Polk County
Situated in the Willamette Valley, Polk County was officially created from Yamhill District in 1845 by the Oregon Provisional Legislature. It is home to over 90,000 people, and its largest city is Dallas. The county was named for James Knox Polk, the 11th president of the United States.
The Polk County Circuit Court is the 12th Judicial District within the Oregon Judicial Branch and handles a vast majority of civil and criminal matters. The types of civil actions filed in the Circuit Court include small claims for amounts up to $10,000, property disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury claims. In criminal law, this court is responsible for all felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Additionally, the Circuit Court hears juvenile cases, family law matters, probate matters, and appeals from decisions made in the Municipal Courts.
Polk County Municipal Courts are located in Monmouth, Falls City, Independence, and Dallas. These courts only have authority within their city limits and typically hold hearings for parking infractions, city ordinance violations, trespassing, disorderly conduct, and other minor offenses.
Polk County public court records are court documents that are not sealed or deemed confidential by court rule or state law. These records are maintained and disseminated by the Trial Court Administrator of the Circuit Court. Furthermore, the Office of the Trial Court Administrator makes public the court records in the case types listed below:
- Civil case (excluding mental health, adoption, and Violence Against Women Act cases)
- Criminal case
- Traffic case
- Probate case
- Domestic relations case
There are several ways to look up or obtain copies of court records in Polk County. You may use the public access terminals provided at the county courthouse to access case information at no cost. Alternatively, you may complete and submit a written request by mail to the Polk County Circuit Court at:
Polk County Circuit Court
Room 301
850 Main Street
Dallas, OR 97338
If you prefer to submit your request online, fill out and submit a records request form. This form should include the case number, party names, type of request, number of copies, preferred delivery method, and your contact information. To access the official register of actions and judgment dockets online, you may follow these steps:
- Sign up for an OJCIN OnLine account
- Scroll down to “Access Oregon eCourts Case Information†(OECI)
- Log in with your OJCIN credentials
