Serving Documents
Until further notice the Civil Unit will be closed to the public.
You may utilize the lock box drop-off for the Civil Unit, Alarm Permits, or CHL business, 24/7, which is located in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office. We will still be serving and enforcing court orders, including restraining orders. Please call the Civil Unit at (503) 846-2537, if you have any questions.
The Oregon Legislature updated the law and has extended the new moratorium until June 30, 2021. This law applies everywhere in Oregon, including to tenancies for manufactured home parks and RV parks. For more information, please read the new statewide eviction moratorium.
The Civil Unit is responsible for booking, serving, and enforcing court orders and a variety of other documents issued by the courts. Examples of civil papers include small claim notices, writs of garnishment, restraining orders, and foreclosures of real or personal property. The Civil Unit also administers the removal of vehicles abandoned on county roadways. The Sheriff may also sell real or personal property as ordered by the courts.
Civil Unit staff, who are trained in civil process, ensure all court orders are processed in accordance with Oregon law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. After ensuring the papers are complete, a civil deputy serves the documents to the person named on the paper or, if the law allows, to a responsible party.
The Civil Unit also processes and serves criminal subpoenas for the District Attorney and the Juvenile Department.
Please note, the only location that receives civil papers for services is the Hillsboro office.
Service Fees - cash, check or money order only
Generally, there is a fee charged to process and serve civil papers. State law or county ordinance sets the fee that is charged for our services. Checks or money orders for fees should be made payable to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Type of Document to be Served |
Fee - credit cards are not accepted |
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Notice Process A civil subpoena must be accompanied by witness fee - please contact the Civil Unit for clarification. |
$45 1-2 parties (same address) $75 3 parties (same address) $100 4 parties (same address) $125 5 parties (same address) $10.00 |
| Writs of Garnishment | $25 |
| Writ of Execution in Judgement of Restitution (Please note that "et al" or "All Other Occupants" is a party to be served) |
$80 plus fees outlined under "Notice Process" above |
| Enforcement Actions (Property seizure, writ, or order of assistance, or writ of execution) |
$80 |
| Conveyance of Real Property (Sheriff's Deed - includes notary fee) |
$50 |
| Issuance of Certificate of Redemption Fee | $50 |
