Crook County Arrest Records Lookup

Crook County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Prineville, Oregon. Sheriff John Gautney leads the office, which handles all law enforcement, jail operations, and records requests for the county. Crook County provides an online jail viewer where you can search for inmates by name. The county seat is Prineville, located in central Oregon. Booking data, criminal case filings, and court records are all accessible to the public. You can search online, visit in person, or submit a written request for arrest records in Crook County.

Crook County Sheriff's Office

The Crook County Sheriff's Office sits at 308 NE 2nd Street in Prineville. Call (541) 447-6398 to reach the main office. The fax number is (541) 416-0353. Sheriff John Gautney heads the department.

Staff handle patrol services, criminal investigations, jail operations, civil process, search and rescue, emergency management, concealed handgun licensing, and crime prevention. Records requests are processed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Walk into the office during those hours to ask about arrest records, booking data, or criminal case information. You can also call ahead to check what documents you need to bring or what fees might apply to your request in Crook County.

The Crook County Sheriff's website provides details about all services and how to access arrest records.

The sheriff's page has links to the jail viewer, records request forms, and contact details for Crook County.

Crook County Jail Roster

The Crook County Jail is at 400 NE 3rd Street in Prineville. Call the jail at (541) 416-3620. The fax line is (541) 416-8390. Lt. Andrew Rasmussen serves as the current jail commander.

Crook County runs an online jail viewer at jail.crookcountysheriff.org. This tool lets you search for current inmates by name. Each listing shows the person's full name, age, sex, race, height, weight, hair and eye color, booking number, charges, bail or bond amounts, arresting agency, and booking date. Mugshot images may appear when they are available. The roster updates regularly, but jail information can change fast. Always check with the jail directly for the most accurate status.

You can also access jail information through the Crook County jail page on the county website.

The jail viewer shows current inmates with booking details and charge information for Crook County.

The Crook County homepage also links to the jail and sheriff's pages.

From the county site you can reach the jail viewer, sheriff's office, and court records for Crook County.

Note: The Crook County jail viewer warns that information is provided as-is and accuracy is not guaranteed.

Request Crook County Arrest Records

You can submit a records request to the Crook County Sheriff's Office in person or by mail. The office is at 308 NE 2nd Street in Prineville. Written requests should include the full name of the person involved, the date and location of the incident, the sheriff's office case number if you know it, and any booking number.

Fees vary based on the time needed to find records, the number of pages, and whether you want paper or electronic copies. Oregon's public records law under ORS 192.345 gives everyone the right to request arrest data. The record of an arrest includes the person's name, age, charges, conditions of release, the arresting agency, and facts about the arrest itself. Crook County must release this unless an active investigation requires a delay. You can also call the jail at (541) 416-3620 for a quick phone inquiry about current inmates.

• In-person request at 308 NE 2nd Street, Prineville
• Written mail request to the sheriff's office
• Phone inquiry at (541) 416-3620 for jail status
• Online jail viewer for current inmate searches

Crook County Criminal Court Records

The Crook County Circuit Court is at the Crook County Courthouse, 300 NE 3rd Street in Prineville. Call (541) 447-6541 for the clerk's office. The fax is (541) 447-5116. Presiding Judge Annette Hillman leads the bench along with Judge Michael McLean and Judge Daina Vitolins.

Criminal case records at the Crook County court include felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. These files contain charging documents, plea records, hearing dates, and sentencing orders. The District Attorney, Kari Hathorn, files criminal charges in Crook County. Her office is at the same courthouse, and you can reach it at (541) 447-4158. Court records are separate from jail booking data. The jail shows who is in custody. The court shows what happened with the case over time.

Search Crook County court records online through the OJCIN system. This paid portal covers all Oregon circuit courts. For free basic case data, try the OJD Public Access portal. You can also visit the courthouse to use public access terminals at no charge.

Statewide Criminal History Searches

Full criminal history records for anyone arrested in Crook County are held by the Oregon State Police CJIS Division in Salem. These records are confidential under ORS 181A.220. The sheriff cannot release them. You must go through OSP.

Third-party requests cost $33 and are name-based under ORS 181A.245. Results come by mail. To check your own record, submit fingerprints on a blue FD-258 card with a $33 fee to the OSP CJIS Division. Crook County law enforcement or a private service can take your prints. OSP is at 3565 Trelstad Ave SE in Salem, OR 97317.

Crook County Record Expungement

Oregon's expungement law, ORS 137.225, lets eligible people ask the court to seal certain arrest and conviction records. You file a motion with the Crook County Circuit Court at 300 NE 3rd Street in Prineville.

Misdemeanor convictions usually need a three-year wait. Felonies require five years in most cases. Dismissed charges may qualify sooner. Serious violent crimes cannot be sealed. Once the Crook County court grants the motion, the record will not show in most public searches. The Treasurer's Office at 200 NE Second St, Ste 100, Prineville handles any financial obligations tied to Crook County court cases. Call (541) 447-6554 for payment questions.

Note: Financial obligations must typically be paid in full before a Crook County court will consider an expungement motion.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Crook County borders several central Oregon counties. Select one to find arrest records and jail information.