Justice Court
Our window is open for in-person and phones are answered Monday - Thursday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
THE JUSTICE COURT IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
THE JUSTICE COURT WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS FOR 2026:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Juneteenth (Observance)
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - Independence Day (Observance)
Monday, September 7, 2026 - Labor Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - Day After Thanksgiving (Observance)
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 - Christmas Day (Observance)
Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - New Year's Day
CHANGES ARE COMING TO TILLAMOOK COUNTY JUSTICE COURT
We are in the process of changing to a new court management system. We will be closed on the following days for all staff training:
Monday, June 8, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (except for court times of 8:45 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
We are currently scheduled to go-live with our new system on June 15, 2026. We appreciate your patience while we adjust to our new system.
Other changes:
Effective June 15, 2026 – we will no longer accept any filings via email that require a payment. All filings that require a payment must be filed in person or via mail with a check or money order.
Once the new payment portal is put into place, we will no longer accept payments via telephone. The exact date that this change will take place is unknown.
Once the new payment portal is put into place, ALL credit card payments will incur a 4.5% fee. Again, the exact date that this change will take place is unknown.
Founded in 1854, the Tillamook County Justice Court is the judicial branch of the county government. The court hears cases involving violations, small claims, and evictions. The court acts as the municipal court for Tillamook, Bay City and Garibaldi. The Justice of the Peace presides over the Justice Court. The Justice of the Peace is an elected county official, with a six year term. Justice of the Peace Ryan C. Connell was elected by the voters in May 2018. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar, with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Willamette University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Saint Martin's University. The court also consists of a number of pro tem judges. (At 8:45 AM on the first Wednesday of each month, the court holds Spanish Traffic Court. Judge Denise Harrington, who speaks Spanish, serves as Justice of the Peace pro tem. The court has additional interpreters available.)
The judge and court staff cannot provide legal advice. The Oregon State Bar and Legal Aid Services of Oregon have some free and reduced fee legal resources. Funding for the Justice Court is not related to fines and fees imposed by the court. All fines and fees are deposited with the County Treasurer. The court budget is determined by the elected County Board of Commissioners after recommendations from the County Budget Committee and the Treasurer.
If your citation was received BEFORE May 27, 2026, the citation could be payable online. If not found, please call the court
Pay a Ticket
- Pay Online
- Pay via mail
- If your account has been turned over to the collection agency: Credits, Inc. 1-800-244-9006
