Jackson County
Jackson County was formed in 1852 from the southwestern part of Lane County and the unincorporated area south of Douglas and Umpqua Counties in Oregon. Spanning an area of 2,802 square miles, including 2,785 square miles of land and 17 square miles of water, the County is a blend of stunning landscapes and natural beauty. With a population of over 200,000 people, it ranks as the 6th most populous County in Oregon.
The trial court system in Jackson County includes the County Circuit Court and the County Justice Court. The County Circuit Court handles a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, domestic relations, traffic, juvenile violations, abuse prevention act, probate, mental commitments, adoption, guardianship, and small claims disputes of $10,000 or less. The County Justice Court, on the other hand, deals with traffic tickets issued by various law enforcement agencies in Jackson County. Individuals issued a ticket can plead not guilty and have a trial or plead no contest. With a no-contest plea, individuals can provide the judge with an explanation of the circumstances, which will be considered in determining the amount of the fine.
Public court records in Jackson County are legal documents that contain information about court proceedings and decisions in the County. These records include the court index, calendar, docket, order, decree, judgment, transcripts, and minute entries from courtroom proceedings. You can obtain Jackson County public court records by making a routine request using the Oregon Judicial Department eCourt information system for free or the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN), which is a low-cost subscription-based service that provides more comprehensive information than the eCourt information system.
Alternatively, you can obtain public court records by submitting a written request in Jackson County. Written requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online to the Office of the Trial Court Administrator of the Jackson County Circuit Court. Note that you must pay a fee to obtain some public court records. For more information concerning public court records requests in Jackson County, contact (541) 776-7171.
