Municipal Court
The Municipal Court provides a local forum for the resolution of minor traffic violations, parking citations and city ordinance infractions issued within the city limits of Bend.
Online Payments
The City of Bend is pleased to announce that Municipal Court will now accept online credit card payments for certain violation types. Please click here if you would like to pay with a credit card or contact the Court for more information.
You may enter your plea during the online payment process or in writing by mail or by using the 24-hour drop box. Forms are available here or at the Municipal Court entrance at 555 NE 15th St.
The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City government. Municipal Court Judge Erin Zemper, appointed by the City Council, oversees the Court’s operations.
This website is for procedural information and is not intended to be legal advice. The court clerks are prohibited from providing legal advice. If you have legal questions, you should contact an attorney. You can locate an attorney through the Lawyer Referral Service of the Oregon State Bar Association by calling (800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763.
Online Payments: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/bendor
Location and Mailing Address: 555 NE 15th Street, Bend, OR 97701
Directions: The Municipal Court is located within the Bend Police Department at the base of Pilot Butte, on the corner of Greenwood Ave. and 15th St.
Telephone: (541) 388-5572 – Press 9 to speak to a Court Clerk
Office and Telephone Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AND 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Court is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays.
A 24-hour locked drop box is located near the entrance to the Municipal Court.