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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:
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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.
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Civil
Infractions: Violations of the Tigard
Municipal Code, including neighborhood nuisances and violations of the
zoning, sign and business-license ordinances.
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Youth Court: By agreement with
the Washington
County Juvenile Department, the Tigard Youth Court adjudicates specified
misdemeanors and status offenses of juvenile first offenders.
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Adult Misdemeanors: The court adjudicates limited adult misdemeanors under
the Tigard Municipal Code and Oregon law.
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Rules of the Road:
Judge Michael O'Brien addresses common violations that
show up frequently on his Municipal Court docket:
1) Special Left-Turn Lanes
2) Six "Non-Defenses" to Speeding Tickets Access Oregon's Speed Laws (section 811.100 - 811.124 of the
Oregon Revised Statutes) here.
3) Turning at Intersections
4) Following Too Closely
5) U-Turns...When in Doubt, Don’t!
6) Safe Driving in Heavy Traffic
7) Road Hazards
8) Sharing the Streets with Bicyclists
9) Nuisance Code Violations
10) Distractions on the Road
Court Hours and Location
The Court is located in the Tigard City Hall at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: 503-639-4171.
The Court counter is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The court
accepts cash, checks, money orders and VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for payment of fines.
NOTE: If you wish to pay your fine
by mail, please attach your traffic citation or include the citation number
(from the top right corner) on your check or money order. 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.
If you want to appear before a judge on a traffic citation or civil infraction,
you must appear at your scheduled arraignment on a Wednesday afternoon.
The specific date and time for your appearance are stated on the front of the
citation (lower left corner) 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.
The Court conducts marriage ceremonies by prior arrangement only. Couples must
have a valid marriage license and bring two witnesses.
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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.
Michael J. O'Brien, Presiding Judge
Nadine Robinson, Court Manager
503-639-4171 x2481
nadine@tigard-or.gov
Chris Snodgrass, Court Clerk
Brenda Annis, Court Clerk
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Important:
At this time, you cannot enter a plea or file any paperwork
by sending email to the Municipal Court or Webmaster. Emails DO NOT constitute an
appearance OR a written explanation by a defendant. You must contact the court
in writing through standard mail or you must appear in court at the scheduled time.
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