There is no "Lane County Records Department" (deeds and records maybe) and it seems unlikely deeds and records would deny you access to a deed.  Perhaps there were some conditions of the review you couldn't live with?  BTW, Dingle is the County Counsel, not the DA.  Decisions on whether or not to proceed with civil litigation come from the Board, not its attorney.  Dingle and his staff just advise on the merits and give a recommendation.