Multnomah County Circuit Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- 1 copy • Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
- Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
- Hand Delivery
- Upon Filing
Motion
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Early Afternoon Day Prior
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
- Hand Delivery
- Hand Delivery • As Soon As Motion Is Filed And Hearing Date Selected
- Upon Filing And Date Selection
TRO Motions
- Before Ex Parte
- By Early Afternoon The Day Prior To The Hearing
- Prior To Ex Parte
Adjournments
- Parties wishing to reschedule a trial must first hold a postponement scheduling conference with the presiding judge under SLR 7.025.
- Plaintiff may extend the 63-day period by moving for a continuance for good cause (Form 05-41 A & B); the first motion must be eFiled, subsequent requests presented at ex parte, and the continuance runs from the date the order is signed.
- After a continuance is granted, the court stops sending 28-day notices and the case leaves the court's tracking system, so parties must track and calendar the continued date themselves.
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Request must include
- A motion and order to reassign a summary judgment hearing to a sitting judge must be presented at ex parte within five calendar days of the initial assignment to a judge pro tempore.
- The Final Resolution date may be moved earlier for any reason or with CPC approval, but postponement is limited to two weeks and requires exceptional circumstances.
- When the lower-priority trial involves an attorney in the higher-priority trial, the judge may set new call and trial dates within 30 days, but may not set a Pretrial Conference or Final Resolution hearing.
Communication
Clerk19 contacts
- mul.probate@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.records@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.interpreter.services@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.civil@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.criminal.arraignments@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.familylaw@ojd.state.or.us
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- mul.juryroom@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.lrc@ojd.state.or.us
- mul.civil.arbitration@ojd.state.or.us
- (971) 274-0605
- (971) 274-0570
- (971) 274-0800
- (971) 274-0540
- (971) 274-0750
- (971) 274-0600
- (971) 274-0575
- (971) 236-8670
- (971) 274-0545
- 503-276-0905
Other Contacts3 contacts
- mul.ada.coordinator@ojd.state.or.us
- (503) 986-5688
- (971) 274-0500
Chambers2 contacts
- mul.presiding@ojd.state.or.us
- (971) 274-0660
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Conventionally filed documents must be one-sided and may not be stapled.
Documents must be one-sided for conventional filing. No staples are allowed on documents. UTCR 2.010(3).
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Documents must be one-sided for conventional filing.
Summary: Documents presented for conventional filing must be one-sided.
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No staples are allowed on documents. UTCR 2.010(3).
Summary: Staples are prohibited on documents presented for conventional filing (UTCR 2.010(3)).
Document Filing Requirements131 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
A third-party complaint caption must reference the statute establishing the filing fee and, when ORS 21.160 applies, state the amount in controversy.
Defendants filing a third-party claim need to observe all of the requirements for the format of the complaint including compliance with ORS 21.105, which requires that the caption must include a reference to the statute that establishes the filing fee for the proceeding. If the proceeding is subject to a filing fee established under ORS 21.160, the caption must indicate the amount in controversy.
Document Type
Third Party Complaint
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Every document filed in a habeas case must include “HABEAS CORPUS” in its caption.
All documents filed in a habeas case must have the words “HABEAS CORPUS” in the caption.
Document Type
Habeas Case Document
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
For represented petitioners, counsel alone must submit and sign all filing matters, except petitions, amended petitions, and exhibits.
Petitioners with attorneys, please note SLR 7.206(2) - All matters delivered to the court for filing shall be submitted only by counsel and signed exclusively by counsel, except for the petition or amended petition and any exhibits.
Document Type
Court Filing
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Every document filed in a post-conviction case must include “POST CONVICTION” in its caption.
All documents filed in a post- conviction case must have the words “POST CONVICTION” in the caption.
Document Type
Court Document
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All ex parte motions and orders must include a UTCR 5.100 certificate of readiness.
All ex parte motions and orders must have a UTCR 5.100 certificate of readiness.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion And Order
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An appearance filed in one consolidated case does not carry over; file a copy or separate appearance document, and any required fee, in every other consolidated case.
If an appearance is made in only one of the cases under an order of consolidation, that appearance will not automatically be entered in any other consolidated case. A copy or separate document, together with any required filing fee, must be filed in each other case under an order of consolidation.
Document Type
Appearance
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When both cases are in arbitration, the consolidation order must be filed and approved by the arbitrator.
If both cases are subject to arbitration, then the order consolidating the cases must be filed and approved by the arbitrator.
Document Type
Consolidation Order
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A motion and order to consolidate must be filed in every case that may be consolidated.
A motion and order to consolidate must be filed in each case that is potentially being consolidated.
Document Type
Motion To Consolidate
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
To obtain an out-of-state discovery commission in a Multnomah County case, the requesting attorney should bring a motion, affidavit, proposed order, and commission to ex parte for the specified signatures.
To obtain a commission for discovery in another state for a Multnomah County case, the requesting attorney should come to ex parte with a motion, affidavit, and order to be signed by the presiding judge (see UTCR form 5.130.1a), and a commission to be signed by the clerk (see UTCR form 5.130.1b).
Document Type
Commission Request
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A person seeking to inspect individually identifiable health information records subpoenaed in a civil action must obtain a judge’s order allowing release of the documents.
Individually identifiable health information records delivered to the court under subpoena in a civil action are available for inspection in Room 3315 of the courthouse. If you wish to inspect these records, please obtain an order from a judge allowing release of documents. This ensures proper notice is given to all parties interested in the confidential documents.
Document Type
Request To Inspect Health Information Records
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Present the show-cause order at ex parte with its supporting documents and a motion for a show-cause hearing and order setting the hearing.
The order must be presented at ex parte with the supporting documents along with a Motion for a Show Cause Hearing and Order setting the hearing.
Document Type
Show Cause Hearing Submission
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To reinstate a case to the active trial docket, the moving party must give prior notice to all parties and present a reinstatement motion, order, and supporting declaration at ex parte.
To have the case put back on the active trial docket after abatement, the moving party must give prior notice to all parties and present a Motion and Order for Reinstatement along with a supporting declaration at ex parte.
Document Type
Motion For Reinstatement
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A Show Cause Order must state the call date, time, and room, and the date for which the hearing will be assigned.
The Show Cause Order must contain language reflecting the call date, time, and room, as well as the date for which the hearing will be assigned.
Document Type
Show Cause Order
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The ADR activity must be completed by the case’s 365-day mark, and the certificate must be filed after completing the activity; filing it beforehand does not comply.
Completing an arbitration, mediation, or judicial settlement conference by the time a case reaches 365 days of age satisfies the ADR activity requirement of SLR 7.016. Filing the certificate completes the process required to comply with the rule. Filing the certificate prior to completing the activity does not comply with the rule.
Document Type
Certificate Of Dispute Resolution Participation
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A motion to file a document under seal must identify the statutory authority, explain the reason for protection, and describe the documents or materials to be sealed.
In order to file a document under seal, the parties must conventionally present a motion and proposed order to the assigned motions judge in the case. See SLR 5.165 and UTCR 5.160. The motion to file a document under seal must address the following three components: 1) The statutory authority for sealing the documents; 2) The reason for protecting the documents or materials from public inspection; and 3) A description of the documents or materials to be sealed.
Document Type
Motion To Seal
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When an attorney leaves a firm and another attorney takes over representation, the incoming attorney must ensure a Notice of Substitution of Counsel is filed.
If an attorney leaves a firm and is no longer representing a party in the case, the attorney taking over is responsible for ensuring a Notice of Substitution of Counsel is filed in the case.
Document Type
Notice Of Substitution Of Counsel
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A civil case may be dismissed if its attorneys fail to appear at call.
A civil case can be dismissed as the result of the attorneys' failure to appear at call.
Document Type
Civil Case
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An original negotiable instrument must be tendered before entry of a judgment based on it.
If a judgment is based on a negotiable instrument, UTCR 2.060 requires that the original negotiable instrument be tendered to the court before the entry of judgment.
Document Type
Judgment
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If the original negotiable instrument is lost, the information must be submitted by affidavit.
If the original instrument has been lost, the court requires that such information be submitted by an affidavit.
Document Type
Affidavit
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For an action based on a negotiated check, a bank-supplied image tendered with the complaint or judgment satisfies UTCR 2.060.
Actions based on negotiated checks will be deemed to comply with UTCR 2.060 if a bank supplied image of the negotiable instrument is tendered to the court in the complaint or with the judgment.
Document Type
Complaint
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To enter a foreign judgment in the judgment lien record and create a lien, the file must include the specified certified copy, affidavit, statement, and certification.
The judgment will not be entered in the judgment lien record and create a lien unless the file includes a certified copy of the foreign judgment, an affidavit setting out the names and last known addresses of the judgment debtor and judgment creditor, a separate statement containing the information required by ORS 18.042, and a certification that the judgment is being filed in only one court in Oregon.
