Jackson County, Oregon, is one of the many counties named after the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. The Census Bureau estimates the county’s population as 223,259. Created in 1852, the county has its seat in Medford.

Courts in Jackson County

The three courts in Jackson County are the Circuit Courts, Municipal Courts, and Justice Courts.

Circuit Courts in Jackson County have jurisdiction over all types of criminal and civil cases. They generally handle civil cases related to general civil claims, divorce, adoption, requests for injunction, and child custody, amongst others. Criminal cases heard in Circuit Courts are felonies, with some lesser offenses included.

Municipal Courts in the county have jurisdiction over some civil and criminal cases. Unlike Circuit Courts, which exercise full jurisdiction, Municipal Courts are limited in their jurisdiction. Cases examined by the Municipal Courts include non-felony cases, drug violations, and vehicle impoundments. They also hear small claims civil cases.

Justice Courts exercise a limited level of jurisdiction regarding criminal and civil cases. Some of the criminal cases overheard by Justice Courts include misdemeanors and preliminary hearings for felonies. They also hear civil cases related to violations of landlord-tenant cases, municipal ordinances, and general claims of less than $5,000.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Jackson County

The Jackson County Clerk and Recording Office maintains court records in the county. Individuals interested in accessing these records can do so in person at the Clerk’s office, located at:

Jackson County Courthouse,

10 South Oakdale, Room 114

Medford, Oregon 97501

Types of Public Court Records in Jackson County

Public court records are court records that are accessible to general members of the public. Examples of these records include:

• Civil Court Records
• Criminal Court Records
• Judgement Dockets
• Police Reports
• Court Index

Confidential Court Records in Jackson County

Some court records are deemed confidential and inaccessible to the public either because of a court order restricting access or the provisions of a Statute. Here are some examples of confidential court records in Jackson County, Oregon:

• Divorce Records
• Juvenile Records
• Adoption Records
• Probation and Diagnostic Reports
• Motions Regarding Confidential Informants

Juvenile Delinquency in Jackson, OR

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Jackson County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Oregon often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 1159 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Jackson County. Of that total, 54% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 623 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Jackson County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Jackson County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Jackson County, OR

http://oregon.gov/

County Seat:	Medford
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1852
Total Square Miles:	2,802
2019 Population:	217,479
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	10 S Oakdale Ave County Courthouse Medford , OR 97501-2902 http://jacksoncountyor.org/

Jackson County, OR Courts