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Examples of public records include: Birth records. Marriage records. Trial transcripts. Voting records. City council meeting minutes. Congress meeting minutes. Criminal records. Immigration records.

Under Oregon's Public Records Law, ?every person? has a right to inspect any nonexempt public record of a public body in Oregon. [1] This right extends to any natural person, any corporation, partnership, firm or association, and any member or committee of the Legislative Assembly.

How do I request a public record? You must make a public records request to the government agency or official who has or controls the record. You may submit your request in writing, including email. All public bodies in Oregon must have a written procedure for making public records requests.

?Public Records Request Information Oregon Revised Statutes 192.314 (1) provides that ?Every person has a right to inspect any public record of a public body in this state, except as otherwise expressly provided by ORS 192.338, 192.345 and 192.355.?

Oregon Public Criminal Records The CJIS Division can provide criminal history reports upon request. The Open Records Portal is an online tool that allows the public to conduct a name-based search on themselves or another individual. A $10 fee per search is required, and the report can be delivered by mail or e-mail.

On its face, Oregon's public records law sounds simple. It applies to all government records and writings. The public body must consider each request for records on a case-by-case basis. The law favors disclosure as the rule, and agencies have the burden of proving an exemption allows them to withhold information.