Most incorporated cities in Oregon have a municipal court, as authorized by state law. Municipal courts have jurisdiction over violations of the city's municipal ordinances and concurrent jurisdiction with district courts over criminal cases occurring within the city limits or on city-owned or controlled property.
Municipal judges can perform weddings within their jurisdiction.
Although municipal courts are not courts of record, the procedures in such courts are controlled to a large extent by state statute. Municipal judges are appointed by the city council in most instances except for a few judges who are elected by the city's voters. The qualifications of a municipal judge are determined by the city council or the city charter. A municipal judge need not be an attorney.