UMATILLA COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

Umatilla County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

Per Oregon Public Records Law, Umatilla public records refer to information or documents that an agency or political subdivision prepares, owns, or uses. These records typically relate to the agency's activities, transactions, functions, or political subdivisions. In addition, a public record typically satisfies any fiscal, legal, administrative, or historical policies, requirements, or needs of the agency or political subdivision. Records exempt from public inspection include trade secrets and information on investigations compiled for criminal law.

Umatilla County Crime Statistics

The 2019 FBI UCR Reporting Program revealed that in 2019, 43 violent crimes were reported in Umatilla County. This included 7 rape offenses, three robberies, and 33 aggravated assaults. In the same year, there were 410 property crimes in the county, including 152 burglaries, 207 larceny thefts, 51 motor vehicle thefts, and 10 arson offenses. There was no reported murder or non-negligent manslaughter in 2019.

In 2018, there were 33 violent crimes, including 1 murder and non-negligent manslaughter, 4 rape offenses, eight robbery offenses, and 20 aggravated assaults. Umatilla County also reported 405 property crimes in 2018, comprising 133 burglaries, 210 larceny thefts, 62 motor vehicle thefts, and four arson offenses.

Both reports suggest a 30.3% increase in violent crimes and a 1.23% increase in property crimes from 2018 to 2019.

Are Umatilla County Criminal Records Public?

Unless access is authorized in accordance with the provisions of the ORS 181A.220, Oregon State criminal history information is exempt from public viewing. The Oregon Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is the record custodian for statewide criminal history information. Interested and eligible parties may conduct personal criminal history or third-party searches by querying the division.

Personal Criminal History Search

To obtain a personal Oregon Criminal Record, the requester must complete and submit a Personal Criminal Record Request Form and provide fingerprints using the blue applicant fingerprint card (FD258).

Fingerprinting is available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, for $20 on a first-come, first-serve basis at:

General Headquarters
3565 Trelstad Avenue SE,
Building 1
Salem, OR 97317

In addition to these documents, the request should also include a money order or check for $33 and an additional $5 for notarized copies. Each request for personal criminal history information requires a processing time of 7 to 10 days. If the requester chooses to pay with a check, the person named on it must be present with a valid government-issued photo ID. Each mail request requires a completed form, the appropriate fee, and a fingerprint card submitted to:

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

For certified mail, the requester should forward the form to:

Oregon State Police
3565 Trelstad Avenue SE
Salem, OR 97317-9614

Third-Party Criminal History Search

Chapter 181A of the Oregon Revised Statute permits a person, non-criminal justice agency, or non-law enforcement agency to obtain Oregon Criminal Offender Information. The requester must include the following when submitting a request:

• The individual's date of birth
• The individual's full name
• Social security number (if available)
• Last known or current mailing address
• Name and mailing address of the requester

Businesses that regularly use this service can set up an account. Requesting businesses should note that the account is solely for submitting criminal history requests and not receiving or accessing criminal history information online. Under state law, the CJIS must notify the person listed on the record when there is a request for their information. The notification will include information regarding the person or organization making the request. Also, employers must inform the employee or prospective employee of the criminal history request as stated by the state's law.

The person listed on the record has 14 days to challenge the accuracy of the information found on the record. During this time, the requester will also receive a notification for a 14-day waiting period if there is a criminal record. The individual or agency making the request will receive the record if the record-holder does not challenge it.

Oregon records of convictions and arrests less than 12 months old with no report of an acquittal or dismissal are available to the public. Each record includes the following information:

• Arresting agency
• Court of origin
• Date of arrest
• Description of the offense which resulted in the arrest
• Disposition including date of parole and parole revocations (if any), and sentence imposed

Third-party criminal history records are available after submitting online requests or upon submitting a Records Request on Another Individual form, and a $33 check or money order made payable to the Oregon State Police. Requests should be forwarded to:

Billing Customers
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Attention: 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

How to Obtain Umatilla County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Interested parties can find Umatilla County police reports and arrest records at the county Sheriff's Office. Requesters can submit completed copies of the Public Records Request Form (in person, by email, or by mail) to the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office during office hours, using the contact information below:

Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
Attention: Records
4700 NorthWest Pioneer Place
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 966-3606
Email: ucsorecords@umatillacounty.net

The requester must pay applicable fees before receiving records. Payments are accepted via cash or checks made out to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. If processing lasts longer than 10 days, a member of the division will contact the requester and provide an estimated completion date.

Parties should note that arrest records contain the arrestee's personal information, booking date, arrest date, charge, bail amount (if applicable), and a mugshot. A police report contains:

• A charge description.
• Witness.
• Witness statements.
• Time.
• Time of arrival and departure from the crime scene.
• Crime.
• Crime scene photos (if applicable).

