Search Deschutes Court Records

DeschutesCountyCourt.us is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the FCRA and does not provide consumer reports.
All searches conducted on DeschutesCountyCourt.us are subject to the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice.

  1. Deschutes County Court
  2. Deschutes County Arrest Records

Deschutes County, Oregon Arrest Records

Deschutes County arrest records refer to formal documentation taken by law enforcement when a person is detained and booked in Deschutes County, Oregon. To monitor law enforcement conduct, it is state policy that arresting agencies keep official documentation for each arrest carried out within their respective jurisdictions. These records serve to foster government transparency and democratic accountability. 

While the Oregon Public Records law governs the state's record-keeping functions, ORS 181A.220–181A.290 controls the release of criminal offender record information.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Deschutes, Oregon?

By Oregon Public Records Law, every person has a right to inspect any public record of a government agency within the state. As such, Deschutes County arrest records are to be presumed public unless the law expressly provides differently. This means anyone may approach the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office or any other law enforcement agency within the county and submit an over-the-counter request for specific arrest records. Law enforcement have a general obligation to provide official response to all requests as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay. 

By the Public Records Law, certain arrest information is considered sensitive or confidential and may partially or completely be withheld from public disclosure. The types of information commonly withheld include:

  • Body camera video: exempt unless the requester can prove that the request is meant to benefit the public, not himself. 
  • Medical information 
  • Information about an ongoing police investigation
  • Information about concealed handgun licenses
  • Mugshot: will only be released if the person is convicted of the crime
  • Sex offender records
  • Autopsy records
  • Juvenile records: specific information about an arrest may be available
  • Child abuse or elder abuse reports
  • Records expunged or specifically sealed by a court order
  • Inventory of personal items found on the suspect at the time of arrest, excluding materials held for the purpose of committing the crime.
  • Social Security Number

Deschutes County Arrest Search

There are several county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in Deschutes County, each with separate jurisdiction and authority to make arrests. Conducting a successful Deschutes County arrest record search requires directing search effort towards lookup tools provided by the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. 

State law enforcement agencies like the OSP troopers may arrest individuals in Deschutes County when there's probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime under Oregon law. Records of specific Deschutes County arrests carried out by the Oregon State Police can be accessed by filling out the online records request form on the Oregon State Police website. To complete the form, individuals will need to provide their personal information and a detailed description of their arrest incident. This include:

  • The case number
  • The officer's name is known
  • Date of incident
  • Time of incident
  • County of incident (Deschutes)

Once the form is completed, they will need to click “Submit” and allow up to 30 days for their request to be processed.

Court case records often reflect arrests that resulted in criminal charges being filed. Through the Oregon Judicial Department webportal, individuals can find certain arrest information including the charge, the arresting agency,  bail information, and other non-confidential details. 

If the arrest involved a federal offense and led to incarceration in a federal custody, arrested individuals may be held in a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility. Using the BOP inmate locator search tool, individuals can search for specific records by the arrestee's name or BOP register number.

Deschutes County Inmate Locator

At the county level, most arrests are carried out by the Deschutes County Sheriff Office. The Sheriff’s Office allows members of the public to make a public record request online through their website. They will need to fill out the public records request form with the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Street address

Once done,  indicate the record type by clicking on “Case/Incident Report” and click “Submit” to facilitate the request.

To confirm if an arrestee is in jail, the Deschutes County Sheriff Office also provides a current inmate list through which members of the public can see those incarcerated in the Deschutes County Jail.

To see those in jail, follow these step by step process:

  • Visit the Deschutes County Sheriff Office website 
  • Click on “Current Inmate List”
  • Enter the code (it's case sensitive)
  • Once the code entered, the individual will be prompted with a list of all inmates in the Deschutes County Adult Jail
  • Individuals can search generally by scrolling through the list or search more specifically using the inmate's first and last name.

Active Warrant Search in Deschutes County

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement to take a specific individual into custody for an alleged crime. Law enforcement usually requires one when there is no nexus between the suspect and the scene of the crime, but after they have discovered enough evidence to believe a crime was committed and the suspect did it. Law enforcement typically need to present this evidence before the judge or magistrate in order to provide a legal basis for the issuance. The judge typically issues the warrant if convinced by the evidence presented. 

Deschutes County arrest warrant usually contains the following information:

  • The law enforcement officer(s) to whom it is addressed;
  • A directive commanding the law enforcement officer to arrest the suspect;
  • The suspect's name;
  • The allegation against the suspect, and
  • The issuing judge or magistrate's signature

Deschutes County does not typically provide a full public online searchable database of active arrest warrants. However, some information may appear in the Oregon courts’ public case portal: Oregon Judicial Department webportal.

Individuals can also contact the Deschutes County Sheriff Office directly at (541) 693-6911.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Deschutes County

When conducting a search for arrest and booking reports, individuals may be asked to pay money. This is usually expected to be deposited by check or money order. However, certain avenues allow the public to conduct searches for free. One of such avenues is the “Current Inmate List” maintained by the Deschutes County Sheriff Office. By visiting the Deschutes County Sheriff Office and navigating to the Current Inmate List page, individuals can conduct name searches and see information related to a loved one's arrest. Without having to pay a dime, they can find details such as the arresting officer's name, the arresting agency, the arrest date, booking, and what they were arrested for.

If the arrest resulted in criminal charges being filed, the Oregon Judicial Department web portal allows individuals to find certain arrest information including the charge, bail information, case status, and whether or not a warrant was issued. 