Document Type
Foreign Judgment Filing
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A writ of execution must state the updated amount due, per diem, calculation date, and satisfy other statutory requirements.
The writ must include: the total amount due as of the date of submission, including any post-judgment accrued interest, payments made, or other adjustments; the dollar amount of the per diem; the specific date to which the total is calculated; and compliance with all other statutory requirements.
Document Type
Writ Of Execution
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A garnishment filing must include the original and two copies.
The original and two copies of the garnishment are required.
Document Type
Writ Of Garnishment
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File a copy of the release of garnishment if the garnishment sought a property sale or a challenge was filed.
A copy of the release of garnishment must be filed with the court if the garnishment requested the sale of property or there was a challenge filed.
Document Type
Release Of Garnishment
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The copy of the garnishment writ for the judgment debtor must include a challenge form.
The judgment debtor’s copy of the writ must include a form to challenge the garnishment.
Document Type
Writ Of Garnishment
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An order-for-appearance motion must be submitted with supporting documentation and a proposed order.
In circuit court civil cases (except small claims), to obtain an order for appearance, eFile a motion, supporting documentation, and proposed order to the court.
Document Type
Motion
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The certificate of extension should state the original judgment’s entry date and that it remains unsatisfied.
The certificate should indicate when the original judgment was entered and that it has not been satisfied.
Document Type
Certificate Of Extension
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An order tracking a misdemeanor with a felony must state the date, time, and location of the felony’s next court date.
iii. The order tracking a misdemeanor with a felony must include on the order the date, time and location of the next court date for the felony.
Document Type
Tracking Order
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Tracking cases require a court order unless otherwise noted, and qualifying orders may be signed at any hearing.
e) All tracking cases will require a court order, unless otherwise noted. Orders may be signed at any hearing if they meet the above requirements.
Document Type
Tracking Order
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For a permitted remote plea hearing, plea documents must be reviewed with counsel, signed by the defendant, and filed by noon on the day before the hearing.
In any circumstance where the defendant is permitted to appear remotely for a plea hearing, the plea documents must have been reviewed with counsel and signed by the defendant and filed with the court by 12PM (noon) the day prior to the hearing.
Document Type
Plea Documents
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The defendant must personally have a copy of the plea paperwork available for review with the court during the plea colloquy.
The defendant must have a copy of the plea paperwork personally available to review with the court during the plea colloquy.
Document Type
Plea Paperwork
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The parties must prepare and submit a joint status report addressing discovery production and transmission of a plea offer.
The parties shall prepare and submit to the court a joint status report documenting the status of discovery production and transmittal of plea an offer.
Document Type
Joint Status Report
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When the case is to be set for trial or remains unresolved after conferral, the parties must complete a Joint Trial Report, including specified good-faith representations when requesting Call and Trial dates; no report is required if the defendant is ready to plea.
If, after conferral, the case is to be set for trial or the parties are unable to resolve their matter, the parties must complete a Joint Trial Report (See Addendum 3), which will be used by the judge to assign cases to the Call docket or set future dates. If the parties are requesting the Court set dates for Call and Trial, the parties are required to report through the Joint Trial Report that good faith efforts to negotiate a pretrial resolution have failed and they, in good faith, expect to be ready for trial on the requested dates. Any outstanding discovery issues should be raised with the Court. The Joint Trial Report need not be prepared or submitted if the defendant is reporting ready to plea.
Document Type
Joint Trial Report
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A petitioner seeking appointed counsel may file a motion accompanied by a supporting affidavit or declaration.
The petitioner may also file a motion for the appointment of counsel with supporting affidavit or declaration, if he or she desires attorney representation.
Document Type
Motion
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A ready report must identify the case, reporting side, estimated duration, trial type, and any time restrictions for a hearing shorter than a day.
The “ready” report should include: (1) the case number, (2) which side (plaintiff, defendant, or both) is reporting ready, (3) the number of days if it is a trial, or the length of time if it is a hearing; (4) whether it is a bench or jury trial, and; (4) for a hearing less than a full day, if there are any time restrictions.
Document Type
Ready Report
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Reporting ready waives the party’s right to move for a change of judge.
By reporting “ready,” the party gives up any right to move for a change of judge.
Document Type
Ready Report
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Attorneys, parties, and witnesses in a stand-by case must remain available until 4:00 p.m. on call day unless the presiding judge allows a shorter period.
All attorneys, parties, and witnesses for stand-by are required to remain available for assignment to a judge for the next court day until 4:00PM on the day of call, unless a shorter time is allowed by the presiding judge.
Document Type
Stand By Case
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The pre-assignment request letter should state the trial start date, estimated trial days, any request for Friday proceedings, and the names of judges who heard pretrial motions.
The letter to the presiding judge should contain the following information: 1. The date trial is schedule to begin; 2. The estimated number of trial days needed; 3. If the parties are requesting trial proceedings on Fridays; 4. Names of judges who heard pretrial motions in the action;
Document Type
Pre Assignment Request Letter
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Reporting that a case set for call has settled is required by UTCR 7.040.
Such a report is an appropriate professional courtesy to the court, and it is required by UTCR 7.040.
Document Type
Settlement Report
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Jury matters are not conducted on Fridays unless the court agrees to the arrangement in advance in a special case.
No jury matters are conducted on Friday except in special cases in which the arrangement is agreed to in advance with the court.
Document Type
Jury Matter
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The statement for attorney fees is subject to the requirements of UTCR 5.080.
UTCR 5.080 sets out the requirement for the statement for attorney fees.
Document Type
Attorney Fee Statement
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A party seeking attorney fees, costs, and disbursements in a civil action must follow ORCP 68.
In civil actions, ORCP 68 must be followed if a party is seeking attorney fees, costs, and disbursements.
Document Type
Attorney Fees Request
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Trials expected to last five days or more are assigned to the Presiding Call Docket in Room 7A.
If at the Final Resolution Conference, the parties report trial will take 5 days or more, the case will be set on the Presiding Call Docket in Room 7A.
Document Type
Trial Assignment
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A pretrial motion may be heard before trial if that hearing is requested in the caption.
If requested in the caption, pursuant to UTCR 4.010(2), a pretrial motion may be heard prior to the trial date.
Document Type
Pretrial Motion
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Generally, the clerk bases this on the caption of the document stating the statute that sets the filing fee for the proceedings. If it is a case governed by ORS 21.160 it must state the amount in controversy. The clerk does not read the body of the document. The clerk also ensures that the "party responsible for fees" is the party eFiling the document.
Summary: The eFiled document's caption must state the statute setting the filing fee (and the amount in controversy for ORS 21.160 cases), because the clerk sets the fee based only on the caption and verifies the party responsible for fees is the eFiling party.
Document Type
Efiled Document
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compliance with ORS 21.105, which requires that the caption must include a reference to the statute that establishes the filing fee for the proceeding
Summary: The caption of a third-party complaint must include a reference to the statute establishing the filing fee for the proceeding (ORS 21.105).
Document Type
Third Party Complaint
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If the proceeding is subject to a filing fee established under ORS 21.160, the caption must indicate the amount in controversy. The amount in controversy for a third-party plaintiff is the amount of the liability claimed from the third-party defendant up to the amount of the plaintiff's claim in the action against the third-party plaintiff.
Summary: If the proceeding is subject to an ORS 21.160 filing fee, the caption must state the amount in controversy, which for a third-party plaintiff is the liability claimed from the third-party defendant up to the plaintiff's claim against the third-party plaintiff.
Document Type
Third Party Complaint
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If a defendant wants to bring another party into the action, a third-party complaint must be filed as a separate pleading
Summary: A third-party complaint must be filed as a separate pleading; there is no combined answer-and-third-party-complaint pleading.
Document Type
Third Party Complaint
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All documents filed in a habeas case must have the words "HABEAS CORPUS" in the caption.
Summary: Every document filed in a habeas case must contain the words 'HABEAS CORPUS' in the caption.
Document Type
Habeas Case Document
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All documents filed in a post-conviction case must have the words “POST CONVICTION” in the caption.
Summary: Every document filed in a post-conviction case must contain the words 'POST CONVICTION' in the caption.
Document Type
Post Conviction Case Document
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Post-conviction petitions and supporting documents must be filed with the civil department. An underlying criminal case number must be mentioned in the petition, but the post-conviction petition is not filed in the criminal case, and instead is its own civil case.
Summary: Post-conviction petitions must be filed in the civil department as their own civil case and must mention the underlying criminal case number.
Document Type
Post Conviction Petition
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The party seeking expedited treatment must make that request to the motions judge by calling the judge’s staff and filing a motion to expedite.
Summary: A party seeking expedited treatment of a motion must also file a motion to expedite.
