Justice Court
Sherman County Justice Court is the judicial branch of county government, and processes citations issued by law enforcement agencies for traffic violations, boating violations, fish and game violations and other civil violations. The Court also handles small claims and eviction actions, and the Justice of the Peace performs weddings as his schedule permits.
How to Respond if you are Charged with a Violation
If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation or some other form
of violation, there are important steps that you must follow. You are innocent
until proven guilty and you have the right to defend yourself or to obtain
an attorney for your defense. Because these are not criminal charges, you
are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney. The document
you received at the time you were cited is called the summons. The
summons contains important information and you should read
it carefully. You are required to respond to your summons. You may do so
by personally appearing at the appearance time indicated on the summons or by
written appearance, which must be received by the Court on or before the
date of your Court appearance. As stated on the back of the summons, you
have the right to enter a plea of not guilty or no contest.
Directions to the Sherman County Courthouse
- When coming from I-84 either westbound or eastbound:
Travel to Biggs Junction at milepost 104. If you are coming from the east, take the off ramp and turn left (southbound) on Highway 97. If you are coming from the west, take the off ramp and turn right (southbound) on Highway 97. Moro, Oregon, is located 18 miles from Biggs Junction. When you arrive in Moro, you will see the Bank of Eastern Oregon on the right. It is located on Highway 97 and Fourth Street. There is a courthouse sign at that corner directing you up the hill. Turn right and go to the top of the hill and turn right on Court Street. The Court House is the predominate building on the left. Handicapped parking is located at the rear of the building, and all other parking is in front. Justice Court is on the second floor at the top of the stairs, on the right. - When you are coming on Highway 97 northbound:
Travel to Moro, Oregon, which is located at milepost 19. Drive through until you reach Highway 97 and Fourth Street. You will see the Bank of Eastern Oregon on your left. There is a court house sign at that corner directing you up the hill. Turn left and go to the top of the hill and turn right on Court Street. The Court House is the predominate building on the left. Handicapped parking is located at the rear of the building, and all other parking is in front. Justice Court is on the second floor at the top of the stairs, located on the right.
Sherman County Justice Court
P.O. Box 282
Moro, OR 97039
(541) 565-3572
(541) 565-3029 - Fax
Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
J.P.
Ron McDermid
Clerk
Mary Ann King
Clerk
Melanie Corey
Please note that the Court does not currently allow for the submission of Court appearances or correspondence by email.
If you are sending correspondence via Federal Express or UPS, it should be sent to the following physical address:
Sherman
County Justice Court
500 Court
Street
Moro, OR 97039.
A written appearance may be in the form of a letter that is either typed or hand written, but must be legible. Letters may be addressed to the Honorable Ron McDermid.
On-Line Information
- Oregon Justice of the Peace Association
The Oregon Justice of the Peace Association web site provides background information regarding justice courts and violations commonly cited into justice courts. -
