Traffic Court

Our window is open and phones are answered Monday - Thursday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

THE JUSTICE COURT WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.

  If you need assistance over the telephone, please call (503) 842-3416.

Arraignments are held every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:45 a.m. in person.

You may appear telephonically on the scheduled day of your arraignment at 10:00 a.m. by calling:

Phone: 971-254-3149

Access Code ID: 942 848 824#

You may enter a plea with the court (prior to your court date) by calling the court. 

The Justice Court courtroom is open for in-person court hearings. This is subject to change and you can get up-to-date information by calling the Court at (503) 842-3416.  MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE COURT ROOM

Violations

A violation is not criminal charge. Sentencing consists of fines, with the maximum, minimum, and presumptive fines set by statute. Some cases involve suspension of driving privileges. There is no right to a jury trial or a court appointed attorney in traffic court. The State must prove violations by a preponderance of evidence, meaning it is more likely than not that the violation occurred. The Oregon Evidence Code applies in trials. Some tickets can be dismissed by the court clerk (if they are equipment or license related matters).  

There are three choices on what to do when you get a ticket:

1. Plea no contest and pay the presumptive fine amount. This means you are not disputing the ticket and results in a conviction. Pay your ticket online right now: Pay Your Ticket Now

2. Plea no contest and explain the circumstances of the ticket. If you explain the circumstances of the ticket, the court can lower the fine or increase the fine. 

3. Plea not guilty and have a trial. If you plea not guilty and have a trial, it can be done by phone or by declaration (your statement of the events in writing). At a phone trial, a person can question witnesses, enter evidence and testify (submit your evidence to our email or mail in). Witnesses can be ordered to appear through a subpoena. A person is not required to present any evidence. If a person elects to have a trial by declaration (your written statement), both parties will submit declarations to the court. The decision of the judge will be based on the submitted written declaration. If convicted at trial, a person can appeal the case to the circuit court. Please call the court to request a trial (503) 842-3416. 

If a fine is imposed, it can be paid by cash, check, debit or credit card, or a payment plan. Failing to appear in court, or failing to pay a fine can result in suspension of driving privileges and money owed being assigned to a collection agency, which can add additional fees.

SPANISH TRAFFIC COURT: First Wednesday of each month, at 8:45 a.m.  An interpreter is available. Judge Denise Harrington presides.  She speaks Spanish.

Pay Your Ticket On Line (E Payment) 

You can also pay your ticket by calling (503) 842-3416 

To reach the Justice Court by email: Justice.Court@tillamookcounty.gov

If your case has been turned over to the collection agency, please call Credits, Inc at 1-800-244-9006

License Reinstatement

To verify that your license has been reinstated, you may contact the DMV Driver's Sanction Unit at (503) 945-5037. Please allow 1 - 3 business days, from the time the Court faxes the reinstatement, for it to be processed by DMV.