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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 19
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 19 · 2026
A-18 “b. [ ] I received objections that I could not resolve with a party despite reasonable efforts to do so. I have filed a copy of the objections I received and indicated which objections remain unresolved. “c. [ ] After conferring about objections, [role and name of objecting party] agreed to independently file any remaining objection. “4. [ ] Service is not required pursuant to subsection (3) of this rule, or by {the following }statute, rule, or otherwise{: }. “5. [ ] Each other party previously filed a waiver of appearance. “6. [ ] This is a proposed judgment that includes an award of punitive damages and notice has been served on the Director of the Crime Victims’ Assistance Section as required by subsection (5) of this rule. “7. [ ] Other: _______________________________________.” (3) The requirements of subsection (1) of this rule do not apply to: (a) A proposed order or judgment presented in open court with the parties present; (b) A proposed order or judgment for which servic…
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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:09.969140+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-08-01; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text Only approved-change pages1-25 and out-of-cycle amendment pages94-101 are indexed. Disapproved proposals, deferred recommendations and administrative actions on pages26-93 and102-105 remain source context only. This packet is not consolidated rule text; dates differ by provision.
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 18
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 18 · 2026
A-17 At the spring meeting on April 29, 2026, the committee adopted by consensus a minor modification to streamline the amendment, which is reflected in the final approved version below. AMENDMENT 5.100 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED ORDERS OR JUDGMENTS (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this rule, any proposed judgment or proposed order submitted to the court for signature must be: (a) Served on each attorney not less than three days prior to submission to the court, or (b) Accompanied by a stipulation by each attorney that no objection exists as to the judgment or order, or (c) Served on a self-represented party not less than seven days prior to submission to the court and be accompanied by notice of the time period to object. (2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this rule, any proposed judgment or order submitted to the court must include, following the space for judicial signature, a dated and signed certificate that describes: (a) The manner and date of compliance with any…
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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:09.969140+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-08-01; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text Only approved-change pages1-25 and out-of-cycle amendment pages94-101 are indexed. Disapproved proposals, deferred recommendations and administrative actions on pages26-93 and102-105 remain source context only. This packet is not consolidated rule text; dates differ by provision.
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 3
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 3 · 2026
A-2 2. 2.010—FORM OF DOCUMENTS Amended to remove the requirement to prepare pleadings, motions, and requested instructions with numbered lines. 3. 5.100—SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED ORDERS OR JUDGMENTS Amended to require parties to specify the rule or statutory basis upon which a submitted document is purported to be exempt from the advance service requirement imposed under the UTCR 5.100(1). 4. 18.010—DEFINITION Adopted a definition of “eviction action” for purposes of proposed new rules UTCR 18.020 to 18.040. See related items A.5–A.7. 5. 18.020—CAPTION Adopted a new rule regarding requirements for the caption of a complaint filed in a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action. See related items A.4 and A.6–A.7. 6. 18.030—FORMAT OF COMPLAINT Adopted a new rule regarding requirements for the form of a complaint filed in an FED action. See related items A.4–A.5 and A.7. 7. 18.040—FORM OF ORDER OR JUDGMENT Adopted a new rule regarding requirements for the form of a proposed order or judgment f…
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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:09.969140+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-08-01; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text Only approved-change pages1-25 and out-of-cycle amendment pages94-101 are indexed. Disapproved proposals, deferred recommendations and administrative actions on pages26-93 and102-105 remain source context only. This packet is not consolidated rule text; dates differ by provision.
