Look Up Umatilla County Criminal Records

Umatilla County criminal records are maintained by the Circuit Court and Sheriff in northeast Oregon. The county seat is Pendleton. Hermiston is the other main city. Umatilla County has an active court system that handles criminal cases year-round. You can access Umatilla County criminal records online, by phone, in person, or by mail. The Circuit Court processes all felony and misdemeanor cases. This page explains each method for finding criminal records in Umatilla County so you can choose the best option for your needs.

Umatilla County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Umatilla County Circuit Court is at 216 SE Court Avenue in Pendleton. This court handles all criminal cases filed in the county. Felonies and misdemeanors are both processed here. The clerk maintains a file for each case. You can visit in person to view or copy Umatilla County criminal records.

Each case file at the Umatilla County Circuit Court includes charging documents, plea entries, hearing records, and sentencing orders. Trial records are also part of the file when a case goes to trial. Call (541) 278-0341 to confirm hours before visiting. Staff can search by name or case number. Most requests are filled the same day. Older Umatilla County criminal records may take extra time if files are in storage.

Plain copies and certified copies are both available. Certified copies carry the court seal. Bring your ID when you visit the courthouse in Pendleton.

This page lists the court address, phone, and services for Umatilla County criminal records requests.

Oregon State Criminal Records for Umatilla County

The Oregon State Police maintain a statewide criminal records database. It covers all counties, including Umatilla County. Under ORS 181A.220, state criminal records are confidential. Access is provided through specific channels. The Criminal Justice Information Services unit processes all requests.

A state record check costs $33. Mail your request to the Oregon State Police at PO Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395. Results take 7 to 10 business days. This search covers every Oregon county. Any Umatilla County criminal records on file with the state will appear in the results. This method works best when you need a criminal history that spans more than one county in Oregon.

Use this portal for a complete criminal history across all Oregon counties, including Umatilla County.

Note: ORS 181A.245 governs public access to criminal offender information throughout Oregon.

Search Umatilla County Criminal Records Online

Oregon provides free and paid online tools for searching court records. The Oregon Judicial Department hosts a free search tool. You can look up cases by name or case number. Umatilla County cases are in this system. Charge details, case status, and hearing dates are visible at no cost.

Start here if you want to look up a Umatilla County case for free.

OJCIN Online offers deeper access for a fee. Setup costs $150 plus monthly charges. This system gives more detail than the free tool. It is best for people who search Umatilla County criminal records regularly. For most one-time searches, the free tool will be enough.

OJCIN provides the most detailed online view of Umatilla County criminal records.

Umatilla County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Umatilla County Sheriff handles law enforcement across the county. The office is at 4700 SW Hwy 395 in Pendleton. Call (541) 966-3601 to ask about arrest records or active warrants. When someone is arrested in Umatilla County, the Sheriff creates a record. It includes the name, charges, and date of arrest.

Arrest records differ from court records. A court record shows what happened after charges were filed. An arrest record shows the initial contact with law enforcement in Umatilla County. Some arrests lead to criminal cases. Others do not result in charges. You may need to check both the Sheriff and the Circuit Court for a complete view of someone's criminal history.

Local police in Pendleton and Hermiston also handle arrests within their city limits. Records from the Pendleton Police Department and Hermiston Police Department may be requested through their own offices. Under ORS 181A.220, some arrest records are restricted based on case outcomes.

How to Get Umatilla County Criminal Records

You have several ways to get criminal records from Umatilla County. The right method depends on what type of record you need.

For court records, visit 216 SE Court Avenue in Pendleton. Bring your ID. Tell the clerk the name or case number. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. You can also call (541) 278-0341 to ask about mailing records from Umatilla County.

For a statewide criminal history check, fill out the request form on the OSP website. Include the $33 fee. Mail it to PO Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395. Results arrive in 7 to 10 business days. This covers all Oregon counties, so any Umatilla County criminal records on file will show up.

• Full legal name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Case number for court lookups
• Payment for copies or check fees
• Valid photo ID for in-person visits

Note: Allow extra time if your request involves old Umatilla County criminal records that may be stored off-site.

Criminal Case Types in Umatilla County

Umatilla County processes a range of criminal cases. Felonies are the most serious. They include assault, drug crimes, robbery, and burglary. Misdemeanors are less severe but still create a criminal record in Umatilla County. Common misdemeanors include DUI, minor theft, and disorderly conduct.

Violations are the lowest level. Traffic tickets and minor infractions fall here. They do not always count as criminal records. The Circuit Court handles all three types. Each one creates a case file you can access through the methods on this page. Umatilla County serves both Pendleton and Hermiston, which means the court sees a steady flow of cases throughout the year.

Sealed or expunged cases will not appear in public searches. Oregon law allows some criminal records to be set aside after a certain period. The Umatilla County Circuit Court clerk can tell you if a record has been sealed or expunged.

Nearby Counties

Umatilla County borders Morrow County, Union County, Wallowa County, and Grant County. It also shares a border with Washington state to the north. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check the location of the alleged crime. Criminal cases in Oregon are filed in the county where the offense took place. A case in Umatilla County stays in the Umatilla County Circuit Court.