Coos County, Oregon Court Records
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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 document judicial activity in the county and typically include party information, case details, hearing records, charges, dispositions, and financial data. Access to court records supports civic participation by letting residents see how local courts operate, and these records are also useful for legal research, background inquiries, and genealogical study.
If you're searching for Coos County court records, you have several options: courthouse public access terminals, the court clerk's counter, official online search tools, and written records requests. OregonCourts.us can help you orient yourself within Oregon's court system and locate publicly available case information. The Oregon Judicial Department also runs its own online portal with free basic case information for circuit courts statewide.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Coos County?
Start with the Oregon Judicial Department's Online Records Search portal, which gives you free public access to basic case information for the Coos County Circuit Court and all other Oregon circuit courts. You can search by name, case number, attorney bar number, business name, or judicial officer. To narrow your results to Coos County specifically, 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, pick the appropriate case type (Civil, Family, Probate, or Criminal) from the Filter by Case Type dropdown
- Choose your preferred search method from the Filter by Search Type dropdown
- Enter your search terms and submit
If you can't find what you need online, the Coos County Circuit Court offers in-person access at public access terminals during courthouse hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a midday closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. (Thursdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.). You can also submit a request online using the Oregon Judicial Department's Records Request Form.
Coos County Courthouse
Address: 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423
Phone: (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, any member of the public can inspect and obtain copies of non-confidential, non-sealed court records. Oregon establishes a broad right of access to public records, and court staff handle requests on a first-come, first-served basis. The Oregon Department of Justice offers guidance on public records rights and how to submit requests.
That said, certain categories of records are 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); contact the court directly for guidance
- Other sealed or confidential records — determined by court order or statute on a case-by-case basis
If you need access to a restricted record, call the Coos County Circuit Court at (541) 396-8372 to find out whether you qualify and what procedures apply.
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. Filter by location (Coos) and case type to narrow results to criminal matters. The portal shows basic case information including the case number, parties, charges, and disposition events. If you need copies of specific documents, submit the Records Request Form online or ask at the courthouse counter in person.
Oregon State Police Fingerprint-Based Criminal History:
Under Oregon law, criminal history records are confidential. If you want a copy of your own criminal history record, you'll need to submit a request to the Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. A mail submission requires:
- Completed Application Form (Copy of Own Record)
- A completed fingerprint card
- A $33.00 fee payable by check or money order
Mail your request to:
Oregon State Police CJIS Division, Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395
Walk-in 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 keeps reports of criminal investigations, motor vehicle accidents, death investigations, and other incident reports. Submit your request through the Sheriff's Office Records Request web form. The more detail you provide — case type, names of involved parties, dates, and purpose — the faster your request can be processed.
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:
You can look up current inmates at the Coos County Jail through the Coos County Corrections Alpha Roster and the live jail roster link. The Coos County Community Corrections Detainable List is also available online. In-person requests can be made at:
Coos County Community Corrections
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 longer — ten or more days — for complex requests. Payment is required before the court processes your 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. You can search family case records 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. Basic divorce case information is available at no charge through the online portal. For copies of divorce decrees and related documents, submit the Records Request Form online or ask at the courthouse counter. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies are $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. To request by mail, use the Certified Copy of Marriage License Order Form and send it to:
Coos County Clerk's Office ATTN: Marriage
250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423
Email: recording@co.coos.or.us
If you only need unofficial marriage information, you can search the county's Search Marriage Licenses database online by 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 in person, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fee is $25 per certified copy. Card payments carry a 2.49% convenience fee (minimum $2.00). For mail requests, download and complete the appropriate Birth or Death Certificate Request Form and send it with payment 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 run 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 gives you free access to basic probate case information. To search specifically for probate matters, 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 the per-page charge for certified paper copies, and $5.00 for electronic certified copies.
If you're requesting certified estate documents to administer an estate — such as letters testamentary or a small estate affidavit — keep in mind that some agencies, including Social Security and the Oregon Secretary of State, may specifically require paper-certified copies rather than electronic ones. Before you request a copy, check with the receiving agency to confirm which format they'll accept. The court may need ten or more court business days to complete complex probate records requests, and full payment is required before any request moves forward.