Jefferson County Violation Records
Jefferson County traffic ticket records are managed by the Circuit Court in Madras. This central Oregon county has about 24,000 residents. The courthouse at 129 SW E Street processes all traffic citations filed in the county. Citations come from Oregon State Police, the Jefferson County Sheriff, and the Madras Police Department. Court hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Court administrator Katie Slattery oversees operations. You can look up traffic ticket records online through state tools or visit the courthouse to search records in person.
Jefferson County Quick Facts
Jefferson County Circuit Court
The Jefferson County Circuit Court is part of the Oregon Judicial Department. It handles all traffic ticket records in the county. The courthouse address is 129 SW E Street, Suite 101, Madras, OR 97741. Call the clerk at 541-475-3317 for case questions.
Jefferson County made history in July 2016 when it opened the first courthouse in Oregon funded through the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund, known as OCCIF. The state contributed $6.5 million, and the county put in $8.5 million. The City of Madras donated the land. This new building replaced the old facility and gives the court modern space for handling traffic cases and other matters.
The Jefferson County Circuit Court website provides forms, court calendars, and contact details for the clerk's office.
Check the court page for the latest hours and any schedule changes before you visit.
| Court |
Jefferson County Circuit Court 129 SW E St, Suite 101 Madras, OR 97741 Phone: (541) 475-3317 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | courts.oregon.gov/courts/jefferson |
Search Jefferson County Traffic Ticket Records
The Oregon Judicial Department runs two online tools for searching traffic ticket records. The free option is called Find a Case. It lets you search by name or case number and covers all Oregon circuit courts, including Jefferson County. You will see the charge, case status, and hearing dates.
For more detailed searches, the OJCIN system is available with a subscription. It provides access to full case information from all 36 circuit courts in Oregon. This tool is useful if you need more than basic case data from Jefferson County.
Public access terminals are also set up inside the new courthouse in Madras. These are free to use during business hours. Staff can help you search if you need it. Copies of records are available for a small fee per page.
Traffic Enforcement in Jefferson County
Three agencies issue most traffic citations in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff covers county roads and rural areas. Oregon State Police patrol US Highway 97 and US Highway 26, which are the main routes through the county. The Madras Police Department handles enforcement within city limits. All citations from these agencies are filed with the Circuit Court.
Jefferson County sits along major north-south and east-west routes in central Oregon. Highway 97 is one of the busiest highways in the region. It carries traffic between Bend and the Portland area. Highway 26 connects the Willamette Valley to central and eastern Oregon. Both roads see heavy use, and speed violations are common in traffic ticket records here.
The Jefferson County government website has information about the sheriff's office and other county departments.
Visit the site for office hours and contact numbers for county law enforcement.
Paying Jefferson County Traffic Tickets
Pay traffic fines online through the Oregon ePay system. You need your case number. This tool accepts payments for any Circuit Court case in Oregon.
The courthouse in Madras accepts in-person payments during business hours. You can also mail a check or money order to the Jefferson County Circuit Court at 129 SW E St, Suite 101, Madras, OR 97741. Always include your case number with your payment.
Note: If you cannot pay the full fine at once, ask the clerk about payment plans. The court may offer options based on your situation.
Jefferson County Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Jefferson County include a wide range of violations. The Circuit Court tracks each case from filing to resolution. All records are public and can be searched by anyone.
Common violations found in Jefferson County traffic ticket records include speeding on Highway 97, running stop signs, driving without insurance, and cell phone use while driving. The court also handles cases involving failure to appear for a prior ticket. Each violation carries a fine set by Oregon law under ORS Chapter 153. Fines depend on the type of violation and whether the driver has prior offenses in the system.
The Warm Springs Reservation covers a large part of Jefferson County. Traffic violations on reservation land may be handled by tribal courts rather than the state Circuit Court. If you received a citation on the reservation, check with tribal authorities about where your case is filed.
Oregon Laws on Court Records
Traffic ticket records in Jefferson County are public under Oregon law. Under ORS 192, most court records are open to anyone. You do not need to be the person named on the ticket to request a record.
If you plan to fight a traffic ticket, you can request discovery materials from the court. These include the officer's notes and any evidence related to your citation. Contact the Jefferson County clerk to start this process. Plan ahead so you have time to review materials before your court date.
Nearby Counties
Jefferson County borders several counties in central Oregon. Deschutes County lies to the south. Crook County is to the southeast. Wasco County sits to the north. If your traffic citation was issued near a county boundary, check which jurisdiction handled the stop. Traffic ticket records are filed in the county where the citation was written.