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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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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 22
CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 22 · 2026
A-21 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. 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 requires that the caption of a complaint filed in an “eviction action” must include the words “Subject to Residential and Landlord Tenant Act.” It permits court staff to quickly identify the case type and enter it into OJD’s case management system. No public comments were received. NEW RULE 18.020 CAPTION In the caption of a complaint filed in an eviction action, the plaintiff must indicate if the case is subject to ORS chapter 90 in substantially the following form: “[ ] Subject to the…
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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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PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility — physical PDF page 9
PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility · physical PDF page 9 ·
DUii • Absolutely no consumption of intoxicants ; • No entry into liquor stores, taverns, bars, or dispensaries. Non-DV person crimes eligible for • Absolutely no contact with the victim; release with special conditions • No entry onto premises, business or other location occupied by the victim; • No possession or access to firearms or other deadly weapons; • If intoxicants are implicated in the crime, absolutely no consumption of intoxicants Any Category 1 offense with a named • No contact order for alleged victim or location victim or location Any Category 2 delivery or • Absolutely no consumption of intoxicants; manufacture of a controlled substance • No entry into liquor stores, taverns, bars, or dispensaries. Co-Defendant • No contact with Co-Defendant The following person-specific criteria lead to the following conditions : CRITERIA CONDITION OF RELEASE Person is visibly intoxicated • Absolutely no consumption of intoxicants ; • No entry into liquor stores, taverns, bars, or disp…
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PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility — physical PDF page 8
PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility · physical PDF page 8 ·
The person was arrested for an offense involving controlled substances and: • The person was in possession of a firearm during the offense; • The person was, at the time of the offense, in possession of a substantial quantity of a controlled substance or substances as that term is defined in ORS 475.900{1)(a)(A G); • The person was in possession of fentanyl; • The person was, at the time of the offense, in possession of materials being used for the packaging of controlled substances such as scales, wrapping foil, other than the material being used to contain the substance that is the subject of the offense; • The person was, at the time of the offense, in possession of manufacturing paraphernalia, including recipes, precursor chemicals, laboratory equipment, lighting, ventilating or power generating equipment; • The person was, at the time of the offense, supervising one or more minors . Hold for arraignment or first appearance EXHIBIT B: CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASES The followin…
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PJO 25-006 In the Matter of Sealing Records — physical PDF page 1
PJO 25-006 In the Matter of Sealing Records · physical PDF page 1 ·
FILED p.::...; \ c. I j. • • ' • ,., • - ~ •. ' , In the Matter of Sealing Records Pursuant to ORS 105.164 PRESIDING JUDGE ORDER ) 25-006 ?"";:·0125 r·· !: 19 ORDER TO SET ASIDE JUDGMENTS .AND SEAL ELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT CASES I HEREBY FIND THAT: 1. ORS 1.002(10) establishes the presiding judge of each judicial district of this state are the administrative heads of their respective courts and are responsible and accountable in the exercise of their administrative authority and supervision over their respective courts. 2. When the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court permits the use of the electronic court records, ORS 7.095 allows the State Court Administrator to prescribe standards governing the use of electronic data processing techniques by the Oregon Judicial Department , the preservation of the records so maintained , and controls to prevent unauthorized access to records maintained using electronic data processing equipment. 3. ORS 105.164, amended by Oregon Laws 2025…
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PJO 26-002 - In the Matter of Security Screening in the Polk County Courthouse bldg — physical PDF page 1
PJO 26-002 - In the Matter of Security Screening in the Polk County Courthouse bldg · physical PDF page 1 ·
In the Matter of Security ) PRESIDING JUDGE ORDER Screening in the Polk County ) 26 - 002 Courthouse ) ) ORDER REGARDING SECURITY ) SCREENING IN THE POLK COUNTY ) COURTHOUSE BUILDING I HEREBY FIND THAT: 1. ORS 1.002(10) establishes the presiding judge of each judicial district of this state are the administrative heads of their respective courts and are responsible and accountable in the exercise of their administrative authority and supervision over their respective courts. 2. Security screening and controlled courthouse access are necessary to protect the safety of the public , staff, and all courthouse users. 3. It is further necessary to limit ingress and egress points of the Courthouse to establish and maintain effective security and safety screening into the building. I HEREBY ORDER AS FOLLOWS: 1. Public access to the Polk County Courthouse located at 850 Main Street shall be limited to one designated entrance on Jefferson Street , equipped with electronic screening for weapons a…
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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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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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Publisher URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/rules/UTCR/CJO_2026-021.pdf