How Do I Plead Not Guilty and Request a Hearing?
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If you do not feel you are guilty of the violation the officer charged you with, you may request a court trial. To request a court trial, you must plead not guilty. A court clerk will set a court hearing, so the judge may hear from both you and the issuing officer. Parking Hearings are currently conducted by video. You can usually appear by video using a computer or smartphone. If you are unable to appear by video on your own, you can come to the Courthouse and be set up to appear. The court will provide you with equipment to attend your hearing, and staff will help you log in. Please note: the judge, officer, and court clerk will still be appearing by video. No parking hearing are held physically in a courtroom.
It is quick and easy to submit your form online! To plead Not Guilty and schedule a court hearing, fill out and submit the online
Parking Hearing Request Form. Or you may submit a written and signed trial request to Multnomah County Circuit Court.
Please submit this form within 60 days from the date of your citation. When you submit your request, you must provide an updated USPS mailing address. If possible, please submit an email address as well. The court may use either your mailing address or email address to notify you about your case.
If you are unable to appear for a trial, but still want to plead not guilty, you have the option of a
Trial by Declaration. A trial by Declaration is a sworn statement you submit on your behalf. The Court must receive your Declaration no later than 5:00 PM three business days before your hearing. The judge will read your declaration at the trial in place of live testimony.
Please Note: you should submit exhibits closer to your trial date. You will receive information on how to file exhibits along with your hearing notice.
**If you do not receive your trial notice within 90 days of requesting the trial, contact the court to check the status of your request. You can call the Parking Department at 971.274.0590, or email questions to:MUL.Parking.Hearings@ojd.state.or.us**
You can use the
Online Records Search-Smart Search to check on the status of your plea or hearing request.
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