Justice Court has jurisdiction over tickets for the violation of Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana. 

The violation has a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1000, plus assessments of at least $85.  Assessments may vary with each court.   In addition, the Legislature requires that the court direct the Oregon DMV to suspend the defendant's driving privileges for a six month period, unless the court finds compelling reasons not to do so.

DIVERSION.  If a defendant has not been convicted of any substance abuse crimes or violations and is not now or in the past participated in a substance abuse diversion program, a defendant may choose to petition the court for a Marijuana Diversion.   Diversion lasts for one year and requires the defendant to be drug free, to be evaluated by a drug evaluator, and to participate in the treatment or counseling that the evaluator may recommend. 

The costs for diversion are a $233 court fee, plus $90 to the evaluator, and the cost of the treatment program.  

A diversion petition form is available from the court. 

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                                                                                  This page last updated February 13, 2009

Justice Court has jurisdiction over tickets for the violation of Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana. 

The violation has a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1000, plus assessments of at least $85.  Assessments may vary with each court.   In addition, the Legislature requires that the court direct the Oregon DMV to suspend the defendant's driving privileges for a six month period, unless the court finds compelling reasons not to do so.

DIVERSION.  If a defendant has not been convicted of any substance abuse crimes or violations and is not now or in the past participated in a substance abuse diversion program, a defendant may choose to petition the court for a Marijuana Diversion.   Diversion lasts for one year and requires the defendant to be drug free, to be evaluated by a drug evaluator, and to participate in the treatment or counseling that the evaluator may recommend. 

The costs for diversion are a $233 court fee, plus $90 to the evaluator, and the cost of the treatment program.  

A diversion petition form is available from the court. 

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                                                                                  This page last updated February 13, 2009