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Oregon adult criminal or arrest record set-aside

A set-aside asks the court to set aside and seal eligible adult records. It does not use the same grounds or process as an appeal or PCR challenge. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

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Separate conviction from arrest without charges, dismissal, acquittal and juvenile records.

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · OSP set-aside request and instructions · Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions ·

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No personal deadline is calculated. Use the actual notice, service event and responsible court or agency; a receipt date does not replace a different legal trigger.

Ordinary class-based periods: 7 / 5 / 3 / 1 years; conditions and exclusions apply
Trigger
Conviction or release from imprisonment, whichever is later; revocation may add a separate condition
How to check timing
Use ORS 137.225 class and disposition rules; do not infer a personal eligibility date
Action
Review eligibility, complete sentence obligations, coordinate OSP, motion/declaration and prosecutor service
Destination
Circuit court for record; prosecutor; OSP separate fingerprint request
Receipt or sending
Retain court/prosecutor proof and OSP mailing/response records; filing does not clear record
Proof to keep
Disposition, conviction/release/revocation records, sentence completion and all submission receipts
Conditions and exceptions
Other convictions, pending cases, excluded offenses and revocation can alter or bar relief
If time may have passed
No missed general application deadline is inferred; seek record-specific advice

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How this process generally works

  1. Identify the disposition
  2. Review conditional eligibility and waiting periods
  3. Coordinate OSP and prepare the motion
  4. Serve and file
  5. Monitor objection, hearing and order

General sequence; stages and conditional steps can differ. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

Eligibility
  • Choose the record type first: adult conviction, arrest/citation without charges, dismissal or acquittal. Juvenile, federal, Tribal, out-of-state records, pardons and post-conviction challenges are separate routes.
  • For convictions, review ORS 137.225 exclusions, offense classification, conviction/release dates, sentence completion including financial obligations, other convictions, pending criminal or qualifying contempt proceedings, and probation revocation. No eligibility finding is made.

Source-linked explanation; applicability remains conditional. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

These are matters to verify, not a finding that you qualify. Incomplete facts and unreviewed exceptions remain unresolved.

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Preparation
  • Obtain the court record and disposition. Conviction applicants must coordinate fingerprints and the separate OSP criminal-history request, then prepare the motion and declaration. Confirm the current packet and prosecutor address; do not send fingerprints or sensitive identifiers to this website.

Source-linked explanation; applicability remains conditional. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

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ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Filing
  • Use the adult packet’s conviction option for a conviction; its other options address dismissal/acquittal and arrest without a court case. File the signed motion/declaration in the circuit court for the record, serve the prosecutor and complete the certificate as instructed. Retain filed and served copies and receipts.
  • The statute and motion identify no court filing fee for this set-aside motion. The OSP conviction-check form lists a separate $33 fee (form effective January 1, 2022); reconfirm it and any fingerprint-provider charge. Do not describe these as a court filing fee or promise all costs are waived.

Source-linked explanation; applicability remains conditional. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

No court filing fee for the qualifying motion; the conviction OSP check and fingerprint-provider costs are separate. Confirm applicability and current amounts. Confirm with the responsible court.

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Deadlines
  • Ordinary conviction waiting periods depend on class: B felony 7 years; C felony and qualifying person/abuse contempt 5; A misdemeanor 3; B/C misdemeanor, violation and other qualifying contempt 1, generally from conviction or release from imprisonment, whichever is later. All applicable conditions and exclusions still need review.
  • Probation revocation can require the longer of the ordinary period or 3 years after revocation. Other convictions, pending proceedings, sentence obligations and excluded offenses can prevent relief. Arrest without charges, dismissal and acquittal use separate conditions; do not apply conviction periods to every record.

Source-linked explanation; applicability remains conditional. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

After filing
  • The prosecutor generally has 120 days to object under ORS 137.225. An objection can lead to a hearing; follow any court notice and local instructions. Relief requires a court order and is not automatic on filing. Confirm what the order covers and retain a copy.

Source-linked explanation; applicability remains conditional. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Legal authority

ORS 137.225: Oregon adult criminal/charge records within the statute. Conditional: The specific record and applicant meet the applicable requirements. Exceptions / different route: This does not decide innocence, reverse a conviction on appeal, or establish immigration or firearms consequences. Source 1 · Source 2

ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Assistance

CLEAR Clinic: free Oregon criminal record relief · 503-389-5919. People with Oregon criminal records; relief eligibility varies by record and county. · Directory source check 2026-10-11. Current intake is unknown.

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ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

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  1. Separate conviction from arrest without charges, dismissal, acquittal and juvenile records. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

    Conditional step — confirm whether it applies.

