Coos County Court Records Search
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Coos County, Oregon, maintains a court system that generates and preserves official records across criminal, civil, family, and probate proceedings. These records serve as the documented account of judicial activity in the county and contain party information, case details, disposition events, hearing records, charges, and financial information. Access to court records supports civic participation by allowing residents to monitor how local courts operate and make decisions, and they provide a foundation for legal research, background inquiries, and genealogical study.
Oregon residents searching for Coos County court records have several access points available — the courthouse’s public access terminals, the court clerk’s counter, official online search tools, and written records requests. OregonCourts.us can help users orient themselves within Oregon’s court system and may assist in locating publicly available case information. The Oregon Judicial Department also maintains its own online portal with free basic case information for circuit courts statewide.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Coos County?
The primary resource for locating Coos County court case information is the Oregon Judicial Department’s Online Records Search portal, which provides free public access to basic case information for the state’s circuit courts, including the Coos County Circuit Court. Users can search by name, case number, attorney bar number, business name, or judicial officer. To narrow results specifically to Coos County, follow these steps:
- Click the “Smart Search” button on the portal’s main page
- Click “Advanced Filtering Options”
- Under “General Options”, select Coos from the “Filter by Location” dropdown
- Under “Case Search Criteria”, choose the appropriate case type (Civil, Family, Probate, or Criminal) from the “Filter by Case Type” dropdown
- Select your preferred search method from the “Filter by Search Type” dropdown
- Enter your search terms and submit
For records not available online, the Coos County Circuit Court allows in-person access at its public access terminals during courthouse hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. (Thursdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.). Records can also be requested by submitting the Oregon Judicial Department’s Records Request Form online.
Coos County Courthouse
Address: 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423
Phone: (Coos): (541) 396-8372
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed noon–1:00 p.m.; Thursdays closed noon–1:30 p.m.)
Municipal courts handling local ordinance matters in Coos County are located separately:
| Municipal Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coquille Municipal Court | 851 N Central Blvd, Coquille, OR 97423 | (541) 396-2114 |
| Bandon Municipal Court | 555 Highway 101, Bandon, OR 97411 | (541) 347-2437 |
| Powers Municipal Court | 120 Fir St, Powers, OR 97466 | (541) 439-3331 |
| Myrtle Point Municipal Court | 424 Fifth Street, Myrtle Point, OR 97458 | (541) 572-2626 |
Are Court Records Public in Coos County?
Under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192, non-confidential and non-sealed court records are available to any member of the public. Oregon law establishes a broad right of inspection for public records, and court staff handle record requests on a first-come, first-served basis. The Oregon Department of Justice provides guidance on public records rights and request procedures.
Certain categories of court records are expressly restricted from public disclosure:
- Adoption records — sealed and not publicly accessible; qualified parties may use the Adoption Record Access process and submit a Request for Court Adoption Records form
- Juvenile records — access is governed by the Juvenile Court Records Access Rules (PDF); requesters should contact the court directly
- Other sealed or confidential records — determined by court order or statute on a case-by-case basis
Requesters seeking confidential records must contact the Coos County Circuit Court at (541) 396-8372 to determine eligibility and applicable procedures.
Coos County Criminal Court Records
Court Records — Circuit Court:
Criminal case records filed with the Coos County Circuit Court are searchable at no charge through the Online Records Search portal. Users can filter by location (Coos) and case type to isolate criminal matters. Basic case information — including case number, parties, charges, and disposition events — is available in the portal. Copies of criminal case documents can be requested using the Records Request Form online or in person at the courthouse counter.
Oregon State Police — Fingerprint-Based Criminal History:
Under Oregon law, criminal history records are confidential. Individuals seeking their own criminal history record must submit a request to the Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The required materials for a mail submission are:
- Completed Application Form (Copy of Own Record)
- A completed fingerprint card
- A $33.00 fee payable by check or money order
Mail requests go to:
Oregon State Police — CJIS Division, Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395
Fingerprinting is available at the OSP Salem office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PST) for a $30.00 fee. Alternatively, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office offers fingerprinting services by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office Records:
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office Records Division maintains reports of criminal investigations, motor vehicle accidents, death investigations, and other incident reports. Record requests are submitted through the Sheriff’s Office Records Request web form. Requesters should be as specific as possible — including case type, names of involved parties, dates, and purpose — to minimize research time and costs.
