Yamhill County, OR Arrests & Jail Records

Anyone may request arrest records from the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office through the NextRequest portal. When submitting a request, it is crucial to include specific details such as the date of the arrest, names involved, and a description of the arrest.

Alternatively, the Sheriff's Office offers in-person assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 535 NE 5th Street, Room 143, McMinnville, OR 97128.

Police arrest records in Yamhill County are managed by the Records Division of the arresting Police Department and may be requested by visiting the department in person. Some departments also offer web forms to assist individuals in submitting their record requests.

Requests for police arrest records in Yamhill County are generally processed within 7 to 10 business days. Typically, there is a charge of $20 for the first 20 pages of records, with additional fees for searching and redacting information.

Besides the Sheriff's Office, law enforcement services in Yamhill County are also provided by several Police Departments, including Yamhill Police Department, McMinnville Police Department, and Newberg-Dundee Police Department.

In Oregon, criminal history record information is maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and is not available for public inspection.

However, a name-based search of the Oregon Computerized Criminal History Repository may be conducted for a fee of $33 to obtain arrest or conviction information about an individual. Records from this search include arrests less than a year old only if they have not resulted in acquittal or dismissal.

Additionally, to access limited criminal history information related to another individual, billing customers may complete and submit the Request for Oregon Criminal History data on Another Individual form to the Oregon State Police (OSP), Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Attn: Open Records, 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317. Direct payment customers must send their completed forms to:

Oregon State Police Unit 11 PO Box 4395 Portland, OR 97208-4395

For individuals seeking their own criminal history report, the process begins with scheduling a fingerprint appointment at a local law enforcement agency. Alternatively, fingerprinting services are available at the OSP Salem Office, located at General Headquarters, 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Building 1, Salem, OR 97317. The completed Copy of Own Record/Clearance Letter Request form, along with the fingerprint card and a $33 fee, must be mailed to:

Oregon State Police - CJIS Division Unit 11 PO Box 4395 Portland, OR 97208-4395

The first step in finding arrest information within criminal case records is to identify the court where the case was heard. In Yamhill County, criminal cases are handled by either the Municipal Courts or the Circuit Court. Those seeking case dispositions may visit the appropriate courthouse to obtain copies.

For access to non-confidential criminal case records, individuals may subscribe to OJCIN OnLine to view the full register of cases. Alternatively, third-party services like InfoTracer provide access to up-to-date arrest data for Yamhill County.