Oregon Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Oregon range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Multnomah County Courthouse (Portland) (~18 mins). Oregon Circuit Courts (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane, Marion) allow jurors and visitors to bring cell phones and laptops into the courthouse under Uniform Trial Court Rule 3.180.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
Multnomah County
Multnomah County Courthouse (Portland)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (18 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Portland ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Washington County
Washington County Courthouse (Hillsboro)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Hillsboro ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Clackamas County
Clackamas County Courthouse (Oregon City)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Oregon City ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Lane County
Lane County Courthouse (Eugene)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Eugene ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Marion County
Marion County Courthouse (Salem)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Salem ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Deschutes County
Deschutes County Courthouse (Bend)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Bend ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse (Medford)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Medford ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Linn County
Linn County Courthouse (Albany)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Albany ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Oregon?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.

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