Tualatin Municipal Court cases in Washington County, Tualatin, OR
Tualatin Municipal Court is a municipal court with limited jurisdiction serving the City of Tualatin, Oregon. It handles offenses arising within city limits, primarily criminal misdemeanors and violations under Oregon law and the Tualatin Municipal Code. Common case types include traffic violations and certain traffic crimes, parking offenses, and city ordinance matters (e.g., nuisance, noise, and animal code violations), as well as other non-felony misdemeanors cited by local law enforcement. The court's role is to conduct arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing for these cases and to impose fines, probation conditions, diversion, or other authorized sanctions. It does not hear felonies, family law, probate, or general civil lawsuits, which are handled by the county Circuit Courts.
Tualatin Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
Court Type: | Municipal |
County: | Washington |
Street Address: | 10699 SW Herman Rd. |
City: | Tualatin |
Zip Code: | 97062 |
Phone: | (503) 691-3025 |
Fax: | (503) 691-8108 |
Hours: | 8AM - 5PM (M-F) |
Website URL: | https://www.tualatinoregon.gov/municipalcourt |
Email: | ggomez@tualatin.gov |
About / Additional Info: | We care deeply about Tualatin and are committed to prioritizing the health and welfare of our staff and community members. Anyone who has business with the City is highly encouraged to conduct as much business remotely as possible, such as calls for questions, online payments, and electronic communication. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Tualatin Municipal Court
Tualatin Municipal Court adjudicates cases arising within Tualatin city limits. Primary case types: traffic citations (e.g., speeding, no insurance, licensing/registration), parking, and city code/ordinance violations; it may also hear certain misdemeanor offenses, particularly traffic-related.
Core services:
- Case processing and filings (pleas, motions, discovery requests)
- Arraignments, pretrials, trials (judge or jury when applicable), and compliance/review hearings
- Warrants and failure-to-appear handling
- Fine and fee payments, payment plans, and compliance options
- Jury services: juror summons, excusals/deferrals, and check-in
- Records and administration: case information, certified copies, court date changes/continuances
Protective orders (e.g., restraining or stalking orders) are not handled by municipal court and must be filed with the appropriate county circuit court.
The court serves the public by resolving cases, providing access to proceedings and records, and facilitating timely compliance.