| Circuit Court | Clackamas County Circuit Court Records Center |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Clackamas County Courthouse, 1000 Courthouse Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 (Records Center, Public Service Center, Room 1060) |
| Phone | 503-655-8447, select option 7 |
| Hours | Records counter: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Phones: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Courthouse building: 7:00am-5:00pm. |
| Earliest records noted | 2015 |
| Plain copy fee | $3.00 per copy request in a case, plus $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per certified copy, plus $0.25 per page if provided on paper |
Clackamas County, south and east of Portland, is served by one Circuit Court at the county courthouse in Oregon City. As everywhere in Oregon, that single court and its Records Center keep felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, civil suits, and probate and guardianship matters together.
The Records Center is on the first floor of the Public Service Center (Room 1060) at the Clackamas County Courthouse, 1000 Courthouse Rd, Oregon City. Public viewing stations there let visitors look up documents filed electronically (generally from December 2015 forward); older filings may require a records request.
Start with the free statewide OJD Online Records Search to confirm a case exists, then use the Records Center for copies, older files, or anything the online search does not show, since it excludes several confidential case categories by design.
Search Clackamas County court records online
Circuit Court
Clackamas County Circuit Court Records Center
- Cost
- Free public-terminal search; per-page and certification fees for copies
- Coverage
- All circuit court case types filed in Clackamas County — criminal, family law, civil, probate, and guardianship
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Public viewing stations in Room 1060 show documents filed on or after December 4, 2015. Records requests can also be submitted through the court's self-help records-request page.
What is available online
The free OJD Online Records Search covers Clackamas County circuit cases with the standard statewide exclusions (adoption, juvenile, mental-health, and VAWA-protected cases). Document images at the courthouse public viewing stations generally begin with filings from December 4, 2015 onward; earlier paper files may require a records request or in-person search assistance.
Which clerk has your record
In Oregon, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Oregon page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Tax Court | State and local tax disputes; Property valuation appeals; Income and corporate tax appeals | Tax Court Clerk |
| Circuit Courts (36, one per county) | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family-law cases; Civil suits of any amount | Trial Court Administrator / Circuit Court Records Department |
| Justice Courts (where they still exist) | Traffic citations issued by county officers; Small claims; Minor misdemeanors and violations in unincorporated areas | Justice of the peace's court clerk |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police; Some misdemeanors within city limits | City municipal court clerk |
Request records in person or by mail
Clackamas County clerk offices
Clackamas County Courthouse, 1000 Courthouse Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 (Records Center, Public Service Center, Room 1060)
Phone: 503-655-8447, select option 7
Hours: Records counter: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Phones: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Courthouse building: 7:00am-5:00pm.
In person. Visit the Records Center, Public Service Center Room 1060, 1000 Courthouse Rd, Oregon City, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm at the counter (phones answered 8:00am-4:00pm). Bring the case number or party names and an approximate filing year.
By mail. Send a completed records request form to Clackamas County Circuit Court, 1000 Courthouse Rd., Rm 1060, Oregon City, OR 97045, listing the case number, the documents needed, and whether you need certified copies.
Online. Check the free OJD Online Records Search first for basic case information, and use the court's records-request page for guidance on ordering copies without an in-person visit.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Oregon |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $3.00 per copy request in a case, plus $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per certified copy, plus $0.25 per page if provided on paper |
Figures are from the Oregon Judicial Department's statewide Circuit Court Fee Schedule (public version), effective January 1, 2026, which also sets a $10.00-plus-per-page fee for exemplified copies. Fees are set by the Chief Justice under ORS 21.258 and related statutes and can change; confirm the current schedule or ask the specific court before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Oregon court records are open to the public unless a specific statute, court rule, or judge's order restricts them. Categories that will not show up in a routine search include:
The Oregon guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for a court case in Clackamas County, Oregon?
Use the free, statewide OJD Online Records Search for basic case information, or visit the public viewing stations in Room 1060 of the Clackamas County Courthouse for documents filed since December 2015.
Where is the Clackamas County Circuit Court Records Center?
On the first floor of the Public Service Center, Room 1060, at 1000 Courthouse Rd in Oregon City. The counter is open 9:00am-4:00pm and phones are answered 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Can I get older Clackamas County case documents that are not online?
Yes, by submitting a records request in person or by mail. Public viewing stations generally only show documents filed electronically from December 4, 2015 forward, so older files need to be pulled by Records Center staff.
Does Clackamas County have a separate probate or family court clerk?
No. Oregon's unified Circuit Court system means the same Records Center keeps probate, family-law, criminal, and civil files for the county.
Sources
- Clackamas County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clackamas/pages/default.aspx
- Clackamas County Circuit Court — Court Records — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clackamas/records/pages/default.aspx
- Clackamas County Circuit Court — Records Requests (Self Help) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clackamas/help/pages/records-request.aspx
- Oregon Judicial Department — Find a Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/pages/default.aspx
- OJD Online Records Search (OJD Records and Calendar Search) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/pages/records-calendars.aspx
- OJD — OJCIN Online — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/pages/ojcin.aspx
- OJD Appellate Courts — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/appellate/pages/default.aspx
- Oregon State Police — Criminal History Record Checks (CJIS) — https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/cjis/pages/cch.aspx
- Oregon State Police Open Records Portal — https://openrecords.osp.oregon.gov/orportal/login
- United States District Court for the District of Oregon — https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/
- Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 137 (ORS 137.225 — Setting Aside a Conviction) — https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors137.html
- Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules (current) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/programs/utcr/pages/currentrules.aspx
- Oregon Judicial Department — 2026 Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Public Version) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Documents/2026_CircuitFeeSchedule_public_eff-2026-01-01.pdf
See also: all Oregon counties.