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Tigard Municipal Court is the judicial branch of city government. It provides a local forum for the resolution of cases within its limited jurisdiction. The court administers the following programs under state law and the Tigard Municipal Code:

Traffic Court: Includes violations of the Rules of the Road and offenses relating to licenses and insurance (En espanol). Major traffic crimes, like Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Reckless Driving, are cited into the Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro.
Civil Infractions: Violations of the Tigard Municipal Code, including neighborhood nuisances and violations of the zoning, sign and business-license ordinances.
Youth Court: By agreement with the Washington County Juvenile Department, the Tigard Youth Court adjudicates specified misdemeanors and status offenses of juvenile first offenders.
Adult Misdemeanors: The court adjudicates limited adult misdemeanors under the Tigard Municipal Code and Oregon law.

Court Hours and Location:
The court is located in the Tigard City Hall at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223. The court counter is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. The court accepts cash, checks, money orders and VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for payment of fines.

NOTE #1: If you wish to pay your fine by mail, please make your check or money order payable to the City of Tigard, include the citation number on the check or money order, and attach your traffic citation. You may also submit a written explanation if you wish. If you decide to plead guilty or no contest by regular mail you must submit the full base fine amount for each violation on your citation.

NOTE #2: If you wish to pay your fine online, you will be required to plead guilty during that process.

If you want to appear before a judge on a traffic citation or civil infraction, you must appear at your scheduled arraignment. The specific date and time for your appearance are stated on the front of the citation or complaint.

Other arraignments, hearings and trials are conducted on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, depending on the court's docket. You will not be able to appear before a judge unless your case has been placed on the court docket in advance.

From the Judge's Desk

Rules of the Road:
Judge Michael O'Brien addresses common violations that show up frequently on his Municipal Court docket:

Traffic Safety: It's Up to You

Learning From Older Drivers

Flashing Yellow Lights

The Perils of Aggressive Driving

Stopping: An Unscientific Survey

Taking Care of Business

Restricted Lanes at Intersections

Dangerous Driving's "Top Ten" List

Driving While Distracted

Merging and Jamitons

Annual Court Report

Marriage Ceremonies
The court conducts marriage ceremonies by prior arrangement only. Couples must have a valid marriage license and bring two witnesses.

Civil Infractions

Civil Infractions... Frequently Asked Questions

Court Rules and Procedures

	Tigard Municipal Court Rules
	Uniform Trial Court Rules - Oregon Judicial Department

Traffic Court

	I got a ticket... Now what?
	Traffic Trial Procedures
	Seatbelt Citation Options
	Commonly Cited Traffic Violations
	Appealing a Conviction to Circuit Court
	Payment Options

Youth Court

	Youth Court Overview
	Community Service Options
	Community Service Referral Form
	Expunction Handout
	Questions and Answers about Probation
	Oregon and Tigard Curfew Laws
	Restitution for Victims
	Washington County Juvenile Department

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. It is offered for your information only. While we make every effort to provide reliable information, there is no guarantee as to its accuracy. For legal advice specific to your situation, contact your lawyer or call the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.

Court clerks are prohibited by law (ORS 9.160) from giving legal advice. Clerks may provide information about court procedures, rules and practices, but they may not do any of the following:

Recommend one procedure or form over another;
Advise you what to say in court or in court forms;
Speculate about how the judge might decide your case; or
Make a referral to a specific lawyer or law firm. Contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service (see above) if you need help in finding a lawyer.