NEITHER THE JUDGE OR THE CLERK CAN GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE.

The City of Oak Ridge Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of City Government.  The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all fine-only offenses that have been committed within Oak Ridge limits.  These offenses consist of Class C Misdemeanors only, which include Traffic, Parking, State Penal Code and City Ordinance violations. These cases consist of citations written by the Oak Ridge Police Department and Code Enforcement. The Municipal Court maintains all court records, ensures the orderly conduct of court sessions and accounts for all matters involving the Municipal Court.  The mission of the Municipal Court is to provide citizens with a fair and impartial court of law by interpreting and adjudicating applicable State Laws and City Ordinances.  Our pledge is to continue this commitment and offer courteous customer service to all citizens.

 

Please be advised that the City of Oak Ridge Municipal Court has temporarily suspended the use of its online system for all court-related business, including payments, effective immediately.

Until further notice, all municipal court transactions and services must be conducted directly with the Court staff at the Oak Ridge Municipal Court office.

Important Payment Information

Please note that Court staff cannot accept credit or debit card payments during this transitional period.

Payments for fines and fees must be remitted using one of the following accepted methods:

• Money Order

• Cashier's Check

• Cash

• No Personal Checks

Contact and Inquiries

Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding this change in procedure, please contact the Oak Ridge Municipal Court office directly at (972) 551-0343, Extension 102.

Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are appreciated as we work to ensure the continuity of court operations.