Sherman County Bench Warrant Records
Sherman County bench warrants are filed through the Circuit Court in Moro. This is one of the smallest counties in Oregon. The court has very limited hours. It is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM only. Call ahead before you visit. Sheriff Brad Lohrey and his deputies serve bench warrants across the county. Sherman County does not have its own jail. Inmates go to NORCOR in The Dalles. You can check on bench warrants by calling the court or using state tools.
Sherman County Quick Facts
Sherman County Circuit Court and Bench Warrants
The court sits at 500 Court Street in Moro, OR 97039. The phone is (541) 565-3650. Hours are limited to 1:00 PM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Call before you go. The court may not be staffed at other times.
All bench warrants in Sherman County are issued here. Under ORS 136.608, a judge can sign a bench warrant when a person fails to appear or breaks a court order. The bench warrant goes into the state system. Officers across Oregon can see it and act on it. Criminal, traffic, and civil contempt cases can all produce bench warrants in Sherman County.
Despite the small size of the county, bench warrants here carry the same weight as any other county in Oregon. Under ORS 133.110, any law enforcement officer can arrest a person named in a bench warrant.
The Sherman County Circuit Court website lists more details about the court.
| Court |
Sherman County Circuit Court 500 Court Street Moro, OR 97039 Phone: (541) 565-3650 |
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM only |
| Website | courts.oregon.gov/courts/sherman |
Sherman County Sheriff and Bench Warrant Service
Sheriff Brad Lohrey runs the Sherman County Sheriff's Office. Call (541) 565-3622 to reach the office. Deputies serve bench warrants throughout the county. Sherman County is rural and sparsely populated. But a bench warrant here is valid statewide.
Sherman County does not operate its own jail. People arrested on bench warrants go to NORCOR, the Northern Oregon Regional Corrections facility in The Dalles. The NORCOR phone is (541) 298-1576. This facility serves several small counties in the region. You can call NORCOR to check if someone from Sherman County is in custody on a bench warrant.
Note: Because inmates go to NORCOR in The Dalles, family members may need to travel to visit someone held on a bench warrant from Sherman County.
Searching for Bench Warrants in Sherman County
Call the court. That is the fastest way. The phone is (541) 565-3650. Keep in mind the limited hours. The clerk can check if a bench warrant exists for a given name. You can visit in person too, but only during the afternoon window.
Online tools help. The Oregon eCourt Case Information system lets you search case records from all circuit courts. Look up bench warrants by name or case number. The Oregon Courts find page shows other ways to find records.
The Oregon Offender Search covers corrections records. Under ORS 192.324, you have the right to inspect public records at the court. Some records may be sealed or exempt under ORS 192.345.
Clearing a Sherman County Bench Warrant
Do not ignore it. A bench warrant stays active. It will not go away on its own. You risk arrest any time you have one.
Get a lawyer. An attorney can file a motion to quash the bench warrant. The court sets a hearing. You appear before the judge. The judge may recall the warrant and set new terms. This is the cleanest way to handle it.
You may also turn yourself in. Under ORS 133.120, voluntary surrender is allowed for active warrants. Call the court first. Ask what steps to take. You will be booked at NORCOR in The Dalles and then brought before the judge in Moro.
- Call the court at (541) 565-3650 during open hours
- Hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash
- Consider voluntary surrender under ORS 133.120
- Prepare for transport to NORCOR for booking
Note: Bench warrants in Sherman County affect your driving record and show up on background checks statewide.
Sherman County Court Hours and Bench Warrant Access
The court in Moro is open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM only. That is just three hours a day. This is the most limited court schedule in Oregon. If you need to ask about a bench warrant, plan your call for that short window. The phone is (541) 565-3650. The clerk may not pick up at other times. Walk-in visits work too, but only in the afternoon.
Sheriff Brad Lohrey and his deputies do not keep set office hours for the public. Call (541) 565-3622 to reach the sheriff. For bench warrant checks, the court is the best source. NORCOR in The Dalles holds all inmates from Sherman County. Call (541) 298-1576 to ask if someone is in custody there. NORCOR serves Gilliam, Wheeler, Wasco, and Sherman counties. It is a shared jail that keeps logs by county of origin.
The small size of Sherman County means few bench warrants are issued each year. But each one stays active. Under ORS 136.608, a bench warrant does not expire. It sits in the state system until the court clears it. A person with a Sherman County bench warrant can be stopped and held in Portland, Bend, or any other city. Under ORS 133.110, officers across the state can act on it.
Causes of Bench Warrants in Sherman County
Most bench warrants come from missed hearings. Under ORS 136.608, the judge can sign a bench warrant the same day you fail to show. This applies to criminal cases, traffic matters, and civil contempt. Broken probation terms and unpaid fines also lead to bench warrants. Even a minor case can turn into a bench warrant if you skip your court date in Sherman County.
Nearby Counties
Sherman County sits in north-central Oregon. Each nearby county has its own court and bench warrant process. Check the right county for your case.