Justice of the Peace

About Columbia County Justice of the Peace James "Jim" Gibson

James "Jim" Gibson was appointed to the Columbia County Justice Court bench by Governor Tina Kotek on July 31, 2024. He was elected as Columbia County Justice of the Peace at the May 2024 Primary Election and took the Elected Office in January 2025 to serve a six (6) year term.

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The Columbia County Justice Court handles citations from the Oregon Department of Transportation, various locations of the Oregon State Police, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Animal Control, six municipalities, and various other agencies.  The Court is located in Vernonia.