Criminal Department

Washington County Circuit Court's Criminal Department is located within the Law Enforcement Center at 215 SW Adams Street, Hillsboro, Oregon Campus Map. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday except court holidays.

The Criminal Department is responsible for felony, misdemeanor, probation violation, and criminal violation cases. Arraignment on criminal charges as well as requests for expungement of criminal convictions, court appointed attorneys (verification), and pre-trial release are taken care of within the Criminal Department.

The Law Enforcement Center also has one courtroom where criminal arraignments and pretrial release hearings are held.

If you are scheduled to appear for arraignment

• Check in at the Verification Department before entering the courtroom. The verifiers will assist you in completing the application for court appointed attorney if you wish to apply.
• Please do not bring infants and small children to court. Also, please turn off all cell phones and do not bring any food or drinks into the courtroom, including chewing gum.
• Please wear appropriate attire. If you wear shorts, tank tops, or halter tops, you may be asked to leave and return at another time to complete your arraignment.
• Follow the instructions of the Washington County Sheriff deputies as well as the instructions of the Court Staff.

When the judge calls your name, step up to the podium and answer any questions asked of you. If you have applied, and if you qualify, you will be assigned court-appointed counsel and be advised of your next court appearance dates. If you were not booked into the jail at the time you received your citation, you may be directed to the Sheriff's Office to complete that process.

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Warrants

If you have an outstanding warrant, you must turn yourself in at the Washington County Jail between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. For further information regarding warrants, follow this link to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff's Office cannot tell you by telephone whether or not you have an outstanding warrant.

If you are inquiring about someone who is incarcerated at the jail, follow this link to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Jail Index for further information about visiting hours or posting security.

Payments

If you have questions regarding payment of fees and fines, you may contact the Washington County Circuit Court Accounting Department at 503.846.8888. Court ordered fees and fines may be paid by cash, check, money order, cashier's check, and credit or debit cards. If using credit or debit cards, contact the Accounting Department as some restrictions may apply.

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