Josephine County DUI Records
Josephine County DUI records are maintained by the Circuit Court and sheriff's office in Grants Pass. Located in southern Oregon along the Rogue River, Josephine County has a mix of urban and rural areas. Interstate 5 runs through the county. The Josephine County Circuit Court handles all DUII cases. You can search DUI records online, by phone, or at the courthouse in Grants Pass. State and local tools give you several ways to find the records you need.
Josephine County Quick Facts
Josephine County DUI Court Records
The Josephine County Circuit Court processes all DUII cases filed in the county. The courthouse is in Grants Pass. DUI records at the court include charging papers, motions, orders, and judgments. The clerk's office stores these files. They are public records.
You can view DUI records at the courthouse for free. Staff search by name or case number. Copies are $0.25 per page for standard and $5.00 for certified. A search fee of $3.00 applies when staff look up records for you. Extended research costs $40 per hour. Most requests take about 10 business days.
The Josephine County Circuit Court website shows current hours, address, and phone numbers. Call the clerk's office to ask about a specific DUI case before you visit.
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Josephine County Circuit Court Josephine County Courthouse Grants Pass, OR 97526 |
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| Copy Fees | $0.25/page standard, $5.00 certified, $3.00 search fee |
How to Search DUI Records Online
OJCIN is Oregon's online court records system. It covers all 36 counties. You can search Josephine County DUI records by name or case number. The system shows the case type, charges, court dates, and outcome. OJCIN requires a subscription. Go to the OJCIN page to sign up.
There is a free search tool too. It gives less detail but can confirm a DUI case was filed in Josephine County. You see the filing date, case number, and status. This is good for quick checks on DUI records.
To look up DUI records, you need at least one of these:
- Full legal name of the person
- Court case number
- Date range for the filing
- Date of birth for a closer match
Note: Online records may not include older DUI cases from Josephine County that were filed before digital records began.
DUI Laws in Josephine County
Oregon uses DUII. The law is in ORS 813.010. It is a crime to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or more. Drugs count too. Josephine County DUI records show these charges as DUII in all court filings.
A first or second DUII is a Class A misdemeanor. Three in ten years is a Class C felony. The minimum penalty for a first offense is two days in jail and a $220 fee. License suspension is 90 days first, one year second, three years third. These facts are in every Josephine County DUI record that ends in a conviction.
Implied consent under ORS 813.100 requires drivers to take a breath or blood test. A refusal brings a separate suspension. First-time offenders in Josephine County may use diversion under ORS 813.400. If the program is done, the charge is dismissed. The arrest stays on file. Courts may also order an ignition interlock device under ORS 813.500.
Josephine County Sheriff DUI Records
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest and booking records for DUI cases. Deputies patrol rural areas outside Grants Pass. When a DUI arrest is made, the report goes on file at the sheriff's office.
You can request copies of DUI arrest records through a public records request. Contact the sheriff's office in Grants Pass for details on how to submit a request. Records tied to open cases may be withheld. Most requests are filled in a few weeks.
Note: Mugshot photos are exempt from release until after a conviction under Oregon law.
State and DMV DUI Records
The Oregon DMV tracks DUI suspensions on driving records. A conviction or test refusal puts a mark on the record. Visit the Oregon DMV to request a copy. Non-certified records cost $2. Certified court prints are $3. DMV records are separate from court files.
Oregon State Police CJIS runs statewide criminal checks. These include DUI records from Josephine County and all other counties. The cost is $33 for a name-based search. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Visit the OSP CJIS page or call 503-378-3070.
For legal help with DUI records, the Oregon State Bar offers a referral service at 503-684-3763 or 800-452-7636. They can connect you with a lawyer in the Grants Pass area.
What Josephine County DUI Records Show
A DUI record holds arrest and court facts. The arrest report gives the date, time, place, and reason for the stop. Officer notes and test results are in the file. Court records add the charge, plea, and sentence.
Records show the ORS 813.010 charge, any deals, fines, jail time, probation, and license suspension. BAC results and field sobriety test notes may appear. Ignition interlock orders under ORS 813.500 are in the file too. DUI records in Josephine County are public under Oregon law. Sealed or expunged cases may have limits on access.
Nearby Counties
Josephine County borders Jackson County, Douglas County, and Curry County. Each county runs its own circuit court and keeps its own DUI records. A case is filed where the arrest took place. If you are not sure which county has the records, check the arrest location.