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Remote and In-Person Option for Trial Readiness and Status Hearings — physical PDF page 1
Remote and In-Person Option for Trial Readiness and Status Hearings · physical PDF page 1 ·
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MALHEUR IN THE MATTER OF THE Presiding Judge Order No. 2021-06 REMOTE AND IN-PERSON OPTION FOR TRIAL READINESS AND STATUS HEARINGS The above entitled matter having come before the Court and there be a finding that permitting the parties to appear either remotely or in-person for trial readiness hearings and status hearings promotes efficiency for parties and their attorney. That doing so allows the court to quickly process these hearings and reduce continuances. It is hereby ordered that parties and attorneys may appear either in-person or by phone for trial readiness hearings and status hearings, which may be entitled in Odyssey as “Call,” “Trial — Ready For,” “Hearing — Trial Readiness,” “Status Check” and “Status Hearing.” Parties and attorneys do not need to notify the court of their intended mode of appearance. Attorneys shall be responsible to instruct their clients accordingly. DATED this 8" of July, 2021 yh Ah | : { …
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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/Documents/MAL-PJO-2021-06.pdf
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 1
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 1 · 2026
In the Matter of the Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) CHIEF JUSTICE ORDER No. 26-021 ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM TRIAL COURT RULES I HEREBY ORDER, pursuant to ORS 1.002, UTCR 1.030, and UTCR 1.050, the following: 1. The Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR), as set out in Appendix A, are adopted and are effective August 1, 2026, pursuant to ORS 1.002. 2. All current local rules inconsistent with the Uniform Trial Court Rules as amended will be deemed ineffective on August 1, 2026, pursuant to UTCR 1.030. 3. Local rules that are consistent with the Uniform Trial Court Rules as amended remain in effect and are subject to review as provided under UTCR 1.050. 4. Those local rules that are not amended or repealed and are not disapproved on review under UTCR 1.050 remain in effect until so amended, repealed, or disapproved. Dated this 12th day of June, 2026. _________________________________ Meagan A. Flynn Chief Justice
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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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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/UTCR/CJO_2026-021.pdf
CJO 2026-019 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendment of Uniform Trial Court Rule 4.130 — physical PDF page 1
CJO 2026-019 — Approving Out-of-Cycle Amendment of Uniform Trial Court Rule 4.130 · physical PDF page 1 · 2026
1 In the Matter of Approving Out-of- Cycle Amendment of Uniform Trial Court Rule 4.130 ) ) ) ) ) ) CHIEF JUSTICE ORDER No. 26-019 ORDER APPROVING OUT-OF-CYCLE AMENDMENT OF UNIFORM TRIAL COURT RULE 4.130 I HEREBY ORDER, pursuant to ORS 1.002 and Uniform Trial Court Rule (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 4.130. 2. UTCR 4.130 is amended, as shown in Attachment A to this order. For the convenience of the reader, deleted wording is shown in [brackets and italics] and new wording is shown in {braces, underline, and bold}. 3. Pursuant to UTCR 1.020(5), the UTCR Reporter shall take the steps necessary to post the amendment of UTCR 4.130 for public comment as soon as practicable and shall place them on the agenda for the October 22, 2026, UTCR Committee meeting for review of public comment. 4. This order is effective July 1, 2026. Dated this 16th day of June, 2026. _______…
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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/UTCR/CJO_2026-019.pdf
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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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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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/UTCR/CJO_2026-028.pdf
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 2
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 2 · 2026
A-1 ATTACHMENT A TO CJO 26-021 AMENDED UNIFORM TRIAL COURT RULES AND SUMMARY OF OTHER UTCR COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Effective August 1, 2026) I. INTRODUCTION The amended Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR) take effect on August 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. The amendments are the result of suggestions and comments received from the public, bench, bar, and interested agencies. Unless otherwise noted, the proposed amendments were posted on the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) website to invite public comment. Additional information on the UTCR can be viewed at: www.courts.oregon.gov/utcr. II. FUTURE MEETINGS The next meeting of the UTCR Committee is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026. The committee will review proposed changes to the UTCR and the Supplementary Local Rules (SLR). The committee will make recommendations to the Chief Justice on those proposals. This is the only meeting in the next UTCR cycle at which the committee intends to accept proposals for UTCR changes that would take…
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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 6
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 6 · 2026
A-5 23. 25.200—TAKING TESTIMONY IN A CONTESTED MATTER ON A DISPUTED FACTUAL ISSUE Adopt a new rule requiring that a witness’s testimony on a disputed material factual issue must be taken in the same manner as in an adjunct action. See related items B.3–B.22 and B.24. 24. 25.210—OREGON RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (ORCP APPLY TO CONTESTED MATTERS Adopt a new rule indicating that ORCP apply in contested matters unless a rule or court order provides otherwise. See related items B.3–B.23. 25. NEW CHAPTER 26— COLLABORATIVE LAW (ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION) Adopt the following 19 proposed new rules under a new UTCR chapter 26 to incorporate the Uniform Collaborative Law Rules (UCLR), into the UTCR. See related items B.26–B.44. 26. 26.010—DEFINITIONS Adopt UCLR definitions for the purposes of UTCR chapter 26. See related items B.25 and B.27–B.44. 27. 26.020—APPLICABILITY Adopt a new rule regarding applicability of the UCLR. See related items B.25–B.26 and B.28–B.44. 28. 26.030—COLLABORATIVE LA…
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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 20
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 20 · 2026
A-19 (5) Any proposed judgment containing an award of punitive damages shall be served on the Director of the Crime Victims’ Assistance Section, Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, not less than three days prior to submission to the court. (6) The certificate required under subsection (2) may be combined with any certificate of service required by another statute or rule. * * * * *
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