Multnomah County Court Records Search: OJD, OJCIN, Court Dates & Certified Copies
Looking for a Portland-area criminal case, civil lawsuit, divorce decree, eviction, probate matter or court date? Start with Oregon’s free court-record search. If you need the actual filing, Multnomah County Circuit Court has a separate records-order process with published copy fees.
Where can I search Multnomah County court records?
The official starting point is the Oregon Judicial Department Records and Calendar Search. This service provides free basic public case information and court-calendar information for Oregon circuit courts, including Multnomah County.
For more extensive case-register access, Oregon offers OJCIN OnLine, a paid subscription. To inspect eligible records without a subscription, the courthouse provides public-access terminals. To receive copies, certified records or audio recordings, use the Multnomah County Circuit Court Records Department.
How to search Multnomah County court cases
Use the correct search first, then decide whether you need the public docket, an actual court document, or a certified copy.
Visit the Oregon Judicial Department Records and Calendar Search page. Check for current availability notices before selecting the search service.
Use the circuit and tax case-record search for a Multnomah County trial-court matter. Appellate proceedings use separate appellate searches.
When the system provides a court-location selector, choose Multnomah County Circuit Court. Avoid confusing it with Washington County or Clackamas County cases.
Use the complete case number if available. Otherwise, use the party-name fields supported by the official search. Avoid invented wildcard or name-format shortcuts.
Compare the court, case category, filing date, parties and event history. A common name by itself cannot establish identity.
The free register may show a filing event without an image of the document. Ask about a free courthouse terminal, OJCIN eligibility or a Records Department request.
Contact the Multnomah Records Department with the case number, approximate filing date and exact document title. Confirm which copy type the receiving agency requires.
Which Multnomah County court or system handles the record?
Multnomah County Circuit Court is Oregon’s Fourth Judicial District. It handles several trial-court categories, but municipal matters and federal cases can follow different routes.
| Record needed | Where to start | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Felony or misdemeanor case | Multnomah County Circuit Court criminal case records | Case number, charge, filing events, final disposition and any later order |
| Civil lawsuit or judgment | Circuit Court civil records | Plaintiff, defendant, case status, judgment and any satisfaction or appeal |
| Divorce or custody | Circuit Court Family Law Department | Case index, final decree and confidentiality restrictions |
| Probate or guardianship | Circuit Court Probate Department | Estate case number, orders and restricted fiduciary documents |
| Small claims or eviction | Circuit Court Small Claims or Landlord/Tenant Department | Case type, court location, hearing and final order |
| Traffic or parking citation | Court named on the citation; Circuit Court when assigned there | Citation number, jurisdiction and whether the matter is handled by another municipal court |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Justice Center | Whether requester access is legally authorized |
| State appeal | Oregon Court of Appeals or Supreme Court | Appellate case number and originating trial-court case |
| Federal civil or criminal case | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon / PACER | Federal case number, Portland Division and docket availability |
| Bankruptcy | U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon | Bankruptcy case number, chapter and federal court docket |
Official Multnomah County court record resources and next steps
These sources serve different purposes. A free case summary, subscription register, copy-order form and federal docket are not interchangeable.
Free OJD Records and Calendar Search
For basic public case details, court dates and supported statewide Oregon searches.
Open free Oregon search After opening:- Read any service-status notice.
- Choose circuit case records.
- Select Multnomah when available.
- Review the case details and filing events.
Multnomah Circuit Court Records
For document requests, certified copies, exemplification, records staff contacts and audio.
Open local Court Records Department After opening:- Choose the online order, email, telephone, mail or counter method.
- Check the current record-copy rates.
- Prepare the case and document details.
- Confirm delivery before making payment.
Multnomah Records Request Form
Official PDF for requesting regular, certified or exemplified document copies.
Open official records request PDF After opening:- Check the form date and fee notes.
- Fill in the case and document details.
- Select copy type and delivery method.
- Submit it according to the current court instructions.
OJCIN OnLine
Paid access to Oregon’s official register systems, including Oregon eCourt Case Information.
Open OJCIN information After opening:- Review the differences between free and subscription services.
- Check subscriber eligibility.
- Review document-access restrictions.
- Check setup and ongoing costs before registering.
OJCIN Subscription Registration
Official subscription instructions and fee information.
View OJCIN account requirements After opening:- Read the current non-refundable setup-fee notice.
- Review the monthly fee schedule.
- Confirm document-access eligibility.
- Submit forms only if the service meets your need.
Multnomah Court Calendars
For scheduled court appearances, calendar searches and courtroom live streams.
Open court calendars After opening:- Use the linked court calendar service.
- Search by the supported party, case, attorney or date fields.
- Confirm the courtroom or remote appearance method.
- Recheck the schedule before the hearing.
Multnomah Court Department Contacts
Separate departmental contact details for criminal, family, probate, civil, traffic and other matters.
