Beaverton Warrant Records Search
Beaverton warrant records are held by the city's Municipal Court and the Police Records Division. The city sits in Washington County, just west of Portland. With a growing population and busy court docket, Beaverton sees a steady flow of new cases each year. The Municipal Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and DUII offenses. Police records staff can search county, state, and national computer systems for active warrants. Residents and the public can request records during business hours at both the court and the police department.
Beaverton Quick Facts
Beaverton Municipal Court Records
The Beaverton Municipal Court is located at 4755 SW Griffith Drive. You can reach the court by phone at 503-526-2290. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court closes each day from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch, and on Wednesdays it also closes from noon to 2:00 PM. Plan your visit around these gaps to avoid a wasted trip.
This court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic offenses, photo radar citations, and DUII cases within city limits. When a judge issues a bench warrant for failure to appear, that warrant goes into the court record. Staff can look up case details and confirm whether a warrant is still active. You can also view court records through the city website at beavertonoregon.gov.
Beaverton runs two specialty courts. The Behavioral Health Court works with people who have mental health needs. The B-SOBR program focuses on substance use cases. Both programs generate their own records, though access may be limited based on case type.
One key rule to know: do not ask the court for copies of citations. If you need a copy of your citation, contact the Police Records Division instead. The court handles case files, dockets, and judgment records, but the original citation stays with police.
The Beaverton Municipal Court provides access to warrant records and case information from the court's online portal. You can check docket schedules and look up basic case data from there.
Cases that go beyond the Municipal Court's reach are sent to the Washington County Circuit Court. Felonies, civil matters, and family law cases all fall under circuit court jurisdiction. You can reach the Washington County court system through courts.oregon.gov.
Note: The court closes at noon on Wednesdays and does not reopen until 2:00 PM, so plan visits accordingly.
Beaverton Police Warrant Records
The Police Records Division is at 6125 SW Hall Boulevard. Call 503-526-2260 for general questions. The mailing address is PO Box 4755, Beaverton, Oregon. Records staff are on duty during normal business hours, while the department itself operates around the clock for emergencies.
Police records staff have access to county, state, and national computer systems. They can check for active warrants across all three levels. When a Beaverton officer makes an arrest on a warrant, that information goes into the records system. The division also processes requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other police documents. You can reach the Police Records Division online for more details on how to submit a request.
Tim Dooley serves as the Records Manager. His direct line is 503-526-2261. For complex records requests, the department charges fees based on staff time. One example the city provides shows that a request taking four hours to process cost $372.10. Simple requests cost less, and basic warrant checks can often be done quickly.
Juvenile records cannot be released by the police department. Oregon law protects these files from public access. If you need records related to a juvenile case, you must go through the court system with proper legal authority.
How to Search Warrant Records in Beaverton
Start with the type of record you need. Court records come from the Municipal Court. Police reports come from the Records Division. Warrants may show up in both systems. For a full warrant search, the police department can check local, county, state, and national databases all at once.
Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.311 gives every person the right to inspect public records. This includes most warrant records and court files. Some records are exempt from disclosure, but the default is open access. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Just make your request and the agency must respond.
There are several ways to search:
- Visit the Municipal Court in person at 4755 SW Griffith Drive
- Call the Police Records Division at 503-526-2260
- Use the Oregon eCourt system for circuit court records
- Submit a written request to the city records office
- Check the Washington County court system online
The Oregon Judicial Department provides a statewide search tool at courts.oregon.gov that covers circuit court records. This tool lets you look up cases by name or case number across all Oregon counties, including Washington County where Beaverton sits. Municipal court records are separate and must be checked through the city.
City of Beaverton Records
Beyond the court and police, the City of Beaverton also has a records management office. You can reach them at 526-2222, Option 0. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This office handles general city records requests that fall outside the scope of court or police files.
The city manages records through beavertonoregon.gov. Fees follow state guidelines under ORS 192.440(4), which lets agencies charge for the actual cost of making copies. The city cannot charge you just to look at records. Inspection is free. Copies carry a per-page fee that varies based on format and size.
For warrant-related records, the court and police are your best starting points. The general records office is more useful for city council minutes, permits, contracts, and other administrative documents. Still, if you are unsure where a record lives, calling this office first can point you in the right direction.
Note: Standard fees for copies follow ORS 192.440(4) and apply across all city departments in Beaverton.
Warrant Laws in Oregon
Oregon law governs how warrants are issued, served, and recorded. ORS Chapter 133 covers arrest and related procedures. A judge issues a warrant when there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. Bench warrants come from a judge when someone fails to appear in court or violates a court order.
Once issued, a warrant stays active until it is served or recalled by the court. There is no expiration date. An old warrant from years ago can still result in an arrest today. Police enter warrants into the Law Enforcement Data System, which makes them visible to officers across the state. Beaverton police also enter warrants into national systems so they can be found during traffic stops or other contacts anywhere in the country.
The public has a right to know about active warrants under Oregon's public records laws. Courts and law enforcement agencies must respond to records requests within a reasonable time. Some information may be redacted if it could compromise an ongoing investigation, but the basic fact that a warrant exists is generally public.
Washington County Warrant Records
Beaverton falls within Washington County. Cases that exceed the Municipal Court's jurisdiction go to the Washington County Circuit Court. This includes all felony cases, civil lawsuits, family law matters, and probate. The circuit court maintains its own set of warrant records separate from the city.
You can search Washington County court records through the Oregon Judicial Department website. The eCourt system provides online access to case information, including party names, filing dates, and case status. For copies of specific documents, you may need to contact the clerk directly or visit the courthouse in Hillsboro.
The Washington County Sheriff also maintains warrant information. If a warrant was issued by the circuit court, the sheriff's office will have it in their system. Beaverton police can access this same data through shared law enforcement networks, so a single inquiry at the local level can often reveal warrants from multiple jurisdictions.
Note: Felony warrants and circuit court cases for Beaverton residents are handled through Washington County, not the Beaverton Municipal Court.
Washington County Records
Beaverton is in Washington County. All circuit court cases, including felony warrants and civil matters, go through the Washington County courthouse in Hillsboro. For more on county-level warrant records, court fees, and search options, visit the Washington County records page.