Document Type
Motion To Expedite
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If a party to a proceeding scheduled for a summary judgment hearing before one of the judges pro tempore wants to have the hearing re-assigned to a sitting judge of the circuit court, an order is required and an example order to use is set out in the Appendix. (Motion and Order to Reschedule Summary Judgment Hearing in Front of a Sitting Judge, Form 05-78A and B).
Summary: Re-assigning a summary judgment hearing from a judge pro tempore to a sitting judge requires a motion and order using Form 05-78A and B.
Document Type
Motion To Reschedule Summary Judgment Hearing
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The motion for leave to amend must be accompanied by all supporting affidavits and documents.
Summary: A motion for leave to amend to plead punitive damages must be accompanied by all supporting affidavits and documents.
Document Type
Motion For Leave To Amend Punitive Damages
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Due to their complexity and the length, the presiding judge will require these motions to be submitted digitally at least 24 hours in advance. Bench copies should also be delivered by early afternoon the day prior to the hearing, at the very latest.
Summary: TRO motions must be submitted digitally at least 24 hours in advance, with bench copies delivered by early afternoon the day prior to the hearing.
Document Type
Temporary Restraining Order
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All ex parte motions and orders must have a UTCR 5.100 certificate of readiness.
Summary: All ex parte motions and orders must include a UTCR 5.100 certificate of readiness.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion
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After an order is entered for consolidation, documents must still be filed in each case. See UTCR 2.090. The court does not have the capability to electronically copy the documents from one case to another.
Summary: After a consolidation order is entered, documents must still be filed in each consolidated case because the court cannot electronically copy documents between cases.
Document Type
All Documents
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If an appearance is made in only one of the cases under an order of consolidation, that appearance will not automatically be entered in any other consolidated case. A copy or separate document, together with any required filing fee, must be filed in each other case under an order of consolidation.
Summary: Appearances do not transfer automatically between consolidated cases; a copy or separate document, with any required filing fee, must be filed in each other consolidated case.
Document Type
Notice Of Appearance
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A motion and order to consolidate must be filed in each case that is potentially being consolidated.
Summary: A motion and an order to consolidate must be filed in each case that is potentially being consolidated.
Document Type
Motion To Consolidate
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To obtain a commission for discovery in another state for a Multnomah County case, the requesting attorney should come to ex parte with a motion, affidavit, and order to be signed by the presiding judge (see UTCR form 5.130.1a), and a commission to be signed by the clerk (see UTCR form 5.130.1b).
Summary: To obtain an interstate discovery commission for a Multnomah County case, the attorney must appear ex parte with a motion, affidavit, an order for the presiding judge's signature (UTCR form 5.130.1a), and a commission for the clerk's signature (UTCR form 5.130.1b).
Document Type
Motion For Commission
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the foreign attorney must provide a declaration (see UTCR form 5.140.1c), the original foreign subpoena, and three ORCP 55-compliant Oregon subpoenas.
Summary: To register a foreign subpoena, the attorney must submit a declaration, the original foreign subpoena, and three ORCP 55-compliant Oregon subpoenas.
Document Type
Foreign Subpoena Registration
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If the case is subsequently remanded back to the circuit court by the federal court, the parties must ensure that copies of all documents filed in the federal court are also filed in the state court after remand in order to reflect the posture of the case. No circuit court proceedings will be set until the federal court’s order returning the case to the state court is filed and entered in the circuit court’s register.
Summary: After remand from federal court, parties must file copies of all federal court documents in state court, and no proceedings will be set until the remand order is filed and entered.
Document Type
Remanded Case Documents
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In order to ask for a TRO, you must have an underlying complaint. If you have already filed a complaint that has been accepted under File and Serve and have a case number, please include the case number in your motion for TRO.
Summary: A TRO request requires an underlying complaint, and the case number must be included in the TRO motion if a complaint has already been filed.
Document Type
TRO Motion
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Notice to the other party of the ex parte appearance is required unless the moving party provides affidavits which fulfill the requirements set out in ORCP 79 (B)(1).
Summary: TRO ex parte appearances require notice to the other party unless ORCP 79(B)(1) affidavit requirements are met.
Document Type
TRO Motion
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The Show Cause Order must contain language reflecting the call date, time, and room, as well as the date for which the hearing will be assigned.
Summary: The Show Cause Order must contain language stating the call date, time, and room, plus the date for which the hearing will be assigned.
Document Type
Show Cause Order
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Before a TRO will issue, the moving party must be prepared to present a bond or deposit money into court to cover costs, damages, and attorney fees as may be incurred by a party wrongfully enjoined, unless the court order provides that no security is required under the requirements of ORCP 82 A(1). A TRO is usually not in effect until the bond is paid. The plaintiff may ask permission to deposit cash in lieu of bond.
Summary: Before a TRO will issue, the moving party must be prepared to present a bond or cash deposit (cash in lieu of bond may be requested) covering costs, damages, and attorney fees, unless the order provides no security is required under ORCP 82 A(1); the TRO is usually not in effect until the bond is paid.
Document Type
Tro
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If the trial will be more than a year after the filing date, the parties must provide a certificate of compliance under SLR 7.016, or refer to a filed certificate, or explain the ADR plan for the case.
Summary: If the requested trial date is more than a year after the filing date, the parties must provide an SLR 7.016 certificate of compliance, refer to a filed certificate, or explain the ADR plan.
Document Type
Motion To Postpone Trial
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Oregon State Bar members must electronically file court documents unless a rule requires presentation in court.
Members of the Oregon State Bar must electronically file any documents filing with the court, except for materials that, by rule, must be presented in court. UTCR 21.140.
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The first motion for continuance must be filed electronically; subsequent requests must be presented at ex parte.
The first motion for continuance must be eFiled, and subsequent requests must be presented at ex parte.
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Probate requires ex parte and short matters to be e-filed and no longer holds court sessions for ex parte matters.
Probate has recently moved to require all ex parte and short matters to be eFiled, and no longer holds court sessions to deal with ex parte matters.
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The pre-assignment request letter must not be e-filed.
Do not eFile this letter, because the presiding judge will not receive any notice of the eFiled letter and will not specially assign a judge to the trial.
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Page 44 | I. Long Trials And Pre-Assignment To A Trial Judge
To obtain an order for appearance in a circuit court civil case other than small claims, e-file the motion, supporting documentation, and proposed order.
In circuit court civil cases (except small claims), to obtain an order for appearance, eFile a motion, supporting documentation, and proposed order to the court.
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If parties confer before the Pretrial Conference, e-file a Joint Status Report by 9:00 am the day prior, and call or email the high-volume case processing unit by 10:30 am the day prior, the conference will be cancelled.
If parties have conferred prior to the Pretrial Conference, e-filed a Joint Status Report by 9:00 am the day prior and called the high-volume case processing unit (971-274-0545) or emailed them at MUL.Criminal@ojd.state.or.us by 10:30 am the day prior, the Pretrial Conference will be cancelled.
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Page 8 | VI. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DOCKET
Straightforward motions for alternative service should be e-filed.
Straight forward motions for alternative service should be eFiled.
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Page 31 | Motion for Alternative Service
A supplemental judgment should be eFiled when there is no objection.
The supplemental judgment should be eFiled if there is no objection.
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Page 46 | V.C. Attorney Fees And Costs
Writs of execution are preferably eFiled, but conventional filings will also be processed.
The court prefers that writs of execution be eFiled, but conventional writs will be processed if submitted.
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Page 49 | D. Writs Of Execution
Self-represented litigants may file motions on paper or electronically.
Pro se litigants may file motions in paper form or by eFiling.
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Ballot-title petitions may be e-filed, and a judge is specially assigned after acceptance.
These may be eFiled, and after acceptance, the court will specially assign a judge.
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Page 24 | Petitions challenging Ballot Title
Certain ex parte motions that do not require an in-person appearance may be eFiled; the listed examples are nonexclusive.
The following is a list of ex parte motions that do not require in person appearance and may be eFiled. This is an example list and not exclusive.
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Page 33 | c. eFiling Presentation
Petitions for writ of review must be presented at ex parte for judicial signature and assignment of a case number.
Petitions for writ of review must be presented at ex parte for judicial signature and assignment of a case number.
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Page 14 | A. Civil Case Filings - 2.b. Writ of review
Members of the Oregon State Bar must e-file all documents filed with the court, except materials that by rule must be presented in court.
Members of the Oregon State Bar must electronically file any documents filing with the court, except for materials that, by rule, must be presented in court. UTCR 21.140.
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Page 14 | A. Civil Case Filings - 1. eFiling Required for Oregon Attorneys, Permitted for Non-Attorneys
Civil cases requiring a guardian ad litem, and pseudonym-filing requests under SLR 2.035, must be presented at ex parte with the complaint, petition, supporting documents, and order to obtain a case number.
