Klamath County Arrest Records

Klamath County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office and the circuit court in Klamath Falls. Sheriff Shane Mitchell leads the office that manages all bookings and jail operations. The county offers a web jail viewer for searching current inmates. Court records add case details beyond what the jail shows. Community corrections and the district attorney's office also hold relevant data. Klamath Falls is the county seat where all main offices are located. Oregon law gives the public a right to access most arrest records in Klamath County.

Klamath County Sheriff's Office

The Klamath County Sheriff's Office is at 3300 Vandenberg Road in Klamath Falls. Sheriff Shane Mitchell runs the operation. The office handles law enforcement patrol, jail operations, investigations, civil process, and records. You can call (541) 883-5130 during business hours. The fax number is (541) 883-4271.

Arrest records in Klamath County start here. Every booking creates a record with charges, personal details, and booking data. The records division handles public requests. Send questions to civil@co.klamath.or.us.

The Klamath County homepage at klamathcounty.org links to all county departments. From there you can reach the sheriff, jail, courts, and community corrections.

Klamath County Jail Records

The Klamath County Jail is at 3201 Vandenberg Road in Klamath Falls. The phone number is (541) 883-4197. The fax is (541) 883-4191. The jail handles all bookings for arrests made in Klamath County.

A web jail viewer lets you search current inmates online. You can search by last name, first name, booking number, or date of birth. The viewer updates regularly through the day. Each record shows the full name plus any aliases. You get a physical description with date of birth, gender, and race. The state ID, booking date, and arresting agency are listed.

Arrest records in the Klamath County jail viewer also show current charges with bond and bail amounts. Court dates appear when scheduled. A release date is listed if known. Booking photos may be available, though Oregon HB 3273 may limit mugshot access.

• Full name, aliases, and physical description
• Booking date, arresting agency, and custody status
• Charges with bond and bail amounts
• Court dates and scheduled release
• State ID and booking photograph

Klamath County Community Corrections

The Community Corrections office is at 3203 Vandenberg Road in Klamath Falls. Director Aaron Hartman leads the division. Dennis Holmes serves as assistant director. The office phone is (541) 880-5500. The fax is (541) 880-5513.

This office handles parole and probation for Klamath County. People on supervision report to officers here. Violations of parole or probation can lead to new arrest records in Klamath County. The office also runs a satellite location in Chiloquin at 140 South 1st Street. That office serves the south county area. The phone there is (541) 783-0978.

Parole and probation records are linked to arrest records. If someone violates the terms of their release, a warrant may issue. That warrant creates a new arrest record when served. The community corrections staff work closely with the jail and the courts.

Search Klamath County Arrest Records

Start with the web jail viewer on the sheriff's office website. It shows current inmates and their charges. For court records, use the OJD Public Access portal. Enter a name to find cases from Klamath County. Basic searches are free.

The OJCIN OnLine system gives deeper access. It covers all Oregon circuit courts. You can search arrest records and case data from Klamath County with a name or case number. A small fee applies.

The Oregon DOC offender search covers state prison inmates. If someone from Klamath County was sent to a state facility, you can find them through the Oregon Department of Corrections website.

Phone searches work too. Call the jail at (541) 883-4197 for current inmate info. The VINE system at Vinelink.com also tracks inmates and sends release alerts.

Klamath County Records Request

The records division at the Klamath County Sheriff's Office handles public requests. Visit in person at 3300 Vandenberg Road in Klamath Falls. You can also mail or phone your request. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (541) 883-5130 or email civil@co.klamath.or.us.

Include the person's full name in your request. A date of birth helps. A booking number or case number speeds things up. Fees apply for record searches. Under Oregon law, the office can charge for research time on complex requests.

Under ORS 192.345, most arrest records in Klamath County are public. Some details may be exempt. The OSP CJIS Division handles statewide background checks that include Klamath County data. Under ORS 181A.245, third parties can request certain criminal records through the state.

Klamath County Circuit Court

The Klamath County Circuit Court is at 316 Main Street in Klamath Falls. Call (541) 883-5503 for information. The fax is (541) 882-6109. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays.

Five judges serve the court. Judge Marci W. Adkisson, Judge Alycia Kersey, Judge Andrea M. Janney, Judge Stephen R. Hedlund, and Judge Kelly N. Kritzer handle cases. The court manages all criminal cases in Klamath County. Arrest records lead to court filings that track cases from charge through outcome.

District Attorney David Schatt prosecutes cases. His office is at 316 Main Street. The phone is (541) 883-5147. The DA decides what charges to file based on the arrest records and evidence in each Klamath County case.

Klamath Falls Police Arrest Records

The Klamath Falls Police Department also makes arrests in the city. Chief Rob Reynolds leads the department. The office is at 2501 Shasta Way in Klamath Falls. Call (541) 883-5336 for inquiries. The fax is (541) 883-5389.

Arrests made by city police create records that go to the county jail. The booking process is the same. These arrest records appear on the Klamath County jail viewer alongside arrests made by the sheriff's deputies. Both agencies feed data into the same county system.

Clearing Klamath County Records

Oregon law allows some arrest records to be set aside. Under ORS 137.225, eligible people can ask the court to seal certain records. File a motion with the Klamath County Circuit Court at 316 Main Street. The district attorney reviews each request.

If the court grants the motion, the arrest record is sealed. Under ORS 181A.220, the state police update their database. The record drops out of most public searches for Klamath County arrest records. Law enforcement retains access. A lawyer can advise you on whether your case qualifies.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Klamath County borders four other Oregon counties. Each one keeps its own jail roster and arrest records.