Wheeler County Courthouse Court cases in Wheeler County, Fossil, OR
Wheeler County Circuit Court in Fossil is Oregon's circuit court for Wheeler County and part of the Seventh Judicial District of the Oregon Judicial Department. As a trial court of general jurisdiction, it handles most state court matters arising in the county, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil lawsuits, domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile dependency and delinquency, probate and guardianship, landlord-tenant, small claims, and traffic/violation matters. It also processes protective order petitions and, as provided by Oregon law, hears certain appeals from local justice or municipal courts.
Wheeler County Courthouse Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Wheeler |
| Street Address: | 701 Adams Street |
| City: | Fossil |
| Zip Code: | 97830 |
| Phone: | 541-763-2541 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/wheeler/Pages/default.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/wheeler/help/Pages/forms.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/wheeler/jury/Pages/default.aspx |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | ahankins@co.wheeler.or.us |
| ADA: | Marybeth Jaeger |
| ADA Phone: | 541-763-2541 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 541-763-2543 Marybeth.Jaeger@ojd.state.or.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wheeler County Courthouse
Wheeler County Circuit Court provides trial-level judicial services to the public. It accepts and processes case filings and pleadings for criminal, civil, family law, juvenile, small claims, landlord/tenant, probate/guardianship, and traffic/violations matters. The court schedules and conducts hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials) and manages calendars and remote appearances. Protective-order services include intake and issuance of restraining and protection orders (family abuse, stalking, sexual abuse, elder/disabled abuse, and extreme risk). Jury services cover qualification, summons, reporting, deferrals, and juror payment. The clerk's office provides records and certified copies, forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution. Public access is supported through published dockets, courtroom access, and information on court rules and procedures.