To file a civil case that requires the appointment of a guardian ad litem, please bring the complaint, petition to appoint a guardian ad litem, supporting documents, and order appointing the guardian ad litem to ex parte to obtain a case number. This process must also be used if you request to file a case using a pseudonym under SLR 2.035.
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Page 14 | A. Civil Case Filings - 2.a. Guardian ad litem; pseudonym
Certain documents designated in UTCR 21.070 must be filed conventionally by presenting the paper complaint or other documents to the presiding judge at the scheduled ex parte time.
“Conventional Filing” is defined in UTCR 21.010 (1) and means presenting a paper document to the clerk for filing. Certain documents must be presented conventionally. These are designated in UTCR 21.070. This requires presentation of the complaint or other documents to the presiding judge at the scheduled time for ex parte.
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Page 14 | A. Civil Case Filings - 2. Conventional Filing Required
The court does not accept filings submitted by fax or email.
The court does not accept filing by fax or email.
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Page 15 | 4. No Filing by Fax or Email
Fee waiver and deferral applications must be prepared and filed as conventional paper filings, even by parties who otherwise use eFiling.
Applying for a fee waiver or deferral is a conventional, paper process, even if the party is using eFiling. Chief Justice Order 14-036 requires that all applications for a fee waiver or a fee deferral must be prepared and filed as a conventional filing. See also, Chief Justice Order 12-078 and ORS 21.682.
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Page 17 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Conventionally filed documents delivered to the clerk after 5:00 PM are filed on the court’s next business day.
No conventionally filed documents will be accepted for filing on a date when the document is delivered to the clerk’s office after 5:00PM on the date of submission. SLR 1.151 and SLR 1.161. Such documents will be filed, as provided by ORCP 9E, on the next business day of the court.
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Page 15 | Filing Information for Self-Represented Litigants (non-attorneys)
The cashier’s window accepts filings only during business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Business hours for the cashier’s window are from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The cashiers close their windows promptly at 5:00PM. No filings will be accepted after 5:00PM.
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Page 15 | Filing Information for Self-Represented Litigants (non-attorneys)
Trial briefs and exhibits must be submitted by the scheduling-order deadline.
All trial briefs and exhibits must be submitted to the court by the deadline set in the scheduling order.
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An allowed TRO expires after 10 calendar days unless the court changes the period, and the preliminary-injunction show-cause hearing must be scheduled before expiration.
The TRO, if allowed, will expire in 10 calendar days absent a court order extending or reducing the time period. ORCP 79 B(2). A show cause hearing for preliminary injunction must be scheduled before those 10 days expire.
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Page 39 | Civil Filing Procedures
The court must receive the pre-assignment request at least six weeks before the call date.
The court needs this request at least six weeks in advance of the call date to ensure a judge will be available to try the action.
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Page 44 | I. Long Trials And Pre-Assignment To A Trial Judge
A certificate of extension must be filed before the original judgment remedies expire.
This must be done before the original judgment remedies expire, by filing a certificate of extension.
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Page 53 | N. Extension Of Judgment Remedies
For DUII Diversion Entry, remote appearance requires the presiding judge’s approval and all necessary paperwork to be correctly completed and filed by noon the day before the hearing.
Defendant must appear in person for DUII Diversion Entry unless remote appearance is approved by the judge presiding over the docket and all necessary paperwork is correctly completed and filed with the court by noon the day prior to the hearing.
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Page 4 | II. ARRAIGNMENTS/FIRST APPEARANCES AT JUSTICE CENTER
The certificate of counsel and plea documents for a plea by mail must be filed by noon on the day before the hearing.
A plea by mail must be accompanied by a certificate of counsel that the plea documents were reviewed by counsel with the defendant, signed or authorized for signature by the defendant, which must be filed along with the plea documents by 12PM (noon) the day prior to the hearing.
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Page 6 | III. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE COURT (CPC) DOCKETS
Plea documents for a permitted remote plea hearing must be filed with the court by noon on the day before the hearing.
In any circumstance where the defendant is permitted to appear remotely for a plea hearing, the plea documents must have been reviewed with counsel and signed by the defendant and filed with the court by 12PM (noon) the day prior to the hearing.
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Page 6 | III. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE COURT (CPC) DOCKETS
Covered pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, must be filed in writing at least 21 days before trial.
Per UTCR 4.010, motions for pretrial rulings on matters subject to ORS 135.037 and ORS 135.805 to 135.873, including motions to suppress, must be filed in writing not less than 21 days before trial.
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Page 11 | X. PRETRIAL MOTIONS
Covered motions filed fewer than 21 days before trial are untimely and will not be heard unless good cause is found.
Motions not filed 21 days before trial will be considered untimely and will not be heard absent a good cause finding.
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Page 12 | X. PRETRIAL MOTIONS
Trials are scheduled for 30 minutes unless the court grants a motion for additional time.
All trials will be scheduled for 30 minutes unless a motion is granted allowing more time.
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Page 23 | Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
The scheduling order must set a status hearing and trial date at least 150 days out and state deadlines for additional filings.
A scheduling order shall be entered setting a status hearing and trial date at least 150 days out and noting deadlines for filing additional documents.
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Page 23 | Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
Attorneys must select trial dates when a case is remanded from an appellate court following a pretrial decision.
If a case is remanded from an appellate court on a pre-trial decision, the attorneys will be required to select trial dates.
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Page 24 | Remand from Other Courts
Conventionally filed documents must be delivered by 5:00 PM on a business day or they are deemed filed the next business day.
Business hours for the cashier's window are from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The cashiers close their windows promptly at 5:00PM. No filings will be accepted after 5:00PM. SLR 1.151 and 1.161. No conventionally filed documents will be accepted for filing on a date when the document is delivered to the clerk's office after 5:00PM on the date of submission. SLR 1.151 and SLR 1.161. Such documents will be filed, as provided by ORCP 9E, on the next business day of the court.
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Page 15 | 3. Filing Information for Self-Represented Litigants (non-attorneys)
The clerk may reject a document or the entire eFiling envelope if the fee is missing or incorrect, the ORS 21.105 information is missing from the caption, or the wrong party responsible for fees is entered.
If there is no fee paid by the filer where one is required, or the fee is incorrect as to type or amount, the information required by ORS 21.105 is not in the caption, or an incorrect "party responsible for the filing fee" entered, the document and possibly the entire eFiling envelope may be rejected by the clerk under the adopted Standards for Acceptance. The eFiler should exercise care in entering this financial information and should ensure the caption of the document complies with ORS 21.105.
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Page 16 | 2. Filing Fee Process for eFiled Documents
Family law ex parte is held Monday-Friday at 1:30pm.
Family law ex-parte is held Monday-Friday 1:30pm.
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Page 28 | 5. Ex Parte Motions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The plaintiff must file proof or acceptance of service within 63 days after filing the complaint.
The plaintiff has 63 days after filing the complaint to file the proof of service or acceptance of service.
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Page 20 | III. Civil Case Management
The petitioner must send the defense attorney copies of every document filed with the court.
Petitioner must also send copies of all documents filed with the court to the defense attorney.
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Page 23 | Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
A TRO request is presented at civil ex parte, and the other party must receive notice of the appearance unless the moving party provides affidavits satisfying ORCP 79 (B)(1).
Requests for issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) are presented at civil ex parte. Notice to the other party of the ex parte appearance is required unless the moving party provides affidavits which fulfill the requirements set out in ORCP 79 (B)(1).
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Page 38 | Temporary Restraining Orders
A preliminary-injunction show-cause order must provide five days’ notice of the hearing unless the court shortens the period.
The Order to Show Cause for a preliminary injunction must allow five days’ notice of the hearing, unless shortened by the court. ORCP 79 C(1).
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Page 39 | J. Show Cause Hearings
The movant must file proof of service.
The movant must file a proof of service.
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For small-claims judgment debtor examinations adjudicated at the Multnomah County Central Courthouse, the debtor must receive at least seven days’ notice.
Small claim judgment debtor exams for small claims adjudicated in the Multnomah County Central Courthouse will be set at the discretion of the creditor, but must provide at least seven days notice to the debtor.
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After e-filing the petition, the petitioner should serve the agency.
These petitions should be eFiled and then served on the agency.
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Page 24 | Petitions for Judicial Review of Agency Orders
A party reporting ready for trial in good faith must have personally served witnesses, arranged service through the court coordinator, or confirmed their appearance.
Regarding witness availability, reporting ready in good faith means that witnesses have been personally served, or served through the court coordinator, or their appearance at trial has been confirmed.
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Page 10 | VIII. CALL/TRIAL ASSIGNMENT DATES
Plaintiff must file proof of service or acceptance of service within 63 days after filing the complaint, or the court will send a 28-day notice of intent to dismiss and may dismiss the case.
