Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located on the central coast of Oregon. It has a population of 50,395 people living in it. Its county seat is Newport. Lincoln County was named for the 16th president of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln. It was created on February 20, 1893, and spans 1,194 square miles. Lincoln County was created from the western portion of Benton and Polk counties. It adjusted its boundaries in 1923, 1925, 1927, 1931, and 1949. When it was created, Toledo was picked as the county's temporary government seat.
A Circuit Court and four Municipal Courts are established to carry out the legal activities of the county. The Circuit Court is a general jurisdiction court that is versed in civil, criminal, domestic relations, traffic, juvenile, probate, and small claims cases. The Municipal Courts are courts with limited jurisdiction over certain types of cases. They handle minor traffic violations, misdemeanors, and zoning code violation cases. The Municipal Courts have a violation bureau that resolves the issues before they get to court.
Court records in Lincoln County, Oregon, are maintained by the Lincoln County Circuit Court Clerk. The Oregon Judicial Department provides access to these court records and ensures that they are readily available upon request. You can request records by visiting the Lincoln County Courthouse or using their online services.
For public records that are not confidential or sealed, you can use the kiosks located on the second floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse. These kiosks are available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Court staff enter case information and updates into the court's case management system. This includes details about hearings, filings, and court decisions. Older case records are digitized and archived for long-term storage. Older records are digitized and requests can be made for access to such records.
Non-confidential court records that the public has daily and unlimited access to include:
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Family Court Records
