Coos County Civil Records Search

Coos County civil court records are managed by the Circuit Court in Coquille. The county is part of the 15th Judicial District, which it shares with Curry County. The main courthouse sits at 250 N Baxter Street in Coquille. A second location in North Bend handles certain case types. County Clerk Julie Brecke maintains property and vital records at the same courthouse. You can reach the court at (541) 396-8372 for help with civil court records.

Coos County Circuit Court

The Coos County Circuit Court is where all civil cases are filed. It handles contract disputes, property claims, family law, probate, and small claims. The court shares its administration with Curry County under the 15th Judicial District. Thomas Lankford serves as the trial court administrator for both counties.

The courthouse in Coquille is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. It closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch Monday through Friday. On Thursdays, the lunch break extends to 1:30 PM. Plan your visit around these hours if you need to access civil court records in person at Coos County. The clerk can search records by name or case number and provide copies of filed documents.

Visit the Coos County Circuit Court page on the Oregon Judicial Department website for current contact details and court hours.

The court provides ADA accessible entrances and can arrange accommodations for visitors who need them.

Coos County North Bend Annex

Coos County runs a second court location in North Bend. The annex is at 1975 McPherson Street. It handles probate, guardianship, conservatorship, name changes, and small claims cases. This satellite location serves residents in the southern part of Coos County who live closer to North Bend than Coquille.

Civil court records from cases filed at the North Bend Annex are part of the same system as the main courthouse. You can request records from either location. Call (541) 751-2300 for hours and services at the North Bend office. The annex has free parking and ADA accessible facilities. Staff rotate from the main courthouse to this location, so hours may vary. Always call ahead before visiting the Coos County annex to confirm they are open.

Note: The North Bend Annex has limited hours, so contact the main courthouse at (541) 396-8372 for the current schedule.

Searching Coos County Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records in Coos County in several ways. The court offers in-person searches, online tools, email requests, and mail requests. Each method has its own benefits. Online searches give you quick basic case details from anywhere. In-person visits let you view the full case file.

The Oregon Judicial Department provides free online case searches through the Oregon eCourt system. To find Coos County civil court records, use the Smart Search tool. Click the Smart Search button on the records page. Then click on Advanced Filtering Options. Select Coos from the Filter by Location dropdown menu. Choose the case type you want, such as civil, family, or probate records. You can then search by party name, case number, business name, or attorney name. Results show the register of actions and judgment details for each case in Coos County.

The Coos County court records page explains how to access civil court records online and request copies from the clerk.

Public terminals at the Coquille courthouse let you search case details at no cost. Staff can help with search techniques if you need guidance.

For copies of actual documents, email your request to coos.copy.requests@ojd.state.or.us. Include the case number, party names, and the specific documents you need. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Under ORS 192.324, the court must provide copies within a reasonable time frame at a cost that does not exceed the actual expense of production.

Coos County Clerk Office

County Clerk Julie Brecke runs the clerk office at the Coos County Courthouse in Coquille. The office keeps property records, vital records, and election records. It is open from 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. The fax number is (541) 396-1013.

The clerk office handles marriage licenses, property deeds, mortgages, and liens in Coos County. These records are separate from civil court records but may overlap in some cases. For example, a civil judgment that places a lien on property will appear in both the court file and the county recording system. Under ORS 192.311, public records include any document that relates to the conduct of public business, regardless of which office holds the original. You can reach the recording department at recording@co.coos.or.us for property record questions in Coos County.

Note: The County Clerk office and the Circuit Court clerk are separate offices with different phone numbers and staff in Coos County.

Public Records Law in Coos County

Civil court records in Coos County are public under Oregon law. Anyone can ask to view them. You do not need to be a party to the case.

Oregon's public records law, starting at ORS 192.314, gives every person the right to inspect public records. This includes civil court records held by the Coos County Circuit Court. The law requires the court to make records available for inspection during regular business hours. You can view civil court records at the courthouse in Coquille or at the North Bend Annex. Copies are available for a fee. The court must respond to your request within a reasonable time.

Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Juvenile cases, adoption records, and certain sealed proceedings are not available to the general public in Coos County. If you are unsure whether a specific civil court record is public, ask the clerk at the courthouse. Under ORS 7.110, the clerk has custody of all court records and can tell you what is accessible.

Coos County Government Services

The Coos County website links to all county departments including the clerk office, health services, and public works.

The county site has contact information for each department, making it easy to find the right office for your records request.

Coos County also offers treatment court programs. The adult drug court, mental health court, and family treatment court all create their own records within the civil court system. These programs work with community-based treatment providers and are supervised through community corrections. Records from these proceedings are part of the court file and can be requested through the clerk, subject to any confidentiality rules that apply.

Under ORS 7.020, the clerk must keep a register of all court actions. This register includes civil court records from specialty programs and standard civil cases alike in Coos County. The register serves as the official index of everything that happens in a case from filing to final judgment.

Nearby Counties

Coos County borders Curry County, Douglas County, and Lane County. The 15th Judicial District covers both Coos County and Curry County. If your civil case involves parties in both counties, verify which courthouse has jurisdiction. Civil court records must be filed where the cause of action arose or where the defendant resides in most cases.