Umatilla County Traffic Records
Umatilla County traffic ticket records are managed by the Circuit Court in Pendleton. The court shares a judicial district with Morrow County. Around 80,000 people live in Umatilla County, making it one of the more populated counties in eastern Oregon. Interstate 84 crosses through the county, bringing steady traffic from long-haul trucks and travelers. The Circuit Court processes all traffic citations filed here. Records are public and can be accessed in person at the Pendleton courthouse or through state online tools.
Umatilla County Quick Facts
Umatilla County Circuit Court Records
The Umatilla County Circuit Court sits at 216 SE Court Avenue in Pendleton. The phone number is 541-278-0341. This court handles all traffic ticket records for the county. It shares judges and resources with Morrow County under a combined judicial district. Traffic cases from Umatilla County are heard and stored in Pendleton.
The Umatilla County Circuit Court website lists contact details, court schedules, and forms for traffic cases.
Two drop boxes serve the county. The Pendleton drop box is outside Room 230 on the second floor. It is available during business hours, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Hermiston drop box is on the north wall of the courthouse and is open any time. You can use either box to submit payments, forms, or other papers tied to your traffic case.
| Court |
Umatilla County Circuit Court 216 SE Court Ave Pendleton, OR 97801 Phone: (541) 278-0341 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Drop Boxes | Pendleton: Room 230, 2nd floor (8-5) Hermiston: North wall (any time) |
Request Umatilla County Traffic Ticket Records
To get copies of traffic ticket records from Umatilla County, you need a case number and you must specify which documents you want. The court does not pull entire files on request. You tell the clerk exactly what you need, and they locate those pages for you.
Copy fees at the Umatilla County Circuit Court are set by state rules:
- Paper copies: $3 per case plus $0.25 per page
- Certified paper copies: $5 per document
- Exemplified copies: $10 per document
- Electronic copies: $3 per case
- Certified electronic copies: $5 per document
- Audio records in FTR format: $10 by email or $11 on CD
Audio records are provided in FTR format. This format is not compatible with Apple devices. If you need audio from a traffic hearing, plan to use a Windows computer or a compatible player. You must pay in full before the court will process your request. No partial payments are accepted for records.
Note: Have your case number ready before you contact the clerk. It speeds up the process and helps staff find your traffic ticket records quickly.
Search Umatilla County Records Online
Oregon provides two online tools for searching court records. The Find a Case tool is free. It covers all 36 circuit courts in Oregon. Search by name or case number to see basic details about a traffic case in Umatilla County.
The OJCIN subscription service offers full case records. Subscribers can pull detailed data from any Oregon court. This tool is used by law firms, research companies, and individuals who need more than the free search provides. It includes traffic ticket records from Umatilla County and every other county in the state.
In-person searches are available at the Pendleton courthouse. Walk in during business hours and use the public access terminals. The clerk can guide you through the process and make copies of any records you find.
Pay Traffic Tickets in Umatilla County
The state ePay system handles online payments for traffic fines. You can pay a Umatilla County ticket from any location with internet access. Enter your case number and complete the payment. A small processing fee is added.
At the Pendleton courthouse, payments are accepted in person during business hours. You can also use the drop boxes in Pendleton or Hermiston. Include your case number with any payment you submit. Mail is another option. Send a check or money order to the Umatilla County Circuit Court at 216 SE Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801. Write your case number on the check.
Umatilla County Law Enforcement
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is responsible for keeping communities safe, maintaining a secure jail, and conducting patrol and investigations throughout the county. Deputies write traffic citations on county roads. Oregon State Police cover the highways. City officers in Pendleton and Hermiston handle enforcement within their limits.
The Pendleton Municipal Court and the Hermiston Municipal Court handle some city-level traffic cases. If your ticket was issued by a city officer, it may be at the municipal court instead of the Circuit Court. Call the clerk at 541-278-0341 to find out where your traffic ticket records are held.
Oregon Laws on Umatilla County Records
ORS Chapter 153 governs violations and fines in Oregon. It applies to every traffic ticket record in Umatilla County. This law sets fine amounts, outlines court procedures, and describes what happens if you do not respond to a citation. Fines vary by violation type. Additional fees may apply for late payment or failure to appear.
Oregon's public records law gives anyone the right to view court records. You do not need to be named on the ticket. Traffic ticket records at the Umatilla County Circuit Court are open to the public under ORS 192. Some cases may have restricted access by court order, but standard traffic violations are always available.
Note: Ignoring a traffic ticket in Umatilla County can lead to a suspended license and added fines. Check your records and resolve any open cases as soon as possible.
Nearby Counties
Morrow County shares a judicial district with Umatilla County and lies to the west. Union County borders to the southeast. Wallowa County is to the northeast. If your traffic stop was near a county line, check which court has jurisdiction. Your traffic ticket records will be at the circuit court for the county where the citation was issued.