Clatsop County Courthouse Court cases in Clatsop County, Astoria, OR
Clatsop County Circuit Court in Astoria is Oregon's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Clatsop County. As part of the Oregon Judicial Department, it conducts jury and bench trials and handles arraignments, pretrial matters, judgments, and post-judgment proceedings. The court hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (limited and general), small claims, and landlord-tenant disputes; family law matters (divorce, custody, parenting time, and support); juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate, guardianship, and conservatorship; traffic and other violations; name changes; restraining and protective orders; and mental health commitment proceedings. Its jurisdiction covers cases arising within Clatsop County unless assigned by law to another court.
Clatsop County Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Clatsop |
| Street Address: | 749 Commercial Street |
| City: | Astoria |
| Zip Code: | 97103 |
| Phone: | 503-325-8555 |
| Fax: | 503-325-8677 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clatsop |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clatsop/help/Pages/forms.aspx |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clatsop/programs-services/Pages/default.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/clatsop/jury/Pages/default.aspx |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clatsop-County-Courthouse/309844049059225 |
| ADA: | Cindy Whitten |
| ADA Phone: | 503-325-8555, ext. 70087 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 503-325-8677 Cindy.Whitten@ojd.state.or.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Clatsop County Courthouse
Clatsop County Circuit Court provides case filing, scheduling, and adjudication for:
- Criminal (felony, misdemeanor) and violations/traffic
- Civil, small claims, and landlord-tenant
- Family law (divorce, custody, parenting time, child support)
- Juvenile (dependency, delinquency)
- Probate and protective proceedings (estates, guardianships, conservatorships)
Services include:
- Protective orders: Family Abuse Prevention Act restraining orders, stalking orders, Sexual Abuse Protective Orders, Elderly/Disabled Abuse Prevention, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders
- Court hearings and trials (arraignments, pretrial/motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench/jury trials), with calendars and notices
- Jury services: summons/qualification, reporting, orientation, deferral/excusal, and juror payment
- Records and copies (including certified), forms, self-help resources, interpreters, and ADA accommodations
- Payments and compliance for fines/fees; eFiling and online payments through Oregon eCourt systems