BEAVERTON PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Beaverton Public Records?

Under the Oregon Public Records and Meetings Law, a Beaverton public record is defined to include any writing containing information that pertains to the conduct of public business, prepared, owned, used, or retained by a public body notwithstanding the physical form or characteristics. However, not all public records are available for inspection under this Public Records Law. Records that are not considered public records in Beaverton include but are not limited to:

• Public records relating to pending litigation;
• Trade secrets;
• Criminal investigation information, until the law enforcement investigation or prosecution, is completed or abandoned;
• Tests and examinations;
• Business records required to be submitted;
• Real estate appraisals;
• Confidential information;
• Internal advisory communications;
• Personal information that the disclosure will lead to a violation of the person’s privacy rights;
• Where a Federal or State law exempts certain records or documents;
• Unclaimed property reports;
• Student records;
• Investigations regarding unfair labor practices, debt consolidation, unsafe workplace, and civil rights.

Beaverton Crime Statistics

The Beaverton Police Department publishes annual reports that provide statistics of the crime rate within Beaverton. In 2019, the total number of crimes reported in Beaverton was 2,227 including 242 violent crimes and 1,985 property crimes. The violent crimes reported include one homicide, 89 rapes, 53 robberies, and 99 aggravated assaults. The incidences of property crimes include 163 burglaries, 1,600 larcenies, 207 motor vehicle thefts, and 15 arsons.

These figures, when compared with the crime numbers from the previous year, represent a slight decline in total crimes reported. Between 2018 and 2019, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault rates increased by 6%, 33%, and 29% respectively in Beaverton. In the same period, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson rates declined by 8%, 1%, 14%, and 21% respectively. Homicide rates remained the same for both years.

Are Beaverton Criminal Records Public?

Oregon state law allows public access to Beaverton criminal records. Through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Oregon State Police, interested persons can request copies of their own criminal record by providing their fingerprints. Also, third parties may request criminal records of others by providing the subject’s name, date of birth, and last known mailing address. To obtain your own criminal record, fill out the Copy of Own Oregon Record, include fingerprints and payment of $33 check or money order payable to Oregon State Police and submit the request to:

Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Oregon State Police
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070

To obtain the criminal record of another person, complete a Request for Oregon Criminal History Information on Another Individual. Mail the form with a $10 check or money order payable to Oregon State Police to either of the following addresses:

Billing Customers:

Oregon State Police
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Attn: 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 Beaverton Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Beaverton Police Department generates and maintains copies of Beaverton arrest records and police reports. Interested persons can request copies of these records in person or by telephone. To obtain a police report, the following information is needed:

• Case number (if known);
• Date of occurrence;
• Time of occurrence;
• Location;
• Type of case; and
• Involved parties.

Requesters should fill out the Police Report Records Request Form and make inquiries by telephone or in-person with the information below:

Beaverton Police Department
6125 Southwest Hall Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: (503) 526-2261

It takes about 10 to 15 business days to process and approve a request. Once the request is approved, the requester will be called to pay for the number of copies wanted (usually $20 per report). The requester will also provide a valid ID before getting the report of interest.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Beaverton?

The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Unit maintains the statewide database of all registered sex offenders in the state. The Sex Offender Inquiry System is a database of Notification Level 3 (High Risk) designated sex offenders, subject to community notification, who are residing in cities and counties within Oregon. To locate sex offenders living in Beaverton, search the Oregon Sex Offender Registry by name, county, city, zip code, or address.

Alternatively, residents can obtain the list of all sex offenders residing in their area by contacting the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at:

Washington County Sheriff’s Office
215 Southwest Adams, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123

How to Find Beaverton Inmate Records?

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office provides interested persons with an online inmate custody list of inmates that are currently incarcerated in the jail facility. It also provides a 24-hour Arrest and Release Log. This contains general information about the inmate, such as name, date of birth, arrest or release date, and the court where the hearing happened.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Beaverton Jail?

To visit an inmate in the Washington County Jail, contact or visit the jail center with the information below:

Washington County Jail
215 Southwest Adams, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: (503) 846-2700
Fax: (503) 846-2719

Court Records

The city of Beaverton is under the Washington County court system. It consists of four Circuit Courts, eight Municipal Courts, and one Justice Court. The circuit courts serve trial courts with general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, traffic, small claims, juvenile, domestic relations, violations, probate, adoption, and guardianship cases. The municipal courts have jurisdiction over violations of the traffic, criminal, or parking laws.

These courts maintain the records from court proceedings and provide interested persons with access to them. Interested persons can visit the courthouse that adjudged the case to obtain copies of Beaverton court records.

