Municipal Court FAQs

Yes, if the plea has been submitted to the court by the defendant listed on the ticket and sentencing has been determined.

The court will not disclose amounts due to anyone who is not the listed defendant.  The listed defendant must tell you the docket number and amount due in order for you to make the payment.

Yes, if you are eligible. Please contact the Violations Bureau beginning ten calendar days after receiving the citation, up to the day before the appearance date (court date) listed on the citation.  On the appearance date listed on your citation, you must appear before the Judge, not the Violations Bureau, to request the diversion program.  Please check with the Court to see if you are eligible for the diversion program, or to obtain additional information.

Diversion program eligibility factors include, but are not limited to:

• No convictions or diversion for any motor vehicle violation (including DUII) within the three years immediately preceding the date of the citation
• Drivers whose licenses are not issued by Oregon must obtain their driving record from the state that issued their license, and must provide that driving record to the Woodburn Municipal Court.
• Driver's license is not a Commercial Driver's License
• No other pending motor vehicle citations in this or any other court
• Citation does not have more than one violation
• No accidents associated with the alleged offense
• The traffic violation is not a Class A Violation or a No Insurance Citation
• The traffic violation is a moving traffic violation
• Agree to plead No Contest to the traffic offense with which you are currently charged
• Agree to pay the fee set by the Court for the offense within the time for payment set by the Court

How would the diversion program affect my citation and my driving record?

If you comply in full with the requirements of the diversion program, the Court will close the case and the citation will not be reported to the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  A closed case remains on your Court record and may be used to determine eligibility for any future diversion program requests.

If you do not comply in full with the requirements of the diversion program, the diversion will be terminated, you will be convicted of the offense, and the citation will be reported to the DMV.

What are the requirements to complete the diversion program?

• Pay the full amount of the fee set by the Court to Woodburn Municipal Court on or before the date set by the Court. 
• Pay the fee for the mandated course to the course provider.  Course fee is approximately $50.  Course fees vary based on provider and whether course is completed online or attended in person. 
• Complete the mandated course within 90 days and provide proof of completion to the Court.
• Do not receive a citation for a motor vehicle violation during the six (6) months following your appearance or plea. 
• Drivers whose licenses are not issued by Oregon must obtain an updated driving record from the state that issued their license, and must provide that driving record to the Woodburn Municipal Court.
• Keep the Court advised of your current mailing address and telephone number during the six (6) months following your appearance or plea.

If your driving privileges have been suspended by the Woodburn Municipal Court, you will receive a notice from Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You may have it reinstated by paying the balance of your citation in full. If your license is suspended or is pending suspension you must contact the court directly after paying your case in full.

You are responsible for contacting the DMV to request reinstatement of your license. In order for the DMV to reinstate your license, you must get clearance paperwork from the court. You may pick it up in person. These documents are faxed to DMV at the end of each day. However, DMV may take up to three business days to process the paperwork after it is received.

DMV does charge a reinstatement fee. Contact DMV directly for more information.

The Oregon DMV revokes driving privileges for many reasons and has additional requirements for getting your license reinstated.

The Court does not issue a hardship license. You must call the DMV to discuss this. Additionally, if your license is suspended by other Courts you will need to contact each court separately. Resolving a suspension with Woodburn Municipal Court does not resolve suspensions with other Courts of Law.

Yes, after the court receives your plea and sentencing has been determined.

A payment plan may be set up for most citations. You may request a payment plan by appearing early, before your scheduled Court appearance, or after you leave the Court Room following the arraignment.  Please contact the Court Clerk to verify eligibility by calling 503-982-5222, opt. 1.

A $25 fee is charged to set up a payment plan. The Payment Plan Agreement form is available to view and download from the Municipal Court Forms tab. The paper form may be obtained from the Court Clerk at the Finance Dept. Customer Service window in City Hall.

Marion County Justice Court is located at:

4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 107
Salem, OR 97305

Contact Phone: 503-576-7200