Hillsboro Municipal Traffic Records
Hillsboro traffic ticket records are managed through the Hillsboro Municipal Court and the Washington County Circuit Court. Hillsboro is the fifth largest city in Oregon with roughly 106,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Washington County. The municipal court handles traffic infractions, parking tickets, and city code violations. If you received a traffic ticket in Hillsboro, your case will likely go through the municipal court unless the charge is more serious. Drivers can pay fines online or appear in court to contest a citation.
Hillsboro Quick Facts
Hillsboro Municipal Court Records
Hillsboro Municipal Court is on the first floor of the Civic Center at 150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can call the court at 503-681-6157 or send a fax to 503-681-6282.
The court has jurisdiction over traffic infractions, parking violations, city ordinance cases, and Class C misdemeanors that occur within Hillsboro city limits. It does not handle civil matters, family law, probate, juvenile cases, or felonies. Those types of cases go to the Washington County Circuit Court instead.
| Court | Hillsboro Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 E Main St, Civic Center 1st Floor Hillsboro, OR 97123 |
| Phone | 503-681-6157 |
| Fax | 503-681-6282 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
When you receive a traffic ticket in Hillsboro, the citation will list the court date and your options for responding. You can pay the fine, contest the charge, or enter a no contest plea. Each choice has different effects on your driving record and the court case. Contact the court before your deadline to discuss what works best for your situation.
Note: Hillsboro Municipal Court only handles cases within city limits. If you got a ticket outside the city but still in Washington County, that case goes to the Washington County Circuit Court at 145 NE 2nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Hillsboro Traffic Ticket Court Dates
Arraignments at Hillsboro Municipal Court take place on Tuesdays. You will be assigned either an 8:30 a.m. or a 10:00 a.m. time slot. The 10:00 a.m. session has a Spanish interpreter available for those who need one. Your arraignment is the first court appearance where you enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
If you plead not guilty, the court will schedule a trial for you. Trials are held on Thursday afternoons. For people without an attorney, trials typically last about 15 minutes. The judge hears both sides and makes a decision right away. There is no jury for traffic infraction cases in municipal court.
A no contest plea is treated the same as a guilty finding. The judge will enter a guilty verdict and set the fine. If you fail to appear on your court date, the court will enter a guilty finding by default. A failure to appear can also lead to a suspension of your driver license, which adds more problems on top of the original ticket.
Paying Hillsboro Traffic Tickets
Hillsboro offers two main ways to pay traffic ticket fines. You can pay in person at the municipal court during business hours, or you can pay online through the CitePay USA system. The online system accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards.
To pay online, go to mobile.citepayusa.com and enter your citation number. The system will pull up your case and let you make a payment. This is the fastest way to handle a fine if you do not plan to contest the ticket.
For parking tickets issued in Hillsboro, there is a separate system. Parking fines can be paid through the city's parking ticket portal. The image below shows the Hillsboro parking ticket payment page.
The Hillsboro parking ticket portal lets you look up and pay parking citations issued within the city.
Hillsboro Courtroom Rules
Hillsboro Municipal Court has a dress code and set of rules for anyone who enters the courtroom. The court takes these seriously, and not following them can cause problems with your case. Before your court date, review these rules so you know what to expect.
The court does not allow the following in the courtroom:
- Shorts, tank tops, or hats
- Cell phones or devices that are not muted
- Food or drinks
- Weapons of any kind
Arrive on time for your hearing. If you are late, the judge may enter a default guilty finding. Bring your citation and any documents that relate to your case. If you plan to hire an attorney, you can contact the Oregon State Bar referral service at 503-620-0222 or 1-800-452-8260 for help finding a lawyer who handles traffic cases.
Appealing Hillsboro Traffic Ticket Records
If you disagree with the outcome of your case at Hillsboro Municipal Court, you have the right to appeal. Appeals go to the Washington County Circuit Court. You must file your appeal within 30 days of the judgment. Missing this deadline means you lose the right to appeal.
The Washington County Circuit Court is located at 145 NE 2nd Ave in Hillsboro. The mailing address uses 150 N First Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. You can reach the court at (503) 846-8888. An appeal moves your case to a higher court where it will be reviewed from the start. The circuit court is a court of record, so full documentation is kept throughout the process.
| Court | Washington County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 NE 2nd Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 |
| Phone | (503) 846-8888 |
| Appeal Deadline | 30 days from judgment |
Note: The municipal court and the circuit court are both in Hillsboro but at different addresses. The municipal court is at 150 E Main St. The circuit court is at 145 NE 2nd Ave. Double check which one you need before you go.
Finding Hillsboro Traffic Ticket Records
There are several ways to look up traffic ticket records from Hillsboro. For municipal court cases, contact the court directly at 503-681-6157. The court staff can tell you the status of a case, upcoming court dates, and fine amounts. You can visit the court in person during business hours to review records or get copies.
For cases that have reached the Washington County Circuit Court, either through a direct filing or an appeal, you can use the Oregon eCourt Case Information system. This statewide online tool lets you search by name or case number. The image below shows the Find a Case page on the Oregon courts website.
The Oregon courts Find a Case page provides access to case information across all Oregon circuit courts, including Washington County.
If you need copies of certified court documents, contact the clerk of court at the location where your case was heard. The online system shows case summaries but may not include all documents tied to a Hillsboro traffic ticket record.
Washington County Traffic Ticket Records
Hillsboro is the county seat of Washington County. Traffic ticket cases that are appealed from the municipal court or filed directly with the county go through the Washington County Circuit Court. The county court also handles cases from other cities in the area. For more details on traffic ticket records at the county level, visit the Washington County page.