Lane County Court Records Search

Lane County is the fourth most populous county in Oregon, stretching from the Cascade Range to the Pacific coast, with the city of Eugene serving as the county seat. The county’s judicial system centers on the Lane County Circuit Court — Oregon’s general-jurisdiction trial court — which processes thousands of criminal, civil, family, and probate cases each year. A Justice Court in Florence and eight municipal courts across the county handle lesser offenses, traffic matters, and small claims. Navigating this system efficiently starts with understanding which court or office holds the records you need and what methods are available to retrieve them.

Oregon court records can be searched through multiple channels, including courthouse public-access terminals, clerk offices, online tools maintained by the Oregon Judicial Department, and the subscription-based OJCIN OnLine service. For statewide guidance on locating court filings, OregonCourts.us may help identify available resources and direct users toward publicly accessible case information. Whether you visit the courthouse in person, submit a written request, or search electronically, the procedures described in this guide are specific to Lane County.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Lane County?

Lane County provides online, in-person, and mail-based options for locating case records. The method you choose depends on how much detail you need and whether you require certified copies.

Online Case Search Tools

The Oregon Judicial Department operates two primary electronic resources:

Free Online Records Search — The OJD Records and Calendar Search provides free access to basic case information and court calendars for all Oregon circuit courts, the Tax Court, and the appellate courts. Users can search by case number or party name. Certain case types — including adoption, juvenile, mental health, and cases protected under the Violence Against Women Act — are excluded from this service.
OJCIN OnLine — The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network is a paid subscription service that provides broader access to judgment dockets and the official Register of Actions from all 36 circuit courts, as well as appellate and tax courts. Subscriber and business support can be reached at (800) 858-9658 (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).

In-Person Access

The Lane County Circuit Court offers free public-access terminals on the main floor lobby of the courthouse. These terminals display case records for cases filed in 2014 or later. For older cases, you must submit a document request form. The courthouse is located at:

Lane County Circuit Court
Address: 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 682-4020
Court Records Department: (541) 682-7487
Email: LANCopyRequest@ojd.state.or.us
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed state holidays)

Submitting a Records Request

Records can be requested by completing the online Court Record Request Form. Before filling it out, review the statewide Court Record Request page for instructions. You will need to provide the case number or party names, approximate filing date, the type of record, number of copies, and your preferred delivery method.

Lane County Circuit Court Copy Fees

Copy Type	Paper	Electronic (Email)
Standard copy	$3.00 + $0.25/page	$3.00 per request
Certified copy	$5.00 + $0.25/page	$5.00 per request
Exemplified copy	$10.00 + $0.25/page	$10.00 per request
CD delivery	—	$1.00 per CD
Audio recording	—	$10.00 per hearing/trial day

Payment must be received in full before the court processes any request. For mailed requests, checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders are accepted. In-person requests also accept cash, Visa, or Mastercard.

Are Court Records Public in Lane County?

Oregon’s Public Records Law (ORS Chapter 192) establishes that records relating to the conduct of the public’s business are generally open to inspection and copying. Court records fall within this framework, meaning most filings at the Lane County Circuit Court are available to the public.

Records That Are Generally Public

Criminal charging documents, plea agreements, judgments, and sentencing records
Civil complaints, motions, orders, and judgments
Probate petitions, wills admitted to probate, inventories, and accountings
Marriage license records maintained by the County Clerk
Land and property records filed with the County Clerk

Records That Are Restricted or Confidential

Oregon law and court rules restrict access to several categories of records:

Juvenile court records — Protected under ORS Chapter 419A
Adoption records — Sealed by statute
Expunged records — Removed from public access upon court order
Mental health proceedings — Confidential under state law
Drug court program records — Not publicly accessible
Domestic relations mediation records — Sealed by court order
Child abuse and neglect records — Restricted to authorized parties
Paternity judgment details that could endanger a child or party
Cases protected under VAWA — The Violence Against Women Act prohibits public disclosure of certain identifying information

Personally identifiable information — such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers — is also exempt from public disclosure and is redacted from records before release. The Oregon Attorney General maintains a catalog of public records exemptions to assist individuals in understanding what information is protected.

