| Circuit Court | Linn County Circuit Court — Copy & Archives Department |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Linn County Circuit Court, Linn County Courthouse, 300 SW Fourth Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 (Copy & Archives Department, 1st floor, Room 107; mail: PO Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321) |
| Phone | 541-967-3845 (Copy Center: 541-812-8770) |
| Hours | Records and calendaring counters: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m., closed legal holidays. Courthouse open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. New case filings accepted 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| 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 |
Linn County sits in the middle of the Willamette Valley between the Willamette River and the crest of the Cascades, with Albany as the county seat and Lebanon and Sweet Home as its other main towns. It is Oregon's 23rd Judicial District, served by a single Circuit Court with five elected judges at the 1940 Linn County Courthouse on SW Fourth Avenue in Albany. That one court holds the case file for every felony, misdemeanor, divorce, civil suit, probate estate, and guardianship in the county.
Records are handled by the court's Copy & Archives Department in Room 107 on the first floor of the courthouse. It is one of the more clearly documented records offices in Oregon: the court posts its full copy fee list, delivery options, and turnaround expectations, and it takes requests through the Oregon Judicial Department's statewide online form as well as at the counter. Requests are worked in the order received, with a response within about five court business days and completion in ten or more for larger requests. Any copy order totaling under $5.00 has its fee waived.
Two limits to keep in mind. Linn County Circuit Court does not produce written transcripts; it sells audio recordings of hearings instead, with the clerk's log sheets included. And the county-run Linn County Justice Court in Lebanon, along with the municipal courts in Albany, Lebanon, and Sweet Home, keep their own traffic and violation records outside the state system.
Search Linn County court records online
Circuit Court
Linn County Circuit Court — Copy & Archives Department
- Cost
- Free index search; $3.00 per case plus $0.25 per page for paper copies, $5.00 per certified document; fee waived for orders under $5.00
- Coverage
- All Linn County Circuit Court case types — criminal, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, and small claims — for the 23rd Judicial District
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Requests go through the OJD statewide Records Request Form (orjudicial.workflowcloud.com) or in person at Room 107. Copy Center phone 541-812-8770, email lin.copycenter@ojd.state.or.us. Written transcripts are not offered; audio recordings are $10.00 by email or $11.00 on CD, plus $5.00 for certification.
Other courts
Linn County Justice Court (Lebanon)
- Coverage
- Traffic and other violations, and small claims, cited into the county Justice Court in Lebanon
- Records
- Traffic
County-funded court under an elected Justice of the Peace, separate from the state Circuit Court and not in the OJD online search. The county's web server refused automated requests for this page; the URL is the Justice Court section of the official linncountyor.gov site, corroborated from the county's own directory page for the Justice of the Peace, which we did fetch. Confirm hours and case-lookup options with the court directly.
What is available online
Linn County Circuit Court cases appear in the free statewide OJD Online Records Search (basic case information and calendars only; adoption, juvenile, mental-health, and VAWA-protected cases excluded). Filed documents are not viewable online by the public; the court delivers requested documents and audio through encrypted email links that expire after 14 days. The full register of actions is available at the courthouse or to OJCIN Online subscribers. If you cannot find a case number, the statewide request form accepts "unknown" in the case-number field. Justice Court and municipal court cases are not in the state systems.
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
Linn County clerk offices
Linn County Circuit Court, Linn County Courthouse, 300 SW Fourth Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 (Copy & Archives Department, 1st floor, Room 107; mail: PO Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321)
Phone: 541-967-3845 (Copy Center: 541-812-8770)
Hours: Records and calendaring counters: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m., closed legal holidays. Courthouse open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. New case filings accepted 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit the Copy & Archives Department, Room 107 on the first floor of the Linn County Courthouse, 300 SW Fourth Avenue, Albany, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Pay by cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). A drop box in Room 107 accepts filings and payments any time the building is open and the records office is closed.
Online. Submit the Oregon Judicial Department's statewide Records Request Form, linked from the court's Court Records page, with the case number (or "unknown") and the specific documents or hearing dates you need. You will receive an email with a confirmation ID; if it does not arrive, email the Copy Center at lin.copycenter@ojd.state.or.us. Staff will contact you with the fee, which must be paid before copies are released. If you do not respond within 60 court business days, the request is closed.
By mail. Send the request and payment (personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to "State of Oregon," with the case number on the check) to Linn County Circuit Court, Copy & Archives Department, PO Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321. Postage is added for mailed copies.
Fees. Paper copies are $3.00 per case plus $0.25 per page; paper certified copies $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page; exemplified copies $10.00 per document plus $0.25 per page; apostille-certified copies and Certificates of No Appeal $5.00 per document plus per-page charges. Emailed copies are $3.00 per case, and emailed certified copies $5.00 per request or per document. Any order under $5.00 is free.
Audio. Hearing recordings are $10.00 by email or $11.00 on CD, plus $5.00 for certification. The court does not prepare written transcripts. Recordings use the FTR format and require the free FTR Player, which is not Apple-compatible.
Not held by the court. Police reports come from the arresting agency; marriage licenses and deeds from the Linn County Clerk (541-967-3831); birth and death records from the state Center for Health Statistics.
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 get copies of a Linn County, Oregon court record?
Submit the statewide OJD Records Request Form linked from the Linn County Circuit Court records page, or visit the Copy & Archives Department in Room 107 of the courthouse in Albany. Staff will quote the fee, which is due before copies are released.
Does Linn County Circuit Court provide hearing transcripts?
No. The court sells audio recordings of hearings ($10.00 emailed, $11.00 on CD, plus $5.00 for certification) with the clerk's log sheets included, but does not prepare written transcripts.
How much do copies cost at Linn County Circuit Court?
Paper copies are $3.00 per case plus $0.25 per page, certified copies $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page, and exemplified copies $10.00 per document plus $0.25 per page. Emailed copies are $3.00 per case. Orders under $5.00 are free.
Are Albany or Lebanon traffic tickets in the Linn County Circuit Court records?
Not if a city officer wrote them; those go to the city's municipal court. Tickets cited into the county Justice Court in Lebanon are kept by that court. Neither is searchable through the state's online court records system.
Sources
- Linn County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/linn/pages/default.aspx
- Linn County Circuit Court — Court Records — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/linn/records/pages/default.aspx
- Linn County Circuit Court — Contact Us and Hours of Operation — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/linn/go/pages/contact-us-and-hours-of-operation.aspx
- OJD — Court Records Requests (statewide form and fees) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Pages/records-request.aspx
- Linn County, Oregon — Justice of the Peace directory listing — https://www.linncountyor.gov/justicecourt/directory-listing/hon-jessica-meyer
- 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.