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SLR 12.015 — MEDIATION, GENERALLY (1) MATTERS SUBJECT TO MEDIATION
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 24–27 · 2026
12.015 MEDIATION, GENERALLY (1) MATTERS SUBJECT TO MEDIATION (a) Purpose of Mediation. The purpose of the mediation shall be to assist the parties in reaching a workable settlement of those issues before the court. (b) Mandatory Mediation. Participation in mediation is mandatory in any dispute involving custody or non -custodial parent parenting time (visitation) arising from any of the following types of cases: (i) Any domestic relations suit, as defined in ORS 107.510 (3). (ii) Any filiation proceeding pursuant to ORS 109.124 to 109.230. (iii) Proceedings to determine the custody or support of a child under ORS 109.103. (iv) Any proceeding to modify custody or visitation or parenting time previously determined in one of the above types of cases. (v) Any other matter involving a dispute over custody, visitation or parenting time upon referral of the court. (c) Other Matters. The mediator may consider issues of property division or spousal or child support in connection with the mediat…
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SLR 4.005 — SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 7–8 · 2026
4.005 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES (1) Purpose. The purposes of a settlement conference in a criminal case shall be to provide a forum to resolve cases before trial through the active participation of counsel, the parties and the court and to ensure that both sides are fully prepared and have resolved discovery, plea offer and trial preparation issues and have explored all options for resolution without trial. (2) Scheduling / Participants. A settlement conference will be held in all criminal cases where one party requests it, unless the opposing party shows good cause why the settlement conference should not be held. Requests for a settlement conference shall be submitted to the court in the form of an Application and Declaration for a Judicial Settlement Conference set forth in Appendix 1 of these rules. A settlement conference may also be held if ordered on the court's own motion. The court is likely to set settlement conferences for cases that appear unlikely to be resolved by plea or tr…
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SLR 15.015 — SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION PROCEDURES
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 30–31 · 2026
15.015 SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION PROCEDURES (1) The court will assign cases to a mediator. Each party shall come to mediation with full authority to make and accept offers for settlement. (2) All parties must appear for small claims mediation. If a party fails to appear for small claims mediation, a default judgment may be entered against him or her subsequent to an opportunity for a hearing. An authorized rep resentative may appear on behalf of a business but must be familiar with the facts of the case with full authority to settle. Unless a party to the case, attorneys shall not attend small claims mediation. (3) If mediation is not successful, the case will be set for trial. If mediation is successful, the agreement will be forwarded to a judge for approval. Page 31 of 32 Yamhill Circuit Court 2026 Supplementary Local Rules Effective February 1, 2026 CHAPTER 16 TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS AND VIOLATIONS
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SLR 6.012 — SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 10–11 · 2026
6.012 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES (1) Purpose. The purpose of a settlement conference in civil or domestic relations cases shall be to provide a forum to resolve disputes before trial through the active participation of counsel, the parties and the court. (a) The settlement conference judge will not preside at the trial unless all parties agree that the judge may preside. (b) No information will be revealed to the trial judge or placed in the file by the settlement judge or by any of the parties to the settlement. (3) Scheduling / Participants. A settlement conference will be held subject to the availability of the court, in all civil or domestic relations cases where one party requests it in writing, unless the opposing party shows good cause why the settlement conference should not be held. A settlement conference may also be held if ordered on the court's own motion. Settlement conferences are encouraged and are to be set approximately 3 weeks in advance of trial. Settlement conference f…
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SLR 12.005 — MEDIATORS REPORT
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 24 · 2026
12.005 MEDIATORS REPORT Report to the court: In all cases which have been referred to a court-appointed mediator, the mediator shall make a final report to the court describing the conclusion of mediation, whether successful, partially successful or unsuccessful.
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SLR 15.005 — MANDATORY MEDIATION
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 30 · 2026
15.005 MANDATORY MEDIATION Mediation in small claims cases is mandatory unless a written objection is filed.
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SLR 8.091 — CUSTODY STUDIES
Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 19–20 · 2026
8.091 CUSTODY STUDIES If the parties are unable, after a good faith effort, to resolve custody and/or visitation issues in mediation, the parties may agree to a custody study. The study must be performed by a duly qualified person but must not be the mediator assigned to the case. The parties must agree in advance that the report of the custody study will be admissible at trial or other proceedings without appearance of the person who performed the study. The person who performed the study may, however, be subpoenaed at the expense of the person calling the person as a witness. When the study report had been received by the parties, the parties may, if both parties agree, resume mediation after the report is made available to the mediator. The expense of the study shall be the responsibility of the parties in such proportion as the parties may agree or as ordered by the court. Persons who seek a custody study under this rule may, prior to proceeding with a custody study, petition the c…
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Yamhill County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 33 · 2026
Twenty-Fifth Judicial District – Yamhill Circuit Court Effective February 1, 2026 APPENDIX 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF YAMHILL ) STATE OF OREGON ) Case Number: Plaintiff, ) v. ) APPLICATION & DECLARATION ) FOR A JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT ) CONFERENCE: CRIMINAL CASE Defendant. ) Requested time: Defendant: in custody out-of-custody The undersigned attorney requests a settlement conference with a settlement judge pursuant to SLR 4.005. DECLARATION I certify that discovery has been substantially completed and I have made a good faith effort to reach a plea agreement. We have been unable to reach an agreement. The assistance of the court is requested. I have provided a copy of this application to opposing counsel as notice of this request. Both sides will attend the settlement conference with full authority to reach a plea agreement. DA/Deputy DA assigned: Defense Counsel: Dated this day of , 20 . Signature of Attorney Requesting Settlement Conference Se tt…
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