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SLR 1.161 — FILING OF DOCUMENTS IN COURT
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 4 · 2026
1.161 FILING OF DOCUMENTS IN COURT (1) The Polk County Circuit Court has approval from the State Court Administrator to accept filings electronically for designated case types and documents pursuant to Uniform Trial Court Rule (UTCR) Chapter 21, which governs filing and service by electronic means. (2) When conventional filing is permitted or required by UTCR Chapter 21 or under SLR 2.501 below, filings are accepted at the Polk County Courthouse, Room 301, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon. Documents delivered by mail shall be addressed to Polk County Circuit Court, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338. If a fee is required, then filing shall occur only if the fee is satisfied or a waiver or deferral of fee is filed and approved by the Court.
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Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 20 · 2026
Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 Page | 17 APPENDIX 1 (See SLR 8.073) NOTICE You must file an answer in writing to this Order, within thirty (30) days from the date this Order is served upon you. If you do not file a written answer within such time, the other side may automatically be given the relief against you which the other side is requesting in the attached motion. In order to file an answer in writing, you must do the following things: (1) Your written answer must contain the title and number of this case. (2) Your written answer must specify the item or items of relief requested by the other side which you oppose. (You do not need to state the reasons why you oppose the relief; you need only to state that you do oppose the relief.) (3) Your written answer must be signed by you and must contain your current mailing address and phone number. All future notices and documents in this case will be sent to you at the address listed on your written answer unl…
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SLR 8.015 — STATEMENT OF ASSETS
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 10–11 · 2026
8.015 STATEMENT OF ASSETS (1) In lieu of the filing of separate statements of assets and liabilities, values and proposed distribution, as provided by UTCR, the parties may file a single joint statement containing a single list of those assets and liabilities (described individually or by groupings, as counsel may agree) which either or both parties claim to be subject to distribution by the court. Such single joint statements shall set forth, opposite description of each listed asset and liability (or assets and liabilities by grouping); (a) a separate listing of each party’s valuation of the asset or liability; and (b) a proposal for distribution of such asset or liability; or (c) a statement that such asset or liability is not subject to distribution by the court; or that, for the reasons stated, (d) a statement that the value of the asset or liability should not be taken into account by the court in the division and distribution of the parties’ assets and liabilities. (2) In the ev…
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SLR 13.015 — REFERRAL TO ARBITRATION; MOTIONS
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 17–18 · 2026
13.015 REFERRAL TO ARBITRATION; MOTIONS (1) A case subject to arbitration shall be transferred to arbitration when the case is at issue. The court may remove a case from arbitration at any time. (2) All motions, except those set forth below, shall be decided by the arbitrator as provided in UTCR 13.040 (3). (a) Waiver or deferral of arbitrator’s and/or filing fees (b) Exemption or removal from arbitration (c) Change of venue (d) Resignation of counsel (e) Bankruptcy stay Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 Page | 15 (f) Jurisdictional concerns.
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SLR 13.025 — COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 18 · 2026
13.025 COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS (1) Compensation Arbitrators shall be paid directly by the parties within fourteen (14) days of the selection of the arbitrator. The total amount of fees and expenses shall be equally divided, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties. (2) Waiver of fees The court may waive or defer advance payment of fees and/or expenses, in whole or in part, pursuant to ORS 36.420. A party seeking waiver or deferral shall complete and submit to the court the forms provided by the court clerk for waiver or deferral of court filing fees. Application for waiver or deferral must be made within 14 days of the date of the notification of transfer to arbitration. Unless otherwise allowed by the court fees deferred must be paid within 5 days of the arbitration hearing. (3) Failure of a party to appear or participate in the arbitration proceeding The failure of a party to appear or participate in the arbitration proceeding by reason of failing to pay the arbitrator fee or o…
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SLR 2.035 — RETURN OF A DOCUMENT TO A PARTY
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 5 · 2026
2.035 RETURN OF A DOCUMENT TO A PARTY In addition to the authority to decline to receive or file a document under ORCP 9E, a document may be returned to the party who submitted it in the following situations: (1) A document with an existing case number and case caption from another jurisdiction unless filed pursuant to an order signed by a judge allowing a change of venue or authorizing the filing on some other basis; (2) A document not complying with UTCR Chapter 2; (3) A document with a case caption from a jurisdiction not recognized by the Oregon Constitution or established by the Oregon Legislature; (4) A judgment or decree purportedly issued by a non-existent court; (5) A lien or bond issued by or to a non-existent court or agency; or (6} A document submitted by fax transmission.
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SLR 4.175 — TRIAL JUDGE ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULING PROCEDURES
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 6–7 · 2026
4.175 TRIAL JUDGE ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULING PROCEDURES (1) All in-custody cases without a waiver of 60 days or speedy trial rights will be assigned to a circuit court judge within 30 days of case filing for further and timely proceeding. (2) In all other cases, the matters will not be assigned for trial until the Trial Readiness Information Form (See Appendix 2) is completed and filed by the attorneys of record. (3) In all felony out-of-custody cases and in all felony in-custody cases in which the defendant has waived speedy trial rights and right to trial within 60 days, the parties shall provide the Trial Readiness Information Form and the case shall be assigned to a trial judge on or before 120 days after the case was initiated. (4) In all misdemeanor out-of-custody cases and misdemeanor in-custody cases in which the defendant has waived speedy trial rights and the right to trial within 60 days, the attorneys shall provide the Trial Readiness Information Form and the case shall be a…
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SLR 9.081 — ORAL OBJECTIONS IN PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 13–14 · 2026
9.081 ORAL OBJECTIONS IN PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS Oral objections made under ORS 125.075 to a petition in a protective proceeding shall be voiced at the front counter of Room 301 of the Polk County Courthouse and during the hours of court Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 Page | 11 operations listed in SLR 1.151. The objecting party can also reach the court clerk by telephone at 503-623-3154 (voice) or by email to PLK.Court.Info@ojd.state.or.us. Alternatively, a form for filing a written objection is available on the court’s website. The respondent or protected person may also make objections orally to an appointed Court Visitor. Court Visitors shall include any objections by the respondent or protected person in the Visitor Report. The objection should be in bold and underlined to call its attention to the court. Objections must be received by the court within fifteen (15) days of service of the Petition.
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