EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene’s Municipal Court will become a court of record on April 6, according to City of Eugene officials.
The City Council passed an ordinance in February making the change official. A court of record is formally authorized to create, maintain and preserve a permanent, official record of its proceedings, including all evidence, testimony and judgments.
“Becoming a court of record is a positive change that will benefit community members by creating a formal record of proceedings and allowing reviews by appellate courts,” Municipal Court Administrator Sarah Callegari said. “Previously, a person who wanted an appeal would need to go through a whole new trial with Lane County.”…