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Josephine County, Oregon State Court Records

Josephine County court records typically include all documentation, filings, and case materials originating from resolved cases and legal proceedings within the county. These records are officially maintained by the clerk or court administrator of the Josephine County Circuit Court pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes § 7.010.

Court records generated by Josephine County courts typically include information on court hearings, parties to cases, filed documents, judgments, exhibits, and other case details. The information contained in court records is usually open to the public unless otherwise stated and may be requested alongside other public records such as arrest records and vital records.

Are Josephine County Court Records Public?

Yes. Per ORS 192.314, anyone may inspect public records, including court records, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, custodians of Josephine County court records are mandated by law to provide requestors with publicly available information upon request(ORS 192.324). Other statutes that influence the visibility and transparency of Josephine County court records include ORS 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated), ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure), and ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure).

While court records are generally considered public, certain records and case information are restricted and sealed from public access under law. Examples of exempt records include court records related to juveniles, sexual abuse victims, mental health proceedings, adoption, and cases filed under the Violence Against Women Act. Note that irrespective of the exemptions outlined in ORS 192.338, ORS 192.345 and ORS 192.355, court records retained more than 25 years from the filing date are generally considered public and available for inspection under ORS192.390.

What Information is Available in Josephine County Court Records?

Josephine County court records provide essential information about legal processes and occurrences within the county's court system. The information contained in court records may vary depending on the record type but generally include:

  • Complete name and designation of case parties
  • Case details-type, outcome, disposition, status, number
  • Filing date and number
  • Information about court dockets, calendars, indexes and hearing schedules
  • Arrest, warrant and booking information where available
  • Court name, location and jurisdiction
  • Basic details about judges, attorneys, and prosecutors
  • Judgments, orders, subpoenas and other edicts.

Josephine County Court Records Search

State laws permit public access to court records generated in Josephine County. There are several options available for interested persons to search Josephine County court records. These options generally include online searches, in-person visits, phone inquiries, and mail requests.

Online Access

Information seekers may find Josephine County court records online via the following:

  • The Oregon Judicial Department's Online Records Search-provides free public access to copies of records, case information, calendars, and recordings generated by the circuit, tax, and appellate courts in the County. Interested persons may perform basic searches by entering a case number or party name. Advanced search filtering options such as court location, search type, Attorney Bar Number, Attorney Name, Business Name, Case Cross-Reference Number, Citation Number, Judicial Officer, Judgments, and Filed Date are also available.
  • The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN OnLine)-a paid subscription-based resource available to specific entities for extensive access to publicly available court records and case information. Follow the court instructions to use this search tool: create an account, pay the subscription fee, and sign in with the provided login details. You can review criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, tax, and parking case records via the OJCIN OnLine. Search criteria include party name, case/citation number, filed date range, and attorney or judicial officer's name.
  • The Online Records Request Form-fill in the required fields(case number, party names, court name, preferred method of delivery, and other request information) and click the submit button.

It is important to note that case information regarding adoption, juvenile matters, mental health proceedings, and cases under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) may not be featured on these repositories pursuant to state or federal laws.

In-person Access

County residents or visitors may visit the Josephine County Courthouse located at 510 NW 5th Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays to inspect and copy court records. In addition, the circuit court provides public access terminals within the courthouse for in-person access to publicly available court records.

Mail and Phone Requests

Interested persons may complete the official Online Records Request Form, select mail as the preferred delivery method, and click the submit button. Alternatively, handwritten record requests containing adequate search criteria, return address, and copy fees can be mailed to the circuit court clerk's office using the following mailing address:

Josephine County Courthouse

Department 17

500 Northwest 6th Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526-1975

In Josephine County, record requests usually require a processing time of five to ten business days. Acceptable payment methods include checks and money orders made payable to the circuit court. Also, the circuit court does not process record requests over the phone. However, inquiries about records and case information can be made by phoning 541-476-2309.

Fees for Court Records in Josephine County

State laws mandate free access to publicly available court records in Josephine County. Nonetheless, the law permits record custodians to charge reasonable fees for processing requests and providing copies of such records(ORS 21.258; CJO 23-016 2a). The Circuit Court in Josephine County's fee schedule for copies of court records is as follows:

  • $3 per request plus $0.25 per page for printed copies or $1 per CD
  • $10 per request for copies of court proceeding recordings
  • $5 for certified copies plus $0.25 per page for printed copies or $1 per CD
  • $10 for exemplified copies plus $0.25 per page for printed copies or $1 per CD
  • Records delivered electronically(e.g., via email) are free of charge

Josephine County Courthouse Locations

The county's court system consists of a Circuit Court and a Municipal Court. The Circuit Court has a family division and handles criminal, civil, probate, family, and other legal matters within the county's jurisdiction. The addresses and phone numbers of the courts in Josephine County are provided below:

Josephine County Circuit Court

Josephine County Courthouse

500 NorthWest 6th Street,

Grants Pass, OR 97526

Phone: (541) 476-2309

Fax: (541) 471-2079

Josephine County Family Court

301 North West F Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526

Phone: (541) 476-2309

Cave Junction Municipal Court

222 West Lister Street

P.O. Box 1396

Cave Junction, OR 97523

Phone: (541) 592-2156

Criminal Records Access in Josephine County

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Oregon State Police handles official state-level criminal history checks, not the county courts. Concerned persons may request copies of their own criminal history or search another person's record via the State's Computerized Criminal History Repository. Criminal history checks processed by the State Police cost $33 per search.

Local criminal case records may also be obtained online via the State Judiciary's OJCIN OnLine or Records Search tool. Party name, case number, and attorney or judicial officer's name are basic search parameters required to provide available criminal case information. In addition, concerned persons could visit the county courthouse in person to inspect case records or utilize the public access terminals provided by the courts.

Josephine County Probate Records

Josephine County probate court records are managed by the County's Circuit Court. These records include case files and documents created from proceedings involving will contests, estate filings, administration of a decedent's estate, guardianships, and conservatorships. Probate records produced in Josephine County are generally considered public and may be accessed in person at the county clerk's office or the access terminals at the courthouse.

Recent filings and case information are available online via the OJCIN OnLine or the Records Search portal. Certain information contained in probate records may be confidential or exempt from public access. Inquiries about probate records can also be made by calling (541) 476-2305 or sending an email to JOS.records@ojd.state.or.us.

Josephine County Family Court Records

The Circuit Court in Josephine County has a family court division. The Family Court Division handles cases of divorce, legal separation, parenting time, child/spousal support, child custody, paternity disputes, adoption, juvenile delinquency/dependency, domestic violence, elder abuse, and guardianship/conservatorships for minors.

Family court records are available online via the OJCIN OnLine portal or the Online Records Search tool. In-person searches may also be conducted within regular hours at the circuit court. Certified copies of family court records are usually reserved for authorized entities such as record subjects or immediate family members.

Federal Court Records in Josephine County

Federal court records in Josephine County include records of court proceedings and case information related to federal violations, bankruptcy, federal civil suits, and federal crimes. The Medford Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon,located at 310 West Sixth Street in Medford, Oregon, maintains records of federal case proceedings created in Josephine County.

Public access to federal court records is available via the PACER system. Concerned persons may also visit the district courthouse between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays to inspect and copy publicly available records. A valid government-issued ID and case search criteria are usually required.

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