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CJO 2026-028 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendments of UTCR 21.040 and 21.070 to Authorize Electronic Submission of Documents Up to 50 MB in Size — physical PDF page 2

CJO 2026-028 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendments of UTCR 21.040 and 21.070 to Authorize Electronic Submission of Documents Up to 50 MB in Size · physical PDF page 2 · 2026

A–1 ATTACHMENT A TO CJO NO. 26-028 21.040 FORMAT OF DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY (1) A document submitted electronically to the court must be in the form of a Portable Document Format (PDF) or a Portable Document Format/A (PDF/A) file that does not exceed {50}[25] megabytes. A document that exceeds the size limit must be broken down and submitted as separate files that do not exceed {50}[25] megabytes each. A filer submitting separate files under this section must include in the Filing Comments field for each submission a description that clearly identifies the part of the document that the file represents, for example, “Motion for Summary Judgment, part 1 of 2.” (2) Except as provided in subsections (a) or (b) of this section or in UTCR 24.040(3)(a), when a document to be electronically filed incorporates a documentary exhibit, an affidavit, a declaration, a certificate of service, or another document, the electronic filing must be submitted as a unified single PDF file, rathe…

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Captured 2026-10-18T22:31:17.039508+00:00 · Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-07-22; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text

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CJO 2026-028 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendments of UTCR 21.040 and 21.070 to Authorize Electronic Submission of Documents Up to 50 MB in Size — physical PDF page 1

CJO 2026-028 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendments of UTCR 21.040 and 21.070 to Authorize Electronic Submission of Documents Up to 50 MB in Size · physical PDF page 1 · 2026

1 In the Matter of Approving Out-of- Cycle Amendments of Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR) 21.040 and 21.070 to Reflect Changes in the Oregon Judicial Department’s Electronic Filing System ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CHIEF JUSTICE ORDER No. 26-028 ORDER APPROVING OUT-OF-CYCLE AMENDMENTS OF UNIFORM TRIAL COURT RULES 21.040 AND 21.070 TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS UP TO 50 MEGABYTES IN SIZE I HEREBY FIND THAT: 1. ORS 1.002(2)(d) authorizes the Chief Justice to make rules governing electronic filing in Oregon’s circuit courts. 2. The Oregon Judicial Department’s electronic filing system has been updated to allow electronic submission of documents up to 50 megabytes in size. I HEREBY ORDER, pursuant to ORS 1.002 and UTCR 1.020, the following: 1. Good cause has been shown and the time limits established by UTCR 1.020(2), (3), and (4) are waived for the amendment of UTCR 21.040 and 21.070. 2. UTCR 21.040 and 21.070 are amended, as shown in Attachment A to this order. For the convenien…

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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 101

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 101 · 2026

A-43 (c) A separate petition for waiver must be filed in each judicial district in which the person desires a waiver. (d) If the court grants a petition for waiver, the bar [member]{licensee} obtaining the waiver must (i) File a copy of the court’s order in each case subject to the waiver; and (ii) Include the words “Exempt from eFiling per Waiver Granted [DATE]” in the caption of all documents conventionally filed during the duration of the waiver. (e) If the court grants a motion for waiver, the bar [member]{licensee} obtaining the waiver must include the words “Exempt from eFiling per Waiver Granted [DATE]” in the caption of all documents conventionally filed in the case. (3) If the electronic filing system is continuously unavailable for a period of more than 24 hours, an active [member]{licensee} of the Oregon State Bar may file documents using conventional filing until the end of the first full business day after the day on which the electronic filing system becomes available. * …

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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 100

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 100 · 2026

A-42 5. 21.140—MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING Changed references from “member” to “licensee.” See related items D.1 and D.3–D.4. ACTION TAKEN Amendment of the rule was preliminarily recommended by consensus at the UTCR Committee’s fall meeting on October 24, 2025. The rule was then amended out of cycle by CJO 25-051, effective January 1, 2026. No public comments were received. EXPLANATION See also the background explanation for related item D.1. The amendment to UTCR 21.140(1)–(3) changed “member” to “licensee” to conform to SB 166. The committee agreed by consensus to recommend approval of the amendment out of cycle to align with the effective date of SB 166. AMENDMENT 21.140 MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING (1) An active [member]{licensee} of the Oregon State Bar must file a document using the electronic filing system, instead of using conventional filing, unless: (a) The document is required to be conventionally filed under UTCR 21.070(3); or (b) The filer has obtained a waiver under subsec…

