Court Rules

Multnomah County Circuit Court Filing Bundling Requirements

4 rules from official source documents

1 of 4 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.

Whether to bundle related filings together or file them promptly as completed. This page is scoped to Multnomah County Circuit Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026WARNING

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 must be presented at ex parte with the supporting documents along with a Motion for a Show Cause Hearing and Order setting the hearing.

Summary: 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.

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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.

Summary: When a sealed document is a component of a larger pleading, all related documents must be filed with the court at the same time.

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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.

Summary: All documents associated with a sealed filing must be filed together conventionally with the Civil Department.

Common questions about Multnomah County Circuit Court filing bundling requirements

Does Multnomah County Circuit Court require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers in Multnomah County Circuit Court. When a document to be sealed is part of a larger pleading, file all documents with the court at the same time.

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