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# John Blackhurst

Medford Municipal Court · Municipal or Justice Court Judge (Appointed)

## Profile

- Court: Medford Municipal Court
- State: Oregon
- Role: Municipal or Justice Court Judge (Appointed)
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-27

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices recording

Scope: statewide

Oregon OJD guidance under UTCR 3.180 requires advance permission from the judge or court designee before electronic notes, courtroom recording, or electronic transmission from the courtroom.

Evidence excerpt: you need advance permission from the judge or court designee before you

[Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### recording limits

Scope: statewide

Oregon OJD guidance lists proceedings and materials where recording is not allowed, including juvenile cases, many family-law cases, voir dire, private conversations, jurors, and recesses.

Evidence excerpt: Recording is never allowed for

[Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote hearing platform

Scope: statewide

Oregon OJD states that remote hearings use Webex and that the court provides case participants with the link to join the hearing.

Evidence excerpt: The court uses Webex to host these remote hearings and will provide case participants with the link to join the hearing.

[Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote public access

Scope: statewide

Oregon OJD explains that eligible remote hearings may be live-streamed for public viewing through Webex Events, subject to limitations and court access instructions.

Evidence excerpt: If the remote hearing is eligible for public viewing, it will be live-streamed through Webex Events

[Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### livestream access

Scope: statewide

Oregon OJD publishes live stream access instructions and states that live streaming begins shortly before scheduled proceedings.

Evidence excerpt: Live streaming of proceedings begins approximately five minutes before the scheduled proceeding time.

[Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/live-stream.aspx)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/pages/other-courts.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/pages/other-courts.aspx)
- [Oregon Judicial Department official judicial roster](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/pages/other-courts.aspx)
- [Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx)
- [Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx)
- [Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/live-stream.aspx)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- While the ’s records do not list his prior judicial or legal career, John Blackhurst is also known professionally as a partner at Hornecker Cowling, a Medford‐based law firm, where he practices in areas such as business law, estate planning, probate and trust administration, and real estate

### Education

- law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School (1978)
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon (1975)

### Additional information

- He is admitted to the Oregon State Bar (since 1979) and is a member of the Oregon State Bar, Jackson County Bar Association, and various community organizations
- John Blackhurst is a Medford, Oregon municipal court judge pro tem, appointed by the City Council to serve a three‐year term ending January 31, 2026
- This role is established under the City Charter to serve in the absence or inability of the Municipal Judge, with terms lasting three years
- His appointment follows a recommendation from Municipal Judge Virginia Greer
- He has been active in local legal and civic life, including service on the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County board and past presidency of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Oregon