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Umatilla County

The Oregon State Police (OSP) provides members of the public with statewide sex offender information on Level 3 sex offenders only. Users can search for Umatilla County sex offender information on the Oregon State Sex Offender Registry by entering a name, zip code, city, and county. Parties can also search for sex offenders by entering an address and selecting a search mile radius. The registry contains the following sex offender details: personal information, last registration date, employment status, compliance status, charges, residential address, mugshot, and SMTS (scars, marks, and tattoos) information.

Interested parties can use the registry's 'subscribe' feature to receive email notifications when there is an update on a sex offender's record. Interested parties seeking sex offender information may also send emails to Sexoffender.Questions@osp.oregon.gov or call (503) 934-1258. Victims can also inquire about offenders who committed crimes against them by calling (800) 552934 (toll-free) and providing a victim ID number.

How to Find Umatilla County Inmate Records

Umatilla County inmate records can be obtained from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. Interested parties can view a list of inmates, including their personal information, booking date, arresting agency, inmate status, arrest location, booking number, bail amount, charge description, and a mugshot. Users can find an inmate on the site by entering the inmate's name or selecting 'last three days,' 'last two days,' or 'All' for inmates booked within the respective time frames.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Umatilla County Jail?

Visitors must schedule visits at least one week in advance. The jail reception is available for scheduling on Mondays through Fridays, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Prospective visitors should contact (541) 966-3632 to schedule visits. Visiting days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, excluding holidays. Below is the Umatilla County Jail's visiting schedule:

Female inmates: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Male inmate visits: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The procedures governing visitation at Umatilla County are as follows:

• An inmate can ask for an Inmate Request Form to include four visitors for approval on their visitation list
• The inmate can remove a name from the list by submitting a request to the jail receptionist. The name will only return after a minimum of 30 days.
• Visits are only by appointment.
• Inmates and approved visitors can not have contact visits.
• Visitation is denied if there is evidence that a visitor has brought in a contraband item in the past or has been disruptive.
• Except for children under 18, all visitors must provide a driver's license or valid photo identification.
• During a session, visitors and inmates can see each other through a glass partition and communicate via a telephone.
• Inmates can have one 30-minute visit four times a week. Alternatively, inmates may have two one-hour visits no more than once per day. Each visit should not have more than two adults or one adult with two children. A child less than one-year-old must visit with the child's mother and will not count to the visitor limit.
• Visitors cannot wear attires similar to an inmate's clothing or any other clothing considered suggestive or a security hazard.
• The Corrections Staff has the right to search persons that enter the facility.

Umatilla County Court Records

Umatilla County court records are documents recorded, filed, and maintained in the county. Court records include records of criminal, juvenile, or civil court cases. The following are the locations of courts in Umatilla County:

County- Pendleton
Umatilla County Courthouse
216 SouthEast Fourth Street
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 278-0341

Umatilla County-Hermiston
Stafford Hansell Government Center
915 SouthEast Columbia Drive
Hermiston, OR 97838
Phone: (541) 667-3020

Are Umatilla County Court Records Public?

Court records that are neither sealed nor confidential (juvenile, adoption court records) are publicly accessible. Digitized documents are available to review for free using the kiosk computers in the courthouse lobby. Non-digitized documents are available for viewing at the court counter during office hours at no cost. However, the applicant must request the file beforehand using the Public Records Request Form to make sure it is available for viewing. Audio files are available via a secure email link or on a CD.

Umatilla County court records are also publicly accessible online. However, there are applicable fees for obtaining physical copies of court records.

How to Obtain Umatilla County Civil Court Case Records

Requesters can obtain Umatilla County civil court case records by submitting Public Records Request Forms to the specific courthouse in person, by mail, or by contacting the court via telephone. The Oregon Judicial Department's web portal is also available to interested parties who wish to view Umatilla County civil court records at no charge. Requesters must enter record information, including party, case, judgment, and warrant information.

Alternatively, the Oregon eCourt Case Information System (OECI) contains Oregon Circuit court records and is available to registered users. Furthermore, each requester can send an email including a detailed description of the civil court case record of interest.

How to Obtain Umatilla County Criminal Court Records

Umatilla County criminal court records are available to registered subscribers on the Oregon eCourt Case Information System (OECI). Interested parties can also submit requests via email. At no cost, interested parties can obtain Umatilla County criminal court records online from the Oregon Judicial Department's web portal. The database allows court record searches by party name, case search, and warrant. Parties can also send requests by contacting the court via telephone or mailing completed Public Records Request Forms.

What are Umatilla County Vital Records?

Umatilla County vital records are the legal documents containing details of vital life events of county residents. These documents include birth records, marriage records, death records, and divorce records. Umatilla County vital records are maintained by different county repositories and record custodians. However, residents should note that not all vital records are public.