The plaintiff has 63 days after filing the complaint to file the proof of service or acceptance of service. If not, the court will send the plaintiff an ORCP 54B(3) 28-day notice of intent to dismiss and will dismiss the case if no further action is taken.
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Page 20 | A. Pretrial Case Management - 1. Uniform Trial Court Rule 7.020 (63-Day Notice)
The petitioner must send copies of every document filed with the court to the defense attorney.
Petitioner must also send copies of all documents filed with the court to the defense attorney.
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Page 23 | c. Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
The moving party must coordinate hearing dates with the responding party and is responsible for sending notice of the chosen hearing date and time.
The moving party must coordinate with the responding party in selecting hearing dates. The moving party is also responsible for sending notice of the chosen date and time of the hearing.
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Page 25 | b. Contested Motions
Ex parte relief in criminal and civil matters requires at least one judicial day's notice to the opposing party or their attorney.
When a party is seeking ex parte relief, that party must provide at least one judicial days’ notice to the opposing party or their attorney. SLR 5.025(3). This applies in criminal and civil matters.
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Page 29 | Notice Requirements
Family law ex parte relief requires two working days' notice to the opposing party including date, time, and court.
Family law ex parte requires that the party seeking relief must provide two working days’ notice to the opposing party of the date, time, and court where the relief will be sought. SLR 8.041(3).
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Page 29 | Notice Requirements
A withdrawing attorney must give the opposing side advance notice and must also give their client advance notice of the ex parte appearance.
In addition to giving the opposing side advance notice, the withdrawing attorney must give their client advance notice of their ex parte appearance.
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Page 31 | Motions typically eFiled but presented at ex parte
Judgment debtor/garnishee show cause hearings in civil matters (excluding small claims) are scheduled through ex parte (usually Thursday call for Friday hearing) and require at least seven days’ notice of the hearing date and time unless a statute sets a longer period.
Show cause hearings for judgment debtors or garnishees in circuit court civil matters other than small claims are also scheduled through an ex parte appearance. These are also usually scheduled on call Thursday for hearing Friday. At least seven days’ notice of the hearing date and time is required, unless a longer period is set by statute.
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Page 39 | J. Show Cause Hearings
An Order to Show Cause for a preliminary injunction must allow five days’ notice of the hearing, unless the court shortens that period.
The Order to Show Cause for a preliminary injunction must allow five days’ notice of the hearing, unless shortened by the court. ORCP 79 C(1).
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Page 39 | J. Show Cause Hearings
Garnishment writs may be served by the sheriff or a qualifying Oregon resident over 18 (ORS 18.625).
The writ may be served by the sheriff or by a resident of this state over the age of 18 who complies with ORS 18.625.
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Page 50 | Writs Of Garnishment
Filing Fees and Waivers
Most initial filings require payment of a filing fee before a case number is assigned.
Most initial filings in cases require payment of a filing fee. These fees must be paid before a case number is assigned.
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Page 16 | Satisfying Filing Fee Requirement
Trial and hearing fees must be paid before the trial or hearing begins.
Trial fees and hearing fees must be paid prior to the beginning of the trial or hearing. SLR 6.025.
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Page 16 | Fees After Initial Filings
A party unable to pay case fees may apply for a fee deferral or waiver.
If a party to a case is unable to pay the case fees, that party may apply for a fee deferral or waiver.
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Page 17 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
Trial fees may be reimbursed when all claims are decided without trial, but a motion supported by an affidavit must be presented in person at ex parte within 15 days after judgment.
Trial fees may be reimbursed if all claims in the action or proceeding are decided without the commencement of a trial. The court’s authority to reimburse trial fees is provided by ORS 21.225. A refund requires a motion, supported by an affidavit, requesting an order allowing the reimbursement. This should be presented in person at ex parte. The motion must be filed not more than fifteen (15) days after entry of judgment disposing of the action or proceeding.
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Page 18 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
A third-party defendant appearing in a circuit-court civil action must pay the filing fee if the defendant has not already appeared.
When a third-party defendant files an appearance in a civil action or proceeding in circuit court, and defendant has not already appeared in the action or proceeding, the defendant must pay the filing fee.
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Page 19 | II. Civil Filing Procedures
A third-party plaintiff must pay a filing fee when filing a complaint that adds another individual or entity to the case.
A filing fee is required from a third-party plaintiff who files a complaint which adds an additional individual or entity into the case.
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Page 19 | II. Civil Filing Procedures
Any hearing fee must be paid when the motion is filed.
Hearing fees must be paid at the time the motion is filed. ORS 21.200.
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Page 34 | 6. Set Motion with Motions Judge
A judgment creditor seeking a writ of execution must file the writ and pay the appropriate issuance fee.
To obtain the writ, a judgment creditor must file a writ of execution along with the appropriate issuance fee.
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Page 49 | D. Writs Of Execution
Each separate case filed conventionally requires its own check or credit-card transaction.
If multiple separate cases are filed using conventional filing, a separate check or credit card transaction is required for each case.
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Page 16 | Satisfying Filing Fee Requirement
A party unable to pay because of financial limitations should apply for a fee deferral or waiver.
If a party cannot pay due to financial limitations, the party should apply for a fee deferral/waiver.
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Page 16 | Satisfying Filing Fee Requirement
Filing fees are nonrefundable under all circumstances.
Filing fees are not refundable under any circumstances. ORS 21.100.
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A fee deferral or waiver applies only to the specific case, so the party must reapply for each new case.
A Fee Deferral/Waiver is case specific, and the party seeking deferral must reapply for each new case.
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Page 17 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
Unless the court orders otherwise, deferred fees are due 30 days after judgment or final disposition, including dismissal.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, deferred fees become due thirty (30) days after judgment or final disposition of the case, including dismissal.
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Page 17 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
A party may receive a Fee Deferral/Waiver in no more than five active cases.
There is a limit of five active cases in which a party can receive a Fee Deferral/Waiver.
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Page 18 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
If deferred fees remain unpaid about 45 days after they are due, the court will send a letter requiring payment within 10 days.
Approximately forty-five (45) days after the fees are due, if the deferred amount has not been paid, the court will send a letter to the party indicating that the fees must be paid within ten (10) days.
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Page 18 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
Filing fees ordinarily are not refundable.
Ordinarily, “[f]iling fees are not refundable under any circumstances. . . .” ORS 21.100.
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Page 18 | C. Fee Deferrals Or Waivers
Filing fees for most initial filings must be paid before a case number is assigned, but parties who cannot afford them should apply for a fee deferral/waiver.
Most initial filings in cases require payment of a filing fee. These fees must be paid before a case number is assigned. If a party cannot pay due to financial limitations, the party should apply for a fee deferral/waiver. See Section C, below.
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Page 16 | 1. Satisfying Filing Fee Requirement
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Providing bench copies to the presiding judge before ex parte proceedings for TROs is strongly encouraged.
Providing bench copies to the presiding judge prior to ex parte for TROs is strongly encouraged.
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Obtain specific permission from the judicial assistant before sending a judge’s copy by fax or email.
PLEASE NOTE: You must get specific permission from the judicial assistant before sending a judge’s copy by fax or email.
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Page 34 | 7. Judge’s Copies of Documents Should be Delivered to the Judge’s Office
Parties must deliver hard-copy judge's copies to the motions judge as soon as the motion is filed and a hearing date is selected, unless the judge has indicated they do not want the copies.
The parties MUST provide judge's copies to the motions judge as soon as the motion is filed with the court and a date has been selected, unless the motions judge has indicated that the judge does not want to receive the required judge's copies. SLR 5.015. This must be a hard copy, not an email or electronic version.
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Page 25 | b. Contested Motions
Bench copies for TRO motions must be delivered by early afternoon the day prior to the hearing.
Due to their complexity and the length, the presiding judge will require these motions to be submitted digitally at least 24 hours in advance. Bench copies should also be delivered by early afternoon the day prior to the hearing, at the very latest.
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Page 28 | 5. Ex Parte Motions
Despite e-filing, parties must deliver a judge's copy of filings either directly to the judge's office or by leaving it in the court mail room in an envelope specifically addressed to the judge.
Electronic filing has not removed the requirement that parties deliver judge's copies of filings to the motions or trial judge. A judge's copy of any document should be taken to the judge's office directly or left in the court's mail room in an envelope specifically addressed to the judge.
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Page 34 | 7. Judge's Copies of Documents Should be Delivered to the Judge's Office
TRO applicants must bring bench copies of the motion, and the presiding judge usually requires advance copies of the TRO application.
You must bring bench copies of your motion for review by the judge. The presiding judge usually requires advance copies of the TRO application, which might a include copy of the complaint if it is a new case.
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Page 38 | I. Temporary Restraining Orders
For TRO requests without a filed case, parties must bring complaint, TRO paperwork, and fees to ex parte, and should provide bench copies to the presiding judge in advance or risk the hearing being set over.
