Clackamas County, Oregon Court Records

A significant component of the Portland metropolitan area, Clackamas County has a population of about 421,000 people. Nearby counties include Hood, Marion, Multnomah, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill. Notable employers in the region include Sysco Food Services and the Lake Oswego School District.

The proximity of Clackamas to Portland and the county's consistent population growth make the region attractive to businesses in many industries. The result is a set of conditions that allow more opportunities for individuals to find jobs and improved chances for companies to identify their ideal candidates. Although this is a substantial advantage for growing and established businesses, it comes with some downsides. There is a greater possibility of receiving applications from potentially risky individuals in such areas.

Therefore, hiring managers in Clackamas County should structure their processes with safeguards to aid in identifying and classifying these risks. Few individuals with criminal records freely disclose such information on a cover letter. Using professional-grade tools to conduct a background check on a job applicant opens the door to uncovering information essential to making smart, fully-informed hiring choices. 

There are many kinds of background checks, from license verifications and offender registry checks to broad-spectrum criminal history reports. Modern tools built to create and serve these reports are a fast and effective way for any business or nonprofit to add another layer of safety when acquiring staff. A robust process will evaluate multiple sources from different angles, starting with a comprehensive view and narrowing down to more local levels.

While there is no such thing as a “national” database of criminal records, professional background service providers provide access to a painstakingly compiled resource that offers the broad point of view you need to begin. After exploring those results, you may discover the presence of criminal records or even an open court case for one of your applicants. Finding out more requires looking into court records at the county level to fully evaluate the impact the discovery will have on your decision-making process.

Using background checks can be very effective, but their misuse has legal consequences. Adhering to both state and federal legislation on this topic is essential. There has been a statewide “ban the box” law in Oregon since 2015. This law prohibits asking about past convictions on a job application and delays any such requests until after you conduct the first interview. Employers must also abide by background check-related requirements defined by the FCRA and the EEOC.

Starting the record search process takes mere seconds when you've met your requirements under Oregon's employment law. To obtain the necessary “big picture” view, first, use the nationwide US OneSEARCH from backgroundchecks.com. This product's reports include Clackamas County court records. For more information on our data sources, review our coverage map.

Did your search reveal that one of your applicants has an open court case? Order a county-level background check for more data on recent updates and information related to these cases.

Criminal background reports generated by backgroundchecks.com include information from the following:

• Oregon Admin Office of Courts – Felony and misdemeanor records from 1986-present
• Oregon Sex Offender Registry

These reports can include the subject’s:

• Name
• Offense/Charge
• Sentence
• Disposition

Better understand your applicants and make the most appropriate selections for your open positions with backgroundchecks.com.