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 17
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 17 · 2026
A-16 3. 5.100—SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED ORDERS OR JUDGMENTS Amended subsection (3) to require parties to specify the rule or statutory basis for claiming that a submitted document is exempt from the advance- service requirement in UTCR 5.100(1). ACTION TAKEN No motion was made to change the committee’s preliminary recommendation of approval. Accordingly, by committee convention, the October 24, 2025, preliminary recommendation became the committee’s final recommendation of approval. EXPLANATION This proposal, submitted by Judge Matthew A. Rowan of the Jackson County Circuit Court, amends UTCR 5.100(3)(b) to require parties to identify the specific rule or statute supporting a claim that a submitted document is exempt from the advance‑service requirement under 5.100(1). It also includes a conforming update to UTCR 5.100(2)(b). For background, UTCR 5.100 requires advance service on opposing parties of proposed orders and judgments (subsection (1)); requires a certification of compliance wit…
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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:09.969140+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-08-01; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text Only approved-change pages1-25 and out-of-cycle amendment pages94-101 are indexed. Disapproved proposals, deferred recommendations and administrative actions on pages26-93 and102-105 remain source context only. This packet is not consolidated rule text; dates differ by provision.
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 24
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 24 · 2026
A-23 7. 18.040—FORM OF ORDER OR JUDGMENT Adopted a new rule regarding requirements for the form of a proposed order or judgment filed in an FED action. See related items A.4–A.6. ACTION TAKEN No motion was made to change the committee’s preliminary recommendation of approval. Accordingly, by committee convention, the October 24, 2025, preliminary recommendation became the committee’s final recommendation of approval. EXPLANATION See also the background explanation for related item A.4. The new rule imposes requirements for the form of a proposed order or judgment filed in an eviction action. At the fall 2025 meeting, the proponent provided the following testimony: • Whether an eviction action is subject to ORS chapter 90 is ultimately a legal determination. Plaintiffs sometimes mistakenly assert that an action is subject to ORS chapter 90 and defendants sometimes dispute the plaintiff’s assertion. It is important that the court determine whether an action is in fact subject to ORS chap…
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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:09.969140+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-08-01; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text Only approved-change pages1-25 and out-of-cycle amendment pages94-101 are indexed. Disapproved proposals, deferred recommendations and administrative actions on pages26-93 and102-105 remain source context only. This packet is not consolidated rule text; dates differ by provision.
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 21
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 21 · 2026
A-20 4. 18.010—DEFINITION Adopted a definition of “eviction action” for purposes of proposed new rules UTCR 18.020 to 18.040. See related items A.5–A.7. ACTION TAKEN No motion was made to change the committee’s preliminary recommendation of approval. Accordingly, by committee convention, the October 24, 2025, preliminary recommendation became the committee’s final recommendation of approval. EXPLANATION Background. These new rules, UTCR 18.010 to 18.040, were proposed by Danielle Ramos, Legal Policy Advisor for OJD’s Civil and Criminal Programs Division, to align court processes with Oregon law. Under ORS 105.164, OJD must annually set aside judgments and seal court records in forcible entry and detainer (FED) cases that meet statutory criteria. This law, effective in 2023, applies retroactively to judgments entered on or after January 1, 2014. Since 2023, OJD has worked to develop a centralized, automated process to identify eligible FED cases. Progress has been delayed because many F…
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 14
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 14 · 2026
A-13 2. 2.010—FORM OF DOCUMENTS Amended to remove the requirement to prepare pleadings, motions, and requested instructions with numbered lines. ACTION TAKEN No motion was made to change the committee’s preliminary recommendation of approval. Accordingly, by committee convention, the October 24, 2025, preliminary recommendation became the committee’s final recommendation of approval. EXPLANATION This proposal, submitted by Judge Matthew A. Rowan, Circuit Court Judge, Jackson County Circuit Court, amends UTCR 2.010(4) to remove the requirement that all pleadings, motions, and requested instructions be prepared with numbered lines. Prior to the fall 2025 meeting, the proponent provided the following written testimony: • The proposed changes eliminate the need for pleading paper. The requirement of pleading paper is outdated and does not align with federal pleading or Oregon appellate court briefing format requirements. In a digital age, requiring numbered pages serves no purpose. In fact…
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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 25
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 25 · 2026
A-24 (2) If multiple defendants are named in an action, the judgment must clearly describe the judgment rendered as to each defendant. (3) A judgment for forcible entry and detainer in an eviction action subject to ORS chapter 90 must be in substantially the form provided at www.courts.oregon.gov/forms.
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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/UTCR/CJO_2026-021.pdf