If you are seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) under ORCP 79 and you do not have a case filed, bring your complaint, TRO paperwork, and corresponding fees to ex parte for a case number and determination of the TRO request. Providing bench copies to the presiding judge prior to ex parte for TROs is strongly encouraged. Failure to provide bench copies in advance may lead to the presiding judge setting over the hearing.
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Page 15 | Ex parte / TRO procedures (preceding 'Filing Information for Self-Represented Litigants')
When filing a contested motion, the petitioner should send a paper courtesy copy of the motion to the post-conviction judge.
If filing a contested motion, the petitioner should include a letter requesting the clerk to set a date for the hearing and should send a courtesy (paper) copy of the motion to the post-conviction judge.
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Page 23 | c. Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
A judge's copy may be sent by fax or email only after obtaining specific permission from the judicial assistant.
PLEASE NOTE: You must get specific permission from the judicial assistant before sending a judge's copy by fax or email.
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Page 34 | 7. Judge's Copies of Documents Should be Delivered to the Judge's Office
Physical copies for foreign subpoena registration must be dropped off at or mailed to Presiding with a prepaid return envelope.
Physical copies must either by dropped off and picked up in the Presiding office, or they may be mailed to Presiding with a prepaid return envelope.
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Page 37 | b. Registering a Foreign Subpoena under ORCP 38C
After filing and selecting a hearing date, the parties must promptly provide the motions judge with hard-copy judge’s copies unless the judge has declined them.
The parties MUST provide judge’s copies to the motions judge as soon as the motion is filed with the court and a date has been selected, unless the motions judge has indicated that the judge does not want to receive the required judge’s copies. SLR 5.015. This must be a hard copy, not an email or electronic version.
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Page 25 | Contested Motions
Deliver a judge’s copy of any document directly to the judge’s office or leave it in the court mail room in an envelope addressed to the judge.
A judge’s copy of any document should be taken to the judge’s office directly or left in the court’s mail room in an envelope specifically addressed to the judge.
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Page 34 | 7. Judge’s Copies of Documents Should be Delivered to the Judge’s Office
Parties must continue to deliver judge’s copies of filings to the motions or trial judge despite electronic filing.
Electronic filing has not removed the requirement that parties deliver judge’s copies of filings to the motions or trial judge.
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Page 34 | 7. Judge’s Copies of Documents Should be Delivered to the Judge’s Office
Bring bench copies of the motion for the judge’s review.
You must bring bench copies of your motion for review by the judge.
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Page 38 | Temporary Restraining Orders
For a contested motion, the petitioner should include a hearing-date request letter and send the judge a paper courtesy copy of the motion.
If filing a contested motion, the petitioner should include a letter requesting the clerk to set a date for the hearing and should send a courtesy (paper) copy of the motion to the post-conviction judge.
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Page 23 | Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
Bench copies of TRO motions should be delivered no later than early afternoon on the day before the hearing.
Bench copies should also be delivered by early afternoon the day prior to the hearing, at the very latest.
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Page 28 | Ex Parte Motions
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
An order sealing documents must be narrowly tailored to withhold only information authorized by law to be sealed.
Any order granting a motion to file documents under seal must be narrow in scope to ensure that the only information withheld from public inspection is information expressly authorized by law to be sealed. A judge is more likely to sign an order sealing a specific section of a document, rather than an entire pleading or file.
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To file a document under seal, parties must conventionally present a motion and proposed order to the assigned motions judge, and the motion must state the statutory authority, reason for protection, and materials to be sealed.
In order to file a document under seal, the parties must conventionally present a motion and proposed order to the assigned motions judge in the case. See SLR 5.165 and UTCR 5.160. The motion to file a document under seal must address the following three components: 1) The statutory authority for sealing the documents; 2) The reason for protecting the documents or materials from public inspection; and 3) A description of the documents or materials to be sealed.
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A protective order alone is insufficient to establish a basis for sealing a document designated confidential.
Note: a Protective Order, whether stipulated or not, is NOT sufficient to demonstrate the statutory, constitutional, or other basis for sealing a document that a party has designated as “confidential.”
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Subpoenas for protected records require court permission; contested requests go to the motions judge, uncontested requests may be heard at ex parte with a supporting affidavit.
Protected records cannot be subpoenaed without court permission. The requesting attorney will have to demonstrate that the protected information is unavailable by other means. If contested, this motion must be heard by the case’s motions judge. If not contested, a request for protected records can be heard at ex parte and must be supported by an affidavit explaining why the records are necessary.
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Page 37 | G. Subpoenaing Records To The Court
Inspecting subpoenaed health information records requires a judge's order allowing release of the documents.
Individually identifiable health information records delivered to the court under subpoena in a civil action are available for inspection in Room 3315 of the courthouse. If you wish to inspect these records, please obtain an order from a judge allowing release of documents.
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Page 38 | G. Subpoenaing Records To The Court
To file a document under seal, parties must conventionally present a motion and proposed order to the motions judge addressing statutory authority, the reason for protection, and a description of the documents.
In order to file a document under seal, the parties must conventionally present a motion and proposed order to the assigned motions judge in the case. See SLR 5.165 and UTCR 5.160. The motion to file a document under seal must address the following three components: 1) The statutory authority for sealing the documents; 2) The reason for protecting the documents or materials from public inspection; and 3) A description of the documents or materials to be sealed.
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Page 41 | III. Civil Case Management - Sealing
After a sealing order is signed, the unredacted original must be submitted in a 9'' x 12'' envelope with the signed order affixed to the front, a redacted version (not a slip sheet) filed in its place, and all documents filed together conventionally with the Civil Department.
Once the motions judge has signed an order allowing a document to be filed under seal, the parties must complete the following steps: 1) The original, unredacted and unaltered version of the document must be submitted in a 9'' x 12'' envelope, which will be securely stored in the courthouse file room. 2) A copy of the signed order allowing the document to be filed under seal must be affixed to the front of the envelope. The order must specify which document is contained in the envelope (e.g., "John Doe's Declaration in Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel" or "Exhibit 1 of John Doe's Declaration in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment"). 3) A redacted or otherwise altered version of the document must be filed to stand "in place" of the document under seal. A slip sheet is not sufficient unless specifically allowed by the motions judge. 4) All documents, including the motion, signed order to file under seal, redacted copies, unredacted originals in envelopes, and any other ancillary document part of the underlying pleading must be filed together conventionally with the Civil Department.
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Page 41 | III. Civil Case Management - Sealing
A protective order, even if stipulated, is not sufficient basis to seal a document designated as confidential.
Note: a Protective Order, whether stipulated or not, is NOT sufficient to demonstrate the statutory, constitutional, or other basis for sealing a document that a party has designated as "confidential."
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Page 41 | III. Civil Case Management - Sealing
Judges prefer sealing specific sections of documents over sealing an entire pleading or file.
A judge is more likely to sign an order sealing a specific section of a document, rather than an entire pleading or file.
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Page 41 | III. Civil Case Management - Sealing
After the judge signs the sealing order, submit the unredacted original in a 9-by-12-inch envelope with the signed order affixed and file a redacted or altered version in its place; a slip sheet is insufficient unless authorized.
1) The original, unredacted and unaltered version of the document must be submitted in a 9’’ x 12’’ envelope, which will be securely stored in the courthouse file room. 2) A copy of the signed order allowing the document to be filed under seal must be affixed to the front of the envelope. The order must specify which document is contained in the envelope (e.g., “John Doe’s Declaration in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel” or “Exhibit 1 of John Doe’s Declaration in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment”). 3) A redacted or otherwise altered version of the document must be filed to stand “in place” of the document under seal. A slip sheet is not sufficient unless specifically allowed by the motions judge.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
When a document to be sealed is part of a larger pleading, file all documents with the court at the same time.
If the document to be filed under seal is one component of a larger pleading, such as an exhibit to a declaration, ensure all documents are filed with the court at the same time to keep the record clear and consistent.
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The Order to Show Cause must be presented at ex parte together with the supporting documents, a Motion for a Show Cause Hearing, and an Order setting the hearing.
The order must be presented at ex parte with the supporting documents along with a Motion for a Show Cause Hearing and Order setting the hearing.
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Page 39 | J. Show Cause Hearings
When a sealed document is a component of a larger pleading, all related documents must be filed with the court at the same time.
Tip: If the document to be filed under seal is one component of a larger pleading, such as an exhibit to a declaration, ensure all documents are filed with the court at the same time to keep the record clear and consistent.
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Page 41 | III. Civil Case Management - Sealing
All documents associated with a sealed filing must be filed together conventionally with the Civil Department.
4) All documents, including the motion, signed order to file under seal, redacted copies, unredacted originals in envelopes, and any other ancillary document part of the underlying pleading must be filed together conventionally with the Civil Department.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
To obtain a judge for a contested motion before the case is at issue, a party may request assignment ex parte after giving the other parties at least one judicial day’s notice.