  2. Check offense, classification, sentence completion, dates, other cases and revocation against ORS 137.225. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

    Conditional step — confirm whether it applies.

  3. For a conviction, follow the fingerprint and OSP process alongside the official motion/declaration. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

    Conditional step — confirm whether it applies.

  4. Serve the prosecutor, complete the service certificate, file in the circuit court for the record and retain proof. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

    Conditional step — confirm whether it applies.

  5. Follow notices; an objection may require a hearing, and filing alone does not clear a record. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

    Conditional step — confirm whether it applies.
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ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

OSP set-aside request and instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions · source checked 2026-10-20 · substantive review pending. Source retrieved; legal approval not established.

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Your procedural next step

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Separate conviction from arrest without charges, dismissal, acquittal and juvenile records. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

Which disposition is shown in the adult court record?

What offense class, conviction/release dates and sentence obligations apply?

Are there pending cases, other convictions, revocation or excluded offenses?

Official form or document
Official adult criminal set-aside motion, declaration and instructions
Preparation requirements
Obtain the court record and disposition. Conviction applicants must coordinate fingerprints and the separate OSP criminal-history request, then prepare the motion and declaration. Confirm the current packet and prosecutor address; do not send fingerprints or sensitive identifiers to this website. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
How to submit
Use the adult packet’s conviction option for a conviction; its other options address dismissal/acquittal and arrest without a court case. File the signed motion/declaration in the circuit court for the record, serve the prosecutor and complete the certificate as instructed. Retain filed and served copies and receipts. The statute and motion identify no court filing fee for this set-aside motion. The OSP conviction-check form lists a separate $33 fee (form effective January 1, 2022); reconfirm it and any fingerprint-provider charge. Do not describe these as a court filing fee or promise all costs are waived. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
Filing costs
No court filing fee for the qualifying motion; the conviction OSP check and fingerprint-provider costs are separate. Confirm applicability and current amounts. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
Service or notification
Review the explicit service and certificate steps in this guide and official packet. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
What happens next
The prosecutor generally has 120 days to object under ORS 137.225. An objection can lead to a hearing; follow any court notice and local instructions. Relief requires a court order and is not automatic on filing. Confirm what the order covers and retain a copy. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
Confirm fee details
Official fee schedules · Fee waiver and deferral instructions. Amounts and coverage must be confirmed for the particular filing.
Where to submit or confirm the route
Official filing and packet instructions
Where to get help
Legal help. Current intake and eligibility must be confirmed with the provider.

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Court procedure sources across all 36 Oregon counties

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How the procedure usually proceeds

  1. Identify the disposition. Separate conviction from arrest without charges, dismissal, acquittal and juvenile records. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  2. Review conditional eligibility and waiting periods. Check offense, classification, sentence completion, dates, other cases and revocation against ORS 137.225. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  3. Coordinate OSP and prepare the motion. For a conviction, follow the fingerprint and OSP process alongside the official motion/declaration. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  4. Serve and file. Serve the prosecutor, complete the service certificate, file in the circuit court for the record and retain proof. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  5. Monitor objection, hearing and order. Follow notices; an objection may require a hearing, and filing alone does not clear a record. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

Next steps to consider

  • Obtain the court record and disposition. Conviction applicants must coordinate fingerprints and the separate OSP criminal-history request, then prepare the motion and declaration. Confirm the current packet and prosecutor address; do not send fingerprints or sensitive identifiers to this website. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  • Use the adult packet’s conviction option for a conviction; its other options address dismissal/acquittal and arrest without a court case. File the signed motion/declaration in the circuit court for the record, serve the prosecutor and complete the certificate as instructed. Retain filed and served copies and receipts. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  • The statute and motion identify no court filing fee for this set-aside motion. The OSP conviction-check form lists a separate $33 fee (form effective January 1, 2022); reconfirm it and any fingerprint-provider charge. Do not describe these as a court filing fee or promise all costs are waived. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4
  • The prosecutor generally has 120 days to object under ORS 137.225. An objection can lead to a hearing; follow any court notice and local instructions. Relief requires a court order and is not automatic on filing. Confirm what the order covers and retain a copy. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3 · Source 4

Possible remedies and their limits

Set-aside and sealing order

When to consider: When an adult record meets the governing criteria.

Limits: ORS 137.225 contains exclusions and conditions; juvenile expunction and special marijuana or guilty-except-insanity routes require separate review. Source 1 · Source 2

Which laws or rules may govern?

These are conditional scope explanations. Missing facts do not prove that a law is excluded. Confirm the current text, case type, forum, dates and any exceptions before applying a rule.

Adult set-aside · ORS 137.225

Oregon adult criminal/charge records within the statute.

