Oregon Statewide Criminal Background Check
Search every Oregon circuit court in one order for $20 per name.
BCS Background Screening LLC pulls felony and misdemeanor cases straight from the state’s unified court system.
As a result, you get charges, pleas, dispositions and full sentencing in one clean, FCRA-compliant report.
What Is an Oregon Statewide Criminal Background Check?
An Oregon statewide criminal background check searches criminal cases filed in every Oregon circuit court.
Oregon runs one unified trial court system under the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD).
Each of the 36 counties has its own circuit court, and those courts sit in 27 judicial districts.
Since 2016, every circuit court has kept its case register on the Oregon eCourt system.
Because of that shared platform, one real-time search reaches felony and misdemeanor cases statewide.
Many other states, by contrast, force employers to order county after county.
Oregon employers, therefore, get a true statewide court view in a single order.
Who Orders This Oregon Criminal Records Search
Employers, property managers and staffing firms run it before hiring or placement.
Volunteer groups and licensing teams also rely on it for applicants who lived or worked in Oregon.
Most clients pair it with an SSN trace and a nationwide criminal database search for wider reach.
What the Oregon Criminal Records Search Includes
Every search covers all 36 circuit courts at once.
In addition, a trained researcher reviews each possible match before it reaches your report.
Felony and Misdemeanor Cases
We search Class A, B and C felonies plus misdemeanor cases.
Each hit lists every count, statute and charge level.
Pleas and Final Dispositions
You see the plea, the finding and the final outcome of every count.
Dismissed counts appear beside convictions, so the full picture stays clear.
Complete Sentencing
Reports show jail time, probation, post-prison supervision and license suspensions.
Fees and program eligibility findings appear too.
Every Key Case Date
Offense, file, plea, disposition and sentence dates appear on each case.
Consequently, you can apply time-based rules with confidence.
Identity Verification
Researchers match name and date of birth against the court record.
That step keeps common-name mix-ups off your desk.
Reportability Review
We screen out set-aside, sealed and confidential cases before release.
We also apply the FCRA seven-year rule to non-convictions.
Oregon Court Search vs. Oregon State Police Open Records
The Oregon State Police (OSP) also sells a name-based “Open Records” check.
That report costs $33 and covers only the state criminal history repository.
However, two rules slow it down for hiring.
First, OSP must notify the person and name who asked for the record.
Then, OSP waits 14 days so the person can challenge the record before release.
Also, the OSP report lists open arrests only when they are less than one year old.
| Feature | BCS Oregon Court Search | OSP Open Records |
|---|---|---|
| Price per name | $20 flat | $33 |
| Data source | Circuit court case registers in all 36 counties | State criminal history repository |
| Notice and hold | Your FCRA disclosure and authorization; no state hold | OSP notifies the subject and holds records 14 days |
| Case detail | Every count, plea, disposition and full sentence | Arrest, offense, agency, court and disposition |
| Dismissed counts | Reported within FCRA time limits | Not reported |
| Delivery | Online in your secure account | Portal or mail, in order received |
| Disputes | FCRA dispute rights through BCS Background Screening LLC | Challenge filed with OSP |
For speed and detail, most employers choose the court search.
Still, some regulated roles need a state fingerprint check, such as care providers cleared through the ODHS Background Check Unit.
You can read the OSP rules on its criminal history record checks page.
How to Order an Oregon Statewide Criminal Search
Ordering takes a few minutes once your account is open.
Open a Free Account
Sign up online and tell us your business purpose.
Our team then verifies your organization.
Get Written Consent
Give the applicant a standalone FCRA disclosure.
Next, collect a signed authorization after the initial interview.
Place the Order
Enter the full name, any former names and the date of birth.
We then search all 36 circuit courts in real time.
Review the Results
Results post to your secure online account.
Before any adverse action, send the pre-adverse notice first.
Oregon Laws That Shape Criminal Screening
Oregon adds several state and local rules on top of the federal FCRA.
Below, we explain the four that matter most for a criminal search.
Oregon Ban-the-Box Law (ORS 659A.360)
Under ORS 659A.360, employers may not screen out applicants from an initial interview over a past conviction.
So, you cannot ask about convictions on the application or before that first interview.
Without an interview, you must wait until a conditional job offer.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) enforces the law.
Law enforcement, criminal justice employers and volunteer roles are exempt.
Portland Fair Chance Ordinance (City Code 23.10)
Portland goes further for employers with six or more employees.
