Klamath Falls Municipal Court cases in Klamath County, Klamath Falls, OR
Klamath Falls Municipal Court is a municipal trial court of limited jurisdiction for the City of Klamath Falls, Oregon. It adjudicates offenses occurring within city limits that involve violations of city ordinances and Oregon traffic and parking laws, including citations under the Oregon Vehicle Code. Common matters include traffic infractions (e.g., speeding, red-light, seatbelt), parking citations, and municipal code enforcement cases such as nuisance or animal-control violations. The court's functions include entering judgments, imposing fines and fees, and ordering compliance. It does not handle felonies, family or juvenile cases, probate, or general civil lawsuits; those are heard by the Klamath County Circuit Court.
Klamath Falls Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal |
| County: | Klamath |
| Street Address: | 500 Klamath Avenue |
| City: | Klamath Falls |
| Zip Code: | 97601 |
| Phone: | (541) 883-5311 |
| Hours: | 7:30AM - 5:30PM (M-Th), 7:30AM - 11:30PM (F) |
| Website URL: | https://www.klamathfalls.city/216/Municipal-Court |
| About / Additional Info: | Municipal Court remains open for business to the public, but will encourage telephonic court appearances as much as possible. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Klamath Falls Municipal Court
Klamath Falls Municipal Court adjudicates violations of city ordinances, traffic citations, parking offenses, and certain misdemeanors within city limits. Core services include:
- Intake of municipal case filings
- Arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews
- Warrant and failure-to-appear processing
- Fine/fee payments, payment plans, community service, and diversion or traffic-safety options
- Probation compliance for municipal sentences
- Records requests, scheduling, interpreter, and ADA accommodations
Protective orders are generally filed with Klamath County Circuit Court; the Municipal Court provides information and referrals to the proper venue. Jury services are administered by the Circuit Court; municipal cases are typically heard by a judge unless otherwise authorized. The court's role is to provide accessible resolution of low-level offenses, ensure due process, and support compliance.