Josephine County
Josephine County, established in 1856, is known for its exceptional climate, stunning scenery, and numerous recreational opportunities, including the renowned Rogue River. It spans about 1,638.6 square miles of land and is the 21st largest county in Oregon by total area. Josephine County is home to over 88,090 people, and Grants Pass serves as the county seat. The Josephine County court system consists of two Circuit Courts as well as one Municipal Court.
The Josephine County Circuit Courts are one section of the Oregon 14th Judicial District. The district deals with select legal tasks, including family, criminal, civil, and any probate cases inside the jurisdiction of the county. The courts operate under the guidelines and regulations established by the Oregon Judicial Department. Josephine County Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction to handle certain types of criminal, traffic, and ordinance violation cases. The court has concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts over all misdemeanor cases.
The court records within Josephine County serve as official documents and have information that relates to legal proceedings and cases. These records include select information including judgments, hearing dates, filings, transcripts, evidence, and case details. Examples of Josephine County court records include:
- Family Records
- Property Records
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
The Josephine County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and maintaining court records. The county court records are public and accessible; but they are sealed and juvenile, confidential, adoption records, and mental health records are not open to the public. Individuals can look for records online through the Oregon Judicial Department website or by visiting the courthouses. Records can be searched on the portal by party name or document number. Request copies for court records by finishing the Court Records Request Form online. Obtaining physical copies of Josephine County court records costs 25 cents per copy, with a minimum charge of $1.
