Information on juvenile sex offenders
• Information submitted in confidence
• Mediation and privilege communications
• Medical examiners' reports
• Personal identifying information made confidential by law or rule
• Records of child support cases, adoption cases, and drug court programs
• Sealed and expunged records
• Social security numbers and personal contact information
• Trade secrets and sensitive business, commercial and financial information
• Other records and information prohibited from disclosure by federal laws, state laws, or regulation

If a minor part of a public record contains exempted information, requesters can choose to accept redacted copies with blacked-out or edited confidential information. Individuals interested in accessing Lincoln public records should first determine the agency in custody of the record before making requests and paying appropriate fees for record retrieval and duplication.

In addition to government agencies, some public records may also be accessible from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search such as:

• The name of the subject involved in the record (subject must be older than 18 or not juvenile)
• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• 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.

Lincoln County Crime Statistics

According to the FBI Crime in the U.S report, there were 44 violent crimes and 271 property crimes in 2019. Violent crimes included one murder case, six rape cases, and 37 cases of aggravated assaults, whereas property crimes consisted of four arson offenses, 15 motor vehicle thefts, 91 burglaries, and 165 larceny-theft cases

In comparison, the county reported 48 violent crimes and 343 property crimes in 2018. Violent crimes consisted of three robberies, eight rape cases, and 37 aggravated assaults. On the other hand, property crimes included four arson offenses, 19 motor vehicle thefts, 123 burglaries, and 201 larceny-theft cases.

Are Lincoln County Criminal Records Public?

Lincoln County criminal records are partly public. Record subjects can obtain copies of their criminal records for review, while third-party access is available to certain agencies for employment purposes. Individuals may also request criminal records information on other persons. However, except if the requester is authorized by court order, information obtained by third parties is limited to conviction details and any record of arrests within the last year without dismissals or acquittals.

The Oregon State Police - Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division is the state's designated repository of criminal history information. Authorized persons or agencies may get copies of their record or open record access for $33 by mailing the request own record or request another individual's record form, along with fees and fingerprint card (if required) to:

Oregon State Police – CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395

Typical information required for the search includes the subject's full name, DOB or approximate age, SSN, and current or last known address (if known). Alternatively, entities may create an account on the background check portal to conduct online checks.

Note: Employers requesting criminal information on a prospective or current employee must notify the individual before carrying out background check requests.

How to Obtain Lincoln County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Lincoln County arrest records and police reports are available at different law enforcement agencies. At the state level, interested persons may access arrest information by conducting criminal background checks with the CJIS division of the Oregon State Police. However, third-party requests may only provide information on arrests without dismissals or acquittals that happened within the past year.

At the county level, individuals can get limited arrest information through the Lincoln Sheriff's jail roster. Available information includes the offender's name, mugshot, charges, current disposition, and arresting agency. In connection to this, Lincoln arrest records are also obtainable from the law enforcement agency that carried out the arrest. Interested persons have to find the arresting agency, such as Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, or even the Oregon State Police.

Similarly, police reports are also available at the agency where the report was filed. However, note that these records may not be publicly available. For records filed with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, contact:

225 West Olive Street,
Room 203
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4277 (Main)
Phone: (541) 265-4912 (Records)
Email: sheriffrecordsrequest@co.lincoln.or.us

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Lincoln County

Information on sex offenders registered by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is available on the Oregon Sex Offender Registry managed by the Oregon State Police. However, not all sex offenders' profiles are released on the public database. In compliance with ORS 163A.100, only Level 3 sex offenders are listed publicly, unless the offender is under the supervision of the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

Hence, while persons can conduct online searches by offender name or specific address, the release of information will be limited to certain Level 3 sex offenders. To request information on offenders who are not listed on this site, email the OSP Sex Offender Registry Section at sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov or call (503) 934-1258. Sex crime victims may also call (800) 551-2934 for information regarding offenders.

How to Find Lincoln County Inmate Records

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office maintains records of inmates incarcerated in the Lincoln County Jail, which houses individuals arrested by different law enforcement agencies in the county. Interested persons may find information on current inmates by checking the Inmate Roster provided by the Sheriff's Office. The roster contains available information like:

• Mugshot
• Full name
• Jail ID and SID
• Charges
• Arresting agency
• Booking date
• Total bail
• Release date
• Attorney details
• Court Name
• Next court date
• Current disposition

For further information on current inmates or records of past inmates, contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at:

225 West Olive Street,
Room 203
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4277 (Jail)
Phone: (541) 265-4912 (Records)
Email: sheriffrecordsrequest@co.lincoln.or.us

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Lincoln County Jail?

