Sherman County Arrest Records

Sherman County arrest records are managed by Sheriff James Burgett's office in Moro, Oregon. This is one of the least populated counties in the state, and it does not have its own jail. All people arrested in Sherman County go to NORCOR in The Dalles. You can search for arrest records by checking the NORCOR online roster, calling the Sherman County Sheriff at 541-565-3622, or reaching the jail at 541-298-1576. Booking data, charges, and bail details for Sherman County arrests are all kept at NORCOR. Start your search with the tool on this page.

Sherman County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff James Burgett runs law enforcement in Sherman County from the courthouse at 500 Court Street in Moro. The office handles patrol, civil process, warrant service, court security, and search and rescue. Sherman County is a small rural county, and the sheriff's office serves as the main point of contact for arrest records and law enforcement data.

You can reach the Sherman County Sheriff at 541-565-3622. The mailing address is P.O. Box 424, Moro, OR 97039. You can also email the office at sheriff@shermancounty.net. The office keeps standard business hours during the week. After hours, calls go through Frontier Regional 911 dispatch in Condon at 541-384-2080. All arrest records for the county pass through this office before the person is taken to NORCOR for housing.

NORCOR Jail and Arrest Records

Sherman County does not have its own jail. All people arrested here are taken to NORCOR, the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities, at 201 Webber Road in The Dalles. NORCOR serves four counties: Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, and Gilliam. The facility can hold 154 inmates and can expand to 212. Commander Joyce Orendorff manages adult corrections at the facility.

The NORCOR website has an online inmate roster where you can search by name or browse the full list. Visit norcor.co to start your search. The roster updates on a continuous basis. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking date, charges with ORS statute numbers, bail amounts, and the arresting agency. This lets you tell which inmates came from Sherman County arrests versus other counties.

You can also call NORCOR at 541-298-1576 for arrest record details. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For bail questions, call the same number or check the NORCOR bail page. Visitation runs through the Telmate video system, with remote visits open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Learn more about visiting at norcor.co/adultcorrections/howtovisit.

Find Sherman County Arrest Records

Finding arrest records for Sherman County takes a slightly different path than most Oregon counties. Because there is no local jail, all booking data sits with NORCOR. The inmate roster on norcor.co/adultcorrections is the fastest way to check who is in custody right now. Look for entries where the arresting agency is listed as the Sherman County Sheriff.

For older arrest records that are no longer on the active roster, contact the Sherman County Sheriff's Office directly. Send a public records request to P.O. Box 424, Moro, OR 97039, or email sheriff@shermancounty.net. The office will process your request under Oregon public records law. Standard copy fees run $0.25 to $0.50 per page.

Court records tied to Sherman County arrests are held at the Sherman County Circuit Court. The courthouse is at 500 Court Street in Moro. Call 541-565-3650 for court record questions. You can also search Oregon court records online through the free public access portal at publicaccess.courts.oregon.gov.

Sherman County Records Requests

Anyone can request arrest records from Sherman County. Oregon public records law under ORS 192.345 sets the rules. The sheriff's office must respond within 5 business days. Copies cost between $0.25 and $0.50 per page. If your request will cost more than $25, staff will give you a written estimate first.

Some arrest records are exempt from public release. Records tied to ongoing investigations, juvenile cases, and medical details are protected. Criminal history records held by the state are confidential under ORS 181A.220. The Oregon State Police CJIS Division is the central state repository for criminal offender data. You can request another person's criminal history through OSP CJIS for a $33 fee.

Sherman County Court Records

The Sherman County Circuit Court handles all criminal cases that start with an arrest in the county. The court is at 500 Court Street in Moro, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 402, Moro, OR 97039. Call 541-565-3650 for questions. District Attorney Wade McLeod prosecutes criminal cases. His office is in the same courthouse building at 541-565-3534.

Sherman County also has a Justice Court at 5th and Court Street in Moro. Call 541-565-3572 for that court. The Justice Court handles minor offenses and violations. For more serious arrest cases, the Circuit Court is where the records end up.

Wasco and Sherman County share community corrections services. The office is at 421 E. 7th Street, Annex B, The Dalles, OR 97058. Call 541-506-2570 for questions about probation or post-release supervision tied to Sherman County arrest records.

Clearing Arrest Records

Oregon law allows some arrest records to be set aside. Under ORS 137.225, you can ask the court to expunge certain offenses from your record. File a motion with the Sherman County Circuit Court in Moro. The court will review your case and decide if you qualify. Not all crimes are eligible. Serious felonies and some person crimes stay on your record.

If the court grants your motion, the arrest record is sealed. It will not show up in most searches. The process can take several months. Talk to a lawyer if you need help. The Oregon State Bar referral line is 503-684-3763.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Sherman County shares the NORCOR regional jail with nearby counties. Browse arrest records in surrounding areas.