MARION COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Marion County Public Records?

Under Oregon's Public Records Law, Marion County public records include any writing with information regarding the conduct of the public’s business, created, owned, used, or maintained by a public body irrespective of physical form or characteristics. These documents include and are not limited to court records, deeds records, and mortgages. However, ORS 192.345 and 192.355 states some exemptions, such as records of a public agency about litigations, trade secrets, criminal investigations, tests and examinations, real estate appraisals, and civil rights investigations. Asides from the exemptions provided by state law, every person has the right to inspect and make copies of a Marion public record.

Marion County Crime Statistics

The Oregon State Police’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) provides Marion County's annual crime statistics. According to the yearly County System Based Reporting Statistics for the year 2018, Marion County recorded 6,095 offenses and 1,043 arrests. The County's index total was 2,621 offenses and 372 arrests. Compared to the previous year, the county's index total offense and arrest counts increased by 1.52% and 10.8%, respectively.

The county's index crime includes; three murders, 24 rapes, 25 robberies, 27 aggravated assaults, 396 burglaries, 1,762 larcenies, 376 motor vehicle thefts, and eight arson. Burglary and larceny were the only two categories to experience an increase.Marion County’s index crime rate was 758.8 crimes per 100,000 population. Compared to the previous year, the county's index crime rate increased by 0.11%.

Are Marion County Criminal Records Public?

The CJIS Division of the state police performs Marion County criminal record checks. The CJIS allows citizens to request personal and third-party criminal histories. A private Marion criminal record check costs $33, while the CJIS charges $10 per report when requesting criminal history for someone else. Requests must pay an additional $5 to notarize the document. Other requirements for a license include a completed form and a rolled fingerprint card. To request records, requesters must download and complete the ‘Request Own Records’ form. For in-person requests, the CJIS office in Salem offers fingerprinting service during regular business hours. The fingerprint service provider may charge an additional fee for the service. The CJIS office charges $20 for fingerprinting. Submit the completed form and the rolled fingerprint card along with a check or money order for the fee by mail to:

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

Requests sent by certified mail or presented in person should go to:

Copy of Own Record Unit
Oregon State Police
3565 Trelstad Avenue South East
Salem, OR 97317-9614

Individuals making in-person requests at the Salem office may pay with a MasterCard or Visa debit or credit card. When requesting someone else's criminal history report, download and complete this request form. Attach a money order or check for the fee and forward it by mail to the appropriate address as indicated on the form. Note that the CJIS provides limited access to another person’s criminal history record, and the agency will not notarize a criminal history report requested by someone else.

How to Obtain Marion County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office provides incident/police reports for Marion County and the police departments serving the cities, boroughs, and towns in the county. To obtain Marion County arrest records or incident reports for events that occurred in areas covered by the Sheriff’s Office, record seekers will need to complete a request form and mail it to:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 14500
Salem, OR 97309

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office charges a $15 search fee per record and $10 for copies of the requested document’s first ten pages. Additional pages cost 25 cents per page. Record seekers must attach a check or money order for the appropriate fee to the mail-in request. Alternatively, they can submit the application in person and pay for copy fees with cash, check, or money order. For walk-in requests, they are to bring these documents to the Sheriff's Office located at:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5071

For events in the county that are not investigated by the Sheriff’s Office, the interested party should contact the police department in the city or town where the event happened.

Aumsville Police Department
P.O. Box 103
Aumsville, OR 97325
Phone: (503) 749-2188

Aurora Police Department
21400 Main Street
Aurora, OR 97002
Phone: (503) 678-1284

Gervais Police Department
P.O. Box 329
Gervais, OR 97026
Phone: (503) 792-4575

Hubbard Police Department
3720 2nd Street
Hubbard, OR 97032
Phone: (503) 981-8738

Keizer Police Department
930 Chemawa Road Northeast
Keizer, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 390-3713

Mount Angel Police Department
5 North Garfield Street
Mount Angel, OR 97362
Phone: (503) 845-9294

Salem Police Department
555 Liberty Street
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-6123

Silverton Police Department
400 South Water Street
Silverton, OR 97381
Phone: (503) 873-5326

Stayton Police Department
362 North 3rd Avenue
Stayton, OR 97383
Phone: (503) 769-3421

Turner Police Department
7250 3d Street Southeast
Turner, OR 97392
Phone: (503) 743-2588

Willamette University Campus Police Department
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6911

Woodburn Police Department
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (503) 982-2345

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Marion County?

The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Unit maintains a statewide database of all registered predatory sex offenders. To locate a registered sex offender living in Marion County, interested parties can search the state’s sex offender registry. Searches can be conducted by the offender's name. The search tool on the page also allows users to search by specific address and zip code. Note the online database only lists level 3 sex offenders, those with the highest risk of reoffending. For further inquiries about any sex offender, the record seeker should contact the unit by email or call (503) 934-1258.

How to Find Marion County Inmate Records?

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office provides information on current inmates and offenders on its website. Interested individuals can use the inmate roster on the site to view the booking details of inmates currently in custody. This roster is updated hourly. The Sheriff's Office also provides a daily list (covering the last seven days) of offenders booked into the jail. Other plans on the website include a roster of inmates at the work center and offenders currently on parole or probation.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Marion County Jail?