Location of Courts in Beaverton

Washington County Circuit Courts
Washington County Circuit Court - Courthouse
Physical: 145 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Mailing: 150 North 1st Avenue, MS 37, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 846-8888

Washington County Circuit Court - Justice Services Building
150 North 1st Avenue
MS 37
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 846-8888

Washington County Circuit Court - Juvenile Services Building
Physical: 222 North 1st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Mailing: 150 North 1st Avenue, MS 37, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 846-4701

Washington County Circuit Court - Law Enforcement Center
215 Southwest Adams Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 846-8888

Washington County Municipal Courts

Beaverton Municipal Court
4755 Southwest Griffith Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 526-2290
Fax: (503) 350-4031

Forest Grove/Cornelius Municipal Court
Forest Grove City Hall
1924 Council Street
P.O. Box 326
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 992-3268
Fax: (503) 992-3202

Gaston Municipal Court
116 Front Street
P.O. Box 129
Gaston, OR 97119
Phone: (503) 985-3340
Fax: (503) 985-1014

Hillsboro Municipal Court
150 East Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: (503) 681-6157
Fax: (503) 681-6282

King City Municipal Court
City Hall
15300 Southwest 116th Avenue
King City, OR 97224
Phone: (503) 620-6444
Fax: (503) 639-3771

Sherwood Municipal Court
22560 Southwest Pine Street
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: (503) 625-4225
Fax: (503) 625-5524

Tigard Municipal Court
13125 Southwest Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 718-2478

Tualatin Municipal Court
8650 Southwest Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: (503) 691-3025
Fax: (503) 691-6884

Washington County Justice Court

Washington County Justice Court
3700 Southwest Murray Boulevard
Suite 150
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 846-6600
Fax: (503) 846-6604

Are Beaverton Court Records Public?

The majority of Oregon court records, including Beaverton court records, are available to eligible persons. Requests can be made to the court clerk or official custodian for the court records. However, sealed and confidential records are not publicly available. These include cases concerning adoption and juvenile delinquency. Requests for such records may be denied, or the requester may be required to identify themselves and collect the records in person.

Can you look up a Beaverton Court Case Online?

Beaverton court case records are available online. Interested persons can search for basic case information for the circuit courts using the Oregon Judicial Department Online Records Search Platform. Users can search with either the names of the parties or the record number of the case. The results can also be filtered by party name, FBI number, booking number, and other details of the case. Users that are registered can also use the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network to search for judgment dockets. The search portal is based on subscription and requires payment to use.

How to Obtain Beaverton Civil Court Case Records?

Beaverton civil court case records are available online. Interested persons can search for cases in Beaverton circuit courts with the Oregon Judicial Department Online Records Search Platform. Interested persons can also use the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network to find judgment dockets, although using the service is not free. The Records File Room of the Washington County Circuit Court maintains records of civil court cases and makes the records available to the public. Requests for these records can be made in person, by mail, or online. For online requests, the Online Web Form should be completed and submitted. Requesters by mail should complete the Public Records Request by Mail form. The mail should be sent with the completed form, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and a check made payable to the State of Oregon. Mail and in-person requests should be made at:

Washington County Circuit Court
Attention: Records Department
150 N 1st Avenue MS 37
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Electronic copies of the records cost 20 cents per page for older records and $3 per request for newer records. Hard copies cost 25 cents per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document and 25 cents per page. Exemplified copies cost $10 per document and 25 cents per page. The payments should be made before the request is completed. Persons who are requesting confidential records will need to complete some additional steps to show that they are eligible to obtain the information. For court records of other courts besides the Circuit Court, interested persons can visit the relevant municipal court.

How to Obtain Beaverton Criminal Court Records?

Beaverton criminal court case records are accessible online. The cases are available to search for on the Oregon Judicial Department Online Records Search Platform. Interested persons can also use the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network to find judgment dockets, although they would have to pay. The payment is subscription-based. The records can also be accessed at the Records File Room of the Washington County Circuit Court. A request for the records can be made online, in person, or by mail. The cost of the request will depend on the copies being provided. Electronic copies of the records cost 20 cents per page for older records and $3 per request for newer records. Hard copies cost 25 cents per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document and an additional 25 cents per page. Exemplified copies cost $10 per document and an additional 25 cents per page.

The Online Web Form should be filled and submitted to make an online request. The Public Records Request by Mail form should be filled for mail requests. The mail should be sent with the completed form, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and a check made payable to the State of Oregon. Mail and in-person requests should be made at:

Washington County Circuit Court
Attention: Records Department
150 N 1st Avenue MS 37
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Persons requesting confidential records would need to provide a valid photo ID to show that they are eligible to make the request.

What are Beaverton Vital Records?

Beaverton vital records are documentation of certain life events that occur within Beaverton City. Vital records consist of records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths in Beaverton. The Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority maintains vital records in Oregon, including Beaverton City. The Washington County Vital Records Office also maintains vital records in Washington County, including Beaverton City. Most vital records in Beaverton are not accessible to all members of the public. The requester should be qualified to obtain a copy of the records and may need to present a valid ID.

Where and How to Obtain Beaverton Divorce Records?

