Get Oregon Public Records Request

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.

If you're seeking public records, ODOT will help you find them and will supply copies to you. The ODOT Public Records Request (form 731-0489) is for all divisions of ODOT, except the Driver and Motor Vehicles Division. If you're seeking DMV records, visit the DMV Records web page: .oregon.gov/odot/dmv/records.

About public records Oregon statutes allow anyone the right to inspect any public record that is not exempt from disclosure, regardless of requester's intent.

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.

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.

Many states simply file open or public records under the Public Records Requests law. Several states across the country are using this term including: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California (CPRA), Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.

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.