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Oregon statutes allow anyone the right to inspect any public record that is not exempt from disclosure, regardless of requester's intent. A request under the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is fulfilled under Oregon public records law; however, FOIA time frames and provisions don't apply.

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.

You may submit a public records request electronically to the Oregon DOJ via the Public Records Request form ». Or you may submit a request by email, mail or fax. For information about your child support case, please visit Child Support Case Records ».

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.

Most public records are subject to disclosure, but there are exemptions. Records related to an active criminal investigation are exempt from disclosure until the case is resolved. Confidential communications between government officials and government lawyers are also exempt from disclosure.

The Public Records Law is primarily a disclosure law, not a confidentiality law. [147] Every public record of a public body is subject to inspection, except as expressly provided by the exemptions contained in ORS 192.345 and 192.355.