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Arraignment Times / Locations

In Custody Arraignments:

In custody arraignments may be viewed by the public at the Deschutes County Courthouse. The Court Calendar listing in-custody video arraignments is posted by 11:00 A.M. every day. To view the local court docket click here  Court Calendars.

  • Juvenile video hearings heard at 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (unless otherwise specified by court)
  • Felony arraignments on indictments heard at 1:30 P.M. Monday through Friday
  • All other in custody arraignments heard at 2:45 P.M. Monday through Friday.

 

Out of Custody Arraignments:

Out of Custody arraignments are assigned to various courtrooms.
The Court Docket listing out-of-custody arraignments and all other courtroom events for the following day is posted by 5:00 P.M., of the prior day. 

  • Felony arraignments on indictments heard at 8:30 A.M. Monday through Friday
  • All other arraignments heard at 1:15 P.M. Monday through Friday

 

 How to obtain a Court Appointed Attorney:


You may be entitled to a Court Appointed Attorney at Public expense if you qualify as an indigent person and have been charged with a crime. An indigent person is one who cannot hire an attorney without causing substantial hardship to himself/herself or dependent family. In addition, a court appointed attorney may be requested in a juvenile dependency (abuse or neglect), termination of parental rights, or juvenile delinquency proceedings. Persons who are involved in a civil proceeding, such as a domestic relations matter, personal injury, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy and employment cases are not eligible for legal representation at state expense. 

If you have been charged with a crime, you may complete an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release to Obtain Information so that you may request Court Appointed Counsel at your first court appearance.  If you qualify, an attorney will be appointed for you.  There is typically a $20 application fee, dependent upon financial eligibility, plus any contribution amounts that may be applicable.

If you are convicted of a crime, the court may require you to repay some or all of the cost of your defense if it determines you are able.

 

Contract Court Appointed Attorney Firms

Dekalb, Brenneman & Brenneman:

 

141 NW Greenwood Ave, Suite 100
Bend, OR 97701
541 388-1660

Alexander & Associates:

 

17 NW Hawthorne Ave, Suite 2
Bend, OR 97701
541 322-0920

Crabtree & Rahmsdorff:

 

215 NW Greenwood Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
541 389-7723

Bend Attorney Group:

 

541 318-7056
(Call for assigned attorney’s address and phone number)

 

Court Referral Agency Contacts

Gary D. Matlick Counseling - 541 389-1269
360 NW Vermont Place, Suite 300, Bend, OR 97701

      Withrow Court Services - 541 388-1330
      1045 NW Bond Street, Bend, Oregon 97701

  • DUII/Marijuana Diversion programs
  • Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment
  • Anger Management Classes
  • Theft Talk Classes
  • Traffic Safety School

                                              Misdemeanor treatment of felony cases:

Occasionally Judges will allow defendants misdemeanor treatment upon successful completion of probation.
The Probation department usually notifies the Court that probation has been completed and the defendant
is eligible for misdemeanor treatment, if that condition was in the original judgment. However, this is not an
automatic process. It may be helpful to check with the Court after probation has been completed to see if
the order for Misdemeanor treatment has been entered.

                                                           Return of Posted Security:

Posted security is not returned by the Court until the case is concluded AND a judgment order has been
ordered. It can take up to 30 days for the Court to receive a judgment prepared by the District Attorney's
office, have it signed by the judge and entered by the Records department. The Court will retain 15% of
the posted security (no more than $200) for Security Release fees. All fines and fees will be deducted
from the posted security, as well as fines owed by the defendant on any other case, unless the Judge
orders otherwise. All this information is listed on the Notice to Persons Posting Bail that you must sign
when posting security for someone in custody. Security must be returned to the person whose name
appears on the bail receipt.

                                               Expungement of Criminal Record/Arrest:

To have your record expunged you must file legal documents with the Court and the District Attorney's
office. The Court does not have these forms. You can contact an attorney or file the forms yourself. The
Deschutes County District Attorney’s website provides information on the proper procedures to follow when
requesting records be expunged (set aside). You can access this information at http://www.co.deschutes.
or.us/go/government/district-attorney/district-attorney/criminal-prosecution/expunging-records. The
Expungement process usually takes 8 - 12 weeks minimum to remove from your record.

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