| Circuit Court | Washington County Circuit Court Records Department |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Washington County Courthouse, 145 NE 2nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Records Department: Justice Services Building, 150 N 1st Ave, Room 110J, Hillsboro, OR 97124) |
| Phone | 503-846-8888 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, closed legal 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 |
Washington County, Oregon's second-most populous county and home to Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Tigard, is served by a single Circuit Court that keeps every type of case: criminal, family, civil, and probate. There is no separate district or county clerk to choose between; the court's Records Department handles all of it.
The Records Department operates out of the Justice Services Building (JSB) Public Records Review Room at 150 N 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, near the Washington County Courthouse. Records staff keep set hours for in-person review, and the court also provides an online case-file-copy request process alongside the free statewide case search.
As in the rest of Oregon, the free OJD Online Records Search only shows summary information and excludes several confidential case categories. Anyone who needs the full file, a certified copy, or a case that does not appear online should go through the Records Department directly.
Search Washington County court records online
Circuit Court
Washington 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 Washington County — criminal, family law, civil, probate, and guardianship
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Records are reviewed at the Justice Services Building (JSB) Public Records Review Room, 150 N 1st Avenue, Room 110J, Hillsboro. A separate case-file-copy request page explains the process for ordering paper, certified, and exemplified copies.
What is available online
The free OJD Online Records Search covers Washington County circuit cases with the same statewide limits: adoption, juvenile, mental-health, and VAWA-protected cases are excluded, and only summary information is shown. The court's case-file-copies page explains what can be ordered without a court visit and what still requires an in-person or mailed request.
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
Washington County clerk offices
Washington County Courthouse, 145 NE 2nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Records Department: Justice Services Building, 150 N 1st Ave, Room 110J, Hillsboro, OR 97124)
Phone: 503-846-8888
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, closed legal holidays
In person. Visit the Public Records Review Room, Justice Services Building, 150 N 1st Ave, Room 110J, Hillsboro, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm. Bring the case number or party names and an approximate filing year.
Online. The court's Online Court Records Request Form lets you submit a request for case-file copies without visiting in person; check the case-file-copies page for what is eligible.
By mail. Send a completed records request form to Washington County Circuit Court, Attention: Records Department, 150 N 1st Avenue MS 37, Hillsboro, OR 97124, with the case number, the documents needed, and whether certified copies are required.
By phone. Call 503-846-8888 for general court information; the Records Department can direct specific record questions from there.
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
Where do I get court records in Washington County, Oregon?
From the Washington County Circuit Court Records Department at the Justice Services Building in Hillsboro. One office keeps criminal, family, civil, and probate records because Oregon uses a single circuit court per county.
Can I request Washington County court records online?
Yes, for case-file copies, through the court's online request form. The free OJD Online Records Search can also confirm basic case information before you request copies.
What does a certified copy of a Washington County court record cost?
Certified copies are $5.00 plus $0.25 per page under the statewide Oregon Judicial Department circuit court fee schedule; exemplified copies are $10.00 plus per-page charges.
Are Beaverton or Tigard traffic tickets part of the Washington County Circuit Court records?
No. Tickets issued by city police for local ordinance violations go to that city's municipal court, a separate system not covered by the circuit court or the statewide search.
Sources
- Washington County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department) — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/pages/default.aspx
- Washington County Circuit Court — Court Records — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/records/pages/default.aspx
- Washington County Circuit Court — Case File Copies — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/records/pages/casefiles.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.