Wasco County DUI Records
Wasco County DUI records are maintained by the Circuit Court in The Dalles. Sitting at the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, Wasco County sees traffic from Interstate 84 and US Highway 97. These roads bring travelers through the area year-round. The Wasco County Circuit Court handles all DUII cases. You can search DUI records through Oregon's online court system, by phone, or at the courthouse in The Dalles. State tools give several ways to find the records you need.
Wasco County Quick Facts
Wasco County DUI Court Records
The Wasco County Circuit Court processes all DUII cases. The courthouse is in The Dalles. DUI records at the court include charging documents, motions, orders, and judgments. The clerk's office stores them and makes them available to the public.
In-person viewing is free. Staff can look up cases by name or number. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. The court charges $3.00 for staff-assisted searches. Extended research costs $40 per hour. Most requests are completed within 10 business days.
Visit the Wasco County Circuit Court website for hours and contact details. The courthouse in The Dalles is the main location for all DUI records in the county.
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Wasco County Circuit Court Wasco County Courthouse The Dalles, OR 97058 |
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| Copy Fees | $0.25/page standard, $5.00 certified, $3.00 search fee |
Online DUI Records Search
OJCIN is Oregon's online court records system. It covers all 36 counties. You can search Wasco County DUI records by party name or case number. The system shows the case type, charges, dates, and outcome. OJCIN is a subscription service. Visit the OJCIN page to sign up. Call 1-800-858-9658 for subscriber help.
A free search tool exists with less detail. It can confirm a DUI case was filed in Wasco County. You see the case number, filing date, and status. This is good for quick checks.
The Oregon Judicial Department website links to both tools. From there, you can search for DUI records in Wasco County or any other Oregon county.
DUI Laws in Wasco County
Oregon uses the term DUII. The law is in ORS 813.010. It is a crime to drive with a BAC at or above 0.08%. Drugs are also covered. Wasco County DUI records list these charges as DUII.
A first or second offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Three or more in ten years is a Class C felony. Minimum penalties for a first offense are two days in jail and a $220 fee. Suspension is 90 days for the first offense, one year for the second, three years for the third. These facts show up in Wasco County DUI records.
Under ORS 813.100, drivers must submit to testing. Refusal leads to a separate suspension. Diversion under ORS 813.400 is available for some first-time offenders. If finished, the charge is dismissed. Courts may order ignition interlock under ORS 813.500.
Note: Wasco County sits at a crossroads. Drivers on I-84 and US-97 pass through from many parts of the state. DUI cases may involve people from other counties or states.
State DUI Record Checks
Oregon State Police CJIS runs statewide criminal checks. DUI convictions from Wasco County and all other counties show up. A name-based check costs $33. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Visit the OSP CJIS page or call 503-378-3070.
The Oregon DMV keeps records of DUI suspensions on driving records. Non-certified copies cost $2. Certified court prints are $3. These records are separate from court files. Ignition interlock orders from Wasco County courts show on DMV records.
For legal advice, the Oregon State Bar has a referral service at 503-684-3763 or 800-452-7636. They can connect you with a DUI lawyer in the Columbia Gorge area.
What Wasco County DUI Records Show
DUI records hold arrest and court facts. The arrest report lists 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 plea deals, fines, jail time, probation, and suspension. BAC results and field sobriety notes may appear. DUI records in Wasco County are public under Oregon law. Sealed or expunged cases may limit what is available.
Nearby Counties
Wasco County borders Hood River County, Sherman County, Jefferson County, Wheeler County, and Clackamas County. Each has its own circuit court and DUI records. A case is filed where the arrest took place. Check the arrest location to find the right county court.