Marion County Jail, a 400-bed correctional facility under the Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s supervision, allows inmates to receive visitors. Anyone intending to visit an incarcerated individual should contact the Jail Visitation Desk on (503) 588-8588 between Monday and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. up until 5:00 p.m. Visitation is strictly on a first come - first serve basis. The County Jail officials will not fix a make-up visit once a person fails to show up at the appointed time. The facility is located at:

4000 Aumsville Highway Southeast
Salem, OR 97317

Court Records

Marion County courts are part of Oregon's Third Judicial District. The county's trial court system consists of three Circuit Courts, 12 Municipal Courts, and three Justice Courts. Marion Court Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters and appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. Below are the addresses and contact information of the courts in the county:

Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street Northeast
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 588-5105

Marion County Circuit Court - Annex
4000 Aumsville Highway
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 588-8489

Marion County Circuit Court - Juvenile
Marion County Juvenile Department
3030 Center Street Northeast
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309
Phone: (503) 566-2974

Aumsville Municipal Court
125 North 6th Street
P.O. Box 103
Aumsville, OR 97325
Phone: (503) 749-2189

Aurora Municipal Court
21420 Main Street
Aurora, OR 97002
Phone: (503) 678-1283

Donald Municipal Court
10710 Main Street Northeast
P.O. Box 388
Donald, OR 97020
Phone: (503) 678-5543

Gervais Municipal Court
592 4th Street
Gervais, OR 97026
Phone: (503) 792-4900

Hubbard Municipal Court
3720 2nd Street
Hubbard, OR 97032
Phone: (503) 981-9633

Jefferson Municipal Court
150 North 2nd Street
P.O. Box 83
Jefferson, OR 97352
Phone: (503) 327-2768 ext. 302

Keizer Municipal Court
930 Chemawa Road Northeast
Keizer, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 856-3406

Mt. Angel Municipal Court
5 North Garfield Street
P.O. Box 960
Mt Angel, OR 97362
Phone: (503) 845-9291

Salem Municipal Court
555 Liberty Street Southeast
Room 215
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-6146

Silverton Municipal Court
306 South Water Street
Silverton, OR 97381
Phone: (503) 873-5321

Turner Municipal Court
7250 3rd Street
P.O. Box 456
Turner, OR 97392
Phone: (503) 743-2155

Woodburn Municipal Court
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (503) 982-5212

East Marion Justice Court - Salem
575 Lancaster Drive Southeast
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-8087

East Marion Justice Court - Stayton
111 West Locust Street
Suite 3
Stayton, OR 97383
Phone: (503) 769-7656

North Marion Justice Court
986 North Pacific Highway
Woodburn, OR 97071
Phone: (503) 981-8101

Are Marion County Court Records Public?

According to Oregon's Public Records Law, Marion County court records are open to the public unless they fall under ORS 192.345 and 192.355. Anyone can examine and make copies of public Marion court records. Exempted records, on the other hand, will not be available for inspection. Examples of such documents include court records involving trade secrets, medical records, and criminal investigations.

How to Obtain Marion County Civil Court Case Records?

Each Marion County court maintains its own civil court case records and makes them accessible to requesters. The Oregon Judicial Department provides limited case information access on its website for Marion County court records. The public can also view non-confidential civil court case records on the public terminals in the records lobby of the Marion County Courthouse during regular court hours:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

Court files from 2010 to the present are available for viewing and copying on the same day. For older court cases, the record seeker should call (503) 588-5101 to request that the file be made available. To obtain hard copies, the requester can complete a Records Request Form and send it to:

Marion County Circuit Court
Attn: Court Records
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

Individuals that wish to obtain court records may request them online. The court staff will contact the requester within five business days after submitting an online offer on the requirement to complete the order. Checks and credit cards are accepted for payment.

How to Obtain Marion County Criminal Court Records?

Criminal court records are within the Marion County Clerk of Courts’ purview. Interested parties can search criminal court records online through the Oregon Judicial Department's e-tool. The record seeker will need to provide the case number and the name of the record subject. Copies of a criminal court record from 2010 to the present are available at the Marion County Clerk of Court’s office. Interested individuals can visit the courthouse in person, call (503) 588-5101 to obtain older records, or send a request form to:

Marion County Circuit Court
Attn: Court Records
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

The Clerk’s physical office location is:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

What are Marion County Vital Records?

Marion County vital records are official documents that provide information on birth, death, divorce, and marriage. Oregon is a closed vital record state. As a result, there are certain restrictions to vital records accessibility until after some time. The Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority is the state office that maintains vital records. The Marion County Clerk of Courts can also provide copies of some vital records.