Inmates in the Lincoln County Jail can receive social visits from family and friends via video calls. Interested persons can register with the approved jail-visit vendor and should ensure to have the requirements such as a computer, camera, and internet. Video visits are paid and subject to recording and monitoring. Hence, inmates and visitors should keep the visitation rules to avoid visit cancellation or suspension of privileges.

For information concerning on-site visits, contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at:

225 West Olive Street,
Room 203
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4277 (Jail)
Email: sheriffrecordsrequest@co.lincoln.or.us

Court Records

Lincoln County Circuit Court is the 17th Judicial District of Oregon which presides over criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and domestic relation cases. Different cities in Lincoln County also have municipal courts that hear cases involving violations of ordinances and certain statutes. The following are the locations of courts in Lincoln County:

Lincoln County Circuit Court
225 West Olive Street,
P.O. Box 100
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4236
Fax: (541) 265-7561

Newport Municipal Court
169 SW Coast Highway,
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 574-0616

Toledo Municipal Court
206 North Main Street,
P.O. Box 220
Toledo, OR 97391
Phone: (541) 635-2061
Fax: (541) 363-0362

Waldport Municipal Court
125 Alsea Highway,
P.O. Box 1120
Waldport, OR 97394
Phone: (541) 264-7417 ext. 101
Fax: (541) 264-7418

Yachats Municipal Court
441 Highway 101 North,
P.O. Box 345
Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3565

Are Lincoln County Court Records Public?

Lincoln County court records are public except otherwise provided by statute or court order. For instance, the Oregon Public Records Law exempts the disclosure of information on adoption, mental health, child support, or juvenile cases. However, interested persons can view or obtain copies of public court records online through the OJD record search and OJCIN system or by sending requests to the Trial Court Administrator of the Circuit Court or specific municipal court.

How to Obtain Lincoln County Civil Court Case Records

Interested individuals can conduct free record searches online to access basic civil case information or sign-up for a paid OJCIN account to access public Circuit Court records. Furthermore, persons may submit or mail request forms or letters containing the civil case description to the Trial Court Administrator of the Lincoln County Circuit Court at:

Main address:
Lincoln County Courthouse
225 West Online Street
Newport, OR 97365

Mailing address:
Lincoln County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 100
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4236
Fax: (541) 265-7561

A request should include the following details:

• Record type
• Subject matter
• Approximate filing date
• Subject or party names
• Number of copies required
• Personal information and contact details

Upon receiving a request, the court will respond with the price of retrieving or duplicating the record and will not process the request until the requester confirms the request and pays fees. Requests for municipal court records should be directed to the specific court where the case was filed.

How to Obtain Lincoln County Criminal Court Records

Interested individuals can view or obtain copies of Lincoln criminal court records by submitting or mailing request forms or letters containing the criminal case description to the Trial Court Administrator of the Lincoln County Circuit Court at:

Main address:
Lincoln County Courthouse
225 West Online Street
Newport, OR 97365

Mailing address:
Lincoln County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 100
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4236
Fax: (541) 265-7561

A request should include the following details:

• Record type
• Subject matter
• Approximate filing date
• Subject or party names
• Number of copies required
• Personal information and contact details

Upon receiving a request, the court will respond with the price of retrieving or duplicating the record and will not process the request until the requester confirms the request and pays fees. Furthermore, persons may conduct free record searches online to access basic criminal case information or sign-up for a paid OJCIN account to access public Circuit Court records.

What are Lincoln County Vital Records?

Lincoln County vital records are certificates, decrees, and official documents that contain information on significant life events like births, divorces, marriages, and deaths in the country. These records are created, collected, or maintained by different county and state departments but are partially restricted for some decades before becoming publicly available. For instance, marriage, death, and divorce records are private until 50 years after the event, while birth records become public 100 years after the birth.

Where and How to Obtain Lincoln County Divorce Records

Individuals interested in getting copies of Lincoln County divorce records may do so by directing requests to the Lincoln County Circuit Court where the divorce took place or the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. However, only records of divorces that happened over 50 years ago are publicly available. Younger records are strictly accessible to:

• The divorcees
• An adult child of divorcees
• Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians
• Siblings
• Legal or authorized representatives
• Government agencies acting within the scope of their duties

For court-issued divorce records or decrees, send request forms or letters containing the subject names, filing/divorce date, and other descriptions to the Lincoln County Circuit Court at:

Main address:
Lincoln County Courthouse
225 West Online Street
Newport, OR 97365

Mailing address:
Lincoln County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 100
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-4236
Fax: (541) 265-7561

Upon receiving a request, the court will respond with the price of retrieving or duplicating the record and will not process the request until the requester confirms the request and pays fees. Online access to divorce information may also be possible through the OJD record search or OJCIN system.

