Frequently Asked Questions

Traffic and Municipal Code Violations

Traffic and Code violations can be handled by Court staff in the following manners:

• At the Court counter Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 1 pm. You may appear on or before the scheduled appearance date listed on your citation. The Court is located at 1175 E Main Street in Ashland. 
• Call 541-482-5214, Monday through Wednesday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm 
• Written plea via email or mail to 1175 E Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520. 

Misdemeanor and Juvenile Appearances 

Appearances before the Judge are required. Failure to appear on a misdemeanor will result in a warrant for your arrest. If you are unable to appear, you must contact the court, prior to your appearance date, to request a continuance. Appearance dates on juvenile citations will be scheduled by the Court. 

Traffic and Code Violations

For traffic and code violations you must submit a plea of "not guilty" on or before your scheduled appearance date. You can do this by mail, by email or by appearing at the Court counter Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm. The Court mailing address and physical location is 1175 E Main Street in Ashland. 

Once the Court receives your plea, you will be given a trial notice with your trial date. You must sign and return this form to the Court a week prior to your trial, unless otherwise instructed by a clerk.

Trials are generally held twice a month on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm. If you cannot appear in person, the Court may offer a Trial by Affidavit or Zoom appearance. Please contact the Court for more information.

The Court does not appoint representation on traffic and code violation cases. If you wish to retain your own attorney, you must file a notice of representation at least 10 days prior to your trial.

Parking Ticket Payment and Appeal Information

DO NOT GO TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN PERSON. Court clerks are UNABLE to assist with parking tickets.

The City of Ashland's parking is managed by Laz Parking Services. Any questions can be directed to the Laz email. 

Payment Options

• Online
• Credit Card in person at 40 N Main Street #7 (Claycombs Plaza Mall) Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm. 
• Cash at the Police Department front counter at 1155 E Main St 
• Check- accepted at the following locations: Yellow Drop Boxes located at 1155 E Main Street (civic center) and 20 E Main Street (City Hall), or by mail to: Ashland Parking Enforcement, PO Box 566 Ashland, OR 97520 

Payments are not accepted at the Municipal Court.

To appeal the citation

Appeals must be made in writing and can be submitted online. Appeals will be heard by the Ashland Municipal Court Judge. 

Do not submit a payment if you appeal the ticket. You will need to wait for a response from the Judge on whether or not the ticket is waived. 

Appointed Attorney 

If you have been charged with a crime, you have the right to a court appointed attorney if you are indigent and cannot afford to hire an attorney without substantial hardship to you or your family. 

You will need to appear before the Judge who will determine if you qualify for a court appointed attorney. 

Additional Assistance 

If you do not qualify for a court appointed attorney and need assistance locating an attorney, contact the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 800-452-7636 or online at osbar.org/public/ris

Court staff by law cannot provide legal advice or refer you to any attorney. 

Contact the Court to check the status of your case. Any clerk will be able to assist you.

Traffic and Municipal Code Violations

If you are late on a payment for a traffic or municipal code violation, your account may have been sent to collections. A 17.5% collection fee ($250 maximum fee) will be added to accounts sent to collections.

Your account may have been sent to Collect Northwest (formerly Southern Oregon Credit Services) or to Professional Credit Services. Contact the Court to determine which Collection agency your account has been referred to. You are to pay the collections agency directly.

Collect Northwest (formerly Southern Oregon Credit Services) 
Phone: 541-773-6238

Professional Credit Services
Phone: 866-320-6527 or pay online.

Misdemeanors

You must contact the Court for further instructions at 541-482-5214 or email.

Your driver's license may be suspended for the following reasons: 

• Failure to appear on a traffic citation: If this occurs a $15.00 suspension fee will be added to your balance due. You must enter a plea with court staff to have your suspension lifted. Payment plans are allowed for your balance due. 
• Failure to comply with a court order: A $15.00 suspension fee will be added to your balance due. You must pay your balance in full before the court can clear your suspension. Payments can be made by calling 541-482-5214, in person at 1175 E Main Street (Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), or by mail (1175 E Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520). Please see the Court Payment screen for further payment information. 
• MIP (Minor in Possession) Alcohol or Marijuana convictions- Convictions for MIP offenses will result in the suspension of your driving privileges per ORS 809.260. You are to contact the Court for further information. 

If your case is in suspension status you cannot pay the balance online. You must contact the Court for further information. 

Once your suspension has been cleared by the Court, you are to contact Oregon DMV at 503-945-5000 to complete the reinstatement process. 

Completed questionnaires can be returned to the Municipal Court in the following manners: 

• Mail: 1175 E Main Street Ashland, OR 97520
• Fax: 541-488-5586
• Email 
• In person: Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

If selected to serve on a jury panel, you will receive a notice from the Court listing the time and date that you are to appear. 

You may submit your Public Records Request form in the following ways: 

• Online 
• In person Monday-Thursday 9 am to 1 pm
• by Fax 541-488-5586

Please note, depending on the age of your case the Court may be unable to produce the requested documents due to record retention requirements. Court Staff will respond to your request within five (5) business days. 

All Ashland Municipal Court warrants are serviceable in Jackson County.

To clear a warrant you must:

• Turn yourself in to any local law enforcement agency in Jackson County, Oregon (PDF).
• Appear at the Ashland Municipal Court during office hours. An officer will be called to serve the warrant.
• Appear any Tuesday at 9 am for arraignments (excluding holidays). You will be placed in the Bailiff's custody until you appear before the Judge.

Once a warrant has been issued, you are subject to arrest at any time.

The Ashland Municipal Code is available online.  

The Oregon Vehicle Code is published by the Oregon state legislature. If you were cited for a traffic violation and would like more information regarding your violation, please visit the Oregon State Legislature website. The Vehicle Code is found under Volume 19- Title Number 59 and covers chapters 801 to 826.