Search Oregon Family Court Records

Oregon family court records are kept by the Circuit Court in each of the state's 36 counties. These records cover many case types. Dissolution filings, custody and parenting time orders, child support cases, and restraining orders are all part of the family court system in Oregon. The Oregon Judicial Department manages a unified court structure, so all circuit courts follow the same procedures for filing and accessing family court records across the state. You can search these records online through the free OECI database. Visit your local courthouse for copies. Both options let you look up Oregon family court records by name or case number.

Where to Find Oregon Family Court Records

Oregon has two main paths for locating family court records. The Circuit Court in each county stores the full case files for every family law matter heard in that area. These files hold the petition, the response, all supporting papers, and the final judgment or court order. Court clerks keep these records on file at every courthouse in Oregon. You can visit in person to view them. Mail and email requests are also accepted at most courts in the state.

The Oregon Judicial Department oversees all 36 circuit courts through one central system. This means record keeping and public access rules stay the same no matter which Oregon county you visit. Under ORS 192.314, every person has the right to inspect public records held by Oregon courts. Family court records are public unless a judge has sealed them. Some records are always kept private. Adoption cases, juvenile matters, and mental health cases fall under strict rules set by state law in Oregon.

The OJD website lists court addresses, phone numbers, and hours for all 36 counties in Oregon. It also links to online search tools and family law forms that help people access family court records.

How to Search Family Court Records Online

Oregon eCourt Case Information, known as OECI, is the free public database for looking up family court records in every Oregon county. You do not need to register. The system lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney name. Family law cases use the format XX-F-###### for case numbers. You can filter results by county, case type, and date range. The OECI system updates every two to four hours and shows party names, case status, filing dates, and hearing schedules for family court records across all of Oregon.

The OECI search page at courts.oregon.gov provides access to the full database of Oregon family court records available to the public.

Search results display the case number, party names, case type, and current status. Click a case to see the full docket and hearing schedule. OECI does not show document images or sealed records. For actual copies of family court documents in Oregon, contact the court clerk in the county where the case was filed.

To search for family court records through OECI, you will need:

• Full name of at least one party in the case
• The county where the case was filed
• A case number or approximate date range
• Case type such as family law, civil, or criminal

Note: The OECI database shows case docket entries but does not include images of the actual documents filed in Oregon family court records.

OJCIN Subscription for Family Court Records

The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network, or OJCIN, provides deeper access to family court records through a paid subscription. OJCIN includes full case registers, document images in PDF format, financial records, and judgment dockets from across the state. Subscribers can download up to 50 documents per session. The service covers records back to the early 2000s for most counties in Oregon. Setup fees range from $150 to $160, and monthly costs depend on user type.

OJCIN is used by attorneys, private investigators, and government agencies who need regular access to family court records in Oregon. The system provides the official Register of Actions as defined by ORS 7.020. Contact OJCIN support at 1-800-858-9658 for enrollment details.

Oregon Family Court Forms and Filing

The Oregon Judicial Department provides all forms needed for family court cases at no cost. You can access them through the family law forms center on the OJD website. The site offers two options. Interactive iForms use a question-and-answer format to build completed documents. Downloadable PDF forms let you fill in the blanks by hand or on screen. Both options cover dissolution, custody, child support, restraining orders, and name changes in Oregon.

Key forms for family court cases in Oregon include the Petition for Dissolution (Form 100), the Summons (Form 101), the Confidential Information Form (Form 102), and the General Judgment of Dissolution (Form 110). Under ORS 107.105, parties must file financial details under seal using Form 102. This document is not part of the public family court record in Oregon.

Forms are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All filings must be in English or include a certified translation. Oregon courts also accept electronic filings through the statewide eFiling system for most family court case types.

Oregon Family Court Records and Public Access

Oregon's public records law gives broad access to family court records. Under ORS 192.314, every person has the right to inspect public records of any state body, including the courts. You do not need to be a party in the case. You do not need to show a reason for your request. Oregon family court records are public unless a specific law makes them private.

Divorce proceedings in Oregon are open to the public under ORS 107.105, unless a party asks the court to seal them. A judge must find good cause before sealing family court records. Social Security numbers, bank account details, and income information are filed under seal on the Confidential Information Form. Adoption records are always sealed under ORS 109.305. Juvenile cases are confidential under ORS 419B.140 in Oregon.

Standard copies of family court records cost $0.25 per page at any Oregon circuit court. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page fee. Public bodies must respond to records requests within five business days under ORS 192.324.

Historical Family Court Records in Oregon

Older family court records in Oregon may be held at the Oregon State Archives in Salem. The Archives receives court records after the retention period expires. Most records older than 50 years have been transferred there. Pre-1987 family court records from many counties are available on microfilm at the Archives building on Summer Street in Salem. You can visit the reading room for free during business hours. Call ahead at 503-373-0701 to make sure records are pulled from storage before you arrive.

Current family court records stay at the county courthouse. Most Oregon circuit courts have records going back to the 1990s or early 2000s in their systems. For anything older, check with the clerk first. They can tell you whether the family court records you need are still on site or at the State Archives.

Legal Help for Oregon Family Court Cases

Several groups offer help with family court cases in Oregon. The Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service connects you with a family law attorney for a 30-minute consultation. The fee is $35. Call 1-800-452-7636 to get matched with a lawyer who handles family court cases near you. The Bar also runs a Modest Means Program with reduced rates for people who qualify based on income. Rates range from $60 to $100 per hour through that program in Oregon.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free legal help to people with low income across the state. They handle family law matters including dissolution, custody, and restraining orders. Priority goes to domestic violence survivors, families with children, and people with disabilities. Call 1-888-610-8764 to ask about services. Each county circuit court in Oregon also has a Family Law Facilitator who can help with forms and court procedures at no cost. Facilitators cannot give legal advice, but they can explain the steps for filing and accessing family court records in Oregon.

The Oregon State Bar Family Law Section provides public resources on what family lawyers do and when to hire one for a family court case.

Note: Court staff at any Oregon courthouse can help you request copies of family court records, but they cannot tell you which forms to file or give legal advice about your case.

Browse Oregon Family Court Records by County

Each county in Oregon has its own Circuit Court that handles family law cases. Pick a county below to find local contact details and resources for family court records in that area.

Family Court Records in Major Oregon Cities

Residents of major cities file family court cases at their county Circuit Court. Pick a city below to learn about family court records in that area.