Linn County Circuit Court case record copies can be requested by filling out the statewide Records Request Form below. To find case information, visit
Online Records Search. If unable to locate a case number, type in ‘unknown’ for the case number.
Before requesting records, please review all the information provided on our
Statewide Records Request page and the information below.
Documents in newer court cases can be reviewed using the kiosk computers on the 1st floor in Room 107 at the Linn County Courthouse during
business hours. Older case files that have not been digitized can be reviewed by requesting the file in advance.
Court records that are not confidential or sealed are available to the public. Court staff is responsible for maintaining all documents in the local court files and assists the public with requests for copies of court documents. Record requests are handled on a first come, first serve basis.
Police Reports – The records are not maintained by the Court. Please contact the responding or arresting law enforcement agency.
Vital Statistics (Birth or Death Records) – These records are not maintained by the Court. Please contact the Vital Statistics Department at
541-967-3888 to obtain this type of information.
Marriage Licenses and Land Deeds – These records are not maintained by the Court. Please contact the Linn County Clerk’s Office at
541-967-3831 to obtain this type of information.
Audio Copies - For assistance with uploading audio files received from the court view
Uploading FTR Recording Files.
Once the form is submitted you will receive an email with a confirmation ID. Please use this ID number when contacting the Copy Center with questions or payment.
Please keep in mind that the court may take up to 5 court business days to respond and may take 10 or more court business days to complete some requests. The court may reach out to you and request more information or payment of a fee if one is applicable. If the court reaches out to you and you do not respond within 60 court business days, the court must close the request.