First Court Appearance (Arraignment) at Multnomah County Justice Center
Location: 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR
- Before Court: Arrive 30-45 minutes early. Check in at the Court Window (3rd floor) to confirm your case and attorney status.
- In Court: Wait for your case to be called. A defense attorney will be present to arraign you on the charges and provided limited advice regarding the proceeding. You will be provided a copy of the charges and typically enter a "Not Guilty" plea. Future dates and release conditions will be set.
- Need an Attorney? You can request a court-appointed lawyer if you qualify financially.
** Important: Attend all court dates and follow all court-ordered conditions or a warrant may be issued for your arrest. **