Beaverton Family Court Records
Beaverton family court records are kept at the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro. With about 98,000 residents, Beaverton is the largest city in Washington County. All family law cases for Beaverton go through the county circuit court. This includes dissolution, custody, child support, and other family matters. You can search for Beaverton family court records online using the state case search system or visit the courthouse in person. The clerk office handles requests for copies of court filings and judgments from Beaverton family cases.
Beaverton Quick Facts
Where Beaverton Residents File Family Cases
Beaverton residents file all family court cases at the Washington County Circuit Court. The courthouse is in Hillsboro, about 7 miles west of Beaverton. Municipal courts like the Beaverton Municipal Court at the Justice Center on Griffith Drive do not handle family law. Only the circuit court has the power to hear dissolution, custody, and support cases for Beaverton families.
| Court | Washington County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N First Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Phone | (503) 846-8888 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington |
The Washington County courthouse serves all cities in the county. Beaverton is the most populous. Aloha, Tigard, Tualatin, and other nearby cities also use this court for family law cases. Call ahead at (503) 846-8888 to confirm hours or ask about specific filing needs before you visit.
Note: The Beaverton Municipal Court on SW Griffith Drive handles only traffic and city code violations, not family law matters.
Search Beaverton Family Court Records Online
Oregon eCourt Case Information is the free public search tool for all circuit court cases statewide. It covers every family case filed in Washington County, including those from Beaverton. You can search by party name or case number. The system shows case status, filing dates, hearing dates, and the names of all parties. Go to courts.oregon.gov to start your search for Beaverton family court records.
For best results, enter names in "Last, First" format. Use the family law case type filter to narrow your search. The system updates every few hours with new filings from the Washington County Circuit Court. You will see basic case data but not full documents. To get copies of actual filings from a Beaverton family case, you must contact the court clerk.
The OJD records and calendar search also lets you look up hearing dates and courtroom assignments. This can be useful if you need to attend a hearing for a Beaverton family court case or want to check the schedule.
Beaverton Court Records Resources
The Beaverton Municipal Court website has general court information for city residents. While this court does not handle family cases, it can direct you to the right county resources.
Beaverton residents who need copies of municipal court records can use the city records request process. Family court records, however, come from the Washington County Circuit Court clerk in Hillsboro. The Beaverton records request page provides details on how to request city records.
Always confirm which court holds the records you need. Family law filings are at the county level. City records stay with the municipal court.
Family Court Filing Process in Beaverton
To file a family court case in Beaverton, you start at the Washington County Circuit Court. The process follows Oregon state law. You must meet the residency requirement under ORS 107.075 before filing. At least one party must have lived in Oregon for six months or more. If you live in Beaverton now, you meet this requirement as long as you have been here long enough.
The filing fee for a new dissolution case is $287. You file your petition at the clerk window. After filing, you must serve the other party with the court papers. Oregon law requires proper service before the case can move forward. You can use the Washington County Sheriff, a private process server, or other approved methods to serve papers in a Beaverton family case.
Oregon has a 90-day waiting period after filing before a dissolution can be finalized. Under ORS 107.025, the only ground for dissolution is irreconcilable differences. If both parties agree on all terms, you can submit a stipulated judgment after the waiting period ends. The judgment becomes a public record in the court file.
Every document filed creates a record. These family court records from Beaverton cases are available to the public under ORS 192.314, unless a judge has sealed them. Financial forms with account numbers and Social Security numbers are filed under seal and are not public.
Note: Fee waivers are available for Beaverton residents who cannot afford filing costs due to low income.
Beaverton Family Court Record Fees
Fees for family court records follow the statewide schedule set by the Oregon Judicial Department. These fees apply at the Washington County Circuit Court where Beaverton cases are filed.
Common fees include:
- Dissolution petition filing: $287
- Response filing: $256
- Standard copies: $0.25 per page
- Certified copy: $5 per document plus $0.25 per page
- Exemplified copy: $10 per document plus $0.25 per page
Payment is due before the court releases records. You can pay by cash at the window, by check made out to "State of Oregon," or by credit card at some locations. Call (503) 846-8888 to confirm payment methods at the Washington County courthouse before your visit. Certified copies carry the court seal and clerk signature. Most Beaverton residents need certified copies for legal matters like name changes or property transfers after a dissolution.
Legal Help for Beaverton Family Cases
Several resources can help Beaverton residents with family court matters. The Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service connects you with a family law attorney for a $35 consultation fee. Call 1-800-452-7636 to get matched with a lawyer near Beaverton.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides free legal help to people with low income. They give priority to domestic violence survivors and families with children. Call 1-888-610-8764 to find out if you qualify for free help with your Beaverton family court case. The Oregon Judicial Department has forms and guides at courts.oregon.gov for people who want to handle their own family case.
The Modest Means Program offers reduced rates for people who earn too much for legal aid but not enough to pay full attorney fees. Rates range from $60 to $100 per hour. Call 503-431-6448 to check if you qualify.
Note: The Washington County courthouse has self-help resources for Beaverton residents filing family cases without an attorney.
Washington County Family Court Records
Beaverton is in Washington County. All family law filings from Beaverton go through the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro. The county court handles cases for every city in the county. For full details on the county court system, fee schedules, and other resources, visit the Washington County family court records page.