May apply when: The specific record and applicant meet the applicable requirements.

Does not govern the described route when: This does not decide innocence, reverse a conviction on appeal, or establish immigration or firearms consequences. Source 1 · Source 2

Case-specific applicability: conditional.

Facts to confirm

  • Which disposition is shown in the adult court record?
  • What offense class, conviction/release dates and sentence obligations apply?
  • Are there pending cases, other convictions, revocation or excluded offenses?

Outside this guide

  • No waiting period or fee is calculated; federal, tribal and out-of-state record relief are outside scope.
  • No case-specific legal eligibility, calculated filing deadline, form-version acceptance, or prediction of outcome.

Different routes to compare

These links explain separate procedures; they do not establish that a route is available or preferable in your case.

Primary sources and captured editions

  1. ORS chapter 137 - Judgment and Execution; Parole and Probation by the Court ↗

    Oregon Legislative Assembly · 2025 ORS edition · Response captured 2026-10-20.

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  2. OJD - Criminal Set-Aside (Adult Cases), January 2026 instructions and forms ↗

    Oregon Judicial Department · January 2026 printed revision · Response captured 2026-10-20.

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  3. OSP set-aside request and instructions ↗

    Official publisher · OSP request form, effective January 1, 2022; published fee must be reconfirmed · Response captured 2026-10-20.

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  4. Multnomah criminal set-aside instructions ↗

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Temporary custody, immediate-danger and status-quo orders

Temporary family orders manage issues while a case or modification is pending. Immediate-danger orders address emergency child-safety circumstances; status-quo orders preserve routines. Neither label by itself decides final custody.

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Private and non-departmental adoption: petition, reports and judgment

Adoption creates a legal parent-child relationship through a court judgment. Private, relative, stepparent and agency adoptions can require different consents, notices, reports and inquiries. An adoption-record request is not a petition to adopt.

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Adult or minor name and legal-sex designation changes

Court identity-record changes use different adult and minor forms and can involve different venue and notice rules. A judgment changes the court-recognized record but does not automatically update every agency’s identification or vital records.

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Civil stalking protective order: temporary order and final hearing

The civil stalking process addresses repeated unwanted contact meeting statutory culpability, alarm/coercion and safety requirements. Temporary protection and a final stalking judgment are different stages. It is not a general remedy for every unpleasant message.

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Sexual Abuse Protection Order: petition, service and contest

A Sexual Abuse Protection Order (SAPO) is a specific civil route for sexual abuse and reasonable fear within the statute’s conditions. It differs from family-abuse protection and criminal prosecution, and includes restrictions concerning relationships, ages and existing orders.

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EPPDAPA protection for an older person or person with a disability

The Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act (EPPDAPA) provides a civil protection route with its own abuse, protected-person and danger requirements. It is separate from an adult-abuse report, a guardianship or a general money-recovery action.

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Extreme Risk Protection Order: weapons restriction and court review

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) addresses a statutorily defined near-term risk involving deadly weapons. It uses its own authorized-petitioner, evidence, service, surrender and review process; it is not a general no-contact or custody order.

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Civil motions, hearings and trial preparation

A motion asks the judge for a particular ruling. A hearing on that motion may concern legal argument, evidence or both; a trial resolves the claims through the applicable proof process. Preparation should follow the actual issue, notice and scheduling order.

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Civil court fees: waiver, deferral and review of the decision

A waiver and a deferral are different: one excuses a specified fee under the order, while the other postpones payment. Applications are tied to the case and fees identified, and a later court review can change the financial result.

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Civil mediation, written settlement and court closure

A mediator helps parties seek agreement without deciding the case. Reaching terms, documenting a settlement and obtaining any needed dismissal or judgment are separate steps. Confidentiality has exceptions and does not make every preexisting document secret.

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Individual bankruptcy in Oregon: preparation, filing and case duties

Bankruptcy is a federal court process, not an Oregon circuit-court debt-defense form. Chapter choice, disclosures, counseling, fees and continuing duties matter. Filing, an automatic stay and discharge are different legal events with important exceptions.

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Residential foreclosure: notices, resolution conference and loss mitigation

A mortgage default, trustee-sale notice and foreclosure lawsuit are different stages. Oregon’s residential trust-deed conference requirements have exemptions. Counseling, conference participation and loan-modification review do not themselves guarantee a changed loan or stopped sale.

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Rental security-deposit accounting and recovery disputes

A deposit dispute concerns the landlord’s accounting, lawful deductions and return of money after the relevant tenancy/possession events. Ordinary wear, damage and unpaid obligations are not the same. A demand and a court money judgment are different steps.

