Oregon averages approximately 128,400 arrests annually, with Umatilla County accounting for about 4,507. The Oregon Public Records Law grants the public access to most arrest records. However, records involving juveniles, ongoing investigations, or sensitive medical/mental health information are exempt from public disclosure. These restricted records are typically accessible only by law enforcement agencies, legal counsel, the District Attorney's Office, and the individuals named in the records.
Agencies are permitted to charge fees for providing access to public records. For example, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission includes charges like $0.25 per page for photocopies in its fee schedule. Similarly, the Oregon State Police imposes a $33 fee for processing an Open Records request for a criminal history report.
Umatilla County arrest records are managed by various agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the Oregon State Police, and the circuit courts.
The Sheriff's Office (UCSO) is responsible for overseeing arrests within the county and provides public access to related records upon request. Individuals may obtain arrest or incident records by completing a Records Request Form available on the UCSO's official website. Requests may be submitted in person or by contacting the office at (541) 966-3600. Fees for records may include $10 for CAD incidents and case reports, $15 for reports with missing information, and a $30 research/redaction fee per hour beyond the first hour.
Many municipal law enforcement agencies operate throughout the county, each with its own records division responsible for managing arrest and incident reports. To obtain specific arrest records, individuals may contact the records department of the agency that made the arrest. Several local police departments also offer online request forms, providing a convenient way for the public to submit records requests. Some of the major police departments in Umatilla County include:
The Oregon State Police (OSP) oversees the management of statewide criminal history records through its Criminal Justice Information Services Division. Individuals seeking a copy of their criminal history may submit a formal request along with a fingerprint card and a $33 processing fee. For printed copies of records, an additional $12.50 fee applies for up to 10 pages. In compliance with privacy laws, results are sent directly to the requester.
Additionally, authorized parties seeking the criminal history of others may perform a name-based search through the OSP Open Records Portal. Alternatively, they may submit a mail-in request form to:
Oregon State Police - CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208-4395
The Umatilla County Circuit Court maintains official records of arrests that result in formal criminal charges. Individuals seeking copies of these records may submit a request to the court's records department using the Statewide Records Request Form available on the Oregon Judicial Department's website. Completed forms may be submitted via mail or in person to:
Umatilla County Circuit Court
216 SE 4th Street
Pendleton, OR 97801
Basic case information for circuit courts in the state is also accessible online through the Oregon Judicial Department's Online Records Search portal. This service provides access to statewide court records. For more extensive access, including judgment dockets and official registers of actions, users may subscribe to the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN). To request statewide criminal history records, individuals may refer to the OSP's Criminal History Record page for information.
In addition, Umatilla County arrest records are accessible on third-party websites such as InfoTracer. These platforms offer convenient search options for looking up arrest records.
Umatilla County's violent crime rate per 100,000 residents is 222.6. The table below includes some arrest statistics from the county:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Simple Assault | 1,232 |
| Vandalism | 807 |
| Kidnapping | 18 |
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 396 |
| Larceny | 683 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 144 |
| Burglaries | 263 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Rape | 6 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 4,507 |
Source: Oregon State Police CJIS NIBRS Offense Dashboard
It is situated in Umatilla county, Oregon with a total number of 109 employees - 2 female, 52 male officers and 55 civilians. Umatilla County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OR0300000, it belongs to the Pacific division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston Police Department | 330 South First Street | (541) 567-5519 |
| Pendleton Police Department | 622 Airport Rd | (541) 276-4411 |
| Pilot Rock Police Department | 143 W. Main Street | (541) 443-1224 |
| Stanfield Police Department | 105 W Wood Ave | 541-449-3245 |
| Umatilla Police Department | 300 6th St | (541) 922-3789 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution | 2500 Westgate | 541-276-0700 |
| Pendleton OR Police Jail | 622 Airport Rd. | 541-276-4411 |
| Two Rivers Correctional Institution | 82911 Beach Access Rd | 541-922-2001 |