Municipal Court

Announcements

Holiday Closure

Posted: 06/27/2022  

Eugene Municipal Court will be closed Monday, July 4th, 2022 in observance of Independence Day.

Mask Mandate

Posted: 03/11/2022  

Effective March 12, 2022, masks and face coverings will be optional for employees, public and court partners at Eugene Municipal Court. It is still encouraged to maintain social distancing whenever possible.

Modified Court Hours

Posted: 11/01/2021  

Due to our current staffing level, the court will be closed during the lunch hour from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM until further notice.

General Information

The Eugene Municipal Court was established by City Charter to adjudicate violations of the City’s municipal laws occurring within the city limits.

The City of Eugene has also adopted the Oregon State Vehicle Code by ordinance, which gives the Eugene Municipal Court jurisdiction over these offenses within the City.

All Eugene Municipal Court proceedings are governed by State of Oregon laws governing justice courts. Keeping in mind the unique nature of the Eugene community, the Eugene Municipal Court offers fair and reasonable adjudication of cases and, where appropriate, the imposition of sanctions.

Court sanctions may include fines, time in jail, community service, road / work crew, diversion / probation, or other alternative programs, depending upon the severity of the offense and the defendant’s history with the court.

Disclaimer

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