Traffic Violations
Most traffic and vehicle violations can be handled by the court clerk and do not require you to see a Judge. You can come to the court or contact the court PRIOR to the date/time of your scheduled appearance to resolve the matter.
If you received a citation for a traffic or vehicle violation from Hermiston Police Department, you have the following options:
Option 1: Enter a plea of no contest and pay the court the presumptive fine amount. (A plea of no contest means you are not going to contest or fight the allegation.)
Option 2: Contact the court regarding eligibility or search the online portal to see if you are eligible for:
- Traffic Safety Education Program (Diversion)
- Fixable Offenses/Compliance Program
- Distracted Driving Education Program (Fine Suspension for First Cell Phone Offense)
- Fine Reductions
The above options are dependent on the offense you have been charged with AND your driving record.
Option 3: Enter a plea of not guilty and request a trial through the online portal. The trial will be scheduled several weeks after you enter your plea. The trial will be held with you and the Officer in front of the Judge.
