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Benton County, OR Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Benton County Arrest Records?

Oregon law enforcement agencies make about 128,400 arrests annually, with Benton County accounting for 9,200 of them. Under the state's Public Records Law, the public has access to non-confidential arrest records. However, custodians provide records for a fee, from $0.25 per page for photocopies to $33 for open-record criminal history requests.

While most arrest records are accessible, records involving juveniles, ongoing investigations, and medical information are exempt from public disclosure. Access is typically limited to law enforcement agencies, legal representatives, the District Attorney's Office, and the subjects of the records.

How To Look Up Benton County Arrest Records?

In Benton County, arrest records are managed by various law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the Oregon State Police, and the county's Circuit Courts.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Sheriff's Office is responsible for handling arrests within the county and provides records of such incidents upon request. To obtain arrest records, requesters may submit a public records request using the BCSO's Incident Report/Public Records Request form, available on their website. Completed forms, along with applicable fees, may be submitted to the BCSO's main office at:

180 NW 5th Street

Corvallis, OR 97330

Phone: (541) 766-6858

Additionally, information about adults currently in custody is accessible through the BCSO's Jail Roster. This tool allows record seekers to view current inmates and those released within the past 31 days.

Police Arrest Records

To obtain arrest records in Benton County, individuals may contact the arresting agency's records division and provide details such as the arrestee's name and date of arrest. Some agencies offer online portals for requests. Fees vary depending on the agency. For example, the Oregon State Police charges $12.50 for up to 10 pages. The following are some of the major police departments in Benton County:

Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)

In Oregon, criminal history records are confidential and only accessible through specific authorities. The Oregon State Police's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division maintains these records. Individuals may request their records by submitting a fingerprint-based request to the CJIS Division. Authorized parties may conduct name-based searches online via the OSP Open Records Portal or submit a request by mail with applicable fees to:

Oregon State Police - CJIS Division

Unit 11

P.O. Box 4395

Portland, OR 97208-4395

They may also obtain criminal history records of other individuals by mailing a completed request form to the CJIS division.

Benton County Criminal Court Records

The Benton County Circuit Court maintains records of arrests that result in charges. Requesters may obtain such records from the Judicial Clerk by visiting the courthouse at:

120 NW 4th Street

Corvallis, OR 97330

Case information related to arrests in the county is accessible online through the Oregon Judicial Department Online Records Search portal. For more extensive access, the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) offers a subscription-based service that includes judgment dockets and official registers of actions from Oregon State Courts.

In addition, Benton County arrest records are accessible on third-party websites such as InfoTracer. These platforms offer convenient search tools for finding arrest records using different search criteria.

Benton County Arrest Statistics

Benton County's arrest rate per 100,000 residents was 2,500. The table below includes some arrest statistics from the county:

Arrest typeNumber of Arrests
Simple Assault991
Robbery89
Arson43
Forgery36
Aggravated Assault269
Larceny1,306
Motor Vehicle Theft120
Burglaries209
DUI1, 081
All Other Offenses2,150
Total Number of Arrests9,200

Source: Oregon State Police CJIS NIBRS Offense Dashboard

Benton County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Benton county, Oregon with a total number of 77 employees - 8 female, 59 male officers and 10 civilians. Benton County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OR0020000, it belongs to the Pacific division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.

  • Agency Name: Benton County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Oregon
  • City: Corvallis
  • Type: County
  • Address: 180 NW 5th St
  • Phone Number: 541-847-5100
  • Fax: 541-766-6011
  • Website: https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff

Police Departments in Benton County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Corvallis Police Department180 NW 5th St541-766-6924
Philomath Police Department1010 Applegate St(541) 929-6911

Benton County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Benton County

NameAddressPhone
Benton County OR Juvenile Facility4077 Sw Research Way541-766-6810
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