Open official contacts After opening:- Select the department holding your matter.
- Use the records email for court-file copy orders.
- Use the case department for procedural questions.
- Avoid sending confidential identifiers unnecessarily.
Oregon General Records Request Guidance
For statewide explanation of copy types, records forms and public-access procedures.
Open Oregon records request guidance After opening:- Read the difference between inspecting and ordering copies.
- Note the court’s response and completion estimates.
- Use Multnomah’s local form for its records.
- Confirm any special requests with the local court.
Multnomah County court record copy fees
The Multnomah Circuit Court Records Request Form dated July 2026 identifies different prices depending on whether you want ordinary paper copies, electronic copies, certified records or exemplified records.
| Copy or service | Published rate | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Printed regular copies | $0.25 per page | Copy orders totaling less than $5 are free under the listed policy. |
| Certified documents | $5 per document | Confirm whether paper or electronic certification is accepted by the receiving organization. |
| Exemplified copies | $10 per case | Exemplification is a higher level of authentication with multiple official signatures. |
| Ordinary emailed electronic copies | $3 per document or case | The rate applies to electronic copies that are not certified or exemplified. |
| Multiple cases | $3 per case for non-certified documents | Check the current order total and applicable multi-case pricing. |
| FTR hearing audio | $10 per case | Provide the judge or courtroom, hearing date and case number. |
Paper copy cost estimator
Estimate the cost of ordinary printed pages before contacting the court. This calculator does not estimate certified copies, exemplification, audio, postage or special processing.
For multiple cases, the court may apply its separate $3-per-case rule for non-certified documents. Confirm the final calculation with the Records Department. No information is transmitted by this calculator.
How to request a certified Multnomah County court record
Use the local Records Department when you need an official judgment, divorce decree, probate order, criminal disposition, other filed document or hearing audio.
Search the OJD system or use a courthouse public-access terminal. Record the number and approximate filing year.
Identify the judgment, order, decree, filing, disposition or hearing date rather than requesting the entire file without a reason.
Ask the organization receiving the document which type it requires. Court employees cannot decide what another agency will accept.
The local form asks for the case type, year, party name, case number if known, document description, copy quantity and delivery preference. The court also lists a defendant’s date of birth for criminal requests when needed.
Use the court’s online route, records email, printed form, phone or walk-in counter. Send sensitive identifying information only through the official channel when necessary.
Check whether your record can be emailed, mailed or collected in person. The local form states that certified and exemplified paper documents must be mailed or picked up.
Multnomah County Circuit Court Records
1200 SW 1st Avenue, Room 3315
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 971-274-0570
Email: MUL.Records@ojd.state.or.us
Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:00 p.m. Records walk-in counter: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Room 3315. Check state holidays and current notices before visiting.
Free OJD search vs. OJCIN subscription vs. courthouse records
| Option | What it provides | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Free OJD online search | Basic public case details and events; not a complete set of document images | Finding a case number and checking general status |
| Courthouse public-access terminal | Free inspection of additional eligible court records and documents | Reviewing available documents without paying for a subscription |
| OJCIN OnLine | Subscription access to official case-register information; documents only for eligible subscriber categories | Users requiring extended case-register searches |
| Records Department request | Ordinary, certified or exemplified document copies and audio requests | Official copies and documents unavailable through free search |
How to check Multnomah County court dates and hearing calendars
Multnomah County’s official calendars page directs users to Oregon’s court calendar system. Supported searches can use attorney name, case number, judicial officer, party or defendant name and date ranges.
- Open the Multnomah Court Calendars page.
- Follow the official Circuit Court Calendars link.
- Select Multnomah County and the supported search fields.
- Compare the hearing date, case number and courtroom.
- Verify the appearance location or remote hearing instructions close to the hearing date.
Multnomah County courthouse addresses and record access
Multnomah Circuit Court operates from four main court locations. Use the assigned location from your case notice for hearings, but direct ordinary court-document copy requests to the main Records Department unless instructed otherwise.
Central Courthouse
1200 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Records Department: Room 3315
Records phone: 971-274-0570
Use the central courthouse records counter for eligible document inspections, copies and certification questions.
Justice Center
1120 SW Third Avenue
Third Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Some court proceedings and criminal matters are assigned here. Follow your court notice to confirm the courtroom.
Juvenile Justice Center
1401 NE 68th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Juvenile matters can involve statutory confidentiality. Record access is limited to legally authorized persons.
East County Courthouse
18480 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
Use the official court notice or local department instructions to confirm whether your matter is assigned to this location.
Central Courthouse map. Records requests are handled in Room 3315. Before visiting, verify court holidays, accessibility arrangements, security rules and the type of copy you need.
Multnomah court cases that require special handling
Divorce and family records
Family court case information may appear in the public index, but records involving children, protected persons or confidential information can have access limits. A certified divorce decree must be requested through the court rather than treated as a vital-record certificate.
