GENERAL INFORMATION

The Roseburg Municipal Court was established by City Charter to adjudicate violations of the City's municipal laws occurring within the city limits, which include misdemeanor crimes.

The City of Roseburg has also adopted the  Oregon State Vehicle Code by ordinance, which gives the Roseburg Municipal Court jurisdiction over these offenses within the city.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION/COURT HOURS

Roseburg Municipal Court
900 SE Douglas Ave.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 672-7701
Fax (541) 440-1180

Hours - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM*

*Due to staff limitations, the Court may on occasion close at 3:30 PM, however the City receptionist can accept your payment.

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.

COURT CALENDAR:

Roseburg Municipal Court Calendar;
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30 a.m.	Criminal Arraignments Pre-Trials Rm. 302 Douglas Co. Courthouse	Criminal Arraignments Rm. 302 Douglas Co. Courthouse	Criminal Arraignments Rm. 302 Douglas Co. Courthouse	Criminal Arraignments Rm. 302 Douglas Co. Courthouse	Criminal Arraignments Rm. 302 Douglas Co. Courthouse
9:00 a.m.					Show Cause Hearings Motions
9:30 a.m.		Traffic Court (1st Appearance) City Hall	Jury Trial City Hall
10:00a.m.		Traffic Court (2nd Appearance) City Hall
1:30 p.m.		Bench Trials City Hall
3:00 p.m.		Bench Trials (Represented) City Hall

All Roseburg Municipal Court sessions are open to the public.

8:30 A.M. Criminal/Jail Arraignments

Each weekday at 8:30 a.m. the Roseburg Municipal Court holds arraignments at the Douglas County Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Room 302 for incarcerated defendants and those out of custody cited into criminal court. A limited amount of public seating is available.

An arraignment is where a person is told the charges they are facing and their rights associated with the charges. Each year Roseburg Municipal Court processes approximately 2,000 misdemeanor crimes (traffic and non-traffic) and non-traffic City ordinance violations. For the most part, charges heard during this session are for jailable offenses.

9:30 & 10:00 A.M. Traffic Arraignments

An arraignment is where a person is told the charges they are facing and their rights associated with the charges. Each year Roseburg Municipal Court processes approximately 4,500 minor traffic, bicycle, pedestrian and animal citations. These types of cases are heard at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (second appearances) on Tuesdays. Defendants do not need to check in at the front counter prior to entering the courtroom. In the courtroom, defendants will be called in the alphabetical order. The sessions do not have a set end time as they vary in length depending on how many defendants appear.

Bench Trials

Bench Trials (non-jury trials) are held Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Non-jury trials are generally scheduled within 45 days after being requested.

Jury Trials

Jury trials are available to all defendants charged with any offense which could result in the defendant serving time in jail if convicted. Defendants must request a jury trial when entering a not guilty plea. Jury trials are scheduled on Wednesday only and are generally resolved within one day.

 

 

 

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.
You can reach us by: Mail: 900 SE Douglas, Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: 541-672-7701, Fax: 541-440-1180