FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

The court does offer payment arrangements. There is a one time fee of $25 that will be added to your account. Payments are due on the 1st or the 15th of every month, that is determined when the arrangements are set up. Payments must be made monthly and the court does not send monthly statements.

Payments can be made in person at Troutdale City Hall with cash, check, money order or credit cards. You can mail in a check or money order and you can also drop off payment in our drop box located outside of the front door. You can also pay online with a debit/credit card.  We DO NOT accept credit card payments over the phone.

If you have received a parking ticket, you have 10 days from the date cited. If you have three unpaid parking tickets, your car will be towed. All fines must be paid before your vehicle will be released.

The Court Clerk may be able to offer a driver's safety class in order to keep the citation off you driving record. You must meet certain requirements. Please call the Court Clerk at 503-674-7236 to check the requirements.

Contact the court clerk at 503-674-7236 for available options.

If you account has gone to collections, you will need to contact Western Collections Bureau, Inc. at 1-800-520-2928. If your driver's license is suspended because of a fine that was sent to collections, you will need to make payment in full before this court will reinstate your license. Payments on an account in collections can only be made to the collections company. Please contact them with any questions you may have.

If you fail to make your monthly payments on time additional fees will be added, your driving privileges will be suspended and your account will be assigned to a collection agency.

All convictions will show on your driving record except parking and ordinance violations.