The information provided by these resources are often case summaries intended for personal use, not official purposes. Furthermore, resources like the Current Inmate List show those who are being held in the Deschutes County Jail at any given time. Therefore, details of older arrest incidents may not be available for inspection on these platforms.

To retrieve complete or certified arrest records, individuals may need to make a public record request or visit the arresting agency’s office in person. These avenues often attract copy or certification fees. 

Deschutes County Arrest Report

An arrest report is a structured, summary entry created when a person is taken into custody. It appears in jail, court, and statewide law enforcement databases. It typically includes: 

  • The arrestee's full name and identifying details
  • Date and location of arrest
  • Arresting agency
  • Booking number
  • Charges at the time of arrest
  • Custody status
  • Bail amount

An arrest report (sometimes called a police report or incident report) is the siren narrative prepared by the arresting officer.  It typically includes:

  • Detailed description of the incident
  • Statement from witnesses or victims
  • Observations of the officer
  • Evidence collected
  • Probable cause explanation
  • Timeline of events

It explains why the arrest occurred and provides investigative context.

In Deschutes County, arrest records are more likely to appear in public-facing systems.  Arrest reports,  by contrast, often require a formal public records request and may be partially withheld or the case is active or contains protected information. 

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Deschutes County

In Deschutes County, Oregon, expungement is officially called a set aside. It is the formal process of sealing a criminal arrest and conviction record so that it doesn't appear in official court records or criminal background history checks. 

Former arrestees seeking expungement of their arrest record can achieve this by filing a motion with the court to ask for a set-aside. But this can only be done if they were:

  • Convicted of a crime or violation
  • Found guilty except for insanity
  • Charged with a crime or cited for a violation
  • Arrested but not charged or 
  • Found in contempt of court

They must have:

  • Satisfied every requirement of year sentence, including payment of restitution, completion of post-prison supervision, and fulfillment of probation terms.
  • In the years preceding the filing of the motion, they must have not been charged with or convicted of any new criminal offense (other than a motor vehicle violation) and have not been found guilty except for insanity of any crime or more than one violation.
  • At the time they filed their motion, they had no pending criminal charges.
  • None of the statutory exceptions apply to their case, and 
  • They have observed the applicable waiting period.

The following waiting period applies:

For charge of:

Years since date of conviction or release from prison 

They must not have been charged with or convicted of a crime other than a motor vehicle violation or found guilty except for insanity for the previous:

Class B felony

7 years

7 years

Class C felony

5 years

5 years

Class A misdemeanor 

3 years

3 years

Class B or C misdemeanor, violation, or finding of contempt of court 

1 year

1 year

For arrests, charges, or citations that were not pursued, anytime after 60 days from the date the prosecuting attorney indicates that the state will not proceed with prosecution.

For acquittal or dismissed charges, anytime after acquittal or dismissal.

How to ask for a set aside

To ask for a set aside:

Individuals must also have their fingerprints taken on a fingerprint card and send them to the Department of State Police, pay the applicable fee for criminal record check, and complete the department's Request for Set Aside form. The department will send the result to the prosecuting attorney.

The applicant should proceed by filing a motion in the Deschutes County Circuit Court. 

Mail a copy of the Motion and Declaration to the prosecuting attorney. Fill out the Certificate of Mailing section on the form. The court does not charge a fee to file this motion. 

The prosecuting attorney has 120 days to file an objection to the applicant's motion. If an objection is filed, the court will hold a hearing. 

Successful application will cause the court to send copies of the set-aside order to the necessary agencies. Once the order is granted, the record will be sealed and subsequent requests for the record will be met with a “does not exist” response.

Some records are not eligible for expungement:

  • Records classified as a person felony under Oregon law 
  • If the victim of the crime was 65 years old or older
  • When the offense constitutes cold abuse
  • Endangering the welfare of a minor
  • Criminally negligent homicide
  • Assault in the third degree
  • Sex crimes
  • A conviction for a state or municipal traffic offense  
  • Actions brought by federal, tribal, or other states’ law enforcement   
  • Actions brought in a local court (not a Circuit Court) 

How Do You Remove Deschutes County Arrest Records From the Internet?

If the record has been sealed, it should no longer be publicly accessible. The Oregon Judicial Department and the Deschutes County Sheriff Office will restrict access and remove the record from public-facing tools in compliance with the sealing order. 

However sealing does not automatically remove:

  • Cached search engine results
  • Third-party mugshot sites 
  • Data broker listings

The petitioner must address these separately. 

One way to do this is to contact the website directly. Most third-party websites have a “Removal Request” page or a privacy contact email. Through these channels, the petitioner can send proof of their identity and attach the court order showing sealing. Some sites may charge removal fees. 

Alternatively, individuals can submit a search engine removal request. Popular search engines like Google and Safari operate a policy that allows them to comply with local laws. By filling the Google removal request form, individuals ask Google to suppress their record so that it doesn't show up in online search results. 

What Do Public Deschutes County Arrest Records Contain?

Deschutes County arrest records typically contains the following information:

  • Full name of the arrestee
  • The charge and the section under which the arrestee was charged
  • Case status (e.g sentenced, pending arraignment)
  • Date of arrest
  • Bail or bond information—including bond type, bond amount
  • Arrestee's age 
  • Booking date
  • Personal Descriptors such as race, sex, height, weight, hair color, eye color
  • Arresting agency
  • Arresting officer
  • Location of arrest
  • Warrant details (where applicable)