Deschutes County Ticket Records

Deschutes County traffic ticket records are held by the Circuit Court in Bend, the county seat. The court is part of Oregon's state court system and handles all traffic citations filed in Deschutes County. With a population of more than 200,000, Deschutes County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The Circuit Court processes records from law enforcement across the county. You can look up traffic ticket records in person at the courthouse or request copies by mail and email. Staff at the file room can help you find records for your case.

Deschutes County Circuit Court Records

The Deschutes County Circuit Court is at 1100 NW Bond Street in Bend. This court manages all traffic ticket records for the county. When you arrive, you must pass through a security checkpoint. All visitors go through this step. Once inside, head to Filing Window #4 on the first floor. Staff there can pull up traffic ticket records for your case. The file room is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you want same-day service, come before noon.

You can also request Deschutes County traffic ticket records by email. Send your request to des.copy.requests@ojd.state.or.us. Include your name, case number, and the type of record you need. The court charges $0.20 per page for electronic copies and $0.25 per page for paper copies. A certified copy costs $5 plus $0.25 per page. If you send a request by mail, include a check that does not exceed $30. The court will process your request and send the records back to you.

The Deschutes County Circuit Court website has more details on how to request traffic ticket records and what forms of payment are accepted.

Traffic citation records in Deschutes County are kept at the file room. These records can include audio recordings from court hearings. If you need audio, ask the clerk about the format and any extra fees that may apply.

Bend Municipal Court Traffic Tickets

The Bend Municipal Court handles city-level traffic ticket records. This court is at 555 NE 15th Street in Bend, inside the Bend Police Department at the base of Pilot Butte. Judge Erin Zemper presides over traffic cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to noon and again from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You can reach the court at (541) 388-5572.

When you get a traffic ticket in Bend, you have 30 calendar days to pay the fine. There are several ways to pay. You can visit the court in person, use the 24-hour drop box at the building, or pay online. The online payment site is at municipalonlinepayments.com/bendor. This is a quick way to take care of your Deschutes County traffic ticket without a trip to the courthouse.

If your fine goes unpaid past the due date, the court may send your case to a collection agency. Two agencies handle past-due traffic tickets from Bend. PCS can be reached at 1-866-254-2993. Alliance One is at 1-800-456-8838. Once your case goes to collections, extra fees may be added to the total you owe.

You can check your Bend traffic ticket records at the Bend Municipal Court online payment portal.

The city of Bend provides full details on fines, payment plans, and what happens if a traffic ticket goes to collections.

Traffic Ticket Programs in Deschutes County

Deschutes County offers several programs that may help you resolve a traffic ticket. These are sometimes called traffic safety programs. They allow eligible drivers to take a class instead of having a conviction on their driving record. If you complete the program, your violation is dismissed. It will not show up on your record.

There are three main programs. One is for drivers age 25 and older. A second is for drivers under 25. The third focuses on driver's license issues. A Fix-It program is also available for equipment violations. The Fix-It fee is $65. To qualify for a traffic safety program, you must meet certain rules:

• No traffic convictions in the past two years
• No traffic safety programs completed in the past two years
• CDL holders are not eligible
• Cell phone violations are not eligible as of October 2017

These programs are a good way to keep a clean driving record if you get a traffic ticket in Deschutes County. Ask the court clerk for more details when you call about your case.

Note: Not all violations qualify for a traffic safety program. Serious offenses and repeat violations may not be eligible for dismissal through these Deschutes County programs.

Deschutes County Automated Traffic Enforcement

The city of Bend is set to launch an automated traffic enforcement program. This program uses cameras to catch red light violations and speeding. The contractor for the program is Verra Mobility. Cameras will record vehicles that run red lights or travel more than 11 miles per hour over the speed limit. If a camera catches your vehicle, you will get a citation in the mail. That citation becomes part of your Deschutes County traffic ticket records.

Fines for camera-based speeding tickets in Bend follow a tiered system. Going 11 to 20 miles per hour over the limit is a Class C violation with a $165 fine. Speeds 21 to 30 over bring a Class B violation at $265. Anything 31 or more over the limit is a Class A violation with a $440 fine. These fines are set by the city and apply to all automated enforcement citations in Deschutes County.

The first camera locations are planned for three intersections in Bend. These are NE 27th Street and Neff Road, SE Reed Market Road and Third Street, and SE Powers Road and Third Street. The program is expected to begin in April 2026.

Drivers in Deschutes County should be aware of these new camera locations and the fines tied to each type of speeding violation.

Note: Automated enforcement citations are handled the same way as officer-issued tickets. They appear in your traffic ticket records at the Deschutes County Circuit Court.

Deschutes County Traffic Records Fees

Requesting copies of traffic ticket records in Deschutes County involves a few fees. The type of copy you need determines the cost. Electronic copies are $0.20 per page. Paper copies are $0.25 per page. If you need a certified copy, the fee is $5 plus $0.25 for each page in the document.

For mail requests, include a check or money order with your letter. The court asks that the check amount not exceed $30. If your request costs more than that, the court will contact you. In-person requests can be paid at the filing window on the first floor of the Deschutes County courthouse. The court accepts cash, checks, and money orders for traffic ticket record copies.

Search Deschutes County Traffic Ticket Records

You can search for traffic ticket records in Deschutes County through several channels. The Oregon Judicial Department provides online tools that cover all circuit courts in the state. Oregon eCourt Case Information, called OJCIN, lets you search Deschutes County records with a paid subscription. Visit the OJCIN page for subscription details.

A free option is the Find a Case tool on the Oregon courts website. This gives you basic case information. For full records, you will need to contact the Deschutes County Circuit Court directly. You can call, email, or visit in person.

Oregon's ePay system also lets you look up a case and pay fines online. Visit ePay to search by case number. This is a fast way to find and resolve traffic ticket records in Deschutes County without visiting the courthouse.

Cities in Deschutes County

Deschutes County includes several cities and communities. Traffic ticket records from all areas in the county are processed through the Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend. The Bend Municipal Court handles city-level traffic tickets issued within Bend city limits.

Other communities in Deschutes County include Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, and Sunriver. Traffic tickets from these areas go through the Deschutes County Circuit Court system.

Nearby Counties

Deschutes County borders several other counties in Central Oregon. Crook County is to the east. Jefferson County sits to the north. Lane County lies to the west across the Cascades. Klamath County is to the south. If your traffic stop took place near a county line, check which jurisdiction issued the citation. Your traffic ticket records will be at the circuit court for that county, not the Deschutes County courthouse.