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Contesting an Oregon traffic violation: court, plea and trial

Traffic violations use the court identified on the citation. Oregon’s central online fine process is for specified circuit-court cases and is not the way to request a contested trial. Justice and municipal courts supply their own local instructions.

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Oregon probation violation and revocation proceedings

A probation violation proceeding concerns alleged noncompliance with an existing sentence. The allegation, possible response and sentencing authority must be examined separately.

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Oregon public records request and denial review

Request records from the public body holding them. Review of a denial depends on who withheld the record, with a special route for elected officials.

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Paid Leave Oregon benefit decision appeal

Paid Leave Oregon directs appeals through the program before referral to OAH. Benefit decisions, equivalent-plan disputes and employer contribution issues must be distinguished.

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OHP service denial: CCO appeal and OHA hearing

For a health-service denial, the issuer matters: OHA describes CCO appeal followed by OHA hearing, while an OHA-issued denial can lead directly to an OHA hearing request.

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Older-adult abuse report and EPPDAPA court protection

An abuse report asks protective agencies to assess safety and possible investigation. An EPPDAPA petition asks a court for specified protective relief; one does not automatically start the other.

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Court participant ADA / ASL accommodation

Use the participant accommodation request. Interpreter professional certification, remote appearance and rescheduling are separate purposes.

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Report identity theft and begin recovery

Start identity-theft reporting, account security and credit recovery. No lawsuit or service of court papers is assumed.

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Choose the court and governing rules

Identify the court, case type and document you received. Read the applicable statewide rules, district local rules and case orders together. Circuit, appellate, Tax Court, justice and municipal courts have different procedures. Federal and Tribal matters require their own rules and court contacts.

Filing, responses and fees

Identify whether you are starting a case or responding in an existing case. Keep the summons, notice and receipt date; ask about the correct filing or response, service and required date. Check filing status and any acceptance or rejection notice. A fee application or technical-support request does not automatically preserve a deadline.

Service, discovery, subpoenas and evidence

Distinguish serving a summons from serving later documents. Check the applicable service method and keep proof of service. For discovery, witnesses and subpoenas, confirm the governing rules, confidentiality restrictions and case orders. Organize your proposed exhibits, identify how they can be authenticated and ask about delivery and exchange instructions; collecting a document does not establish that it is admissible.

Motions, hearings, trial and dispute resolution

Read the hearing notice and any scheduling or pretrial order. Confirm location or remote access, exhibit exchange, witnesses and the purpose of the hearing. Ask which motion and response procedures apply. Mediation, arbitration and trial have different rules; participation does not automatically change other obligations.

Judgments, payment and enforcement

Obtain the entered judgment or order and identify the relief it grants. Ask counsel about enforcement, exemptions, objections, satisfaction or available review. Payment, a satisfaction filing and challenging an award are different actions. The revenue-agency garnishment source below addresses that agency’s collection process; do not use it as a universal private-creditor packet.

Appeals, judicial review and appellate records

Identify the decision being reviewed and ask promptly whether it is appealable, who can seek review and which filing route applies. An appeal is not simply a new trial. Arrange the designated record and transcript, follow brief and motion rules and confirm service. Filing an appeal does not automatically stay enforcement; obtain advice about any separate stay request. Use official fee and access instructions.

Criminal proceedings and representation

Keep charging documents, release conditions, hearing notices and orders. Ask defense counsel about arraignment, release, discovery, motions, trial, sentencing and review. A plea petition is a legal decision to discuss with counsel. Criminal procedural sources below are separate from the substantive Penal Code collection. This site does not provide a complete defense workflow or decide eligibility for appointed counsel.

Explore the Oregon Penal Code collection · Resources after prison release

Family, housing and small claims

Use the packet for your case type and role. Family service and modification, dependency cases, eviction and small claims use different processes. A modification request does not itself change an existing order. Do not assume that ordinary civil appeal or evidence procedures apply to a small-claims hearing. Ask about current court instructions and available legal help.

CPS and dependency resource hub

Agency hearings and Tax Court routes

Start with the agency decision and its review instructions. An agency hearing request, internal appeal and judicial review are separate stages, and different agencies use different routes. Tax Court proceedings have their own divisions, rules and filing instructions. A complaint or records request does not replace the review filing specified in your notice.

Language, disability access and legal help

Contact the responsible court about language interpretation, disability accommodations and accessible participation. Confirm requests and arrangements before the hearing. Court interpretation, agency language assistance and access to legal representation use separate processes.

County rules, forms and help

Select your county above for the existing circuit court, supplementary local rules, forms and civil legal-aid listings. Justice, municipal, federal and Tribal court matters require separate court contacts and applicable rules.