Justice of the Peace (Judicial) in Klamath County, OR

A nonpartisan guide to Justice of the Peace (Judicial) in Klamath County. Find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.
Election date
November 8, 2022
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About Justice of the Peace (Judicial)

About this position

Justice of the Peace Court Judges are responsible for handling minor offenses such as traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal offenses, and Justice of the Peace judges are often allowed to perform marriages.
Office level
County
Election frequency
Every 6 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for Justice of the Peace (Judicial)

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidate for justice of the peace must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state of Oregon, and must have maintained the residence for at least three years immediately prior to appointment or becoming a candidate. They must be a resident of or have a principal office in the justice of the peace district in which the justice court is located and must have maintained the residence or principal office for at least one year immediately prior to appointment or becoming a candidate. The must be a member of the Oregon State Bar, and must have completed a course on courts of special jurisdiction offered by the National Judicial College, or complete the course within 12 months after appointment or election to the office.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    No filing fee or signatures required
    Filing period
    June 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
    Filing phone
    541-883-5134
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