Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Jefferson County Records Inventory
County Court Judicial Journals
1883-1960
Series records the proceedings of the county court for civil and some criminal cases. Information includes judge, plaintiff, defendant, and attorney names; trial date; memorandum of subsequent proceedings; and fees charged. Cases include citizenship petitions, legal changes to name, commitments, and writs of habeas corpus. Portions of these records may be restricted.
Records at the Jefferson County Administration Building, Clerk's Record Room:
County Court Journal [Judicial-includes insane
commitments-with index], vol. 1, 1921-1948 (1 volume).
Records at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Basement Archives:
County Court Register [includes case numbers 1 to 153-with
index], vol. 1, 1919-1960 (1 volume);
Transcribed Circuit Court Register, County Court Register, Probate
Court Register, Execution Docket [from
Crook County-with index],
1883-1915 (1 volume).
Records at the Jefferson County Public Works Department Office, Vault:
William Boegli Probate Docket [includes probate, county
court civil, and insanity cases], 1916-1937 (1 volume).