Where and How to Obtain Umatilla County Divorce Records

Umatilla County divorce records are available at the District Court. Interested parties are to submit detailed divorce record requests along with applicable fees. In addition, requesters should submit copies of valid government-issued photo identification. Interested parties should contact the court at (541) 278-0341 or visit the court at:

Umatilla Courthouse
216 SouthEast Fourth Street
Pendleton, OR 97801

Umatilla County divorce records are also available at the Oregon Health Authority. To obtain divorce records from the agency, each requester should submit a completed Oregon Divorce Record Order Form in person, by mail, or by dropbox. Divorce records from 1925 are available at the agency. However, for 50 years after the filing date, divorce records are only available to the following persons:

• The registrant
• The registrant's spouse or registered domestic partner
• The registrant's parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild
• The registrant's child if at least 18 years old
• The registrant's legal guardian or legal representative
• Authorized representative or government agency performing official duties

In addition to an order form, requesters require a valid ID such as a driver's license or passport. Each record costs $25, payable by money order or check. However, in-person requests cost $28, including a $3 security fee for applicant identity verification and ID review. Interested parties can submit Umatilla County divorce record requests as follows:

In-Person and Dropbox Requests:
State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232-2162

Mail Requests:
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Where and How to Get Public Umatilla County Marriage Records

The Umatilla County Records Office issues and records marriage licenses purchased in the county. Interested parties can obtain records of these marriages by submitting requests that include details of the desired documents, copies of valid government-issued identification, and applicable fees. All interested parties should submit requests using the details below:

Records Department
216 SouthEast 4th Street
Room 106
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 278-6236
Fax: (541) 278-6345
Email: records@umatillacounty.net
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Alternatively, interested parties can submit the Oregon Marriage Record Order Form to the Oregon Health Authority via mail, dropbox, or in person. The agency has Oregon marriage records dating back to 1906. Public access to marriage records is not available for 50 years from the marriage date. After 50 years, all interested persons may obtain records by submitting the order form, valid ID, and a $25 check or money order made out to OHA/Vital Records. In-person requests require an additional $3 security fee. Parties should submit requests using the information below:

In-Person and Dropbox Requests:
State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232-2162

Mail Requests:
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Umatilla County

The Oregon Health Authority provides marriage records less than 50 years old to the following requestors:

• The registrant
• The registrant's spouse or domestic partner
• The registrant's child who must be 18 years or above
• Parent
• Siblings
• Grandparent or grandchild
• The legal guardian or legal representative
• Authorized representative of a government agency if conducting official business

The requester must submit proof of identification to obtain a marriage record. Valid ID includes a passport or a driver's license. If those are unavailable, copies of three documents with the name and current address of the requester are acceptable. Examples include utility bills, insurance statements, medical statements, and payment stubs not more than 30 days old.

In addition, the requester must send checks or money orders payable to OHA/Vital Records. Each mail request costs $25, while an in-person submission costs an extra $3 security fee for applicant identity verification and ID review. Interested parties can submit Umatilla County marriage record requests as follows:

In-Person and Dropbox Requests:
State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232-2162

Mail Requests:
Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Where and How to Find Umatilla County Birth Records

The Oregon Health Authority maintains Umatilla County birth records created since 1903. However, for the first 100 years after the birth date, only the following people can submit requests:

• The registrant must if at least 15 years old
• Registered spouse or domestic partner
• Child
• Parent
• Stepparent until the child is 18
• Siblings
• Grandparent or grandchild
• Legal guardian
• Legal representative or authorized representative or a government agency performing official duties

To obtain a Umatilla County birth record, the requester must provide a copy of a valid ID like a passport or a driver's license. If those are unavailable, copies of utility bills, insurance statements, medical statements, and payment stubs (not older than 30 days) may also be acceptable. In addition, the requester must send a money order or check for $25 payable to OHA/Vital Records.

Those ordering by mail should send a completed Oregon Birth Record Order Form with the required documents to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Interested parties can also submit Umatilla County birth record requests in person. However, in-person requests cost $28. Dropbox and in-person requests should be submitted to:

State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232-2162

Where and How to Find Umatilla County Death Records

Umatilla County death records from 1903 to date are available at the Oregon Health Authority. Parties can obtain the record by submitting mail, in-person, or dropbox requests. However, Umatilla County death records which are less than 50 years old are only available to the decedents:

• Spouse or domestic partner
• Child who is 18 years old or older
• Their Parents
• Siblings
• Grandparents or grandchildren
• Next of kin
• Legal guardian before death

These records are also available to authorized representatives and government agency personnel performing their official duties. The record may also be accessed by any employee or agent of a funeral home or an individual acting as a funeral service practitioner listed on the death record.

To request Umatilla death records via mail, each eligible applicant must send a completed Oregon Death Record Order Form and a $25 money order or check made out to OHA/Vital Records. Requesters must also present a valid form of identification, such as a valid driver's license, passport, or ID card. Alternatively, applicants can send copies of three documents with the requester's name and current address, such as utility bills, insurance statements, payment stubs not older than 30 days, and medical reports. A vehicle registration, title or insurance statement, permit for firearms, and valid work ID is also acceptable. Requesters should mail all required documents to:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Applicants may also visit the Vital Records Office for in-person requests. However, these requests cost an extra $3 security fee for ID review and identity verification. Residents may visit the address below for in-person and dropbox requests:

State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street
Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232-2162