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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 9

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 9 · 2026

A-8 6. 12.060—QUALIFICATION AS AN APPROVED GENERAL CIVIL MEDIATOR, ONGOING OBLIGATIONS Amend the basic training and ongoing obligations requirements for mediators. See related items C.1–C.5 and C.7–C.14. 7. 12.070—QUALIFICATION AS AN APPROVED DOMESTIC RELATIONS CUSTODY AND PARENTING MEDIATOR, ONGOING OBLIGATIONS Amend the training and ongoing obligations requirements for domestic relations custody and parenting mediators. See related items C.1–C.6 and C.8–C.14. 8. 12.080—QUALIFICATION AS AN APPROVED DOMESTIC RELATIONS FINANCIAL MEDIATOR, ONGOING OBLIGATIONS Amend the training and ongoing obligations requirements for domestic relations financial mediators. See related items C.1–C.7 and C.9–C.14. 9. 12.090—INDEPENDENT QUALIFICATION REVIEW Change the title and revise the rule to conform with proposed amendments to UTCR 12.030. See related items C.1–C.8 and C.10–C.14. 10. 12.100—BASIC MEDIATION CURRICULUM Amend the basic mediation training curriculum. See related items C.1–C.9 and C.11–C.1…

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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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In the Matter of Court Appearances, Alternate Locations and Finding Good Cause Regarding Appearances - Amended — physical PDF page 1

In the Matter of Court Appearances, Alternate Locations and Finding Good Cause Regarding Appearances - Amended · physical PDF page 1 ·

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of Court Appearances, Alternate ) Presiding Judge Order 23-03 ) Locations and Finding Good ) ) ) AMENDED FILED SEP 25 2023 Coos Co. Circuit Court THE ABOVE MATTER coming before the court on its own motion: Cause Regarding Appearances Pursuant to ORS 1.002(2) which provides that the Chief Justice may delegate the exercise of any powers specified in ORS 1.002 to the Presiding Judge of each Judicial District and Sections 6(4) and 6(5) of Oregon Laws 2020, Chapter 12, which provide that the Chief Justice may delegate certain additional powers to a Presiding Judge of a Judicial District; now, therefore: Pursuant to the authority authorized, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Except as set forth below, all court proceedings and appearances shall be held in-person in Coos and Curry Counties. 2. Remote appearances are permitted under the following circumstances: a. In-custody initial appearances in criminal ca…

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PJO 21-05 (Amended): Exhibits for Hearings Under UTCR 6.050 and CJO 22-012 — physical PDF page 1

PJO 21-05 (Amended): Exhibits for Hearings Under UTCR 6.050 and CJO 22-012 · physical PDF page 1 ·

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of Exhibits for ) Presiding Judge Order 21-05 Hearings under UTCR 6.050 ) Amended And CJO 22-012 FILED AUG 9 3 2026 THE ABOVE MATTER coming before the court on its own motion: purge Chief Justice Order (CJO) No. 22-012(3) provides that a Presiding Judgemay determine how nondocumentary exhibits, such as audio or video exhibits, are to be submitted for a remote proceeding; Uniform Trial Court Rule (UTCR) 6.050 provides that trial exhibits must be delivered or submitted as ordered by the assigned trial judge; and All judges of the 15'h Judicial District desire a uniform process for the delivery or submission of exhibits for remote hearings or trials; now, therefore: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Exhibits are to be delivered or submitted to the Court for remote hearings or trials as follows: a. Documentary exhibits filed electronically with the Court in compliance with CJO 22-012(3) must be filed by 5…

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Chief Justice amendment order effective 2026-07-22; original amendment document, not consolidated rule text

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