Woodburn Municipal Court

Woodburn Municipal Court cases in Marion County, Woodburn, OR

Woodburn Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Woodburn, Oregon. It adjudicates violations of city ordinances and certain state-law misdemeanors committed within city limits, functioning as the forum for local traffic and low-level criminal matters. Common case types include traffic infractions (e.g., speeding, driving uninsured), parking citations, city code/nuisance violations, and misdemeanor offenses such as theft, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, trespass, and alcohol-related violations. The court conducts arraignments, trials, and sentencings, oversees compliance (e.g., probation, diversion, community service), and imposes fines and other sanctions within its statutory authority.

Woodburn Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Woodburn Municipal Court

Woodburn Municipal Court handles city violations and select misdemeanors within Woodburn, Oregon. Core case types include traffic citations, parking violations, city ordinance/code violations, and selected misdemeanor offenses authorized by city ordinance.

Services:
- Case intake/filings of citations and complaints; records requests.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrials, bench and jury trials, sentencings, compliance reviews.
- Jury services: summons and juror management for misdemeanor jury trials.
- Post-judgment: fines/fees collection, payment plans, community service, warrants, license clearance.
- Public access: calendars, interpreters, ADA accommodations.

Not handled: civil cases, divorces, evictions, or protective orders; restraining/stalking orders are filed in Marion County Circuit Court.

The court's role is to adjudicate municipal matters, enforce local laws, and help the public resolve cases.