Where and How to Obtain Marion County Divorce Records

The Marion County Clerk of Courts provide copies of a divorce decree. Interested parties can query the Clerk by calling (503) 588-5368, sending a written request by mail, or visiting the office in person:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street Northeast
Salem, OR 97301

Mailing Address
Marion County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 12869
Salem, OR 97309

Marion County divorce records are within the purview of the Oregon Vital Records Office. Eligible persons can request divorce records online, via phone, mail, or in person. In Oregon, a divorce record becomes public after 50 years. Under ORS 432.380 (2)(c)(B)(v), divorce records that are less than 50 years are available only to:

• The registrant
• Spouse or domestic legal partner
• Child (aged 18 years and above)
• Parent
• Brother or sister
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Authorized representatives
• Public agency acting in the conduct of its duty.

To verify the individual's identity, the Vital Records Office will ask for a valid I.D. and proof of relationship. Mail requests cost $25 per certified copy. The requesting party should mail a completed Divorce Record Order Form (Spanish), check or money order payment, and a return envelope to:

Oregon Vital Records Office
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

The State Office will charge $28 for the first copy of a divorce record requested in person and $25 for extra copies of the same document requested together. The requester should bring along the request form, a valid I.D., and payment to:

800 Northeast Oregon Street
Room 205
Portland, OR 97232

Where and How to Get Public Marion County Marriage Records?

Marion County marriage records only become public after 50 years. Interested parties should contact the Oregon Vital Records Office through the mail, phone, or in person. They can also place orders online for quick application, although the Office will charge more for delivery and service. Requesters must complete a Marriage Record Order Form (Spanish), provide an acceptable means of identification, and submit to:

Oregon Vital Records Office
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Room 205
Portland, OR 97232

Mailing Address
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

For earlier marriage records, the record seeker can search the Oregon State Archives.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Marion County?

The Oregon Vital Records Office processes requests for marriage records. However, members of the public can only option records that are 50 years or older. Marion County marriage records that are less than 50 years old are confidential. The state office provides Marion County marriage certificates from 1845 till the present. As stated in ORS 432.380 (2)(c)(B)(v), confidential marriage records are open to:

• The married couple
• Child (aged 18 years and above)
• Parent
• Brother or sister
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Authorized representatives
• Public agency acting in the conduct of its duty

The requesting party must provide a valid I.D. and show proof of relationship when applying for copies of a Marion County marriage certificate. If eligible, a person can request marriage certificates online, via phone, mail, or in-person.

A mail request will cost $25 per copy. The applicant will need to submit a Marriage Record Order Form (Spanish), make payments through check or money order, enclose the documents in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and mail all the documents to:

Oregon Vital Records Office
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

For walk-in requests, the requesting party will need to bring all these documents to the Vital Records Office at:

800 Northeast Oregon Street
Room 205
Portland, OR 97232

The State Office charges $28 per first requested copy of a birth record for walk-in orders. Extra copies asked together will cost $25 each. Office hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. up until 4:00 p.m.

Where and How to Find Marion County Birth Records?

The Oregon Vital Records Office provides Marion County birth records for events that occurred from 1845 to the present. The Oregon State Archives maintains older birth records. A Marion County birth certificate only becomes public after 100 years. According to ORS 432.380 (2)(c)(B)(ii), birth records that are less than 100 years old are only open to:

• The Registrant (aged 15 years or older)
• Legal spouse or domestic partner
• Child
• Parent
• Stepparent (until the adoptee is 18 years and above)
• Siblings
• Grandparent
• Next of kin
• Grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Authorized representatives
• Public body acting in the conduct of its obligation

Eligible persons must provide a valid I.D. and proof of relationship. Applications for copies of a Marion County birth record can be made online, via phone, mail, or in person. For mail applications, the requester should complete a Birth Record Order Form (Spanish), attach a check or money order payment of $25 (per copy), provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and submit all these to:

Oregon Vital Records Office
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Walk-in applications cost $28 for the first copy requested and $25 for additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time. To apply in person, the applicant will need to bring the completed form and a valid I.D. to the office at:

800 Northeast Oregon Street
Room 205
Portland, OR 97232

Office hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. up until 4:00 p.m.

Where and How to Find Marion County Death Records?

Marion County death records from 1845 to the present are available at the Oregon Vital Records Office. Interested parties may order copies online, through the phone, via mail, or in person. Older death records are public at the Oregon State Archives. Death records are not open to the public until after 50 years. Under ORS 432.380 (2)(c)(B)(iii), only the following persons may obtain a death certificate from the Vital Records Office;

• The deceased’s legal spouse
• Child aged 18 years and above
• Parent
• Sibling
• Next of kin
• Grandparent
• Grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Authorized representatives
• Public agency acting within the confines of its duty to inspect a death record
• An employee of a funeral home

To obtain a death certificate from the Vital Records Office through the mail, the requester should fill out a Death Certificate Form (Spanish), provide a valid I.D. (or proof of relationship), and send a $25 (per copy) check or money order payment to:

Oregon Vital Records Office
800 Northeast Oregon Street
Suite 205
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

For walk-in orders, the interested party will need to bring the completed form, a valid I.D., and a $28 fee to the Vital Records Office located at:

800 Northeast Oregon Street
Room 205
Portland, OR 97232

Additional copies requested in person and at the same time will cost $25 each. The requester can visit the office on weekdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.