What are Gresham Public Records?
Under the Oregon Public Records Law, Gresham public records include information prepared, used, or retained by government agencies in transacting its official business. Unless a law or court order prevents public access to a record, all Gresham public records should be made available upon request, regardless of form. However, the law provides that the following records should not be accessible to the public:
- Trade secrets
- Records of litigation involving the government body
- Test questions and scoring keys
- Law enforcement investigatory records
- Personnel discipline action records
- Certain medical records
- Any record where disclosure could endanger lives or property
Gresham Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides crime statistics for the city of Gresham through its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In 2019, the UCR published 3,932 crimes, including 490 violent crimes and 3,442 property crimes. Reported violent crimes were 77 rape incidents, 113 robberies, and 297 aggravated assaults, the most common violent crime recorded. With 3 cases, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter was the least common violent crime in 2019. Property crimes published by the FBI include 407 burglaries, 1,043 motor vehicle thefts, and 29 cases of arson. The most committed property crime was larceny-theft, with 1,992 reported occurrences. Overall, the 2019 crime rate is an 8.45% drop from the total number of crimes reported in 2018.
Are Gresham Criminal Records Public?
Under Oregon law, Gresham criminal records are considered public. All persons may request personal or third-party criminal history information from the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Oregon State Police (OSP). After sending a request, the OSP begins a 14-day waiting period, which allows the subject of the record to review the information the record contains. Third-party requestors may only obtain records of arrests and convictions if less than a year old and without dismissal or acquittal. Obtainable details include:
- Arrest date
- Arresting agency
- Offense details
- Court of Origin
- Court disposition, including sentence details and parole information
How to Obtain Gresham Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Gresham Police Department (GPD) provides access to public Gresham records, including police reports and arrest records. To order a Gresham police report, complete the public records request form. Specify the type of record required and include a description of the desired record. Information provided should include the name and birth date of persons involved, a case number, and other available details. Each report costs $10 for the first ten pages and $1 for each additional page. Send the request to:
Gresham Police Department
Public Safety Building
1333 Northwest Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR 97030
Email: GPD@GreshamOregon.gov
Phone: (503) 618-2318
Fax: (503) 665-1639
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Gresham
The Oregon State Police provides public information on all registered sex offenders in the state. Through the OSP's sex offender registry, interested persons may find Gresham sex offenders by conducting a name, address, or map search. Available information includes the offender's full name, date of birth, age, gender, and residential address. The information also includes physical descriptors and a photograph.
Note that the online database only provides information on Level 3 sex offenders, as these persons present the highest risk of reoffending. Members of the general public are advised to call (503) 934-1258 or send an email for more information, or any errors noticed.
How to Find Gresham Inmate Records
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) provides public access to all inmates in the county. The MCSO maintains a searchable online registry where interested persons may find Gresham inmate records by entering the inmate's first name or last name. The registry also allows users to specify recent bookings, releases, or specify a search for persons currently in custody. Available information includes the inmate's SWIS ID, full name, age, gender, and other physical descriptors. The search result also shows the arresting agency, booking details, current location, projected release date, charge information, and a photograph.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Multnomah County Jails?
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office operates two detention facilities, including the Multnomah County Detention Center and the Inverness Jail. Persons interested in visiting either facility must be on the inmate's visitor list. Visitations are approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are advised to arrive at the facility up to 60 minutes before the preferred visiting session.
Each inmate is allowed two social visits per week with not more than three visitors each time, including children. Visits last a maximum of 30 minutes and are subject to availability of space. After arriving at the facility, each visitor must complete a service request form before approaching the visiting window to sign up. The visitor must present a current and valid government-issued picture identification. Acceptable forms of ID include an Oregon driver's license or state ID card, military ID card, and passport.
A visitor under the age of 18 must be in the company of a parent, legal guardian, or any other approved adult, or present proof of marriage if the minor is the inmate's spouse. The accompanying adult must prove a relationship to the minor by providing a birth certificate, court order proving child custody, adoption papers, or notarized permission from the minor's parent or legal guardian. If the underage visitor is either emancipated or married to the inmate, the Officer in Charge must approve before the visit.
Visitors must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants. Each visitor must behave in a calm manner that does not threaten the security, safety, or order of the jail. Any unruly visitors may have their visits terminated or barred from future visits.
Court Records
The Multnomah County Circuit Court hears cases from the city of Gresham as part of the Oregon Judicial Department. The Circuit Court is the county's highest court, with jurisdiction over all cases from Gresham. The Multnomah County Circuit Court seats at the following locations:
Multnomah County Circuit Court
Multnomah County Courthouse
1021 Southwest 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 988-3957
Fax: (503) 988-5773
Multnomah County Circuit Court
Justice Center
1120 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 988-3641
Multnomah County Circuit Court
East County Courthouse
18480 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
Phone: (503) 988-3199
Multnomah County Circuit Court – Juvenile
Juvenile Justice Center
1401 NE 68th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 988-3022 extension 5
Are Gresham Court Records Public?