Lane County Criminal Court Records

Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases are prosecuted in the Lane County Circuit Court. The municipal courts within the county handle violations and certain lesser offenses within their respective city limits, while the Lane County Justice Court in Florence adjudicates traffic violations and county code violations.

Key Criminal Court Contacts

Court/Office	Address	Phone
Lane County Circuit Court — Criminal Info	125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401	(541) 682-7692
Lane County Justice Court	900 Greenwood St., Florence, OR 97439	(541) 997-2535
Eugene Municipal Court	1102 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401	(541) 682-5400
Springfield Municipal Court	230 4th St., Springfield, OR 97477	(541) 726-3748

Justice Court hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed Fridays and holidays).

Searching Criminal Case Records

Criminal case data can be located through the free OJD Online Records Search, the OJCIN subscription service, or by visiting the public terminals at the courthouse. Certified copies of criminal judgments, sentencing documents, and docket entries can be ordered through the Court Record Request Form.

Arrest and Incident Records

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest reports, citations, and incident logs. Requests can be submitted through the Sheriff’s Online Records Request Portal or by mailing a completed Public Records Request Form with payment. Contact the Police Records Unit for current fees.

Lane County Sheriff’s Office — Police Records
Address: 125 E. 8th Avenue, Room 140, Eugene, OR 97401
General Information: (541) 682-4150
Police Records: (541) 682-3775 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Background checks performed by the Sheriff’s Office cover only contacts with that agency. For a comprehensive statewide criminal history check, contact the Oregon State Police CJIS Division. The fee for a fingerprint-based Oregon criminal record check is $33.00, payable by check or money order to Oregon State Police. Requests are mailed to:

Oregon State Police, CJIS Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070

Individuals requesting their own criminal history should complete the Request Own Record form. To request another person’s criminal history, use the Request Open Record form. Oregon law requires that the subject of an open-records request be notified; if no challenge is received within 14 days, the information is released.

Warrant information is not considered public. The Sheriff’s Office will not confirm or deny warrant status over the phone. Individuals who want to verify their own status must appear in person with identification.

Lane County Civil Court Records

Civil litigation in Lane County — including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, and other non-criminal legal actions — is filed in the Lane County Circuit Court. The Justice Court in Florence handles small claims cases up to the jurisdictional limit set by ORS Chapters 51 and 52.

Where Civil Records Are Maintained

The Lane County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the custodian of all circuit-level civil case files. The Court Records Department can be reached at (541) 682-7696 for civil case information.

Searching and Requesting Civil Records

The process for obtaining civil court records mirrors the general request procedure:

Search the free OJD Online Records Search or visit the courthouse public terminals to locate the case.
Complete the online Court Record Request Form, providing the case number, party names, and the documents needed.
The clerk will notify you by email of the total cost. Standard paper copies are $3.00 plus $0.25 per page; certified copies are $5.00 plus $0.25 per page.
Submit payment before the records are processed. Mail checks or money orders to the Lane County Circuit Court at 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401.

For questions about civil case records, email LANCopyRequest@ojd.state.or.us or call (541) 682-7487. Court records cannot be requested by telephone; a written or online request is required.

Small Claims

Small claims cases may be filed in either the Circuit Court or the Lane County Justice Court in Florence. The Justice Court provides forms including a Claim and Notice document. For Justice Court inquiries, call (541) 997-2535.

Property Records

Land records, deeds, liens, and related property documents are maintained by the Lane County Clerk’s office, not the Circuit Court. The Clerk’s office is located at 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401, and can be reached at (541) 682-3654. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Lane County Family Court Records

Family law cases in Lane County — including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence protective orders, paternity actions, adoption, and guardianship — are heard by the Lane County Circuit Court. The court operates a Family Court Assistance Office at (541) 682-4302, which provides procedural guidance to self-represented litigants.

