Search Oregon Busted Mugshots
Oregon busted mugshots and arrest records are held by county sheriff offices and state agencies across all 36 counties. You can search for booking records, jail rosters, and inmate data through local sheriff websites and the Oregon State Police criminal history system. The state also runs the Oregon Offender Search for people in state prison custody. Each county keeps its own jail roster with current inmates and charges. Use the tools on this page to start your search for Oregon busted mugshots and arrest records right now.
Oregon Busted Mugshots Quick Facts
Oregon Busted Mugshots and Criminal Records
The Oregon State Police CJIS Division manages the Oregon Computerized Criminal History repository. This is the main state database for arrest records and criminal history in Oregon. It holds data on arrests, charges, and convictions from law enforcement agencies across the state. The CJIS Division is based at 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE in Salem, OR 97317. You can reach them at (503) 378-3070 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
A name-based criminal history check costs $33 per name searched. You provide the person's name and date of birth. OSP then searches the OCCH repository. The results show conviction records and arrests less than one year old. Under Oregon law, the subject gets notified by mail that someone ran a check on them. They have 14 days to challenge the record. Fees are not refunded even if no record turns up. Processing takes 7 to 14 business days plus mail time. You need to fill out Form 5000, which asks for the subject's first name, last name, date of birth, and your own contact details.
For a full copy of your own record, a fingerprint-based search is needed. The fee is $33 plus $30 for fingerprinting. This returns the complete Oregon criminal history, including all arrests, charges, and case outcomes. You must visit the OSP CJIS office in Salem in person. Bring a government-issued photo ID and exact cash only. They do not accept $50 or $100 bills or make change.
Oregon Offender Search Database
The Oregon Offender Search system gives public access to records on adults in state prison custody. The Oregon Department of Corrections runs this tool. It holds records from 1982 to the present. You can search by name or by SID number. The name search supports wildcard matching with an asterisk. For example, "Johns*" will match Johnson, Johnsen, and Johnston.
Search results show the SID number, name, and date of birth. Click on any result to see full details. These include physical traits like height, weight, hair and eye color, scars and tattoos. The record also shows the current facility, custody status, admission date, and projected release date. Sentence details list the offense, ORS statute, county of conviction, and sentence length. The system updates about every two hours during business hours.
This tool does not cover county jail inmates. For local jail data, check the county sheriff websites. It also does not include juveniles or people on probation who are not in custody. For national records, an FBI check costs $48 total and takes 8 to 12 weeks to process through OSP.
Note: Recent bookings may take 24 to 48 hours to appear in the Oregon Offender Search system.
Busted Mugshots and Oregon Court Records
Oregon court records are available through two systems run by the Oregon Judicial Department. The free OJD Records Search lets you look up basic case details from all 36 circuit courts. You can search by party name, case number, or court location. The free tool updates nightly with a 24-hour delay. It shows case numbers, party names, case type, filing date, and status. No documents are available through the free search.
The OJCIN Online subscription service gives deeper access. It costs $100 per month for private users, plus $0.15 per minute of use, with a $150 setup fee. Subscribers get real-time updates, full case registers, and document images in PDF format. You can search by party name, case number, date range, case type, attorney, or judge across all 36 counties. OJCIN has records going back to 1997.
Some records are not in OJCIN. Adoption cases, juvenile cases, mental health commitments, and expunged records are sealed from public view. Grand jury proceedings are also off limits. For technical help with OJCIN, call (503) 986-5500 or email ojcin.online@ojd.state.or.us.
Oregon Mugshot Release Law
Oregon passed a law that limits who can get booking photos. ORS 133.870 took effect on January 1, 2022. It says law enforcement agencies may not release a booking photo except in certain cases. This changed how busted mugshots are handled across the state. Most county jail websites stopped posting booking photos after this law went into effect.
There are exceptions under ORS 133.870(2). Photos can still go to the person in the photo, to other law enforcement agencies, and to the public when there is a law enforcement purpose like finding a fugitive. They can also be released to a victim of the offense, to the court, and upon conviction of the person. This means busted mugshots in Oregon are generally available after a conviction but restricted before that point.
Under ORS 192.345, basic arrest details are still public. This includes the arrested person's name, age, residence, the charges, conditions of release, the arresting agency, time and place of arrest, and a description of items seized. Oregon's public records law at ORS 192.311 defines public records broadly. A public body must respond to a records request within 5 business days under ORS 192.324.
County Jail Rosters in Oregon
Most Oregon counties run online jail rosters. These show who is in custody right now. You can find names, booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. Some rosters update in real time. Others refresh once or twice a day. Each county works a bit differently.
Several counties use the same jail system. Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties all send inmates to NORCOR, the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility in The Dalles. NORCOR was the first multi-county regional jail in the country when it opened in 1999. It has 212 beds and processes about 2,800 bookings each year. Call (541) 298-1576 for inmate information at NORCOR. Morrow and Wallowa counties contract with Umatilla County Jail for inmate housing.
Counties like Crook, Jefferson, and Douglas use the Web Jail Viewer platform from Executive Information Services. It lets you search by name, booking number, or date range. Other counties, like Benton, have their own custom systems with real-time filtering. Baker County posts a simple daily HTML table. Clatsop County runs a custom PHP app with DataTables. Lane County offers both an inmate viewer and a bookings and releases log. The approach varies, but the goal is the same: public access to current inmate data.
Setting Aside Oregon Arrest Records
Oregon allows people to "set aside" certain criminal records. This is the state term for expungement. A set-aside seals the record from public view. It does not destroy it. Law enforcement can still see sealed records. The process requires a court petition under ORS 137.225.
Most misdemeanors can be set aside after three years. Most felonies take five years. Some violent felonies cannot be set aside at all. DUII convictions have their own rules. You must complete all parts of your sentence first. OSP CJIS provides fingerprinting for expungement applications for $33.
If you need legal help, try the Oregon Law Center at 503-224-4086 or Legal Aid Services of Oregon at 503-224-4094. The Attorney General's Public Records Manual also covers records law in detail. If a public records request gets denied, you can petition the Attorney General for review within 60 days at no cost.
Oregon Sex Offender Search
OSP CJIS also runs the Oregon Sex Offender Registry. You can search it by name, city, county, zip code, or offense type. Results show photos, addresses, conviction details, and risk level. Level 1 means low risk. Level 2 is moderate. Level 3 is high risk and requires active community notification. You can sign up for email alerts when an offender moves near your address. The CJIS homepage has links to the registry and other tools.
Oregon Busted Mugshots Record Fees
Fees for Oregon criminal records depend on the type and source. The first 30 minutes of staff time to find records is free under ORS 192.329. After that, agencies can charge for actual costs of locating, copying, and mailing records. If fees will top $25, they must give you a written estimate first. Fees may be waived if the disclosure serves the public interest or benefits the general public.
Oregon State Police charges $33 for a name-based check, $33 plus fingerprinting for your own record, and $48 for a national FBI check. The DOC charges $0.25 per page for standard copies and $30 per hour for staff time after the first 30 minutes. Most county sheriff offices charge similar rates for copies and certified documents.
Browse Oregon Busted Mugshots by County
Each county in Oregon has its own sheriff's office and jail system. Pick a county below to find local jail rosters, inmate search tools, and booking record resources.
Busted Mugshots in Major Oregon Cities
City police departments handle local arrests. Pick a city below to find arrest record resources and local booking information.