Justice Court News

New Marion County Justice Court night program will make coming to court easier

People with day jobs seeking to get their driver’s license back or resolve traffic cases will soon have an easier time fitting a court appearance into their schedule.

Marion County Justice Court to offer online night court starting this summer

The Marion County Justice Court is making it easier for community members to resolve their legal issues.

Night court coming to Marion County Justice Court in Salem

Marion County Justice Court is launching a night court initiative to make the court more accessible to workers, law enforcement officers and others who may struggle with the traditional daytime court hours.

Marion County Justice of the Peace Receives Carson Award

The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) has selected Marion County Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd as the recipient of the Carson Award for service to the community, recognizing his sustained commitment to public service.

Beaverton court celebrates marriage equality with free Pride weddings
Three couples exchanged vows Sunday as part of statewide initiative by Oregon Judges Association honoring landmark Supreme Court decisions.

Municipal court judges waive fees for June wedding ceremonies across Oregon
Oregon judges are offering free wedding ceremonies in June to celebrate marriage equality, with events in Portland, Beaverton and Tigard open to all couples.

Marion County's Justice of the peace strives to connect with people through court
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). People calling the Marion County Justice Court during Salem’s February snow storm likely didn’t realize a judge was on the other end.

Salem | Celebremos el Amor en Oregón este Día de San Valentín

Oregon Judge To Marry 16 Couples On Valentine's Day - KXL
Salem, Ore. – An Oregon Justice of the Peace is clearing his court schedule Friday, to perform Valentine’s Day weddings. “Every marriage is special, right?

Winter Storm can't stop Valentine's Day weddings in Marion County - KATU
Despite a winter storm that closed schools across the city, love prevailed in Marion County this Valentine's Day.

Salem-area couples celebrate love with Valentine's Day weddings - Statesman Journal
Jonathan Lopez Orosco rocks his son, Xander, as he signs a marriage license with his soon-to-be bride, Tove Veliz Arredondo, on Valentine's Day on Friday at the Marion County Justice Court in Salem.

Justin Kidd, Marion County Justice of the Peace, on KXL Radio (MP3)

Oregon Counties Clackamas and Marion Offer Unique Valentine's Day - Hoodline
Clackamas and Marion County officials in Oregon are offering weddings on Valentine's Day, which coincides with the state's birthday, with services like ceremonies in multiple languages

Justice of the Peace “Captain Kidd” marries 13 Halloween couples - Salem Reporter
People filed in and out of Marion County Justice Court all day on Halloween dressed as skeletons and “Beetlejuice” characters. Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd, dressed as a pirate, married 13 couples this Halloween in his courtroom full of sparkly spider webs and headstones.

McNary mock trial team ranks in top three for regionals, now off to state tourney - Keizertimes

The McNary Mock Trial team placed in the top three in a regional tournament on Feb. 24, alongside South and West Salem High School, at the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, as a part of the Civics Learning Project, an organization that tries to get more kids involved in the democratic system.

Justice of Peace Justin Kidd: Making Marriage Accessible in Marion County

Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd is revolutionizing the Salem courthouse by prioritizing accessibility and empathy, from budget-friendly weddings to bilingual services.