Union County Arrest Records

Union County arrest records are managed by Sheriff Cody Bowen's office in La Grande, Oregon. The jail at 1109 K Avenue holds an average of 58 inmates each day and books about 1,160 people per year. You can search for current arrest records through the online jail roster, by calling 541-963-1020, or by visiting the jail in person. Booking data, charges, bail amounts, and court dates are all part of these records. Sheriff Bowen grew up in Union County and took office in January 2021. Use the search tool on this page to start looking up arrest records.

Union County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Cody Bowen leads the Union County Sheriff's Office from 1109 K Avenue in La Grande. Bowen was born and raised in Union County. He went to La Grande and Cove schools. Before law enforcement, he worked at Les Schwab Tire Center and was promoted to assistant manager. He joined the Union County Sheriff's Office in 2011 as a patrol deputy.

From 2016 to 2021, Bowen served as the School Resource Deputy for the La Grande School District. He is also a trained and certified DARE instructor. He took office as Sheriff in January 2021. His leadership centers on community partnerships between law enforcement, EMS, fire, and human services. He puts a strong focus on youth in Union County.

The Union County Sheriff about page shows details about Sheriff Bowen and the office.

The office handles patrol, jail operations, civil process, court security, search and rescue, the school resource deputy program, DARE, and records requests. Call 541-963-1017 for general questions or 541-963-1020 for the jail.

Union County Jail Records

The Union County jail is at 1109 K Avenue in La Grande. It holds an average of 58 inmates per day and books around 1,160 people each year. Weekly turnover runs about 55 percent. Most people do not stay long. The jail creates an arrest record for each person booked. This record has the person's name, physical traits, booking number, date, charges, bail amount, and court date.

The jail population breaks down to about 89 percent male and 11 percent female. About 63 percent of inmates are white and 13 percent are Hispanic or Latino. The most common charges are third-degree felonies, which make up around 28 percent of all bookings. Second-degree felonies account for about 20 percent.

You can check arrest records by calling the jail at 541-963-1020. The line is open 24 hours a day. You can also visit the jail at 1109 K Avenue in La Grande during regular hours. VINELink at vinelink.com offers free statewide inmate tracking with status change alerts.

Search Union County Arrest Records

Finding arrest records in Union County can be done in several ways. Start with the online jail roster for current inmates. The roster updates daily and can change as often as every 15 minutes. If you do not find what you need online, try these other methods.

Call the jail at 541-963-1020 for direct help. Staff can look up arrest records for people currently in custody and give you booking details over the phone. You can also visit the jail in person at 1109 K Avenue in La Grande. Written requests can be mailed to the same address.

For court records tied to Union County arrests, use the Oregon Judicial Department's free tool at publicaccess.courts.oregon.gov. You can search criminal cases by name or case number. The paid OJCIN system at courts.oregon.gov gives you full access to case documents and hearing details for all 36 Oregon counties, including Union County.

Union County Records Requests

Oregon public records law lets anyone request arrest records from the Union County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to be a county resident. Send your request to 1109 K Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850. You can also call 541-963-1017. The office must respond within 5 business days.

Copies cost the standard Oregon rate of $0.25 to $0.50 per page. If a request requires a lot of staff time, the first half hour is free. After that, fees may apply per ORS 192.345. Not all records can be released. Juvenile cases, medical details, and active investigation files are exempt. Criminal history data held by the state is confidential under ORS 181A.220.

For statewide criminal history checks, the Oregon State Police CJIS Division is the central repository. You can request another person's Oregon criminal record by paying a $33 fee to OSP CJIS under ORS 181A.245.

Union County Cities

The Union County Sheriff's Office covers arrests in all cities within the county. These include Cove, Elgin, Imbler, Island City, La Grande, North Powder, Summerville, and Union. All arrests in these towns create records held at the county jail in La Grande. La Grande is the county seat and the hub of all Union County arrest record activity.

Each of these small towns relies on the sheriff's office for law enforcement. City police may make the initial arrest, but the booking and arrest record go through the Union County jail at 1109 K Avenue.

Clearing Arrest Records

Some arrest records in Union County can be expunged under Oregon law. Under ORS 137.225, you can file a motion with the Circuit Court to have certain offenses set aside. The court reviews your case. If the motion is granted, the arrest record is sealed and will not appear in most background checks.

Not all crimes qualify. Serious felonies and some person offenses are not eligible. The process can take months. Contact the Oregon State Bar at 503-684-3763 if you need a lawyer to help with the filing in Union County.

Nearby County Arrest Records

Union County is in the Blue Mountains region of eastern Oregon. Select a nearby county for more arrest records.