Domestic Relations Case Information: (541) 682-7696

Access Restrictions

Family court records carry significant confidentiality protections under Oregon law. Among the categories that are restricted or sealed:

Adoption records are sealed and unavailable to the public
Juvenile dependency and delinquency files are confidential under ORS Chapter 419A
Domestic relations mediation records are sealed by court order
Paternity judgment details that could endanger a child or party are restricted
Protective order cases involving domestic violence may be subject to VAWA protections

Authorized parties — including the individuals named in a case, their attorneys, and persons with a court order — may request access to restricted records through the Circuit Court Clerk’s office during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Lane County Clerk. The current marriage license fee is $60.00 (non-refundable). Optional commemorative marriage certificates are available for $1.00. To obtain a certified copy of a marriage license after the ceremony, complete the Request for Certified Copy of Marriage License form and mail it with a check payable to Lane County Deeds and Records. The fee is $7.75 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for each additional copy.

Lane County Marriage Section
Address: 125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

Divorce Records

Divorce decrees are maintained by the Lane County Circuit Court Clerk. Divorce certificates — a summary document — are available from:

Oregon Vital Records
P.O. Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

Birth and Death Records

Birth and death certificates are not public records in Oregon. Lane County Vital Records issues certificates for births that occurred within the county in the past five months and 28 days. After that window, requests must be directed to the Oregon State Vital Records office.

Ordering options at the county level include mail, drop-off, email, and in-person. Walk-in hours at the county office are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Lane County Vital Records
Address: 151 W. 7th Ave., Suite 100-1A, Eugene, OR 97401

A birth certificate order form is available for download. Eligibility to receive a certificate is governed by Oregon Vital Records eligibility rules. For statewide vital records services, contact:

Oregon Health Authority — Vital Records
Address: 800 NE Oregon Street, Room 205, Portland, OR 97232
Orders Hotline: (888) 896-4988
General Information: (971) 673-1190

Lane County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Lane County — including estate administration, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships — are handled by the Lane County Circuit Court. There is no separate probate court; the Circuit Court exercises probate jurisdiction as part of its general trial authority.

Probate Case Information: (541) 682-4033

What Probate Records Contain

A typical probate case file may include:

Petition for probate or appointment of a personal representative
The decedent’s last will and testament
Inventory and appraisement of estate assets
Creditor claims and notices
Accountings and reports filed by the personal representative
Orders of distribution and final judgment
Guardianship or conservatorship petitions and annual reports

Searching Probate Records

Probate case information can be located through the free OJD Online Records Search using the decedent’s or petitioner’s name or the case number. OJCIN subscribers can access more detailed docket information through the paid service. Public-access terminals at the courthouse lobby display records for cases filed from 2014 forward.

Requesting Copies

To obtain copies of probate documents:

Identify the case number using the online search tool or by calling (541) 682-4033.
Complete the Court Record Request Form, specifying the documents you need (e.g., Letters Testamentary, will, inventory, final accounting).
Wait for the clerk to email a cost estimate.
Submit payment — standard copies cost $3.00 plus $0.25 per page; certified copies cost $5.00 plus $0.25 per page.
Choose your delivery method: mail, in-person pickup, email, or CD.

For cases filed before 2014, the public terminals will not display records; you must submit a formal document request through the form above.

Confidentiality Considerations

Most probate records are public and available for inspection. However, guardianship and conservatorship filings may contain sensitive medical or financial information that the court can restrict upon motion. Adoption cases processed through the Circuit Court are sealed upon completion and are not available to the public. If you need access to a restricted probate-related file, you may need to petition the court for an order granting access.

For administrative records maintained by the Trial Court Administrator (such as court policies and procedures), requests must be submitted in writing by regular mail to the Trial Court Administrator at 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401.