Bend Oregon Court Docket
Bend court docket records are available through the Deschutes County Circuit Court and the Bend Municipal Court. Bend is the largest city in Deschutes County, located in central Oregon. The municipal court handles traffic and code violations, while the circuit court covers all major case types. You can search for Bend court docket entries through the state OJCIN system or visit the courthouse in person. Each court maintains its own set of docket records.
Bend Quick Facts
Bend Municipal Court Docket
The Bend Municipal Court is at 555 NE 15th Street in Bend. The phone number is 541-388-5572, extension 9. This court handles traffic violations and city code infractions. Each case creates a court docket that tracks the citation, hearing dates, and outcome.
An important fact about the Bend Municipal Court is that it is not a court of record. This means that if you appeal a municipal court decision, the appeal goes to the Deschutes County Circuit Court as a new trial. The circuit court does not review the municipal court docket. Instead, it starts fresh. This is set by ORS 221.359 and ORS 221.390.
| Court | Bend Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 NE 15th Street Bend, OR 97701 |
| Phone | 541-388-5572 ext. 9 |
| Website | bendoregon.gov - Municipal Court |
The municipal court in Bend requires all forms to be submitted in person or by mail. You cannot submit forms by email or online. This applies to court docket requests, pleas, and other filings. Plan ahead if you need to interact with this court.
For more details on forms, procedures, and helpful links, visit the Bend Municipal Court additional information page.
Deschutes County Court Docket Records
The Deschutes County Circuit Court is the main trial court serving Bend. It is located at 1100 NW Bond Street in Bend. The phone number is 541-388-5300. This court handles civil cases, criminal charges, family law, and probate matters. Every case filed here gets a court docket.
Under ORS 7.020, circuit courts serve as Oregon's courts of general jurisdiction. The Deschutes County Circuit Court covers all of Deschutes County, with Bend being the largest city. Court docket records from this court are available to the public under ORS 192.314.
You can visit the Deschutes County records page for details on how to request court docket records. The clerk can search for cases by name or number. Copies are available for a fee. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
Note: The Bend Municipal Court is not a court of record. Appeals from that court go to the Deschutes County Circuit Court for a new trial under ORS 34.102.
Searching Bend Court Docket Online
The best online tool for circuit court docket searches in Bend is OJCIN. This system covers all Oregon circuit courts, including Deschutes County. You can search by party name or case number. Visit courts.oregon.gov to access the system.
OJCIN shows filing dates, docket entries, case type, and status. A small fee applies for full access. The system updates as new filings come in. You can use it from home without driving to the courthouse in Bend.
OJCIN does not cover municipal court cases. For Bend Municipal Court docket records, you need to contact the court directly at 541-388-5572 ext. 9. The municipal court does not have a public online search tool. You will need to call or visit in person to look up a municipal court docket in Bend.
Bend City Code and Court Dockets
The Bend Municipal Court handles city code infractions under BCC Chapter 1.40.060. These violations create court docket entries when they are filed with the court. Common infractions include noise violations, property maintenance issues, and parking matters.
City code cases follow a specific process. A citation is issued. The person cited can respond to the court. A hearing may be scheduled. The outcome is recorded on the court docket. The entire process is governed by local and state law, including ORS 34.102 for appeals.
If you want to check on a city code case in Bend, call the municipal court. They can look up the case and tell you its status. Remember that this court is not a court of record. The docket entries track what happened, but they do not carry the same weight as circuit court records if the case goes to appeal under ORS 138.057.
Deschutes County Justice Court
There is also a Deschutes County Justice Court. It is not in Bend. It sits at 411 SW 9th Street, Room 230, in Redmond. The phone number is 541-617-4758. This court handles certain minor offenses and small claims for the county.
The justice court maintains its own court docket records. These are separate from both the Bend Municipal Court and the Deschutes County Circuit Court. If you are looking for a specific court docket, knowing which court handled the case is the key first step.
Public Access to Bend Court Dockets
Oregon law protects your right to view court docket records. ORS 192.314 says public records must be open for inspection. This applies to court docket entries from Bend cases at all court levels. You do not need to be part of the case. You do not need to explain why you want to see the records.
Some records are exempt. ORS 192.345 lists the exemptions. Sealed cases and juvenile matters are common examples. But most court docket entries for Bend cases are available to the public.
If a request is denied, you can challenge it. ORS 192.415 allows you to petition the Deschutes County District Attorney for review. The DA decides if the denial was proper and whether the court docket records should be released.
Visiting Bend Courts in Person
Both courts in Bend are within the city. The municipal court is on 15th Street. The circuit court is on Bond Street, near the Old Mill District. Both locations have parking available.
Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Have the case number or a full name ready. This helps the clerk find the court docket fast. If you need copies, bring a way to pay the copy fee. Ask the clerk about accepted payment methods when you call ahead.
Court staff can help with basic questions. They can explain how to read a court docket. They can pull up cases and make copies. They cannot give legal advice. For legal help with a Bend case, contact a local attorney or the Oregon State Bar referral service.
Note: The Bend Municipal Court does not accept forms by email or online. All filings must be submitted in person or by mail to 555 NE 15th Street, Bend, OR 97701.
Deschutes County Court Docket
Bend is the largest city in Deschutes County. All circuit court filings for Bend go through the Deschutes County Circuit Court. The county also covers Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, and other communities. For more on the county court system and related records, visit the Deschutes County page.