To obtain official copies of or access to records of police reports, you will first need to determine the jurisdiction that created the record.
Police Reports
Contact the arresting or responding law enforcement agency directly.
County Level
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Police reports generated by Sheriff's Office deputies
Requests must be made by mail or in person at :
234 SW Kendall Ct.
Troutdale OR 97060
(503) 988-4300
For Multnomah County Sheriff's Office records - you can call their Records Unit at (503) 988-4300 (option 3).
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office also serves the City of Wood Village and Troutdale.
City Level
City of Portland Police Department Records Division
City of Gresham Police Department
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 618-2318
(503) 618-2320
City of Fairview
Corrections Records
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office holds records of incarceration for the last 20 years.
Historical information about Rocky Butte Jail is located in the Archives at the Multnomah County Records Management Program. Please contact us to make an appointment to view these archives.
Criminal History Records
Multnomah County does not hold these records. Criminal Court Records are available through the Multnomah County Circuit Court, a division of the Oregon Judicial Department.
General Criminal History Records for Multnomah County residents are held by the Oregon State Police. Requests for criminal histories, including requests as part of a background check, may be requested through their Public Records Unit.
Traffic Tickets
If you have received a traffic ticket in Multnomah County and are looking for more information, please refer to the information on your citation. The Multnomah County Circuit Court Traffic Section can provide additional information: (503) 988-3235 (option 2).