Tillamook County Pretrial Services and Release Assistance
The release assistance officer uses these guidelines to determine if a subject who has been charged with a crime can be release prior to seeing a judge or if they are held for arraignment. The Release Assistance Officer also conducts an interview pretrial assessment. This information is used to determine if a subject can be released into the community while their case is pending.
Our Mission is to assist the court in determining if someone charged with a crime can be released into the community while the case is pending. If you have been released from custody on a release agreement, please view the Pretrial Release Page below.
Pretrial Services Release Assistance Office: 503-842-259 option 5
In most cases, you will be asked if you wish to participate in an interview with the Release Assistance Officer. This voluntary interview is used to gather information about you and your history. You can also apply for a court-appointed attorney. If you have not been offered an application, please ask Jail staff for one. The information you share with the Release Assistance Officer is NOT confidential and will be used to prepare a release recommendation for the Court. The Judge will make a release decision.
Types of Release:- Conditional Release: This means you may be released if you agree to certain terms.
- Security Release: This means you must post a specific dollar amount and agree to certain
- terms to be released.
- No Release (No Bail Hold): This means the Judge has decided you must remain in custody.
- NOTE: The Judge may consider one of the release types above at a future hearing.
If you are in custody on new charges (see also warrant):If the District Attorney files charges on the first business day after you are arrested, there will be a hearing in the afternoon at which time, if eligible, you will be appointed an attorney. At that hearing, the Judge will verify your name and date of birth. You will be informed of the charges filed against you. The Judge will determine your release eligibility and either release you with certain conditions you will have to agree to or set a money bail. In rare cases, there may be a ‘no-bail hold’ meaning you will not be released today. Regardless of the release decision, a new hearing date will be set. If the District Attorney does not file charges the first business day following your arrest, you may be released if there are no other holds. Keep in mind, the DA may decide to file charges at a later date.
If you are in custody on a Probation Violation (see also warrant): If your PO has issued a violation report it will be reviewed by the District Attorney and there may be a hearing. At the hearing, the Judge will make a release decision. If your PO gives you a sanction, the Court will not be involved unless the District Attorney overrides that sanction.
If you are in custody on a Post Prison Violation (see also warrant):
You will not see the Release Assistance Officer or the Judge, unless there are new charges (see also ‘if you are in custody on new charges’ above).
If you are in custody on a warrant:
If you are in custody on a warrant, it means charges have been filed. The warrant will have a money bail amount or no-bail hold. The Judge may consider other release options and may still release at your hearing.
If a subject is out of custody, there will be a court appearance date on their citation or release agreement.
The judge will issue an order at the Arraignment hearing, after considering:
- The classification and details of the alleged crime(s),
- Input from the Prosecutor and Defense Counsels, and
- Recommendations from a Release Assistance Officer, if applicable.
- Application for Court Appointed Attorney
Additional court appearance date will be scheduled for an entry of plea. During the pretrial phase, subjects are expected to:
- Maintain contact with their attorney
- Appear at all scheduled hearings, and
- Obey all laws and comply with conditions of their release.
In some cases, you may be required to check in with the release assistance office on the first business day following release and/ or weekly or daily thereafter. The Release Assistance Office is a part of the Pretrial Services Program. Pretrial Services Program provides support services for individuals who have been charged with a crime including referrals and compliance monitoring. If you have a legal question, please contact your attorney. Pretrial Services staff are not able to give legal advice. Everything you tell our staff is not confidential and may be disclosed to the Court, District Attorney, and your attorney. Please review the terms of your release agreement.
Once a criminal case reaches its conclusion (disposition) the pretrial phase is complete.
Arraignments will take place at the Tillamook Circuit Court, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon. Please arrive for arraignment at least 15 minutes early so you can complete a Court Appointed Attorney Application. Bring your application to the Circuit Court window upon arrival. Once completed you may enter the courtroom and be seated until you are called forward by the Judge. You must wear appropriate attire in the courtroom, no shorts, pajamas, tank-tops, crop-tops, or clothing with derogatory images, statements, or depictions of violence, drug use, or nudity. Hats and sunglasses must be removed prior to entering the court room.
Your cell phone must be turned off or on silent. You may not record audio of video in the courtroom in compliance with Presiding Judges Order 2024-09. If you would like to request the audio recording from your you can submit a
records request form.
If you qualify for a court appointed attorney, the Judge will appoint one to represent you at arraignment. If you do not qualify for a court appointed attorney, or would like to retain your own attorney there is a list of local attorneys here. A full list of attorneys may also be obtained by visiting the
Oregon State Bar Association website. You will be advised of the charges against you. The Judge may have you complete the booking process if you have not already done so. If you are on a pretrial conditional release, the Judge may choose to continue that release agreement or modify the terms of release. In rare cases, the Judge may revoke release.
If you have scheduled plans to travel outside of Oregon, notify your attorney. If you do not have an attorney you may notify the Judge. The Judge will make a decision as to whether or not travel will be permitted.
It is important that you review and understand the conditions on your release agreement. Failure to comply with release conditions could cause your release to be revoked and the issuance of a warrant for your arrest.
If you have any questions regarding your release conditions, please reach out to the Release Assistance Office. If you have been ordered to check in with the release assistance office, you can do so by calling 503-842-2596 option 5 or emailing
til.rao@ojd.state.or.us.
Pretrial Services will attempt to reach out to you regarding your opinion on pretrial release. If you have not been contacted by the Release Assistance Office, you can reach out to us at 503-842-2596 option 5 or by email at til.rao@ojd.state.or.us.
Charges of domestic violence will typically include a mandatory no contact order. If you would like the no contact order modified or removed you will need to schedule an appointment with
Tides of Change. Once you have completed your appointment you will need to bring proof of that appointment to the court along with a request for a waiver of no contact and valid identification to the circuit court window. A hearing will be scheduled to address the waiver.
The
Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office helps crime victims navigate the criminal justice system. If you have questions regarding your rights as a crime victim, you can reach out to their office at (503) 842-1241 Monday-Friday 8:30-noon and 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm. You can also view their
brochure.