Under City Code 23.10.030, you must make a conditional offer before you check criminal history.
After that, you must weigh the offense, the time elapsed and the job itself.
You also may not consider arrests without a conviction, expunged convictions or completed diversions.
If you rescind an offer, you must name the convictions in writing.
Set-Aside Records (ORS 137.225)
Oregon lets people ask a court to set aside eligible arrests and convictions.
Once a court grants it, the person counts as never convicted of that offense.
Waiting periods run from one year for minor misdemeanors to seven years for Class B felonies.
For that reason, our researchers exclude set-aside cases from every report.
Expunged Juvenile Records (ORS 659A.030)
Oregon also bars employers from refusing to hire over an expunged juvenile record.
Juvenile cases, in any event, stay confidential and never appear in this search.
Sample Oregon Statewide Criminal Background Check Report
Here is how an Oregon record looks inside your account.
The subject, case number and dates below are fictitious.
Case Information
Parties
Charges
| # | Description | Statute | Level | Offense Date | Plea | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer | 811.540(1)(b)(A) | Felony Class C | 03/02/2024 | Guilty | Convicted |
| 2 | Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants | 813.010(4) | Misdemeanor Class A | 03/02/2024 | Guilty | Convicted |
| 3 | Recklessly Endangering Another Person | 163.195 | Misdemeanor Class A | 03/02/2024 | No plea entered | Dismissed |
Disposition Events
Sentence – Count 1: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer
Statutory Provisions
Sentencing Details
Sentencing Guidelines
License Suspension
Incarceration
Post-Prison Supervision
Sentence – Count 2: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
Sentencing Details
License Suspension
Probation (Bench)
Incarceration
Financial
Sample for illustration only. The subject is fictitious, and any match to a real person is coincidental.
Oregon Statewide Criminal Background Check Pricing
- All 36 Oregon circuit courts in one search
- Felony and misdemeanor cases
- Full pleas, dispositions and sentencing
- Researcher identity verification on every hit
- Results in your secure online account
Popular Add-Ons
- SSN Trace – $10, reveals past addresses and aliases
- Nationwide Criminal Database – $17, a fast multistate locator
- County Criminal Court Search – $18 plus court fees
- Motor Vehicle Records – driving history for drivers
Every user account also offers optional Multiple Authentication Factor (MAF) sign-in for added security.
Oregon Statewide Criminal Background Check FAQs
What does an Oregon statewide criminal background check include?
It includes felony and misdemeanor cases from all 36 Oregon circuit courts.
Each record lists charges, statutes, pleas, dispositions, sentencing and key dates.
Also, a researcher confirms the name and date of birth before release.
How much does an Oregon statewide criminal background check cost?
BCS Background Screening LLC charges a flat $20 per name.
By comparison, the Oregon State Police charges $33 for its name-based Open Records check.
How long does an Oregon criminal records search take?
The search runs in real time against Oregon’s statewide court register.
Clear results post quickly, while possible matches need a short researcher review.
In contrast, OSP holds any record for 14 days after it notifies the subject.
Is a court search better than an Oregon State Police background check?
For most private hiring, yes.
The court search costs less, shows full sentencing and reports dismissed counts within FCRA limits.
However, roles that require state fingerprints still need the OSP or ODHS process.
How far back does an Oregon criminal background check go?
Oregon sets no state time limit on reporting convictions.
Under the federal FCRA, though, non-convictions older than seven years drop off.
That seven-year limit lifts for jobs paying $75,000 or more a year.
When can an Oregon employer ask about criminal history?
ORS 659A.360 bars conviction questions on the application or before the initial interview.
Without an interview, you wait until a conditional offer.
In Portland, employers with six or more employees must always wait for a conditional offer.
Will set-aside or expunged records show up?
No, they will not.
Once a court sets a case aside under ORS 137.225, it becomes a sealed record.
Likewise, expunged juvenile records stay confidential and off the report.
Do I need the applicant’s consent for an Oregon background check?
Yes, the FCRA requires a standalone disclosure and the applicant’s written authorization.
Before you reject someone, send a pre-adverse notice with the report and a Summary of Rights.
After a waiting period, you then send the final adverse action notice.
Start Your Oregon Statewide Search Today
Open a free account and order your first Oregon search for $20 per name.
Meanwhile, our team stands ready to help with every step.
BCS Background Screening LLC is a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This page gives general information, not legal advice, so talk with counsel about your hiring policy.