What Is a Public Record?
A public record is defined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.005(5) as a document, book, paper, photograph, file, sound recording, machine-readable electronic record, or other material such as court files and mortgage and deed records, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made, received, filed, or recorded in pursuance of law or in connection with the transaction of public business.
In accordance with Oregon state law, the City of Silverton records are available for inspection and/or copying by the public, unless exempted from disclosure by state statute. View information on the
request process.
Locating a Public Record
You may be able to find the document you are looking for right here on our website. If you are having difficulty locating a document, contact the City at 503-874-2216 or at
tnichols@silverton.or.us for assistance.
To request to view a public record or receive a copy of a public record, use the Fillable
Public Records Request Form. You can also view more information on
Police Department public records.