Sheriff’s Office record fees include:
- Police report: $20.00
- Digital photos: $25.00
- Print photos (up to 10 pages): $5.00
- Research/Retrieval/Redaction/Review: $50.00 per hour (one-hour minimum)
- 8GB USB Drive: $10.00
- 16–64GB USB Drive: $15.00
- County Counsel Review: $125.00 per hour (billed in 15-minute increments)
Jail Roster and Detainable List:
Current inmates at the Coos County Jail can be looked up through the Coos County Corrections Alpha Roster and live jail roster link. The Coos County Community Corrections Detainable List is also publicly available online. In-person requests can be made at:
Coos County Community Corrections
Address: 155 North Adams, Suite B, Coquille, OR 97423
Coos County Civil Court Records
The Coos County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all civil cases, including small claims, contract disputes, personal injury matters, landlord-tenant actions, and property disputes. Civil records are available through public access terminals at the courthouse and through the online portal.
Requesting Civil Court Records:
- Online search: Use the Online Records Search portal and filter by Coos County location and “Civil” case type. Basic case information is free.
- Online copy request: Submit the Records Request Form for specific documents. The court may take up to five court business days to respond and up to ten or more for complex requests. Payment is required before the court processes the request.
- In person: Visit the courthouse Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed noon–1:00 p.m.; Thursdays noon–1:30 p.m.). Public access terminals are available for self-directed searches.
Document Copy Fees — Oregon Circuit Court:
| Copy Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper copy (mailed or picked up) | $0.25 per page |
| Regular copy (electronic, emailed) | $3.00 per case request |
| Certified copy (paper) | $5.00 + $0.25 per page |
| Electronic certified copy (emailed) | $5.00 |
| Exemplified copy (paper) | $10.00 + $0.25 per page |
| Microfilm document (emailed) | $0.45 per page |
| Audio recording (electronic/FTR) | $10.00 per proceeding |
| CD recording | $1.00 per CD + recording cost |
Payment must be made in full before the court processes any copy request.
Coos County Family Court Records
The Coos County Circuit Court handles all family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, and adoption proceedings. Family case records can be searched through the Online Records Search portal by selecting “Civil, Family, and Probate Case Records” from the case type filter.
Divorce Records:
Divorce records are filed with and maintained by the Coos County Circuit Court. Electronic access to limited divorce case information is available at no charge through the online portal. Copies of divorce decrees and related documents can be requested by submitting the Records Request Form online or by visiting the courthouse in person. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies cost $5.00 plus the per-page charge.
Marriage Records:
Marriage licenses and certified copies of marriage records are handled by the Coos County Clerk’s Office, not the Circuit Court. The Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed noon–1:00 p.m.), with marriage license services available 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. A certified copy of a marriage license costs $7.75 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Mail requests can be sent using the Certified Copy of Marriage License Order Form to:
Coos County Clerk’s Office — ATTN: Marriage
250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423
Email: recording@co.coos.or.us
Unofficial marriage information can be viewed online through the county’s Search Marriage Licenses database using a party name, application number, issuing date, or marriage date.
Birth and Death Records:
Coos County birth records are confidential for 100 years from the date of birth; death records become public 50 years after the event. Certified copies of recent birth and death records (within the last six months) are available from Coos Health & Wellness by visiting in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fee is $25 per certified copy. Card payments incur a 2.49% convenience fee (minimum $2.00). Mail requests require the appropriate Birth or Death Certificate Request Form sent with fees to:
Coos Health & Wellness — Vital Records
281 LaClair Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 266-6700 | Fax: (541) 888-8726
For records older than six months, certified copies are available through Oregon State Vital Records. The fee is $25 per copy. Online and phone orders through the state’s authorized third-party vendor total approximately $43.25 to $44.95 including the standard fee, with a three-business-day processing time. Mail submissions take 5–7 weeks. In-person appointments are available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and include a $3.00 identity authentication fee.
Coos County Probate Court Records
Probate jurisdiction in Coos County rests with the Circuit Court, which handles estate administration, will probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. The Online Records Search portal provides free access to basic probate case information. To search specifically for probate matters, users should click “Advanced Filtering Options”, select Coos as the location, and choose Probate as the case type.
Complete non-confidential probate case files can be reviewed at courthouse public access terminals during business hours. Certified and uncertified copies of probate documents — including fiduciary letters, small estate affidavits, inventory filings, and estate accountings — can be obtained online via the Records Request Form or in person at the circuit court counter. The standard fee structure applies: $0.25 per page for paper copies, $5.00 plus per-page charge for certified paper copies, and $5.00 for electronic certified copies.
Individuals requesting certified copies of estate documents to administer an estate — such as letters testamentary or small estate affidavits — should note that these documents may specifically need to be certified on paper (rather than electronically) when submitted to agencies such as Social Security or the Oregon Secretary of State. Before requesting a copy format, verify with the receiving agency which type of certification they will accept. The court may require up to ten or more court business days to complete complex probate records requests, and payment in full is required before any request is processed.