General information
Traffic court is held over the phone on Wednesdays. You must call in at 8:15 (or earlier) to be checked in before court starts at 8:30.
Arraignments (Must call in before 8:30)
Phone number -541-388-5300
Access code- 146 138 4790##
If you do not call in on your arraignment, you have 30 days after to pay the fine or request a trial. If you do handle your case in those 30 days, then you will be found guilty, you will be charged your full fine, and the case will be closed.
Information about your case will be mailed out to you before your arraignment. Please make sure to update your address on our website if the address on your citation is wrong. Oregon Judicial Department : Court Contact Information Update : Deschutes County Circuit Court : State of Oregon
Pleading not guilty
If you plea Not Guilty, then a trial will be set. Trials are scheduled about 2-3 months out, and a letter with the time and date of the trial will be mailed to you.
Fine Reduction
Fine reductions are based on your driving record from the last 3 years. You can either pay online, over the phone, or in person. You can also contact the court and get on a payment plan.
If you have an out of state license you must give a copy of your driving record from your state to the court to get a reduction.
Defensive and Distracted Driver Courses
The option of completing a defensive or distracted driver course to reduce or avoid a fine is not offered at the Deschutes County Circuit Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to make the court date shown on the citation, you may appear on any Wednesday at 8:30 AM prior to the date on your citation. When you arrive at the court, please check in at one of the Court Information/Cashier Windows. Your first appearance date can be extended for one additional week. You may request an extension in the “Additional Information” box below
Your citation will have the presumptive fine listed. Based on three years of good driving history, you may be eligible for a reduced fine. The Court only has access to Oregon driving history. If you have an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide the court with a certified driving history from your state.
Requests to reschedule a trial date must be made in writing and hand-delivered of mailed to the Court. E-Mail and faxed requests are not accepted. Please include a list of any dates that you know you are not able to appear for trial. Trials are generally held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in Hearing Room 1. Mail or hand deliver your request to: Deschutes County Circuit Court, 1100 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97703. Your letter must include the following information:
- Your full name as it appears on your citation
- Your citation number or case number
- An explanation of why you need the trial date rescheduled
- A list of any dates you are not available
- Your current mailing address and phone number
- Your signature and date of request
Deschutes County Circuit Court does not offer traffic school or other diversions on violations cases.