Medford DUI Records
Medford DUI records are held by the Medford Police Department, the city's Municipal Court, and the Jackson County Circuit Court. Medford is the largest city in southern Oregon with a population near 85,000. The city court handles local traffic and violation cases, while felony DUII charges go through the Jackson County courthouse. You can request records from each source. The type of charge and the stage of the case determine which office holds the file you need.
Medford Quick Facts
Medford Police DUI Records
The Medford Police Department Records Division handles requests for DUI arrest reports, incident files, and related documents. The records office can be reached at 541-774-2250 or by email at Records@cityofmedford.org. The main police station is at 219 S Ivy St, Medford, OR 97501.
To request a record, you must fill out the department's request form. You will need to provide the date, case number, name, date of birth, incident type, time and location of the event, and the names of parties involved. The more detail you give, the faster staff can find your file.
Several types of records are available from the police. These include accident reports, incident reports, citations, photos, and squad videos. Delivery options vary by method. In-person pickup costs $3. Fax is $3. Mail is $3 for a printed copy or $6 on CD. Email delivery is free of charge.
Note: The records office cannot release open or confidential reports. Juvenile records are also restricted. If a case is still under review, you may need to wait until it is closed before the file becomes available.
Medford Municipal Court DUI Records
The Medford Municipal Court is at 411 W 8th St, Room 210, Medford. You can call 541-774-2040 for questions about your case or a records request. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. The court uses the Tyler Technologies online portal for payments and case lookups.
The court posts important warnings for people with pending cases. If you have a traffic school citation, do not pay it before getting approval from the court. Paying early results in a conviction on your record. For photo enforcement cases, if you were not the driver, contact the court directly rather than paying online.
These rules matter for DUI-related traffic cases in Medford. A wrong step in the process can lead to a mark on your record that might have been avoided. Always check with court staff before making a payment on any pending matter.
DUI Records at Jackson County Court
The Jackson County Circuit Court at 10 S Oakdale, Medford, OR 97501 handles all felony DUII cases from the city. You can reach the clerk at 541-776-7171. The court also processes most misdemeanor DUI charges.
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 from these cases are public. You can view them at the clerk window or search them through the state court system.
Note: Copies of court documents cost a small fee per page. Certified copies carry a higher charge. Bring a valid ID when you visit the courthouse.
Oregon DUI Laws for Medford Cases
Oregon uses the term DUII, short 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 rise to a felony charge. All of these cases create DUI records in the court system.
Penalties grow with each offense. Under ORS 813.100, the court must impose set minimum penalties for a conviction. These can include jail time, fines, substance abuse treatment, and license suspension. A diversion program may be open to some first-time offenders under ORS 813.400. Diversion records still appear in the court file.
License suspension is handled by the Oregon DMV under ORS 813.500. This is a separate action from the criminal case. A person arrested for DUI in Medford can face both a court case and a DMV hearing from the same arrest. Both create records open to the public.
Legal Help for DUI Records
If you need help understanding a DUI case or want to review your records in Medford, the Oregon State Bar runs a referral service to connect you with a local attorney. They can help with DUI defense, record review, or questions about the court process.
For questions about how to get police records, email the Medford Police Records Division at Records@cityofmedford.org. Staff can walk you through the request form and let you know what documents are available for your case. Keep in mind that email delivery of records is free, which makes it the most cost-effective option.
How to Search DUI Records Online
Two state tools let you look up DUI records from Medford without visiting the courthouse. The Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) and Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) both cover Jackson County cases. You can search by name or case number to find DUI filings, court dates, and case outcomes.
These tools show basic case data like charges, filing dates, and current status. They do not show full documents. To get copies of actual court papers from a Medford DUI case, contact the Jackson County clerk or visit in person. Go to courts.oregon.gov to start a search.
Note: Online results may not include every detail from a case file. Some items are sealed or restricted by court order.
Jackson County DUI Records
Medford is in Jackson County, and all DUII court cases are filed through the Jackson County Circuit Court. The county court serves Medford, Ashland, Central Point, and other cities in the Rogue Valley. For more on the county court system and related resources, visit the Jackson County DUI records page.