Municipal Court

Announcements

Court Closure

Posted: 09/25/2023  

The Municipal Court will be closed on Friday, October 6th, 2023 for staff training.  The court will reopen Monday, October 9th, 2023.

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.

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

The information on this site does not constitute legal advice, it is provided for information only. While we make every effort to provide accurate information, there is no guarantee as to the accuracy.