Criminal records in Lane County, Oregon, are available through several channels. LaneCourt.us allows you to search publicly available information about criminal cases. Additionally, records can be obtained through the official Oregon state court system, county law enforcement agencies — including the Lane County Sheriff's Office — as well as the county court clerk's office. Online tools, in-person visits, and written requests all work for finding the necessary documents.
How to Search Criminal Records in Lane
To start your search, you will need at least one of the following:
- The full name of the person (preferably with the date of birth)
- Case number
- Type of case (criminal, violation, etc.)
Online Search
- LaneCourt.us — start here to find publicly available information about court criminal cases in Lane County.
- OJD Records and Calendar Search — a free portal of the Oregon Judicial Department. Allows searching by name or case number in all district courts of the state, including Lane County Circuit Court.
- Oregon eCourt — meeting calendars and basic case information are available here. Some categories of cases are restricted by federal or state law.
- Adult In Custody (AIC) Viewer — shows only individuals currently in custody at Lane County Jail.
- Oregon Offender Search — the state Department of Corrections database for searching offenders serving sentences under DOC supervision.
- 20 — the year the case was filed (2020)
- CR — type of case. CR stands for criminal case. Other common codes: FE (felony), MI (misdemeanor), VI (violation)
- 12345 — the sequential case number
- Pending — the case is open, awaiting consideration
- Active — proceedings are ongoing, hearings are scheduled
- Disposed — the court has issued a decision (sentence, closure, dismissal)
- Closed — all procedural actions are completed, the case is closed
- Arraignment — the first court hearing where the defendant is informed of the charges and enters a plea
- Preliminary Hearing — determines the sufficiency of evidence to proceed to trial (usually for felony)
- Pre-Trial — preparatory session before the main trial
- Sentencing — issuing a sentence after a guilty plea or conviction
- Review — a control session to check compliance with conditions (e.g., probation)
- Guilty — found guilty
- Not Guilty — acquitted
- Dismissed — the case is closed without a verdict
- Acquitted — full acquittal after trial
- Withheld Judgment — the court postpones sentencing, usually with conditions (e.g., completion of a program)
- Online or by email: complete the records request form and send it to LANCopyRequest@ojd.state.or.us
- In person: visit the court clerk's office at the address below
- By mail: send the completed form and payment to the court's address
- The full name of the party in the case
- Case number (if known)
- Type of document needed
- Valid ID (for requests for your own records)
- Online search through OJD: results are available immediately for basic information
- Request for copies through the court clerk's office: usually from a few business days to two weeks, depending on the volume of the request and the clerk's office workload
- Criminal history check through OSP: times vary; fingerprint requests take longer to process
In-Person Visit
The Lane County Circuit Court clerk's office provides access to court records on-site. You can view case materials through public terminals in the courthouse.
Police Reports and Incident Logs
Requests for police reports from the sheriff's office are submitted separately — online or by mail through the police report request page.
Mail Request or Criminal History Check
To obtain an official statewide criminal history report, contact the Oregon State Police — Criminal History Record Checks. This is the only official repository of criminal records in Oregon, and it requires fingerprint submission for a complete check.
Search Lane Criminal Cases by Case Number
Case numbers in Oregon courts follow a standard format. A criminal case in Lane County Circuit Court typically looks like this:
20CR12345
Enter this number in the search field on the OJD Records and Calendar Search portal. Searching by number is the fastest way to find a specific case, as it returns an exact result without needing to filter through namesakes.
Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Lane
Charges
| Item | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Statute Code | Reference to a specific section of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), e.g., ORS 813.010 — driving under the influence |
| Severity | Felony, Misdemeanor, Violation |
| Amended Charge | A charge amended by the prosecutor or court after the initial filing — may be reduced or reclassified |
Case Status
Types of Hearings
Court Results
How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Lane
Certified copies of court criminal records are issued by the Lane County Circuit Court clerk's office. This is not the same as a criminal history check through the Oregon State Police — the court issues copies of specific documents from the case.
How to Submit a Request
You need to provide:
To obtain a full statewide criminal history report (not an individual court case), submit a request to Oregon State Police CJIS. This process involves fingerprinting.
Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Lane
Fees for copies of court records in Lane County Circuit Court are set according to ORS 21.200 and the internal rules of the Oregon Judicial Department.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Copy of court document (per page) | $0.25 |
| Document certification | $5.00 per document |
| Criminal history check through Oregon State Police (self-request) | Depends on the type of check; check the OSP website for details |
Processing Time
For current fees and processing times, call the court clerk's office at 541-682-7487 or check the Lane County Circuit Court records page.