If a party needs a judge to hear a contested motion before the case is at issue, that party may appear at ex parte after giving at least one judicial days’ notice to the other parties and make a request for assignment.
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Page 24 | Assignment of a Motions Judge – SLR 5.014
A motions judge must hear both contested and stipulated motions to consolidate.
Both contested and stipulated motions to consolidate must be heard by a motions judge.
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Page 35 | D. Consolidating Cases
During an abatement’s inactive period, parties may not appear for hearings or engage in motion practice, but may pursue discovery by agreement.
If abatement is allowed, the parties may not appear before the court for a hearing of any kind during the inactive period; the parties by agreement may pursue discovery, but no motion practice of any kind will be allowed.
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Page 39 | K. Abatement And Stays
At assignment, an attorney seeking a change of judge must immediately announce that intention to the presiding judge and follow the cited procedures for timeliness.
At the time of assignment at call, attorneys who wish to file a motion for change of judge must announce to the presiding judge their intention to do so immediately, and then follow the procedures described in ORS 14.260, 14.270, and SLR 7.045 for the motion to be considered timely.
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Page 43 | D. Daily Call
Certain ex parte motions identified in SLR 2.501 must be presented in person or by telephone.
Due to the nature of the relief being sought, the possibility that the judge may need to ask specific questions of the moving party, or the potential that an opposing party might need an opportunity to appear at the ex parte request, some ex parte motions must be presented in person or by telephone. SLR 2.501 lists those motions that fit in this category.
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Page 29 | b. In-Person Presentation
Small Claim and FED ex parte matters must be presented in their specific ex parte session, not the presiding judge’s general session.
There is a specific ex parte session for all Small Claim and FED ex parte matters. Do not bring these matters to the general ex parte session with the presiding judge.
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Parties should file a motion before requesting assignment of a motions judge.
CAVEAT: Parties should not request the assignment of a motions judge until a motion has been filed.
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Page 31 | Assignment of a motions judge – SLR 5.014
Neither requesting oral argument on the motion nor eFiling it alone alerts the motions judge to schedule a hearing.
Simply placing “oral argument requested” on a motion will not alert the motions judge to the necessity to schedule the hearing, nor will simply eFiling a motion in your case.
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Page 34 | 6. Set Motion with Motions Judge
An opposed arbitration-stay request should be set for a formal hearing through the motions judge under SLR 5.015; a stipulated binding-arbitration stay request should be presented at ex parte.
If a stay request pursuant to ORS 36.625 is opposed, a formal hearing should be scheduled through the motions judge and the requirements of SLR 5.015 should be followed. A stipulated request for stay for binding arbitration should be presented at ex parte.
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Page 40 | K. Abatement And Stays
Pretrial motions in cases set to follow should be made to the assigned trial judge.
Cases set to follow are assigned to a trial judge, and therefore any pretrial motions should be made to the assigned judge.
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Page 44 | F. Cases Set To Follow
Motions judges hear contested pretrial motions other than summary-judgment motions.
Motions judges hear all contested pre-trial motions, except for summary judgment.
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Page 24 | Assignment of a Motions Judge – SLR 5.014
A case remanded from federal court may require assignment to a motions judge and a trial date.
If a case is remanded from federal court, the case may need a motions judge assignment and a trial date.
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Page 24 | Remand from Other Courts
The court assigns a motions judge once the case is at issue.
Once a case is at issue, the court will assign a motions judge to the case.
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Page 24 | Assignment of a Motions Judge – SLR 5.014
In expedited civil jury trial cases, parties may not file pretrial motions unless the court grants specific permission.
Parties shall not file pretrial motions, unless specific permission is granted by the court.
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Page 21 | 4. Expedited Jury Trial
To have a contested motion heard before a case is at issue, a party may appear at ex parte after giving at least one judicial day's notice to the other parties and make an oral request for a motions judge assignment, with nothing filed.
If a party needs a judge to hear a contested motion before the case is at issue, that party may appear at ex parte after giving at least one judicial days’ notice to the other parties and make a request for assignment. This is an oral request and nothing needs to be filed.
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Page 24 | B. Civil Motions / 1. Assignment of a Motions Judge – SLR 5.014
Motions on arbitration eligibility and exceptions to costs/attorney fee awards go to the Arbitration Judge.
Motions regarding the status of the case as arbitration eligible and exceptions to the award of costs and attorney fees should be presented to the Arbitration Judge, currently Judge David F. Rees.
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Page 27 | Arbitration
After assignment to arbitration, pretrial motions are submitted to and decided by the arbitrator, not the court.
Once a case is assigned to arbitration, all motions against the pleadings, all motions for discovery, and all similar pretrial motions not then resolved will be submitted to the arbitrator only and determined by the arbitrator.
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Page 27 | Arbitration (UTCR 13.040(3))
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A plaintiff may seek a good-cause continuance; the first continuance motion must be eFiled, later requests presented at ex parte, and the continuance runs from the order-signing date.
To extend this period, plaintiff may move for a continuance for good cause. SLR 7.021. The court has a form for this motion. (Form 05-41 A & B, Appendix of Forms). The first motion for continuance must be eFiled, and subsequent requests must be presented at ex parte. SLR 2.501. The continuance runs from the date the Order is signed.
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Page 20 | III. Civil Case Management
Parties seeking to reschedule a trial must hold a postponement scheduling conference with the presiding judge.
Parties wishing to reschedule a trial must hold a postponement scheduling conference with the presiding judge. SLR 7.025.
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Page 21 | Stipulated Trial Setting Orders
Parties requesting a continuance under UTCR 6.020(2) must explain why they cannot meet its requirements.
Like second continuances under UTCR 7.020, parties will need to explain to the presiding judge why they cannot meet the requirements under UTCR 6.020(2).
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Page 31 | Continuance of UTCR 6.020
A motion to postpone a civil trial must be presented at a scheduling conference with the presiding judge.
A motions to postpone a civil trial must be presented at a scheduling conference with the presiding judge. See SLR 7.025.
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Page 42 | IV. Trial Calendaring Procedures — C. Trial Date Postponements
After assignment to a trial judge, a postponement request based on extraordinary circumstances is referred to the presiding judge for a set-over decision.
If extraordinary circumstances arise and the parties must ask for a postponement after the case has been assigned to the trial judge, the trial judge will send the parties to the presiding judge to decide if the case should be set-over.
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Page 44 | H. Postponement After Case Assigned At Call
Only the presiding judge may postpone a proceeding assigned from that judge’s call docket.
Only the presiding judge may postpone a proceeding assigned from the presiding judge’s call docket.
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Page 44 | H. Postponement After Case Assigned At Call
Setover motions are prohibited at Call unless compelling circumstances could not have been addressed through an earlier continuance motion.
No setover motions are allowed at Call unless there exist compelling circumstances that could not have been addressed through a motion for continuance on an earlier further proceedings docket.
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Page 10 | VIII. CALL/TRIAL ASSIGNMENT DATES
The court may deny setovers that would extend a case beyond the applicable date or make it date certain; once date certain, trial continuances are allowed only for exceptional compelling circumstances.
The court retains discretion to deny setovers that will take a case past that date and/or to make a case “date certain.” Once a case is date certain, continuances of trial will be allowed only for exceptional compelling circumstances.
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Page 11 | IX. TRIAL SETOVER POLICY
If the judge continues a case as a remedy for a discovery violation, the parties must report to CPC for new dates.
If the trial judge decides to continue the case as a remedy for a discovery violation, the parties shall report to CPC for new dates.
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Page 12 | XI. DAY OF TRIAL
The scheduling dates may be extended for good cause on either party’s motion.
These dates may be extended for good cause on the motion of either petitioner or defendant.
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Page 23 | Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
Rescheduling a summary judgment hearing scheduled with a sitting judge must be handled through that judge’s department.
If a motion for summary judgment has been scheduled with a sitting judge, any rescheduling must be done through that department.
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Page 26 | Rescheduling
In exceptional circumstances, the court may continue the Pretrial Conference for one week, without changing the Final Resolution hearing date.
In exceptional circumstances only, the court may carry the Pretrial Conference for one week. This one-week carry will not change the date set for the final resolution docket hearing.
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Page 8 | VI. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DOCKET
There is no automatic number of setovers; setover decisions are guided by the Continuance Policy and case-specific considerations, including case age and disposition standards.
There are no automatic number of setovers for either side. The court’s decision will be guided by the Court’s Continuance Policy, (under review), which accounts for the age of the case and the OJD Time to Disposition standards, among other considerations.
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Page 11 | IX. TRIAL SETOVER POLICY
When the lower-priority trial involves an attorney in the higher-priority trial, the judge may set new call and trial dates within 30 days, but may not set a Pretrial Conference or Final Resolution hearing.