Criminal records
A criminal court docket is not a complete criminal-history report. Review the final disposition, and do not confuse arrest, booking, charge, indictment, plea, acquittal, dismissal and conviction.
Probate and guardianship
Estate proceedings may have publicly available indexes and orders, while confidential financial, medical and guardianship materials can be restricted. Ask the Probate Department about permitted access.
Small claims and eviction
Use the correct case category in the Circuit Court search. If a judgment appears, inspect later orders and satisfaction records rather than assuming the amount remains unpaid or enforceable.
Juvenile matters
Do not expect unrestricted public juvenile records. Contact the Juvenile Justice Center only when you have a legitimate legal right to request information.
Historical or older cases
Older matters may require staff research or retrieval outside the usual electronic search. Ask the Records Department about the filing year, storage location, retention and available copy method.
Federal court records from Multnomah County use PACER
A federal civil, criminal or bankruptcy case is not part of the Multnomah County Circuit Court docket. Multnomah County belongs to the Portland Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse
1000 Southwest Third Avenue, Suite 740
Portland, OR 97204
Clerk’s Office: 503-326-8000
For federal records, open PACER Find a Case. Search the nationwide case locator when you do not know the federal court; otherwise use the appropriate District of Oregon court search for current docket information.
Bankruptcy cases are maintained by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. PACER has separate fees and registration rules. Check current PACER pricing before accessing chargeable federal reports or documents.
What to do when a Multnomah County case cannot be found
Before concluding that a case does not exist, check these common problems:
- The wrong Oregon county or court type was selected.
- The case number was incomplete or entered incorrectly.
- The person’s name has an alternate spelling or a different surname.
- The free OJD service is temporarily unavailable.
- The case is older than the convenient electronic coverage.
- The record is confidential, sealed, protected or otherwise restricted.
- The matter belongs to another municipal court.
- The matter was filed in federal court rather than state circuit court.
- The docket entry is public but the underlying document must be requested separately.
Multnomah County court records: frequently asked questions
How do I search Multnomah County court records online?
Start with the Oregon Judicial Department Records and Calendar Search page. Select the appropriate circuit court search and Multnomah County when available. The free search provides basic public case information, not certified court documents.
Is Multnomah County court case searching free?
Oregon provides free online basic case searching and free public-access terminals at circuit courthouses. OJCIN OnLine is a separate paid subscription, and document copies or certifications may have fees.
Can I search Multnomah County criminal cases by name?
Public criminal case information may be searchable through Oregon’s official records service. Compare the court, case number, party information and events before assuming the result identifies a particular person.
How much are Multnomah County court record copies?
The court’s July 2026 records request form lists printed copies at $0.25 per page, certified copies at $5 per document, exemplified copies at $10 per case and ordinary emailed electronic copies at $3 per document or case. Copy orders totaling less than $5 are free under the court’s stated policy.
How do I obtain a certified Multnomah County court record?
Contact the Multnomah County Circuit Court Records Department at 971-274-0570 or MUL.Records@ojd.state.or.us. Provide the case number, filing year, document title and requested certification type. The Records Department is located in Room 3315 at 1200 SW 1st Avenue in Portland.
Can I find Multnomah County divorce records?
Multnomah County Circuit Court maintains divorce case records. Use Oregon’s case search to locate the matter, then request the decree or other permitted documents from the Circuit Court Records Department. Some family information is confidential.
How do I check a Multnomah County court date?
Use the Oregon Judicial Department Records and Calendar Search page or the Multnomah County Circuit Court Calendars page. Search using supported case, party, attorney, judicial officer or date fields. Court schedules may change, so verify the date shortly before appearing.
Can anyone see Multnomah County juvenile court records?
No. Juvenile, adoption, certain mental-health and other protected case information is restricted under applicable law and court policy. Ordinary public searches do not provide unrestricted access.
What is OJCIN OnLine?
OJCIN OnLine is Oregon Judicial Department’s paid subscription-based access to official case-register systems, including OECI and appellate information. Document access is limited to qualifying account categories, so an ordinary subscription does not guarantee document downloads.
Where do I search Multnomah County federal court records?
Federal district cases from Multnomah County generally belong to the Portland Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Use PACER for federal case and document searches. Bankruptcy cases use the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon.
Independent website and responsible record use
Public-Court-Records.us is an independent educational resource. It is not the Oregon Judicial Department, Multnomah County Circuit Court, a courthouse, a court clerk, a government agency, a law firm or a Consumer Reporting Agency. This page does not provide legal advice or an official court record.
Do not use it for employment, housing, tenant, credit, insurance or other FCRA-regulated screening decisions. A person’s appearance on a docket does not establish identity, wrongdoing, liability or guilt. Respect juvenile confidentiality, sealing, expungement and other legally restricted records.
For corrections, official dispositions, records access disputes, certified copies or legal questions, contact the court maintaining the case or a qualified attorney.