Find Tigard Criminal Records
Tigard criminal records are kept by the Tigard Police Department and the Washington County Circuit Court. Tigard is part of the Portland metro area in Washington County. About 55,000 people live in this city south of Portland. Criminal records from Tigard include police reports, arrest logs, and court case files. The police hold records of crimes and arrests that took place in the city. Court records go through the Washington County courthouse in Hillsboro. Both sources are open to the public for most types of criminal records, though some files may have restrictions under Oregon law.
Tigard Quick Facts
Tigard Police Department Records
The Tigard Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for the city. It handles all calls for service and creates records for crimes reported in Tigard. The Records Division at the department processes requests for copies of police reports, incident reports, and arrest records.
To request Tigard criminal records from the police, contact the Tigard Police Department. Provide the date of the event, a case number if you have one, or the name of someone involved. This will help staff locate the right file. The department may charge a fee for copies.
Police reports from Tigard document what officers found when they responded to a call. They list the people involved, the location, and a summary of the facts. These records are not the same as court records. A police report covers the investigation. The court record covers what happened after charges were filed. If you need both types of records for a Tigard case, you will need to contact two offices.
Tigard Police handle cases inside city limits only. If a crime took place just outside Tigard, the Washington County Sheriff may have the records instead. The Washington County Sheriff records page can help with those cases.
Washington County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Tigard are filed at the Washington County Circuit Court. The courthouse is in Hillsboro at 150 N 1st Avenue, Room 110J. This is the court for all cities in Washington County, including Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and others. When someone is charged with a crime in Tigard, the case goes to this court.
You can visit the courthouse to search for Tigard criminal records. The clerk can look up cases by name or case number. You can request copies of charging documents, court orders, plea agreements, and judgments. Most criminal records at the court are open to the public.
| Court | Washington County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N 1st Avenue, Rm. 110J Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Website | Washington County Court Records |
The court file for a Tigard criminal case shows the full legal history. It includes the initial charges, any changes to those charges, motions filed by both sides, and the final outcome. If the case went to trial, the file may include the verdict. If the person pleaded guilty, the plea agreement will be in the file. These records tell you what happened in court after the Tigard Police made an arrest.
Note: The courthouse is in Hillsboro, about 15 miles north of Tigard, so plan for the drive if you visit in person.
Search Tigard Criminal Records Online
You do not have to drive to Hillsboro to search for Tigard criminal records. Oregon offers free online tools that cover all circuit courts in the state. The Oregon Judicial Department runs a public search portal where you can look up cases from Washington County and every other county.
Visit the Oregon Judicial Department records page to begin. You can search by the name of a person or by case number. The results show case type, charges, filing dates, and status. This covers Tigard criminal records that went through the Washington County court.
The free search shows case details but does not let you view full documents. For copies of court filings, you will need to contact the Washington County court clerk or visit the Hillsboro courthouse. The online tool is a good starting point to see if a record exists before you request copies of Tigard criminal records.
Oregon State Criminal Background Checks
For a search that covers all of Oregon, the Oregon State Police run a statewide criminal records program. Under ORS 181A.220, any person can request a background check. The check pulls criminal records from every county, not just Washington County where Tigard cases are filed.
The fee is $33 per check. Mail your request to the Oregon State Police, CJIS Division, PO Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days. The OSP CJIS page has forms and instructions.
Under ORS 181A.245, sealed and expunged records do not appear in the results. Juvenile records are also excluded. The state check is useful when you want a full view of someone's criminal history across Oregon, beyond just Tigard.
- Fee of $33 per request
- Mail to OSP CJIS in Portland
- Takes 7 to 10 business days
- Covers every county in Oregon
- Sealed and expunged records excluded
Tigard Records Through OJCIN
OJCIN stands for Oregon Judicial Case Information Network. It is a paid online system that gives deeper access to court records across the state. If you need to search Tigard criminal records often, OJCIN may be worth the cost. It provides more detail than the free search tool.
You can sign up for OJCIN through the Oregon Judicial Department. The system covers all circuit courts, including Washington County. It works well for people who need to look up criminal records from Tigard and other cities on a regular basis. Visit the Oregon courts website for sign-up details and pricing.
Note: OJCIN requires a subscription, while the basic Oregon court search tool is free for simple lookups of Tigard criminal records.
Public Access to Tigard Criminal Records
Most criminal records in Tigard are public under Oregon law. Court files are open to anyone unless a judge has sealed the case. Police reports are also available in most situations, though active investigations may be withheld until the case is closed.
Oregon treats government records as public by default. You have the right to ask for copies. If an office denies your request, they must tell you which law allows the denial. This applies to both the Tigard Police and the Washington County court. You can appeal a denial through the process set out in state law.
Certain records are always restricted. Juvenile criminal cases are not open to the public. Cases that have been expunged are removed from the public record. Sealed cases cannot be viewed unless a court lifts the seal. Beyond these limits, Tigard criminal records are there for the public to access.
Washington County Criminal Records
Tigard is in Washington County, and all criminal cases from the city go through the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro. The county court serves Tigard along with Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin, and many other cities. For more on the county court system and other types of records, visit the Washington County criminal records page.