About Us

Welcome to the Harney County Circuit Court

Harney County covers 10,180 square miles, but only about seven thousand people live within its boundaries. One can travel along a main highway for miles without seeing a house or fence, just an occasional road that leads seemingly nowhere. While communities such as Blitzen and Ragtown faded, Burns managed to endure and became “the biggest town in the biggest county in Oregon.” With the exception of the later community of Hines to the south, Burns today stands alone, the only town within a seventy-five mile radius.

The Harney County Circuit Court is located in the Harney County Courthouse at 450 N. Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon. Click here for Map

The circuit court provides service to all of the citizens of Harney County and to others who have a need for judicial services in Harney County. The mission of the circuit court can be stated as follows:

• To provide a place of last resort for members of the community to resolve disputes and/or conflicts.
• To effectively and efficiently record and maintain records of court decisions and the court process.