Union County DUI Records Access
Union County DUI records are kept by the Circuit Court and sheriff's office in La Grande. Nestled in the Grande Ronde Valley of northeast Oregon, Union County sits along Interstate 84. The highway carries steady traffic through the area. The Union County Circuit Court handles all DUII cases. You can search DUI records online through state tools, by phone, or in person at the courthouse in La Grande. The sheriff's office holds arrest records from DUI stops throughout the county.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Court DUI Records
All DUII cases in Union County go through the Circuit Court in La Grande. The court holds charging papers, motions, court orders, and judgments. The clerk stores these files. They are open to the public.
You can view records for free at the courthouse. Staff help with searches by name or case number. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. A search fee of $3.00 applies. Extended research costs $40 per hour. Allow about 10 business days for record requests.
The Union County Circuit Court website lists hours, phone numbers, and the address in La Grande. Call the clerk's office before your visit to ask about a DUI case.
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Union County Circuit Court Union County Courthouse La Grande, OR 97850 |
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| Copy Fees | $0.25/page standard, $5.00 certified, $3.00 search fee |
Search DUI Records Online
Oregon runs OJCIN, a statewide court records system that covers all 36 counties. You can search Union County DUI records by name or case number. The system shows charges, dates, and case outcomes. OJCIN requires a paid subscription. Visit the OJCIN page to sign up. For help, call 1-800-858-9658.
A free search tool with less detail is also available. It can tell you if a DUI case was filed in Union County. Basic facts like the case number and filing date are shown.
Note: Online searches are the most convenient way to check Union County DUI records. La Grande is far from the Willamette Valley and Portland metro. A digital search saves you a long trip.
DUI Laws in Union County
Oregon uses DUII. The law is ORS 813.010. A BAC of 0.08% or above is a crime. Drugs are covered. Union County DUI records list charges as DUII.
A first or second DUII is a Class A misdemeanor. Three in ten years is a Class C felony. The minimum for a first conviction is two days in jail and a $220 fee. License suspension is 90 days first, one year second, three years third. Union County DUI records reflect these penalties when a conviction is entered.
Implied consent under ORS 813.100 requires drivers to take a test when asked. Refusal triggers its own suspension. Diversion under ORS 813.400 is an option for some first-time offenders. If completed, the charge is dismissed. The arrest record stays. Courts in Union County may also order an ignition interlock device under ORS 813.500.
State and DMV DUI Records
The Oregon DMV keeps records of DUI-related license suspensions. A conviction or test refusal shows on the driving record. Visit the Oregon DMV website for copies. 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 that include DUI convictions from Union County. The cost is $33 for a name-based check. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Visit the OSP CJIS page or call 503-378-3070.
For legal help, the Oregon State Bar runs a referral service. Call 503-684-3763 or 800-452-7636 to find a DUI lawyer in northeast Oregon.
What Union 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 observations and test results are in the file.
Court records show the charge under ORS 813.010, the plea, and the outcome. Fines, jail time, probation, and suspension are part of the record. BAC results, field sobriety notes, and refusal data may all appear. DUI records in Union County are public under Oregon law. Sealed or expunged cases may have limits on what you can see.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders Wallowa County, Baker County, Umatilla County, and Grant County. Each has its own circuit court and DUI records. A case is filed in the county where the arrest took place. Check the arrest location if you need to find the right county.