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Impound Release Instructions

How do I get my vehicle out of impound?

Read and follow the Impound Release Instructions.

How do I apply for a concealed handgun license?

View and print the Concealed Handgun License Application Packet.

How can I make a Citizen Report?

Print and fill out this Citizen Report form and file it with the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office.

How do I report a crime in progress?

Call 9-1-1. Non-emergency calls should go to (541) 565-3622. Crime victims also have support as detailed in this Victim's Assistance Brochure.

Where do I find day-camps or daycare services for pre-school or after-school activities?

There are at least three child care centers in Sherman County. In Moro there's Sherman County Preschool, (541) 565-3320, and Little Wheats, (541) 565-3152. In Wasco, there's ABC Huskies Child Care (run by the Sherman County Child Care Foundation), (541) 442-5024.

Where is the school library?

Sherman County School shares its campus with the Sherman Public/School Library, 65912 High School Loop in Moro. There you’ll find a number of Sherman County Public/School Library Youth Programs (announced on Facebook) throughout the year.

Where is the public library?

The Sherman Public/School Library is adjacent to the Sherman Junior/Senior High School, 65912 High School Loop in Moro. This library provides information resources and services to the public and to students and faculty of the Sherman County School District. The library houses a collection of nearly 12,000 books as well as audio books, CDs, DVDs,...

Where do I find a law library?

There is an electronic law library at the Sherman County Courthouse located in the District Attorney’s Office (open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Patrons will be given a username and password to log onto a computer-assisted legal research program called LexisNexis. Some law and reference titles also may be found at...

How can my child enroll in Future Farmers of America?

Find the Sherman County FFA program at Sherman County School, 65912 High School Loop in Moro; call (541) 565-3500. Further contact details and account registration are at http://shermancountyffa.theaet.com/AETContactUs.aspx.

Civics Education Program Funding Request Application

How do I apply for Civics Education Program Funding?

Print and fill out the Civics Education Program Funding Request Application, and submit it to the Office of the Sherman County Court, 500 Court Street, Moro.

How do I track my child’s school meal account use, make school payments or apply for free or reduced meals?

Simply create an account at MealTime Online to perform all of the above.

What scholarships are available locally for education?

For Civics Education Program Funding, print and fill out the Civics Education Program Funding Request Application, and submit it to the Office of the Sherman County Court, 500 Court Street, Moro. For state scholarships, register and apply through the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion website, OregonStudentAid.gov.

How can I help kids in the community?

Thanks for asking! Sherman County is building a Prevention team that will look into strategies to promote healthy life choices. There also are a variety of youth programs you can volunteer for; you can join the Parent Teacher Organization/Boosters, become a Scholar reader, mentor a youth, train to be a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, and become...

I think a child is being abused or neglected. What do I do?

Be cautious and refer the information for a professional to decide if there’s a safety threat — it is a confidential call and could save a life. Please call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1 (855) 541-0042. Note that Sherman County has one of the highest per-capita rates of enforcement against child abuse in Oregon.

I’m raising my grandchild; how can I keep the child safe with me in my home?

This can be a complicated situation — generally requiring Family Circuit Court involvement. Please contact the Family Court resource person, Julie Proffitt, at (541) 506-2707, for questions around private custody dealings.

My neighbor’s kid runs all over town and is way too loud; what’s the curfew?

Sherman County Ordinance #3-07-96 states that no minor 13 years old and under shall be out after 10 p.m., and no minor 14 and older shall be out from midnight to 4 a.m.. The Cities within Sherman County have discretion to enforce their own curfews, as well as noise and nuisance policies.

Do we even have juvenile crime in Sherman County?

Yes. The caseload varies, but the Department consistently handles both drug violations and crimes from serious sex offenses to theft. Resources include supervision, drug testing, community service, fines, referrals, and case management.

Can you lock my child up for (X,Y,Z...)?

Probably not. In Oregon, a youth can only be detained for certain reasons: committing a violent crime on a person, committing a felony or A-level misdemeanor, not appearing for Court, or violating formal probation/conditions of release.

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