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| Justice Courts |
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There are four Justice Courts
in Douglas County. These courts have jurisdiction to handle
traffic offenses, violations, small claims, civil suits, FED cases (landlord-tenant evictions),
and criminal cases up to a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, Justice
Courts may hold preliminary hearings, issue arrest and search warrants, and
conduct felony arraignments. Justice Courts do not handle
felony cases, nor do they deal with libel, slander, or disputes
over title to property. Civil cases heard by the Justice
Courts involve disputes between parties, and are limited
up to sums of $10,000. (Effective Oct 1, 2011.)
A Justice of the Peace may also perform marriage ceremonies
anywhere in the State of Oregon.
The Justice of the Peace is in charge of the Justice Court
and is elected for a six-year term by voters in the justice
district. There are four justice districts in Douglas County
with courts in Glendale, Canyonville, Drain, and Reedsport.
Justices of the Peace must be registered voters in the County
in which they are elected, but they are not required to
be attorneys.
Justice Courts possess the same scope of responsibility
as the former State District Courts. The primary function of Justice
Courts is to relieve case load pressure from the Circuit
Courts in Roseburg, and to serve the outlying areas of the
County. Justice Courts are not State Courts as they are
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| Justice of the Peace |
| Canyonville:
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Judge Carol Roberts
PO Box 376
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541)839-4389
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| Drain:
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Judge Russell Trump
PO Box 513
Drain, OR 97435
(541)836-2814
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| Glendale:
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Judge Candace Hissong
PO Box 325
Glendale, OR 97442
(541)832-2101
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| Reedsport:
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Judge Stephen Miller
680 Fir St
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541)271-4868
Fax: (541)271-4869
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