Medford Municipal Court

Medford Municipal Court cases in Jackson County, Medford, OR

Medford Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Medford, Oregon. It adjudicates cases arising within city limits involving violations of the Medford Municipal Code, traffic infractions, parking citations, and certain misdemeanor criminal offenses prosecuted by the city. The court's role is limited to municipal and lower-level state-law matters within its jurisdiction; it does not handle felonies, family law, juvenile, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are heard in Jackson County Circuit Court. Common case types in this court include criminal misdemeanors (within municipal authority), traffic and parking matters, and city ordinance/code violations, along with related arraignments, trials, compliance reviews, and probation proceedings.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Medford Municipal Court

Medford Municipal Court handles city-level violations and misdemeanors within Medford: traffic violations/traffic crimes, parking citations, and city code/ordinance cases (e.g., nuisance, animal, noise). Services include accepting case filings (citations, pleadings, and motions), fine/fee payments and payment plans, warrant and failure-to-appear resolution, arraignments, pretrial conferences, and trials (judge or jury where authorized). The court manages calendars, provides interpreter and ADA accommodations, and administers compliance options ordered by the judge (e.g., community service or classes). Jury services cover juror summons, qualification, scheduling, and check-in for trials. Note: civil protective orders (domestic violence or stalking) are generally filed in Jackson County Circuit Court; the municipal court does not issue them except as no-contact conditions in criminal cases. Public service includes records requests, case information, and in-person/phone assistance at the clerk's office.