Multnomah County

Multnomah County is located in northwestern Oregon, including 465 square miles along the Columbia River and containing the state's largest city, Portland. Multnomah County seat is Portland, situated at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. With a population exceeding 815,000 residents, Multnomah County is Oregon's most populous county and is the economic and cultural hub of the Portland metropolitan area. Multnomah County was established in 1854 and named after the Multnomah tribe of Chinookan people who historically inhabited Multnomah County. Major landmarks include Mount Hood's western approaches, the Columbia River Gorge, Forest Park (one of the largest urban forests in the United States), and the iconic Portland area Falls, which attracts over two million visitors annually. Multnomah County's geography ranges from the fertile Willamette Valley to volcanic buttes like Mount Tabor. Key county agencies include Multnomah County Recorder's Office at 1620 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233, which maintains property and land records; Multnomah County Clerk's Office, responsible for marriage licenses and certain court filings; and Multnomah County Assessment, Recording and Taxation Department, which handles property assessments and tax collection. Multnomah County operates under a Home Rule Charter with a Board of Commissioners and an elected County Chair. Multnomah County is known for its progressive policies, environmental initiatives, extensive public transportation system (TriMet), strong social services, and diverse economy spanning technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.

Multnomah County Circuit Court is located in Portland, Oregon. The address is 1021 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The court handles civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and small claims cases.

Multnomah County Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Multnomah County, Oregon. It is located in Portland, OR. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens can request arrest records by submitting a public records request to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, typically through their records division.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally accessible through the jail's inmate roster or by specific public records request.
• Processing times vary but agencies must acknowledge requests within a reasonable time and may charge fees for copying and staff time.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Oregon allows for the release of detainees through payment, which can be arranged through the facility or a bail bondsman.

• Online access to many case records is free through the Oregon Judicial Department website, though certified copies require fees ranging from $5 to $25 depending on document type and page count.
• The court clerk's office accepts requests in person, by mail, and online for case documents.
• Multnomah County Law Library, located in the courthouse, provides legal research resources to the public.

• The recording fee schedule includes $123 for the first page of most documents and $5 for each additional page.
• Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Eligible requestors include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals with court orders.
• The marriage license fee is $60.
• Oregon does not currently offer online ordering for vital records, though VitalChek services are available for expedited state-level processing with additional fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Permit records are public and searchable through Multnomah County's online permit tracking system.