Ordinance No. 24-09 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT A COURT OF RECORD
WHEREAS,the Tigard Municipal Court is established by the Tigard City Charter;and
WHEREAS,the City of Tigard supports the principle of transparency in the judicial system;and
WHEREAS,recordings allow greater access to court proceedings; and
WHEREAS,access to court recordings increases the accountability of judges and courtroom participants;and
WHEREAS,the City wishes to make the Tigard Municipal Court a court of record,pursuant to ORS 221.342.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Tigard Municipal Court is hereby declared a court of record, effective September 16,
2024.
SECTION 2: A prosecution commenced in the Tigard Municipal Court before September 16, 2024 shall
be deemed a prosecution in a court not of record, notwithstanding that a part of the
prosecution may occur in Tigard Municipal Court after the effective date.
SECTION 3: The Tigard City Council authorizes the Tigard Municipal Court to take all steps necessary
to effectuate this ordinance, including filing a declaration with the Oregon Supreme Court,
pursuant to ORS 221.342(2).
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the council, signature by the
mayor,and posting by the city recorder.
PASSED: By ZCZZ ie-4-1 vote of all council members present after being read by number
and title only,this %31Iday of AGr G yS t ,2024
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Carol A. Krager,City Record
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this /314i—day of ,/�GGC f�4, ,2024.
Heidi Lueb,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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