About Pretrial Services
Pretrial Services (PTS) helps the court decide if a defendant in a criminal case should be released before trial and under what conditions. PTS also gives limited support while the case is pending. PTS is a part of the Oregon Judicial Department (the court) -
not the District Attorney's Office or Probation Department.
IF you are a defendant and released with the conditions while your case is pending, the judge may require you to report to us until your case is resolved.
Our Mission
We provide clear information to help the court make fair decisions, reduce unnecessary jail time, and keep the community safe.
Our Vision
We believe in a pretrial system where:
- Everyone is treated with dignity.
- Everyone has an attorney an a hearing before any release decision is made.
- The community offers services to help people succeed.
- People are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Release decisions are based on safety, not money.
Services We Provide
Court Reminders
Text alerts for upcoming court dates.Limited Release Support
Basic information about your release conditions, checking the status of your case, and help applying for a court-appointed attorney or otherwise connecting you to the Oregon State Bar.
Important to Know
PTR cannot give legal advice and do not help with your case. Do not share case details with PTR. What you share is not confidential and may be shared with the court, district attorney, or your attorney.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays)
Visit Us:
Linn County Circuit Court
300 Fourth Ave SW
Albany, OR, 97321