Corvallis DUI Records Search
Corvallis DUI records can be found through the Corvallis Police Department, the Corvallis Municipal Court, and the Benton County Circuit Court. The city is the county seat of Benton County and home to Oregon State University. With a population near 60,000, Corvallis has its own municipal court that handles most misdemeanor DUII cases. Felony charges go to the county circuit court. This guide walks through how to find and request DUI records from each of these offices.
Corvallis Quick Facts
Corvallis Police DUI Records
The Corvallis Police Records Unit is at 180 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR 97330. You can call 541-766-6924 to ask about records. The unit is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Staff at the front counter handle report review, public information release, and records upkeep.
Requests for DUI arrest reports typically take five business days to process. Fees apply for staff time, copying, and mailing. The exact cost depends on how many pages are in the file and how long it takes staff to pull the records together.
The records unit only handles existing files. If you need to file a new report or complaint, that goes through a different part of the police department. DUI arrest records include the officer's report, any field test results, and booking details.
Note: The records unit does not process requests by phone or email. You must visit in person or submit a written request.
How to Request a DUI Report
The Corvallis Police report request page has forms you can use to ask for copies of existing records. This page is for copies of records that already exist. It is not for making new reports. Two forms are listed: a Records Information Form and an Abandoned Vehicle Complaint form. For DUI records, use the Records Information Form.
The City Recorder keeps copies of city ordinances. If you need a copy of any Corvallis ordinance tied to a DUI case, the recorder can provide one at 25 cents per page. The recorder's office is separate from the police records unit.
Fill out the form with the name of the person involved, the date of the incident, and a case number if you have one. Staff will let you know the cost once they find the file. Payment is due before copies are released.
Corvallis Municipal Court DUI Records
The Corvallis Municipal Court is at 560 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333. The phone number is 541-766-6948. You can also reach the court by email at court@corvallisoregon.gov. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. On Tuesdays the court opens at noon and stays open until 5pm.
Arraignments for criminal cases, which include most DUII charges, are held on Mondays at 3pm. Traffic and parking arraignments are at 1:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. These hearings are open to the public. Court records from these hearings are also public and can be viewed at the court window.
The court accepts online payments for fines and fees. If you owe money on a DUI case, you can pay through the court's online system. The court keeps records of all payments, case outcomes, and hearing dates.
Note: Contact the court before making any payment if you want to ask about a diversion program or need an explanation of the charges. Payments are processed as final once they go through.
Benton County Court and DUI Records
Felony DUII cases from Corvallis are heard at the Benton County Circuit Court. The courthouse is at 120 NW 4th St, Corvallis. The phone number is 541-243-7850. A DUI charge becomes a felony in Oregon when the person has prior convictions or when the incident caused serious harm to another person.
The Benton County Circuit Court keeps records of all filings and case outcomes. You can search for cases through the state court system online or visit the clerk window in person. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person whose record you want to look up.
Court documents cost $0.25 per page for standard copies. Certified copies are $5 each. The clerk can pull records by name, date of birth, or case number. Older cases may take longer to locate since they could be stored off-site.
Oregon DUI Laws for Corvallis
The core DUI law in Oregon is ORS 813.010. It covers driving while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or inhalants. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. Officers in Corvallis use breath tests, field sobriety checks, and blood draws to build DUI cases.
Sentencing rules fall under ORS 813.100. Minimum penalties for a first conviction include fines and a license suspension. Repeat offenses bring higher fines and mandatory jail time. The court may also order treatment programs.
First-time offenders may be able to enter a diversion program under ORS 813.400. Diversion lets the person avoid a conviction by finishing treatment and meeting other terms set by the court. The case record still exists even after diversion is done.
Note: A DUI arrest in Corvallis triggers two separate actions. The criminal case goes through the court. The license suspension is handled by the Oregon DMV. Both create public records.
Tips for Finding DUI Records
If you are not sure where to start, call the Corvallis Police Records Unit at 541-766-6924. They can tell you if a police report exists for a given name or date. From there, you can decide whether you also need the court file.
For court records, try the state online search tools first. The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network covers Benton County cases. You can search by name or case number. This will show you basic case data like charges, filing dates, and status. Full documents still require a visit to the clerk or a written request.
Keep in mind that the municipal court and the circuit court are two different offices. A misdemeanor DUI case will be at the municipal court. A felony DUI case will be at the circuit court. Check both if you are not sure which court heard the case.
Benton County DUI Records
Corvallis is the county seat of Benton County. All felony DUII cases from the city go through the Benton County Circuit Court. The county court also serves other communities in the area. For more details on county court procedures, fees, and search options, visit the Benton County DUI records page.