On the other hand, interested persons may order Lincoln County divorce certificates directly from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics via mail, dropbox, or in-person requests. Send signed order form (Spanish), $25 per copy, and photocopy of valid identification to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Drop-box:
800 NE Oregon Street,
Portland, OR 97232

Mailed fees should be in check or money order made payable to OHA/Vital Records, whereas payments made in-person may also be with cash, credit card, or debit card.

Where and How to Get Public Lincoln County Marriage Records

Public information on marriages licensed in Lincoln County is available 50 years after the marriage date. Interested persons can order copies of public Lincoln County marriage certificates directly from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics for $25 per copy. Make mail, drop-box, or in-person requests by sending signed order form (Spanish), fees, and photocopy of valid identification to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Drop-box:
800 NE Oregon Street,
Portland, OR 97232

Mailed fees should be in check or money order made payable to OHA/Vital Records, whereas payments made in-person may also be with cash, credit card, or debit card. Additionally, persons may direct requests to the Lincoln County Clerk's Office.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Lincoln County

Records of marriages that happened in Lincoln County less than 50 years ago are available at the Lincoln County Clerk's Office where the license was issued, and at the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. However, these records are only accessible to:

• The couple mentioned in the record
• Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians
• Descendants and close relatives
• Legal or authorized representatives
• Government agencies acting within the scope of their duties

For copies of Lincoln County marriage records kept by the County Clerk, contact:

Lincoln County Clerk
225 West Olive Street
Room 201
Newport, OR 97365-3869
Email: countyclerk@co.lincoln.or.us
Phone: (541) 265-4131
Phone: (541) 265-4121
Fax: (541) 265-4950

On the other hand, interested persons may order Lincoln County marriage certificates directly from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics via mail, dropbox, or in-person requests. Send signed order form (Spanish), $25 per copy, and photocopy of valid identification to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Drop-box:
800 NE Oregon Street,
Portland, OR 97232

Mailed fees should be in check or money order made payable to OHA/Vital Records, whereas payments made in-person may also be with cash, credit card, or debit card.

Where and How to Find Lincoln County Birth Records

The Lincoln County Vital Statistics Office and the Oregon Center for Health Statistics maintain Lincoln County birth records at state and county levels, respectively. However, until 100 years after the birth date, these records are strictly available to authorized persons, such as:

• The registrant who is at least 15 years of age
• Spouse or domestic partner of the registrant
• Descendants and siblings
• Parent, grandparents, and legal guardians
• Current step-parent until the child is age 18 of age
• Legal or authorized representatives
• Government agencies acting within the scope of their duties

Each copy of Lincoln County birth certificates from the Lincoln County Vital Statistics Office or the Oregon Center for Health Statistics costs $25. For local requests, fill request forms (Spanish) with the registrant's names, parent's name, and other birth description and take along with valid identification and fees to:

Western Title Building,
Suite 203A
255 SW Highway 101
Newport, OR 97365

Alternatively, interested persons may order Lincoln County birth records directly from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics via mail, dropbox, or in-person requests. Send signed order form (Spanish), $25 per copy, and photocopy of valid identification to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Drop-box:
800 NE Oregon Street,
Portland, OR 97232

Mailed fees should be in check or money order made payable to OHA/Vital Records, whereas payments made in-person may also be with cash, credit card, or debit card.

Where and How to Find Lincoln County Death Records

Lincoln County death records are available at the Lincoln County Vital Statistics Office and the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. However, public access is not possible until 50 years after the death. Younger records are strictly available to:

• The deceased's current spouse or domestic partner
• Decedent's adult child
• Grandchild, siblings, and next-of-kin
• Parent, grandparents, and legal guardians
• Legal or authorized representatives
• Government agencies acting within the scope of their duties
• An agent or employee of a funeral home or a funeral service practitioner

Each copy of Lincoln County death certificates from the Lincoln County Vital Statistics Office or the Oregon Center for Health Statistics costs $25. For local requests, fill the request forms (Spanish) with the decedent's names, date of death, and other descriptions. Take along with valid identification and fees to:

Western Title Building,
Suite 203A
255 SW Highway 101
Newport, OR 97365

Alternatively, interested persons may order Lincoln County death records directly from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics via mail, dropbox, or in-person requests. Send signed order form (Spanish), $25 per copy, and photocopy of valid identification to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Drop-box:
800 NE Oregon Street,
Portland, OR 97232

Mailed fees should be in check or money order made payable to OHA/Vital Records, whereas payments made in-person may also be with cash, credit card, or debit card.