Pretrial Services

 About Pretrial Services

Who we are: Pretrial Services (PTS) is part of the Oregon Judicial Department (the court).  We are not part of the District Attorney's Office or Probation Department.  

What we do: Our job is to help the court make fair decisions about release and give limited support to people while their criminal case is open.  We provide neutral information to help the court decide if someone should be released before trial and under what conditions.

If you are a defendant and released with conditions while your case is pending, the judge may require you to report to Pretrial Services until your case is resolved. 

Learn more about we can help below.

 Our Mission

We provide neutral, fact-based support to help the court make informed decisions, reduce unnecessary detention, and promote public safety - while treating every person with fairness and respect.

 Our Vision

We believe in a pretrial system where:

• Everyone is treated with dignity.
• Everyone has a lawyer and a hearing before any release decision is made. 
• The community offers services to help people succeed.
• People are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
  
• Outcomes are fair for everyone.
• People are released with the least restrictions needed - not based on money.
  

 What Pretrial Services Does for You

Pretrial Services helps you follow the court's rules and stay on track while your case is open.  Here's what we provide:

• Court Reminders
• Text alerts for upcoming court dates. 
• Community Resources
• Information about local help like housing, food, transportation, and employment.
• Release Support
• Basic information about your release conditions, checking the status of your case, or help applying for a court-appointed attorney.