OJD Courts ePay – Simple, Secure Online Payments
Welcome to the Oregon Judicial Department’s official ePayment portal. Use this portal to pay for criminal court cases, citations for violation cases, including parking violations, and payment plans using a credit or debit card. Payments are typically posted within
one business day.
You will be charged a $1.50 processing fee for each payment you make through the OJD Courts ePay.
Not all cases are eligible for online payment. Please expand and read the sections below carefully. See also the OJD Courts ePay
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Expand the sections below to learn more about OJD Courts ePay. When you’re ready, click the green Start Now button.
What Can I Pay Here?
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You can use OJD Courts ePay to pay:
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Most open violation cases (with a required no contest plea)
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Closed or disposed criminal or violation cases
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Parking citations (e.g., City of Portland)
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Payment Plans for court fines and fees
OJD ePay accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Do not use this site to request a trial, submit a letter of explanation, or plead
not guilty for a violation citation. Follow the instructions on your citation or
contact the court directly.
Understanding Case Types
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Closed or Disposed Criminal or Violation Citation Cases
- Already resolved by the court.
- You can pay the remaining balance on a violation citation without entering a plea.
Open Violation Cases (i.e., Central Violations Bureau)
- Requires a
plea of
No Contest to pay online.
- This means:
- You acknowledge that you will be found guilty of the violations in the citation.
- You waive your right to a trial.
- You must pay the fine.
- You can request an automated review of your offenses in your case and driving record to see if you qualify for a reduced fine. If you qualify, your fine will be reduced before payment.
How to Search for Your Case
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Case Number Format:
Example: 25VI123456, 25PK654321, 25CR789012
(OJD case numbers do
not begin with “SP”)
Citation Number:
May be labeled as
Citation, Summons, or Complaint depending on the agency.
For Portland parking citations, include any letters (like “HA”, “U”, or “N”) with the numbers.
Important Notes
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OJD ePay is for Oregon Circuit Courts only
OJD ePay does
not accept payments for:- Municipal or Justice Court cases (These are local courts outside the OJD system. Check your paperwork for contact information.)
Citation Availability in OJD Courts ePay
- It may take up to
15 days for a citation to appear in the system.
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Multnomah County parking citations may take at least 48 hours.
OJD Courts ePay Eligibility
- Because some offenses require a court appearance, not all citations for violations can be paid online. For more information,
contact the court directly.
Need ePay Help?
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