The Records File Room of the Washington County Circuit Court maintains records of divorces and annulments granted by the court. Requests can be made to obtain copies of the records. The requests can be in person or by mail. The Public Records Request by Mail form should be completed for mail requests. Mail requests should include the completed form, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and a check containing the applicable fees. In-person requests and mail requests can be made at:

Washington County Circuit Court
Attention: Records Department
150 N 1st Avenue MS 37
Hillsboro, OR 97124

The Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority also maintains records of Beaverton divorce records from 1925 till the present. It also processes requests for Beaverton divorce certificates. A request for copies of divorce records can be made by filling the Divorce Record Order form. The request costs $25 for each record. A copy of a valid government-issued ID or any acceptable alternative is also required. The request should be made in person or by mail at:

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

Requests can also be made by phone by calling (888) 896-4988. The cost is $44.95 for the first copy of the record, which is non-refundable, and $25 for subsequent copies of the same record or other records.

Access to divorce records is restricted for the first fifty years after the divorce. Within the 50 years, only eligible persons may make requests for copies of the records. Eligible persons are the registrant whose name appears on the record, the registrant’s spouse, the registrant’s child who is 18 years old or older, the registrant’s close relative, and other authorized persons.

Where and How to Get Public Beaverton Marriage Records?

The Records File Room of the Washington County Circuit Court maintains records of marriage licenses granted by the court. Interested persons can obtain copies of the records if they are eligible to do so. The requests for the records can either be made in person or by mail. To make a mail request, the Public Records Request by Mail form should be filled. The mail should include the filled form, a stamped envelope that is self-addressed, and a check for the necessary fees. Both in-person and mail requests can be made at:

Washington County Circuit Court
Attention: Records Department
150 N 1st Avenue MS 37
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Beaverton marriage records are in the custody of the Vital Records Office of the Oregon Health Authority. Interested persons who are eligible can obtain copies of the records by making a request. The Marriage Record Order Form should be completed to request a copy of a marriage record. Each copy of the records costs $25 when the requests are made in person or by mail. Identification by a government-issued ID or any other acceptable alternative would be necessary. Requests can be made by phone by calling (888) 896-4988. The charge for phone requests is $44.95 for the first copy and $25 for subsequent copies included in the same request. In-person and mail requests can be made at:

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

Within the first 50 years from the date of marriage, only qualified persons may obtain copies of the records. These qualified persons are the registrant whose name appears on the record, the registrant’s spouse, the registrant’s child who is 18 years old or older, the registrant’s close relative, and other authorized persons.

Where and How to Find Beaverton Birth Records?

The Washington County Vital Records Office maintains records of Beaverton's birth records. Interested persons who are eligible can make requests for Beaverton birth certificates. However, the records are only available if the birth was less than six months before the day the request is made. Records beyond that time frame are available at the Oregon Vital Records Office. Requests can be made by completing the Birth Record Order Form. The requests cost $25 for each copy. Payments for mail requests can be made by check or money order made payable to Vital Records. Payments for in-person requests can be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card. The office is open from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Requests can be made at:

HHS-Vital Records,
Suite: 170, 155 N. First Ave,
Hillsboro, OR 97124,
Phone: (503) 846-3538
Fax: (503) 846-3655

The Oregon Vital Records also maintains Beaverton birth records and processes requests for copies of the records. Interested persons would need to complete the Birth Record Order Form. Each copy of the records costs $25, and a valid ID would be required. Requests can be made in person or by mail at:

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

Phone requests can be made through a call to (888) 896-4988. Phone requests cost $44.95 for the first copy of the request and $25 for subsequent copies of the same requests. Only qualified persons can obtain Beaverton birth certificates. These are the registrant if they are 15 years old or older, the registrant’s close relatives, the registrant’s spouse, and other authorized persons.

Where and How to Find Beaverton Death Records?

The Washington County Vital Records Office maintains records of Beaverton death records. Eligible persons can make requests to obtain Beaverton death certificates. However, it would only be provided by the Washington County Vital Records Office if the death occurred less than six months before the request is made. Records beyond that time frame are available at the Oregon Vital Records Office. Requests can be made by filling the Death Record Order Form. The requester will be charged $25 for each copy of the records being requested. The payment can be made by check or money order made payable to Vital Records for mail requests. In-person request payments can be made by cash, credit card, money order, or check. The office is open from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Requests can be made at:

HHS-Vital Records,
Suite: 170, 155 N. First Ave,
Hillsboro, OR 97124,
Phone: (503) 846-3538
Fax: (503) 846-3655

Beaverton death records are also available in the custody of the Oregon Vital Records Office. Requests can be made for the records. Eligible persons can make requests by filling the Death Record Order Form. Each copy of the death records costs $25 if the request is made in person or by mail. Phone requests can be made by calling (888) 896-4988. Phone requests cost $44.95 for the first copy of the request and $25 for subsequent copies of the same request. In-person and mail requests can be made at:

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

The persons eligible to make requests are the deceased’s spouse, the deceased’s immediate family, and other authorized persons.