Gresham DUI Records Search
Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon with a population near 115,000. DUI records here are managed by the Gresham Police Department and the Multnomah County Circuit Court. Felony DUII cases from Gresham are heard at the east county courthouse on SE Stark Street. The police department keeps arrest reports and incident files at its own records division. You can request DUI records from either source using written forms or the city's public records process.
Gresham Quick Facts
Gresham Police DUI Records
The Gresham Police Department is committed to high-level service through community engagement. The Records Division handles all public records requests for DUI arrest reports, incident logs, and related police files. You can reach the division at 503-618-2318 or by email at GPDRecords@GreshamOregon.gov.
To request DUI records, you must fill out the department's Records Request Form. The form follows Resolution 3044 and GAR 6.20.070. You need to provide the date of the incident, your name, address, phone number, and how you want to be contacted. The form also asks if the records are tied to a legal matter.
Record types you can request include police reports, accident reports, crime activity logs, local background checks, photos, CAD reports, and body-worn camera footage. Photos come on a CD or USB drive and cost $60. For all other requests, the city sets a $25 threshold before it will advise you of the total cost. A deposit may be required for large requests.
Note: If you do not respond to a cost notice within 60 days, the city will close your request. Contact Ami Staples at GPDRecords@GreshamOregon.gov with any questions about fees or the status of a pending DUI records request.
Gresham Public Records Requests
The City Recorder's office oversees public information requests for all city departments in Gresham. Under Oregon law, public records are available for inspection and copying unless a specific exemption applies. This includes DUI-related records held by city offices.
Police records from Gresham are available online in some cases. The city directs people to the police department for those files. For records not held by the city, you will be pointed to other agencies. Property tax records, deeds, marriage and divorce records, birth and death certificates, election records, and medical examiner files all fall under Multnomah County, not the city.
You can start a public records request through the City Recorder's page. The process is straightforward. Fill out the form, describe what you need, and the city will respond with what it can provide.
DUI Records at Multnomah East Court
Felony DUII cases from Gresham are handled at the Multnomah County Circuit Court East County location. The courthouse is at 18480 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233. You can call the clerk at 503-988-3199. This court serves Gresham and other east county cities.
Oregon law defines driving under the influence under ORS 813.010. A person can be charged with DUII for driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. Court records for DUI cases are public and can be viewed at the clerk window or searched through state tools.
Copies of court documents cost $0.25 per page. A certified copy is $5. Staff at the clerk window can look up files by name or case number. Bring a valid ID when you visit.
Note: The east county courthouse handles cases from a wide area. Wait times can vary. Call ahead to confirm hours and check if the file you need is at this location or at the main Multnomah County courthouse in downtown Portland.
Oregon DUI Laws for Gresham
Oregon uses the term DUII, which stands for driving under the influence of intoxicants. The core statute is ORS 813.010. A first offense is typically a misdemeanor. Repeat offenses or cases with injury can be charged as felonies. All of these cases create DUI records in the court system.
Penalties grow with each conviction. Under ORS 813.100, the court must impose certain minimum penalties. These can include jail time, fines, substance abuse treatment, and license suspension. Some first offenders may qualify for a diversion program under ORS 813.400. Diversion records still appear in the court file.
License suspension is a separate action handled by the Oregon DMV. A person arrested for DUI in Gresham can face both a court case and a DMV hearing from the same arrest. Both create records that are open to the public.
Search Gresham DUI Records Online
Two state tools let you look up DUI records from Gresham without visiting the courthouse. The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network and Oregon eCourt Case Information both cover Multnomah County cases. You can search by name or case number to find DUI filings, court dates, and case outcomes. Visit courts.oregon.gov to begin.
These tools show basic case data such as charges, filing dates, and current status. They do not show full documents. To get copies of actual court papers from a Gresham DUI case, you still need to contact the clerk or visit in person at the east county courthouse.
Note: Online search results may not include every detail from the case file. Some items are sealed or restricted by the court. If you need a complete record, contact the Multnomah County clerk directly.
Legal Help for Gresham DUI Cases
If you need help with a DUI case or want to understand your records, the Oregon State Bar runs a lawyer referral line at 503-684-3763. They can connect you with an attorney who handles DUI defense or record review in the Gresham area.
For questions about the public records process at the Gresham Police Department, email GPDRecords@GreshamOregon.gov. This address is for general questions and formal requests alike. Under ORS 192, the public has a right to inspect government records in Oregon. This right applies to DUI records held by the city and the county.
Multnomah County DUI Records
Gresham is in Multnomah County, and all DUII court cases are filed through the Multnomah County Circuit Court. The county court serves Gresham, Portland, and other cities in the area. For more on the county court system, filing fees, and related resources, visit the Multnomah County DUI records page.