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PJO 24-005 Protected Person Special Advocates — physical PDF page 2

PJO 24-005 Protected Person Special Advocates · physical PDF page 2 ·

Presiding Judge Order 24-005 Page 2 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4. Have the ability to personally visit the re sidences of protected people within the 6th Judicial District and nearby areas; and 5. Have no personal interest in the protected person or any pecuniary or financial interest in the proceeding. SCREENING AND TRAINING FOR SPECIAL ADVOCATES 1. Complete a volunteer application with accurate identifying information self- disclosure of criminal convictions, DHS investigations, or professional discipline and personal references; 2. Submit to a criminal record check and Oregon DHS abuse records check; 3. Complete at least 8 hours of training covering the law of guardianships, the needs or vulnerable populations, skill development for working with diverse communities and the duties and ethics of a court-appointed special advocate; 4. Complete additional training of no less than four hours each year in subject areas relevant to protected p…

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PJO 24-006 Pretrial Release (Am1) — physical PDF page 11

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Presiding Judge Order 24-006 (Amendment 1) Page 11 of 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 B) RAO Investigation and Report 1) The RAO report will not be ordinarily fi led in court records (Odyssey); if so filed, will be filed as a CONFIDENTI AL document, and if not so filed determined to be tantamount to CONFIDENTIAL, requiring a motion, declaration and proposed order and prot ective order for release. The RAO release assessment report will be provided to the Judge, the District Attorney, and the Defense Attorney. This PJO con stitutes a protective order, and the RAO report will not be copied for distri bution outside the immediate use of the state and defense and will be destroyed at the end of the case. The RAO report will be maintained outside of court records by the RAO clerical staff for the period of the case, plus 30 days an d any time of an appeal, and then shall be destroyed. 2) The RAO shall not discuss conversations with the AIC defendant b…

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PJO 24-005 Protected Person Special Advocates — physical PDF page 3

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Presiding Judge Order 24-005 Page 3 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 6. If necessary to complete the court report, interview the protected person’s caregivers and family members and social service providers and inspect records related to health, mental health, finances, education, and welfare; 7. Complete a written report using a form designated by the court which provides a summary of observations and indicates any recommendation for judicial action; 8. Consult with supervising organization’s staff as necessary to complete the required tasks; 9. Submit the written report to the supervising organization; and 10. The supervising organization will ensure report compliance and submit the report to the court. IT IS ORDERED that effective June 1, 2024, the 6 th Judicial District shall appoint in writing by the Presiding Judge via Appoin tment Letter appointing Protected Person Special Advocates (PPSA) meeting the above qualifications and training req…

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PJO 24-005 Protected Person Special Advocates — physical PDF page 1

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Presiding Judge Order 24-005 Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF OREGON CIRCUIT COURTS OF UMATILLA AND MORROW COUNTIES In the Matter of Appointment of Protected Person Special Advocates No. 24-005 PRESIDING JUDGE ORDER RE: QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROTECTED PERSON SPECIAL ADVOCATES The Court finds that ORS 125.120 author izes the appointment of volunteers to serve as protected person special advocates (s pecial advocates). This order delineates the qualifications, standards, and procedure s to be used by special advocates in performance of their duties, responsibilities and functions as follows: QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS SERVING AS SPECIAL ADVOCATES 1. Be 18 years of age or older; 2. Have no convictions for crimes punishable by one year or more incarceration, or any crimes involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a person; 3. Have no current investigation or past founded incident from any Governm…

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PJO 24-006 Pretrial Release (Am1) — physical PDF page 3

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Presiding Judge Order 24-006 (Amendment 1) Page 3 of 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 from delegatory of Authority from the Pr esiding Judge pursuant to ORS 1.171(4), hereby made, and ratifying all previous appointment from oral delegations made. 1) The Trial Court Administrator will ensure that the RAO’s are properly trained in release procedure and procedures rela ted to release criteria and processes in Oregon. 2) Any records pertaining to RAO’s are protected and exempt from disclosure under Title 19, Oregon Revised Statures, in particular ORS 192.355. II) DEFINITIONS A) Cite and Release for Arrest Warrants (ORS 133.110 and ORS 133.055). The court may issue a warrant for non-appearance upon probable cause and may in issuing the warrant authorize law enforcement to issue and serve a criminal citation in lieu of arrest and are tantamount to “personal recognizance” release. These warrants state in lieu of security “Cit e and Release” or similar wo…

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PJO 24-007A Mandatory Training Non-Professional Fiduciaries — physical PDF page 3

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Presiding Judge Order 24-007 (Amendment 1) Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 8) The Court may, in its discretion, require a non-professional fiduciary to retake the class. 9) Failure to timely comply with this Rule may result in removal of the non- professional fiduciary by the court. IT IS FURTHER ODERED that the Non-Professional Fiduciary Education and Training Program shall include, as part of its curriculum, the following: 1) A guide to applicable Oregon Statutes, including the definitions explaining the role of the fiduciary and the fiduciary’s responsibilities to the protected person and to the Court. 2) An overview of guardian and conservator decision-making ethics. 3) A general guide to what actions guardians and conservators can or cannot take without court approval, which shall include specific resources in the community. 4) Checklists for specific duties and timelines. 5) Guidance and information on how to ma ke medical care dec…

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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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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 7

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 7 · 2026

A-6 32. 26.070—APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BY TRIBUNAL Adopt a new rule regarding approval of agreements resulting from a collaborative law process. See related items B.25–B.31 and B.33–B.44. 33. 26.080—DISQUALIFICATION OF COLLABORATIVE LAWYER AND LAWYERS IN ASSOCIATED LAW FIRM Adopt a new rule regarding disqualification of a collaborative lawyer. See related items B.25–B.32 and B.34–B.44. 34. 26.090—LOW -INCOME PARTIES Adopt a new rule regarding representation of parties who are indigent. See related items B.25–B.33 and B.35–B.44. 35. 26.100—GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AS PARTY Adopt a new rule regarding the representation of a party that is a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. See related items B.25–B.34 and B.36–B.44. 36. 26.110—DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION Adopt a new rule regarding the disclosure of information related to a collaborative matter during the collaborative law process. See related items B.25–B.35 and B.37–B.44. 37. 26.120—STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL REPO…

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