Jackson County, Oregon, USA

JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

March 21, 2023

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County Close-Up

Thank you for visiting the Jackson County Close-Up page. You will find a series of video stories that show what is happening around the County.

You will discover what the different departments do and what drives them to work so hard for the citizens of Jackson County. You will find better understanding of why they are so committed to a safe and healthy place to live.

You will meet the people that work for you and what is on their minds. You will find out how citizen involvement shapes the direction of the county and about rules of governance.

We will discuss hot topics, things you may not know, and we may even surprise you. Enjoy your time as you look "Close-Up" with your Jackson County Government.

How Our Public Health Clinic Helps You

Our Public Health Clinic specializes in providing several health services to Jackson County residents. Here’s an overview.

Help for New Moms: Inside and Outside the Home

Having a new baby is exciting and stressful. Here’s how Jackson County supports new moms in navigating caring for a new baby.

Curious About the Jackson County Justice System? How to...

Part of the DA’s office’s role is to educate Jackson County’s citizens on how the justice system works. Here’s how you can learn anything you want to know.

Fast Food and Law Practice: Our Deputy DA's Story

Hear the story about our deputy district attorney’s humble beginnings in Portland, where he dreamed about being a lawyer from a young age.

How Mental Health Court and Recovery...

County Close-Up - Meet Your Department

Sending people to prison is expensive - in more ways than one. Here’s how Jackson County tries to cut that cost while having a greater impact on lives.

Sentencing Guidelines: How They Work

County Close-Up - Safe Community

Sentencing is a very sophisticated, nuanced process. Here’s a quick primer on why you can’t trust what the Internet tells you.

Meet Debbie Stringer - November Employee of...

County Close-Up - Meet the People

Meet the “face of the Jackson County Expo”, the administrator who keeps events running smoothly and people happy at our expo.

The Life of a Court Case in Jackson County

County Close-Up - Safe Community

What’s the actual “life of a case” in the Jackson County justice system? You might be surprised to hear the answer.

The Fascinating Job of the Chief Deputy DA

Meet the attorney who supervises and mentors “Misdemeanor Row”, Jackson County’s younger lawyers who are fresh out of law school.

Deputy District Attorneys: A Specialized Team Working...

Each type of case requires specialized knowledge. Fortunately, Jackson County has a surprisingly large repertoire of Deputy DA’s who are qualified to deal with a variety of cases.