| Circuit Court | Marion County Circuit Court Records Department |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Marion County Courthouse, 100 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301 (Mail: Marion County Circuit Court, PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309) |
| Phone | 503-588-5101 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, excluding holidays |
| 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 |
Marion County, home to the state capital of Salem, is served by a single Circuit Court based at the Marion County Courthouse downtown. Like every Oregon county, one court and its Records Department handle criminal, family, civil, and probate cases together, so there is no separate district or county clerk.
The Records Department maintains public-access terminals at the courthouse and accepts records requests by mail, in person, or through the statewide online form; a records request form is available in both English and Spanish. As elsewhere in Oregon, the free statewide search only shows summary information and excludes several confidential case types, so anyone who needs the complete file should contact the Records Department directly or use OJCIN Online.
Marion County also processes many family-law and probate matters tied to the Salem metro area, making the courthouse a busy walk-in office; calling ahead or checking the free online search before a visit can save time.
Search Marion County court records online
Circuit Court
Marion County Circuit Court Records Department
- Cost
- Free public-terminal search; per-page and certification fees for copies
- Coverage
- All circuit court case types filed in Marion County — criminal, family law, civil, probate, and guardianship
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
A Records Request Form (English and Spanish) can be mailed in or submitted in person. Public-access terminals at the courthouse allow free self-service lookups during business hours.
What is available online
The free OJD Online Records Search and court calendars cover Marion County circuit cases with the standard statewide exclusions (adoption, juvenile, mental-health, and VAWA-protected cases). Public terminals at the Downtown Courthouse Records Department provide free self-service access during business hours; OJCIN Online subscribers can search the full register of actions remotely.
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
Marion County clerk offices
Marion County Courthouse, 100 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301 (Mail: Marion County Circuit Court, PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309)
Phone: 503-588-5101
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, excluding holidays
In person. Visit the Records Department at the Marion County Courthouse, 100 High St NE, Salem, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm. Public terminals are available for self-service searches.
By mail. Send a completed Records Request Form (available in English and Spanish from the court's records-request page) to Marion County Circuit Court, Attn: Court Records, PO Box 12869, Salem, OR 97309. Include the case number or party names, the documents needed, and whether certified copies are required.
By phone. Call 503-588-5101 for case-information questions or to ask about the records request process before mailing a form.
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 look up a Marion County, Oregon court case?
Use the free, statewide OJD Online Records Search, or visit the public-access terminals at the Marion County Courthouse Records Department during business hours.
Is the Marion County Circuit Court records request form available in Spanish?
Yes. The court's records-request page provides the Records Request Form in both English and Spanish for mail-in or in-person submission.
What are Marion County Circuit Court's records hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, excluding holidays, at the Downtown Courthouse, 100 High St NE, Salem.
Does Marion County have a separate probate court clerk?
No. The Marion County Circuit Court Records Department keeps probate, family-law, criminal, and civil case records together under Oregon's unified court system.
Sources
- Marion County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/marion/pages/default.aspx
- Marion County Circuit Court — Records Requests — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/marion/records/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.