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Answer a Eugene Municipal Court violation

Minor traffic, bike, pedestrian and animal citations are heard at the 8:30 a.m. session, Tuesday through Thursday.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Check in at the front counterCheck-in for the 8:30 a.m. session runs 8–9 a.m., Tuesday–Thursday.
  2. Enter your pleaYou plead Not Guilty or No Contest. People are usually called in check-in order.
  3. Be ready to payA No Contest plea means a fine. Payment plans may be possible if the judge approves.
  4. Missed it? Ask to reopenFile a Motion to Reopen within 6 months and pay $75 per offense. You hear back within 7 days.

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