Hermiston Municipal Court cases in Umatilla County, Hermiston, OR
Hermiston Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction in Hermiston, Oregon. It adjudicates violations of city ordinances and certain state-law misdemeanors adopted by the city that occur within Hermiston's city limits. Common case types include traffic infractions (moving and parking), city code and nuisance violations, animal-control citations, and other limited misdemeanor criminal matters such as theft in the third degree, disorderly conduct, trespass, and minor-in-possession. The court conducts arraignments, trials, sentencing, and compliance monitoring for these cases. It does not handle civil disputes, family law, juvenile dependency, probate, or felony matters; those are heard in the Umatilla County Circuit Court.
Hermiston Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal |
| County: | Umatilla |
| Street Address: | 330 S 1st St |
| City: | Hermiston |
| Zip Code: | 97838 |
| Phone: | (541) 567-6610 |
| Fax: | (541) 667-2049 |
| Hours: | 8AM - 5PM (M-F) |
| Website URL: | https://www.hermiston.or.us/court |
| Email: | court@hermiston.or.us |
| About / Additional Info: | The mission of the Municipal Court is to ensure that each person accused of a violation, infraction, or crime be guaranteed and provided all the constitutional rights to a fair and speedy judicial process in such a manner that it preserves both the dignity and rights of the defendant, as well as the citizens of Hermiston. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hermiston Municipal Court
Hermiston Municipal Court is a limited-jurisdiction court handling cases arising within city limits. Primary case types: traffic and parking citations, city ordinance/code-enforcement and animal-control violations, and certain state-law misdemeanors adopted by the city (e.g., reckless driving, DUII where authorized).
Core public services:
- Case intake and filings for citations, complaints, motions, and discovery requests
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, sentencings, and compliance/review hearings
- Warrant and failure-to-appear processing
- Records, certified copies, and public information requests
- Interpreter and ADA accommodations
- Fine payments, payment plans, and other compliance options
Jury services: Cases are usually heard by a judge; jury trials may be available in eligible criminal matters as provided by law.
Protective orders: Restraining/stalking protective orders are not handled by the Municipal Court; file with Umatilla County Circuit Court.