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Lane County has three Justice Courts, located in Oakridge, Florence, and Springfield.
Mission Statement: To provide fair and equal access to court services for local citizens such as impartial adjudication of traffic, civil, County violations, animal regulation and small claims cases in a neutral environment.
Court Etiquette:
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Arrive early
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Be polite and courteous to the Judge, to all court personnel, and those around you.
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Cellular phones and pagers must be muted or turned off. Recording equipment is not allowed.
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Dress appropriately - suitable attire is required: Shoes and shirts must be worn. No shorts, tank tops, or excessively soiled, damaged, or ill-fitting clothing is allowed in the courtroom. Remove hats upon entering the courtroom.
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No smoking, food, drink or gum are allowed in the courtroom.
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Children may be present in the courtroom; however, if they disturb the proceedings, please remove them from the courtroom. The Court does not provide child care services.
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Weapons are prohibited in the courtroom, and the building.
The Justice Courts are not a part of the Lane County Circuit Courts , that are housed in the county's courthouse and operated by the State of Oregon Judicial Department. For information about the Circuit Courts, call the state court offices at 682-4020, or visit their web site at www.ojd.state.or.us.
Important: You CANNOT file paperwork or make pleas by emailing to the webmaster or justice courts, and these types of contacts DO NOT constitute an appearance by a defendant OR a written explanation. You must contact the specific court in writing through standard mail, or appear in court.
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