The Multnomah County Circuit Court provides public access to Gresham court records. However, not all records are accessible to the general public. Residents may not obtain copies of records that have been sealed or expunged by court order. In some cases, the court may temporarily prohibit access to certain court records if the records contain information considered sensitive or private. Furthermore, access to juvenile and adoption court cases is confidential and restricted to persons directly involved.
Can You Look Up a Gresham Court Case Online?
Interested persons may find court cases using the records and calendar search provided by the Oregon Judicial Department. However, online access to court records may be limited. The general public cannot access details of mental health, juvenile, and adoption matters. Furthermore, cases related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) are unavailable online.
How to Obtain Gresham Court Case Records
The Multnomah County Circuit Court provides public access to court case records. Interested persons may request and obtain copies of a Gresham court record by mail or in person. To order a record by mail, complete the records request form with the name of the party to be searched and the search year. Each record costs 25 cents per page. The court also charges a certification fee of $5, and a $10 exemplification fee per case. Although requestors may choose to receive records by email at $3 per document, certified or exemplified copies must be received by mail or picked up in person. After sending a request, allow up to five judicial days to receive an acknowledgment and up to ten additional days for request completion. Send the completed form to:
Multnomah County Courthouse
Attention: Records
1200 Southwest 1st Avenue
Room 03315
Portland, OR 97204
For an in-person request, persons may visit Room 131 at the above address. Note that the average research time for one request is ten minutes or less. The court may charge extra if fulfilling a request requires more time.
What are Gresham Vital Records?
Gresham vital records are records that contain details of life events that take place in the city. Vital records are created and maintained by government entities and include records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
Where and How to Obtain Gresham Divorce Records
The Multnomah County Circuit Court provides access to records of divorces finalized in the county. Gresham divorce decrees are public records accessible to all residents. To obtain a divorce decree, visit the court in person or send a written request. The written request should contain the divorced parties' names, date of divorce, and court judgment details. Note that the court does not provide certified copies of divorce decrees. Send the written request or visit the court using the following information:
Multnomah County Circuit Court
Dissolution of Marriage Records
1200 Southwest 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (971) 274-0570 (Dissolution of Marriage Records only)
Interested persons may also obtain copies of Gresham divorce certificates from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. However, divorce certificates are not public records. Access to Gresham divorce certificates is restricted to the following persons:
- Either registrant named on the record
- Registrant's spouse or domestic partner, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian
- Registrant's sibling, adult child, legal representative, authorized representative, or a representative of a government agency conducting official business
Each record costs a non-refundable $25 fee for the first copy, which covers a five-year search. If the divorce year is unknown, the Oregon Center for Health Statistics will charge a $1 search fee for each additional year. To order, enclose a completed divorce record order form in English or Spanish, with a photocopy of a valid ID and a check or money order payable to OHA/Vital Records. Send to:
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Where and How to Get Gresham Marriage Records
The Multnomah County Recorder's Office provides access to records of marriages that take place in the county. However, Gresham marriage records are considered private for 50 years from the marriage date. Access is restricted to the following persons:
- The registrant named on the record
- The registrant's adult child, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, legal representative
To order a Gresham marriage license, complete the request form with the names of both parties to the marriage, the date of marriage, and a record number. The first copy costs $7.75. Each extra copy of the same record costs $4. Mail payments are by checks or money orders made out to "Multnomah County". Allow up to two business days for processing. Send the request by mail to:
ML/DP Records
P.O. Box 2716
Portland, OR 97208-2716
Gresham marriage records are also available to in-person requestors. Interested persons may visit the following address:
510 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Suite 175
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 988-3326
Where and How to Find Gresham Birth Records
The Multnomah County Health Department maintains records of births in the county and issues copies to requestors. The Health Department only maintains records of births for six months. Under Oregon law, access to Gresham birth records is restricted to immediate family members of the registrant named on the record. This includes the person's parents, grandparents, and siblings. Legal representatives and government agencies may also access these records. To request, complete a birth certificate order form in English or Spanish with the baby's full name, date and place of birth, the full names of both parents, and the requestor's relationship to the baby. Each record costs $25, payable by checks or money orders made out to Vital Records. Send the completed form with payment and a government-issued photo ID to:
Vital Records
847 Northeast 19th Avenue
Suite 350
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503) 988-3745
Requests for Gresham birth records after six months of the child's birth should be sent to the Vital Records Unit of the Oregon State Health Division:
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Phone: (971) 673-1190
Where and How to Find Gresham Death Records
The Multnomah County Health Department only grants access to Gresham death records to immediate family members and legal representatives of the deceased. Immediate family members may include siblings, parents, and grandparents. The Health Department only maintains these records for six months. To request a copy, fill a death certificate order form in English or Spanish. Complete the form with the decedent's name, date and place of death, the requestor's relationship to the decedent, and the reason for the request. Each record costs $25 payable by check or money order to Vital Records. Send the request to:
Vital Records
847 Northeast 19th Avenue
Suite 350
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503) 988-3745
After six months of the date of death, send the request to the Records Unit of the Oregon State Health Division at:
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Phone: (971) 673-1190
