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Benton County, Oregon Arrest Records

Benton County arrest records are documents, files, and reports created by Benton County law enforcement agencies to preserve key facts about an arrest made by their officers. Arrest records include elements that law enforcement assigns to identify an arrest, such as a booking number and arrest ID. Arrest records also include details about the person arrested and data about the individual's detention and possible prosecution.

These arrest records are vital record-keeping tools that can also be used in legal and law enforcement processes. Although arrest records do not mean a person is guilty, Benton County makes them public so employers, landlords, and citizens can find information and make decisions based on an individual's criminal history. Benton County arrest records are described by the Oregon State Police as part of a person's criminal offender information. In Benton County, arrest records and other criminal records are created and maintained within specialized records management units (RCUs), usually called law enforcement data systems. Some of the largest RCUs by capacity are within the Benton County Sheriff's Department and the City of Corvallis Police Department.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Benton, Oregon?

Yes, arrest records are public information in Benton County, Oregon, according to Oregon's public records law. Arrest records fall under the general public government records made available by the law enforcement offices that produce them. However, certain types of arrest records fall under more than 500 statutory exemptions in Oregon's public records law. Some examples of arrest records that are exempt from public disclosure in Benton County, Oregon include

  • Arrest files from ongoing criminal investigations
  • Arrest information from juvenile arrests
  • Arrest reports that include personal mental health information
  • Arrest reports that reveal the identity of victims of physical or sexual abuse
  • Arrest records from internal investigations of police officers

Additionally, videos and audio from an arresting officer's body-worn camera are exempt from public disclosure and only made available when the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance.

What Do Public Benton County Arrest Records Contain?

The content of arrest records in Benton County varies slightly depending on the law enforcement agency that produced them or where they are maintained. Arrest records entered into the court system also contain case information not found in law-enforcement-type arrest documents. Some examples of the information found in Benton County arrest records include:

  • The full name of the arrested individual
  • The arrestee's physical features(height,weight, eye colour, weight ,hair color)
  • Date of arrest
  • Time of arrest
  • Booking no.
  • File no.
  • Incident no.
  • Arrest case no.
  • Name of arresting agency
  • Name and badge no. of arresting officer
  • Name of location and jail where the arestee is detained
  • Baul amount
  • Charge information

Benton County, Oregon Arrest Search

Citizens who want to obtain Oregon county arrest records from Benton County law enforcement offices should run a statewide search through the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJISD). The division is an office within the Oregon State Police that collects arrest and criminal information from courts and law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. Individuals cannot request arrest records as standalone documents from CJISD. Instead, they are included in criminal records obtained from the office.

Individuals who want to obtain copies of these arrest records can do so by conducting a name-based search in the Oregon Computerized Criminal History Repository. Record seekers can search the repository by first creating an account with their email, then initiating a search by entering the name of a subject of interest. Only records resulting from an arrest in Oregon will be disclosed through a name-based criminal history inquiry. Any conviction record and any arrest record that is less than a year old and has not resulted in an acquittal or dismissal will be reported by the online portal.

Alternatively, individuals can visit the Oregon State Police headquarters to submit their fingerprints along with a criminal records request form to obtain their own criminal history records. Record seekers can schedule in-person visits for fingerprint searches during work hours, Monday-Friday, 8:am - 4:30 pm.

Oregon State police Salem Headquarters

3565 Trelstad Ave SE

Salem, OR 97317

Tel: 503-378-3720

Email: orecord@osp.oregon.gov

Benton County Inmate Locator

Individuals who want to search for Benton County arrest records online can utilize the Benton County inmate locator tool maintained by the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The tool lets anyone search the sheriff's local database for information on offenders who are temporarily detained or convicted and serving a sentence.

A standard search can also provide arrest information about inmates. Users can initiate a search in the inmate locator tool by providing the full name of a suspected offender. Alternatively, people near the Benton County Sheriff's Office can visit the agency at the following location to access arrest records.

Benton County Sheriff's Office

Law Enforcement Building

180 NW 5th Street

Corvallis, OR 97330

Phone: 541-766-6858 (24-hour)

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Benton County

Citizens seeking to access Benton County arrest records at no cost can do so through the county's judicial and law enforcement channels. Record seekers can submit a freedom of information request through webforms provided by the Benton County Sheriff's Office and other county police departments. To receive records free of charge, people must provide their email address on the webform. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Benton County Circuit Court and conduct a free search on the public access computers in the courthouse lobby. While using the courthouse terminal, individuals will need to navigate to the criminal court records section, where they can find arrest records for cases handled by the court.

Individuals can also visit the Benton County Sheriff's Office and apply for fee waivers while requesting records. The sheriff's records unit may also decide to release records at no cost as part of a public service initiative or because it serves the public interest. Aside from arrest reports, most free versions of arrest records produced in Benton County contain limited information compared with fee-based versions.

Benton County Arrest Report

Benton County arrest reports and arrest records serve the same primary purpose: preserving arrest information. These records differ in the type of data they contain and how they are used within the judicial and law enforcement system. Arrest reports are a type of arrest record that provides a narrative description of a particular arrest. Arrest reports include a play-by-play account written by the arresting officer, using their observations, information from witnesses, and the offender's deposition regarding the arrest. Usually, an arrest report is the first type of document produced after an arrest.

Arrest records are more summarized than arrest reports. The arresting agency's booking department creates these records using information from arrest reports, incident reports, and police blotters. Arrest records usually list only key information about an arrest; unlike arrest reports, they do not include a narrative description of the arrest.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Benton County

Expungement is a court-supervised procedure that arrested or convicted individuals can use to remove arrest records from law enforcement and judicial databases. Expungement in Benton County is governed by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 137.225). The statute allows successfully expunged records to be set aside rather than completely destroyed. Set-aside records are sealed, and no one can access them. The records are treated as though the arrest and conviction never occurred.

Benton County arrest records can be expunged only if the subject meets the eligibility criteria outlined in the Oregon expungement statutes. Priority for expungement is given to arrests that do not lead to any charges and arrests that lead to acquittals, dismissals and non-guilty verdicts. These categories of arrest records can be expunged without any waiting Period. Specific types of Class A, B, and C misdemeanors, such as shoplifting, petty theft, illegal fishing, and first-time DUIs, can also be expunged after an individual pays their fines and meets the waiting Period criteria. Eligibility also covers specific felonies that are not traffic-related or sex-related crimes.

Eligible persons can expunge their Benton arrest records by filing an expungement petition at the Benton County District Court. Petitioners must complete the two forms in the petition packet provided at the court: the Oregon Judicial Department's Motion to Set Aside and Declaration in Support. Applicants must also complete an Oregon State Police Request for Set Aside form. Applicants should then make copies of all the submitted forms and send them to the Benton County District Attorney. Usually, the District Attorney has 120 days to raise an objection. If they object, the court will set a hearing. If the court grants the request, the record is sealed under the expungement declaration provided by ORS 137.255(4)

How Do You Remove Benton County Arrest Records From the Internet?

Anyone who wants to remove Benton County arrest records from online platforms can do so by contacting the website's administrator to request removal. Usually, these platforms have a dedicated email address staffed by people who respond to queries about removing mugshots, records, and personal data.

Individuals can submit a written request to that email, including evidence that the published record qualifies as an invasion of privacy, has been expunged by a court order, or contains incorrect information. Alternatively, people can use the opt-out options available on websites to delete records directly. Usually, websites that use the opt-out feature will require applicants to submit a government-issued ID card showing that they are the subject of the record.