Tigard Court Docket Overview
Tigard court docket records come from two main sources: the Tigard Municipal Court and the Washington County Circuit Court. Tigard is located in Washington County in the southwest Portland metro area. The municipal court operates Monday through Thursday, with trials, arraignments, and open court sessions spread across the week. Court docket entries track every action in a case. Tigard also has a public records system called Weblink that offers free access to many city records. Both courts maintain detailed logs of filings, hearings, and judicial orders.
Tigard Quick Facts
Tigard Court Docket Weekly Schedule
The Tigard Municipal Court follows a structured weekly calendar. Trials are typically held on Tuesdays. Arraignments take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Open court runs on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to noon. Each session adds new entries to the court docket as cases move forward.
The court office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Phone lines are available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The court is closed on Fridays. Call 503-718-2478 during open hours to check on a case or ask about your next court date.
This schedule means that most docket activity in Tigard happens in the first four days of the week. If you need to appear in court or contact the clerk, plan accordingly. Friday requests will not be processed until the following Monday.
Note: The Tigard Municipal Court is closed every Friday. Plan your calls and visits for Monday through Thursday.
Tigard Court Docket and Public Records
Tigard has a well-organized public records system. The city responds to records requests within five business days. For court docket records, you can submit a request through the city's public records portal. The Weblink system provides free access to many types of city records.
Visit the Tigard Public Records page to start a request. The page explains the process and provides access to the Weblink portal. Some court records may be available through Weblink at no charge. Others may require a formal request and payment of copy fees.
Oregon law under ORS 192.311 to 192.478 governs public records access across the state. Tigard follows these rules for all record requests, including court docket inquiries. The law requires a response within a reasonable time, and Tigard aims for five business days.
Court Docket Copy Fees in Tigard
Tigard charges fees for copies of court docket records and other public documents. The fees are based on the size and format of the copies you need. Understanding these rates helps you estimate the cost of your request before you submit it.
Current copy fees for Tigard records are as follows:
- Standard page (8.5 x 11 inches): $0.70
- Legal size page (8.5 x 14 inches): $1.00
- Tabloid page (11 x 17 inches): $1.50
- DVD or CD: $10.00
- Flash drive: $11.00
For requests that take more than 30 minutes of staff time, the city may charge for staff time as well. If the estimated cost exceeds $50, the city requires prepayment before work begins. This policy is allowed under ORS 192.324, which lets public bodies charge reasonable fees for fulfilling records requests. Call 503-718-2478 to get an estimate before submitting a large request for Tigard court docket records.
Tigard Municipal Court Docket Details
The Tigard Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and certain state offenses. Under ORS 221.339, Oregon cities can establish municipal courts with jurisdiction over local matters. Tigard exercises this authority through its municipal court. Each case at this court creates a docket that records all proceedings.
Visit the Tigard Municipal Court page for information about court procedures, location, and contact details. The page also has links to forms and resources for people with cases at this court. If you need to pay a citation, the court accepts online payments through the Tigard Citation Payment page.
Once you make a payment, the court updates your docket to reflect it. Keep your confirmation number. If there is ever a question about whether you paid, the confirmation and the docket entry together serve as proof.
Washington County Court Docket for Tigard
Cases that exceed the municipal court's jurisdiction go to the Washington County Circuit Court. This includes felonies, civil cases, and family law matters. The courthouse is in Hillsboro at 150 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Call 503-846-8888 for information about circuit court docket records involving Tigard residents.
| Court | Washington County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N. First Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Phone | 503-846-8888 |
| Website | Washington County Circuit Court |
The circuit court docket is the most thorough record of a case. It captures every filing, hearing, and order from the start of the case through its conclusion. For Tigard residents with circuit court cases, this docket is the official source of truth about what has happened and what is scheduled. Under ORS 7.020, these records are open to public inspection.
Search Tigard Court Docket Online
The Oregon eCourt Case Information system provides online access to Washington County circuit court docket records. This covers all circuit-level cases from Tigard. Go to Oregon eCourt Case Information to search by name or case number.
Free searches show limited data. A paid subscription opens up full docket details including party names, charges, and the complete history of filings and orders. This is the fastest way to check on a Tigard court docket without making a phone call or visiting the courthouse in Hillsboro.
Municipal court records from Tigard are not included in the statewide system. For those records, contact the Tigard Municipal Court directly at 503-718-2478 or use the city's Weblink public records portal. This distinction matters. If you search OJCIN and find nothing, it may simply mean the case is at the municipal level rather than the circuit court.
Note: OJCIN updates regularly but may not reflect same-day filings. For the most current docket information on a Tigard case, call the court clerk directly.
Washington County Court Resources
Tigard is part of Washington County. All circuit-level cases from Tigard are handled at the courthouse in Hillsboro. For more details about the county court system, fee schedules, and related resources across Washington County, visit the circuit court website or contact the clerk's office in Hillsboro.