Newport Municipal Court cases in Lincoln County, Newport, OR
Newport Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction municipal court serving the City of Newport, Oregon. It adjudicates offenses that occur within city limits, primarily traffic infractions and traffic crimes, parking violations, and violations of the Newport Municipal Code (such as code enforcement and animal control). The court also handles certain misdemeanor criminal matters authorized by state law and city ordinance. It does not hear family law, probate, juvenile, felony, or general civil dispute cases; those are handled by the Lincoln County Circuit Court. Functions include arraignments, trials, and sentencing for covered violations and misdemeanors, enforcing fines, and managing compliance for court-ordered conditions related to the cases within its jurisdiction.
Newport Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal |
| County: | Lincoln |
| Street Address: | 169, SW Coast Hwy |
| City: | Newport |
| Zip Code: | 97365 |
| Phone: | (541) 574-0616 |
| Hours: | 9AM (W) |
| Website URL: | https://newportoregon.gov/dept/muc/ |
| About / Additional Info: | Under our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. In the case of a violation charge, Oregon law requires the city prove you guilty of the offense with which you are charged by the preponderance of the evidence. Every defendant has the right to remain silent and refuse to testify (without consequences). You have the right to retain an attorney and have them try your case or answer your questions. Since offenses in this court are punishable only by fine and not by incarceration, you do not have the right to appointed counsel. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Newport Municipal Court
Newport Municipal Court serves the public by handling city-level cases and providing access to justice services.
Primary case types:
- Traffic and parking violations; city ordinance/code violations (e.g., nuisance, animal control).
- Misdemeanor offenses within municipal jurisdiction.
- Stalking or emergency protective orders where authorized by law.
Key services:
- Case filings and records: citation/complaint filing, motions, certified copies, records requests.
- Hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, compliance/review hearings, bench and (where permitted) jury trials.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, deferrals/excuses, scheduling, and juror compensation.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees processing, payment plans, community service, diversion/deferral programs, warrant and failure-to-appear resolution.
- Victim and defendant support: restitution processing, interpreter and ADA accommodations, remote appearance options if available.
- Magistrate functions: initial appearances, warrants, and bail setting as authorized.
The court provides clear procedures and customer service to ensure timely, fair resolution of municipal matters.