Additional Information, Forms and Helpful Links
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.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
The Bend Municipal Court does not accept submission of forms either online or by email . All forms may be completed, printed and submitted either in person or by mail to 555 NE 15th St., Bend, OR 97701.
- No Contest Plea form fillable
- Not Guilty Plea Form fillable
- Payment Plan Agreement fillable
- Request Special Collections Payment Plan fillable
- Motion Postpone Trial fillable
- Exclusion Appeal Variance fillable
- TOW Request for Hearing fillable
- Motion for Relief from Failure to Appear Judgment on a Violation
- Municipal Court Local Rules
- General Order 101 Violations Bureau and Fine Reduction schedule
- General Order 102 Court Security
- General Order 103 Recording of Court Proceedings
- Insurance Letter of Experience
- Effects of Speed on Stopping Distance
- How much time is life worth
- Recommended Following Distance
APPEAL AND WRIT OF REVIEW
The Bend Municipal Court is prohibited from giving 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 or the Lawyer in the Library program.
To file a Notice of Appeal or Writ of Review regarding a judgment from the Bend Municipal Court, you will need to either or seek legal advice or, if you are choosing to act as your own attorney, research the Bend City Code (BCC) and/or the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The Bend Municipal Court is not a court of record, therefore your appeal will be filed with the Deschutes County Circuit Court which charges a fee for filing an appeal. Click here for the Circuit Court Fees page.
If your citation(s) was for a Bend City Code (BCC) Infractions: See Bend City Code Chapter 1.40.060 and Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 34.102, 221.359 and 221.390 for general information. See
Bend City Code Chapter 5.20.075 for Animal Nuisance information.
If your citation was for an Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Violations: See Chapter 138.057 for more information.
MARRIAGES
If you would like more information about marriages and obtaining a Marriage License, please visit the Deschutes County Marriage License web page.
OTHER COURTS IN THE AREA
If you have a criminal or civil matter or if your citation was issued by a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy or Oregon State Trooper, your citation is being handled by one of two courts:
Deschutes County Circuit Court
1100 NW Bond Street
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 388-5300
Deschutes County Justice Court
411 SW 9th Street, Room 230
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 617-4758
HELPFUL LINKS
Collection agencies:
Courts:
Deschutes County:
Legal Resources:
- Lawyer in the Library
- Oregon State Bar
- Lawyer Referral Service
- Legal Information Topics
- Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
- Bend City Code (BCC)
Law Enforcement:
Parking:
Traffic and Transportation:
- Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Vehicle Code Book
- United States Department of Transportation
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration