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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 8

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 8 · 2026

A-7 41. 26.160—PRIVILEGE AGAINST DISCLOSURE FOR COLLABORATIVE LAW COMMUNICATION; ADMISSIBILITY; DISCOVERY Adopt a new rule regarding the application of privilege in a collaborative law proceeding. See related items B.25–B.40 and B.42–B.44. 42. 26.170— WAIVER AND PRECLUSION OF PRIVILEGE Adopt a new rule regarding waiver and preclusion of waiver during a collaborative law proceeding. See related items B.25–B.41 and B.43–B.44. 43. 26.180—LIMITS OF PRIVILEGE Adopt a new rule regarding the limits of privilege for collaborative law communications. See related items B.25–B.42 and B.44. 44. 26.190—AUTHORITY OF TRIBUNAL IN CASE OF NONCOMPLIANCE Adopt a new rule regarding authority of a tribunal in cases of noncompliance. See related items B.25–B.43. C. DEFERRED RECOMMENDATIONS The UTCR Committee did not issue a recommendation with regard to the following related proposals to amend UTCR chapter 12—Mediation. See section IV.C for a detailed explanation. 1. 12.010—APPLICABILITY Modify the rule lan…

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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 6

PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility · physical PDF page 6 ·

the Crime Category that the charge the individual is facing falls into. OJD's list is hereby incorporated into this Order. 8. Attached to this Order is Exhibit A, to be used in Step 2 which includes a chart of overriding circumstances, and what action should be taken if they apply. Exhibit A is hereby incorporated into this Order. 9. Attached to this Order is Exhibit B, which is a series of charts to be used in Step 2, to determine any required conditions of release. Exhibit B is hereby incorporated into this Order. This Presiding Judge Order supersedes all previous orders on the same subject and shall remain in effect until further Order of this Court. Dated this JO day of September , 2025. Norman R. Hill Presiding Judge

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PJO 26-002 - In the Matter of Security Screening in the Polk County Courthouse bldg — physical PDF page 2

PJO 26-002 - In the Matter of Security Screening in the Polk County Courthouse bldg · physical PDF page 2 ·

6. Employees and vendors are permitted to bring power and other tools through employee or designated service entrance provided such items are necessary to perform their work tasks. 7. Employees are permitted to bring in cutlery, utensils and similar items that are commonly used for cooking and cutting food items through employee entrances. 8. Any unauthorized person who found to have prohibited items with them or who refuses to go through the required screening shall not be admitted into the courthouse building. 9. Employees and other authorized persons with keycard-controlled access who are on official duty may bypass screening by using keycard-controlled entrances. 10.Employees and other authorized persons are not permitted to allow or aid any unauthorized individuals to gain access through keycard-controlled entrances. However , authorized persons may escort guests by using keycard-controlled entrances . 11 . Law enforcement officers who are employed by or an agent of a law enforcem…

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PJO 25-004 in the Matter of Trial Readiness and Timely Conclusion of Criminal Cases — physical PDF page 3

PJO 25-004 in the Matter of Trial Readiness and Timely Conclusion of Criminal Cases · physical PDF page 3 ·

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY TRIAL READINESS INFORMATION State of Oregon Case# V. Defense _ Prosecution _ in the above captioned case hereby represents to this Court: 1. All discovery has been completed; 2. All investigation(s) have completed; 3. All motions were filed and resolved; 4. Pretrial negotiation was concluded; 5. There is/are no other case(s) in other jurisdiction(s) that require resolution before proceeding to trial in this case; 6. Witness( es) is/are available for the necessary time periods; 7. Does not need additional time to prepare and is ready for the trial; 8. There are/will be digital media exhibit: Yes or No and will be timely submitted if yes as required under PJO. NOTE: In the interest of utilizing the Court's limited resources in the most effective manner, all eight (8) above listed items must have been completed/addressed before a case is assigned to a trial judge. This document shall be made a part of the record in this ca…

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CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules — physical PDF page 16

CJO 2026-021 — Adoption of Amendments to the Uniform Trial Court Rules · physical PDF page 16 · 2026

A-15 * * * * * (4) Spacing[,]{ and} Paging[, and Numbered Lines] (a) All pleadings, motions, and requested instructions must be double-spaced[ and prepared with numbered lines]. (b) All other documents may be single-spaced[ and the lines need not be numbered]. (c) On the first page of each pleading or similar document, two inches at the top of the page shall be left blank. (d) All documents, except exhibits and wills, shall be prepared with a one-inch margin on each side. * * * * *

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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 2026-028 — 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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PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility — physical PDF page 7

PJO 25-005 In the Matter of Pretrial Release by sheriff or entity supervising the local correctional facility · physical PDF page 7 ·

EXHIBIT A: CRITERIA FOR OVERRIDING CIRCUMSTANCES OVERRIDING CIRCUMSTANCES CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE Multiple charges over multiple incidences Move to Category 3 Move to Category 3 in the 48 hours prior to arrest Individual is unable to comprehend the Hold for arraignment or first appearance release process or participate in the release assessment process or sign a release agreement A direct threat of violence to a victim, law Hold for arraignment or first appearance enforcement officer, or anyone else connected to the case Any prior contempt or probation Hold for arraignment or first appearance violation adjudication Any outstanding warrants or holds from Hold for arraignment or first appearance other jurisdictions Any prior FTA conviction, or an FTA on Move to Category 3 Move to Category 3 the current case Three convictions for the same charge in Move to Category 3 Move to Category 3 the last five years Arrest or conviction for the same conduct Move to Cate…

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