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Pending City Ordinance
Pending Ordinances will be available for review at City Hall. Individual ordinances may be reproduced for a small charge.
Municipal Court
Port Orford Municipal Court is held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall (555 20th St.) on the second Wednesday of every month, starting at 10:00 am.
Contact:
NOTE: The judge only interacts with defendants, witnesses and prosecutors during court sessions. Do not attempt to contact the Judge regarding your case at any other time. The Court Clerk is available for questions Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Physical Address:
Port Orford Municipal Court (Held in City Hall Council Chambers)
555 W. 20th St
Port Orford, OR 97465
Mailing Address:
PO Box 310
Port Orford, OR 97465
Phone:
541-366-4570
Judge- Gary Milliman
Judge Pro Tem- Cora Rose
Court Clerk (in training) – Marissa Clausen
Responsibilities:
The Port Orford Municipal Court adjudicates traffic and City ordinance violations cited into court by the Port Orford Police Department.
Payment Information:
The presumptive fine listed on the citation may be paid by cash, check or credit card. You may pay online by going to portorford.org and clicking on the pay traffic citation link or by calling 1-877-794-1125 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat-Sun 10am-2pm EST.
Procedures:
Plea Options:
- No Contest: When you enter a plea of no contest, you waive your right to a court trial and indicate that you agree to the penalties for your offense.
- Not Guilty: If your intention is to enter a plea of not guilty, the judge will not hear any evidence at the initial traffic court appearance. The case will need to be set for a court trial when the officer will be present. The Municipal Court Clerk will refer the file to calendaring to be set for a court trial. You will receive notice of the trial date in the mail. At the trial you will be able to give any evidence you have and call any witnesses you have.
Extension:
To receive an extension on your appearance date, you will need to contact the court clerk to see if you qualify.
Trial by Affidavit or Telephone:
Port Orford Municipal Court allows individuals who wish to plead not guilty to request a trial by affidavit or by telephone. You may be eligible for a trial by affidavit or telephone if:
- You reside out of state or over 50 miles from Port Orford, OR
- You have a medical reason and are unable to attend court
- You have employment obligations and are unable to attend court
You must submit your not guilty plea and reason for requesting a trial by affidavit or telephone in writing 14 days prior to your arraignment date to appear in court. You must have a current phone number and address on your request so the court clerk may reach you with any information the court may need to process your affidavit.
By filing an affidavit, you are giving up your right to present oral testimony in court at trial. You are giving up your right to question or cross-examine the police officer and other witnesses. The Judge will make a decision on your case based entirely on the testimony and evidence presented by you and by the written or oral testimony and evidence presented by the police officer.
If you need to file a trial by affidavit or telephone or need more information please contact the Port Orford Municipal Court Clerk at 541-366-4570.
Failure to Appear
If you do not appear on or before your scheduled appearance date, the court clerk will enter a default judgment, which means you will be found guilty. The entire base fine will be doubled, additional mandatory court costs will be added, and your driver’s license will be suspended.
Paying Your Fine
Your fine is due and payable on the date the judgment is entered. If you are not able to pay the fine in full, the court can set a monthly payment schedule. If a payment schedule is added, the court is required to add an additional Account Administration Fee. This fee is based on the total fine amount per case.
Failure to Pay Your Fines
If you do not pay your fine or make your monthly payments on time, you will be in contempt of court. You will have to appear in person and explain why you defaulted on the payments. If you fail to appear your license will be suspended and more court fees will be imposed.