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Civil FAQs

Do you have a list of foreclosed property that is for sale? 

A Sheriff is required to post the initial Notice of Sale online; you can find these postings through the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association website http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ . Please note, houses are posted online for the required 28 days prior to auction and may not be listed up until the sale date. Sale canceled or postponed may occur at the discretion of the foreclosure law firm without required public posting.

How will I be notified when my papers are served? 

Due to the volume of work in our office, and because papers may still be in the field active with a Deputy, we are unable to provide status updates over the phone. Accurate status of your paperwork can be verified by utilizing a courthouse database terminal and searching your court case number, or the plaintiff’s or defendant’s name.

What do I send with my papers? 

Please refer to the Required Documents for Civil Process list above for details about submitting papers for service

Where do I send my papers and payment for processing? 

Please address mailings to:

  • Coos County Sheriff’s Office
  • Attn: Civil Division
  • 250 N. Baxter
  • Coquille, OR 97423
Will I be refunded any money if my papers are not served? 

No. Fees paid to the Sheriff’s Department are for processing and attempting service. In almost all instances attempts are made on different days/times if the respondent is not contacted on the first attempt.

How long until my papers are served? 

Service time varies based on the current volume of active papers our division is attempting at any given time. Some papers are time sensitive, i.e. fast approaching court date, and become higher priority. We will make attempt(s) until the papers are served, or until we can show that the person is not servable, or the date of the paper(s) expires. Please be patient in this process, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office performs due and diligent search when serving civil process.