If the lower-priority trial involves an attorney for either the state or defense in the higher-priority trial, the trial judge may grant new call and trial dates within the next 30 days. No Pretrial Conference or Final Resolution hearing may be set.
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Page 12 | XI. DAY OF TRIAL
Requests to reschedule a summary judgment hearing assigned to a pro tempore judge must be presented at ex parte to the presiding judge with a motion and signed order (Form 05-44A and B); if scheduled with a sitting judge, rescheduling goes through that department.
Due to the importance of maintaining a case's timelines, any request to reschedule a summary judgment hearing assigned to a pro tempore judge must be presented at ex parte in front of the presiding judge. This requires a motion and a signed order by the presiding judge. A form of the motion and order is set out in the Appendix. (Form 05-44A and B). If a motion for summary judgment has been scheduled with a sitting judge, any rescheduling must be done through that department.
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Page 26 | 2. Motions for Summary Judgment - b. Rescheduling
Continuance requests governed by UTCR 6.020 (the deadline after a case has reported settled) must be presented at ex parte, and parties must explain to the presiding judge why they cannot meet the UTCR 6.020(2) requirements.
Continuance of UTCR 6.020 Reason: While UTCR 7.020 dictates the time requirements for moving a case towards trial, UTCR 6.020(2) dictates the deadline after a case has reported settled. Like second continuances under UTCR 7.020, parties will need to explain to the presiding judge why they cannot meet the requirements under UTCR 6.020(2).
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Page 31 | Motions presented at ex parte
Parties seeking to postpone trial must explain extraordinary circumstances, and discovery issues or failure to timely file a motion do not qualify.
Parties should be prepared to explain the extraordinary circumstances justifying the request. Extraordinary circumstances do not include discovery issues or the failure to timely file a motion.
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Page 42 | IV. Trial Calendaring Procedures - C. Trial Date Postponements
Chambers Communication Rules
If parties confer before the Pretrial Conference, e-file a Joint Status Report by 9:00 am the day prior, and call or email the high-volume case processing unit by 10:30 am the day prior, the conference will be cancelled.
If parties have conferred prior to the Pretrial Conference, e-filed a Joint Status Report by 9:00 am the day prior and called the high-volume case processing unit (971-274-0545) or emailed them at MUL.Criminal@ojd.state.or.us by 10:30 am the day prior, the Pretrial Conference will be cancelled.
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Page 8 | VI. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DOCKET
Correspondence to the presiding judge’s staff should be sent c/o the presiding judge, and email is strongly preferred.
Any correspondence to the presiding judge’s staff should be sent c/o the presiding judge. The Presiding Court’s phone number is (971) 274-0660. The Presiding Court’s email address is mul.presiding@ojd.state.or.us. Email is strongly preferred.
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Page 8 | E. Office Of The Presiding Judge
Phone hours for operations divisions are shorter than business hours and may change due to budget-related staffing cuts.
During the current budgetary conditions, phone hours are shorter than business hours for operations divisions including the circuit court file room. These hours are subject to change if the circuit court is required to cut additional staff positions to comply with declining funding for its daily operations.
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Page 9 | Court Organization
Parties should request a Scheduling Conference by emailing the Presiding Court staff.
Parties should email the Presiding Court staff at mul.presiding@ojd.state.or.us to request a Scheduling Conference.
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Page 27 | Motions Heard by Presiding Judge at Scheduling Conferences
Probate ex parte matters are heard at 8:45AM and must be scheduled in advance by phone request to the Probate Section at (971) 274-0605.
Probate ex parte matters are heard at 8:45AM and must be scheduled by request to the Probate Section at (971) 274-0605.
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Page 8 | E. Office Of The Presiding Judge - 3. Ex Parte
ADA accommodation requests must be received by the court no later than four judicial days before the event (submitted via the ADA Accommodation Request form).
Requests for ADA accommodations must be received no later than four judicial days before an event. More about the notification to the court and what information can be found in UTCR 7.060.
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Page 12 | M. Requesting ADA Accommodations
Interpreter requests must be made at least four days before the hearing or trial regardless of submission channel; late requests violate UTCR 7.070 and 7.060 unless a judge waives the requirement for good cause.
You must make a request for an interpreter at least four (4) days in advance of hearing or trial. However, the more notice the CLAS staff have, the greater the probability of securing the services of an interpreter. Requests made with less than the required four days' notice, absent a judge's good cause waiver of the requirement, are a violation of UTCR 7.070 and 7.060.
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Page 12 | L. Procedure To Request Language Or Sign Interpreters
A party seeking expedited treatment of a motion must call the motions judge's staff to make the request.
The party seeking expedited treatment must make that request to the motions judge by calling the judge’s staff and filing a motion to expedite.
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Page 24 | a. Expedited Hearing on Civil Motion – SLR 5.015
To schedule a summary judgment hearing, parties must contact the civil department by email at mul.civil@ojd.state.or.us.
Summary judgment motions are set by the civil department. To schedule a hearing, parties should send an email to mul.civil@ojd.state.or.us.
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Page 26 | 2. Motions for Summary Judgment
Remote ex parte appearances require 24-hour notice to presiding clerks plus email of documents; in-person appearances require no advance notice but documents must be brought.
For remote appearances, parties must give the presiding clerks 24-hour notice of the day and time they plan to appear and email the documents for ex parte to mul.presiding@ojd.state.or.us. If attorneys plan to appear in person, they must bring the documents with them and do not have to give the court advance notice.
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Page 28 | 5. Ex Parte Motions
Small Claim and FED ex parte matters go to a dedicated session; parties must schedule with the Small Claims/FED department at (971) 274-0545.
There is a specific ex parte session for all Small Claim and FED ex parte matters. Do not bring these matters to the general ex parte session with the presiding judge. If you wish to present a matter at the FED ex parte, you must schedule a time to do so by contacting the Small Claims/FED department at (971) 274-0545.
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Page 29 | Ex Parte Sessions
Parties may call the high-volume case processing unit at 971-274-0545 by 10:30 am the day prior to the Pretrial Conference (in lieu of or in addition to emailing) to secure cancellation of the conference.
called the high-volume case processing unit (971-274-0545) or emailed them at MUL.Criminal@ojd.state.or.us by 10:30 am the day prior, the Pretrial Conference will be cancelled
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Page 8 | VI. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DOCKET
Phone hours for court operations divisions (including the circuit court file room) are currently shorter than business hours and are subject to change.
During the current budgetary conditions, phone hours are shorter than business hours for operations divisions including the circuit court file room. These hours are subject to change if the circuit court is required to cut additional staff positions to comply with declining funding for its daily operations.
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Page 9 | I. Court Organization
If a case with an interpreter request is set over or settled, CLAS must be notified as soon as possible to cancel the interpreter, or the party may be responsible for the interpreter's fees.
If you have made a request for an interpreter for a trial or hearing and the case is set-over or settled before the scheduled event, please notify CLAS as soon as possible so the interpreter can be canceled or reassigned. It is not unusual for an interpreter reservation for a court proceeding to require airfare, lodging, and per diem for the interpreter, as well as an hourly rate of compensation. You may be responsible for those fees if not cancelled in a timely manner.
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Page 12 | L. Procedure To Request Language Or Sign Interpreters
Interpreter requests for Multnomah County proceedings may alternatively be made by phone at (503) 986-5688, but only between 8:30-10:30 AM and 1:30-4:00 PM on business days excluding state holidays.
While online or email electronic notice to CLAS is preferred, you may also make a request for an interpreter for a circuit court proceeding in Multnomah County by calling (503) 986-5688 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM during the business day, except for state holidays.
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Page 12 | L. Procedure To Request Language Or Sign Interpreters
Language or sign interpreters must be scheduled through CLAS using the online request form or by email to Mul.Interpreter.Services@ojd.state.or.us with all required information in the body of the email.
If you need a language or sign interpreter for a circuit court proceeding under ORS 45.275 or ORS 45.285, you must schedule this resource through CLAS. Click on the link "Request an Interpreter" to reserve an interpreter through the provided online request form. An alternative to the online request form is to email your request directly to the email address provided on the above web page; the provided email addresses cover each of the 36 circuit courts. In the body of the email include all of the required information listed on the above web page for the request. The CLAS email address for a circuit court proceeding to be conducted in Multnomah County is Mul.Interpreter.Services@ojd.state.or.us.
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Page 12 | L. Procedure To Request Language Or Sign Interpreters
Scheduling conference requests are made by email to Presiding Court staff; conferences are Wednesdays 2-4 pm in 10-minute increments.
Parties should email the Presiding Court staff at mul.presiding@ojd.state.or.us to request a Scheduling Conference. Scheduling conferences are held on Wednesdays between 2-4 pm in 10-minute increments.
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Page 27 | 4. Motions Heard by Presiding Judge at Scheduling Conferences