Municipal Court

The courtroom is open for traffic and violation trials. If you have a trial set, you need to appear in court at the time set on your trial date letter. If you have questions, call the Court.

If you have received a citation, you will need to enter a plea with the Court prior to the date listed on your citation. You can enter a plea of no contest or guilty and pay your fine online. Contact the Court if you need to set up a payment plan.  

To plead not guilty and schedule your trial, download the Not Guilty Plea and Request for Trial form. The form can be mailed or emailed to the court but must arrive before your court date.

Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City of Sandy government. The Court has jurisdiction over the City and State of Oregon traffic offenses committed within city limits, as well as Municipal Code violations. The City has contracted with Judge Karen Brisbin to provide judicial services.

General Information

Sandy's Municipal Court is held in Council Chambers at Sandy City Hall. Court is typically held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, beginning at 1:00 pm. Specific court dates can be found on your citation(s).

• Traffic Citations: It is your responsibility to resolve the citation on or before your scheduled appearance date.
• License Reinstatement: Please contact the Court Clerk for specific information regarding reinstatement.
• Scheduled Appearances:
  • Unless a mandatory court appearance is required, you can enter a plea with the clerk before your first appearance arraignment date.
  • If you would like an opportunity to appear before the Judge, the Court Clerk can reschedule your appearance.
  • If your violation is one that requires a judicial appearance, a reschedule notification will be mailed to you at your DMV address of record, advising you of the date and time to appear.
• Failure to Appear: If you do not appear before the Judge on your scheduled appearance date, you may be subject to a Failure to Appear (FTA) fee. 
• Rescheduling Appearances: If you fail to appear on your scheduled court date, you will not be allowed to reschedule, unless documentation of a medical emergency is provided to the Court.