Lane County Court Records
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Lane County is Oregon's fourth most populous county, stretching from the Cascade Range to the Pacific coast, with Eugene as the county seat. Its 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. Getting to the right records quickly starts with knowing which court or office holds them and how you can request them.
Oregon court records can be searched through courthouse public-access terminals, clerk offices, online tools run by the Oregon Judicial Department, and a subscription-based service called OJCIN OnLine. For statewide guidance on locating court filings, OregonCourts.us can help you identify available resources and find publicly accessible case information. The procedures described in this guide are specific to Lane County, whether you plan to visit in person, send a written request, or search electronically.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Lane County?
Lane County offers 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 runs two main electronic resources:
- Free Online Records Search — The OJD Records and Calendar Search gives free access to basic case information and court calendars for all Oregon circuit courts, the Tax Court, and the appellate courts. You 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 offering broader access to judgment dockets and the official Register of Actions from all 36 circuit courts, as well as appellate and tax courts. For subscriber and business support, call (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'll need to 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
You can request records by completing the online Court Record Request Form. Before filling it out, review the statewide Court Record Request page for instructions. You'll 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. Most filings at the Lane County Circuit Court are available to the public under this framework.
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 will be redacted from records before release. The Oregon Attorney General maintains a catalog of public records exemptions for anyone who wants to understand what information is protected.
Lane County Criminal Court Records
Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases are prosecuted in the Lane County Circuit Court. Municipal courts within the county handle violations and certain lesser offenses within their 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. You can submit requests 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.)
Keep in mind that a background check from the Sheriff's Office covers 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. Mail requests to:
Oregon State Police, CJIS Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
Phone: (503) 378-3070
If you're requesting your own criminal history, 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 — anyone who wants 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 maintains all circuit-level civil case files. For civil case information, call the Court Records Department at (541) 682-7696.
Searching and Requesting Civil Records
The process for obtaining civil court records follows the same steps as 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 you need.
- 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. 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 all heard by the Lane County Circuit Court. The court operates a Family Court Assistance Office at (541) 682-4302, which offers procedural guidance for 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 get 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 go to the Oregon State Vital Records office.
County-level ordering options 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 determined 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
Start with the free OJD Online Records Search — you can search by the decedent's or petitioner's name, or by 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; older cases require a formal document request.
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 — for example, Letters Testamentary, a will, an inventory, or a final accounting.
- Wait for the clerk to email you 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.
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 — submit written requests by regular mail to the Trial Court Administrator at 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401.