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UTCR 5.050 — ORAL ARGUMENT ON MOTIONS IN CIVIL CASES; APPEARANCE AT NONEVIDENTIARY HEARINGS AND MOTIONS BY REMOTE MEANS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 5 · physical PDF page 2–3 · 2026
5.050 ORAL ARGUMENT ON MOTIONS IN CIVIL CASES; APPEARANCE AT NONEVIDENTIARY HEARINGS AND MOTIONS BY REMOTE MEANS (1) Oral argument may be requested by the moving party in the caption of the motion or by a responding party in the caption of a response. The first paragraph of the motion or response must include an estimate of the time required for argument and a statement whether official court reporting services are requested. The court must allow oral argument unless the court receives documents which resolve the pending motion before the time set for hearing. (2) A party may request that a nonevidentiary hearing or a motion not requiring testimony be heard by remote means. (a) A request for a nonevidentiary hearing or oral argument by remote means must be set out in the caption of the pleading, motion, response, or other initiating document. (b) If appearance or argument by remote means is requested, the first paragraph of the pleading, motion, response, or other initiating document m…
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UTCR 4.040 — REMOTE APPEARANCE IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 4 · physical PDF page 1–2 · 2026
4.040 REMOTE APPEARANCE IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION Upon agreement of the parties, when, as a result of negotiations, an in-custody defendant intends to resolve cases in more than one jurisdiction, any appearance required in a court, other than the court of jurisdiction in the county in which the defendant is in custody, shall be by remote means unless good cause is shown. 2026 UTCR 4.2
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UTCR 4.080 — APPEARANCE AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BY MEANS OF SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 4 · physical PDF page 3–4 · 2026
4.080 APPEARANCE AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BY MEANS OF SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION (1) A court may conduct an appearance in a criminal proceeding at any circuit court location by the following types of simultaneous electronic transmission, as defined in ORS 131.045, if the transmission complies with the requirements of ORS 131.045, 135.030, 135.360, 135.767, 137.040, and 137.545: (a) Telephone; (b) Closed-circuit television; and 2026 UTCR 4.4 (c) Video conference, whether via internet or other platform. (2) SLR 4.081 is reserved for judicial districts to adopt a local rule regarding appearance at criminal proceedings by means of simultaneous electronic transmission.
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UTCR 3.010 — PROPER APPEARANCE
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 3 · physical PDF page 1 · 2026
3.010 PROPER APPEARANCE (1) All persons attending court, whether in person or by remote means, must be dressed so as not to detract from the dignity of court. A person may wear a religiously required head covering unless the court orders otherwise. Members of the public not dressed in accordance with this rule may be removed from the courtroom. (2) When appearing before the court, whether in person or by remote means, all attorneys and court officials must wear appropriate attire. (3) All persons attending court by remote means must ensure that the screen visible to other court participants, whether real or virtual, does not detract from the dignity of court.
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UTCR 9.030 — ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS REQUIRED
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 9 · physical PDF page 1 · 2026
9.030 ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS REQUIRED (1) The contact information required by UTCR 2.010(6) must be typed or printed on the last page of every document submitted to the court. (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the guardian, conservator, or personal representative must be typed or printed on the last page of every proposed order submitted to the court. (3) The trial court administrator must be promptly notified by separate document of any change in address or telephone number of any attorney of record, self- represented party, guardian, conservator, or personal representative.
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UTCR 24.070 — APPEARANCE AT HEARINGS AND TRIAL
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 24 · physical PDF page 4 · 2026
24.070 APPEARANCE AT HEARINGS AND TRIAL (1) Unless the court orders otherwise, a petitioner in custody shall appear by simultaneous electronic transmission. (2) Unless the court orders otherwise, if petitioner is not in custody, or is released from custody while the petition is pending, petitioner shall immediately notify the court, and petitioner shall appear at scheduled hearings and trial in person, at the courthouse. (3) Counsel may appear in person at the courthouse or by remote means in accordance with ORS 138.622. (4) Public access to the proceedings shall be provided at the circuit court in which the petition is pending, and the proceeding shall be deemed to take place at that location. (5) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all witnesses, except original trial counsel, appellate counsel, and law enforcement officers, must appear at the circuit court in which the petition is pending. (6) Any party requiring the services of a court interpreter for a hearing or trial must req…
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UTCR 3.170 — ASSOCIATION OF OUT-OF-STATE COUNSEL (PRO HAC VICE)
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 3 · physical PDF page 4–7 · 2026
3.170 ASSOCIATION OF OUT-OF-STATE COUNSEL (PRO HAC VICE) (1) An attorney authorized to practice law before the highest court of record in any state or country (“out-of-state attorney”) may appear on behalf of a party in any action, suit, or proceeding pending in this state before a court or administrative body even though that attorney is not licensed to practice law in this state, if the attorney satisfies all of the following requirements: 2026 UTCR 3.5 (a) Shows that the attorney is an attorney in good standing in another state or country. (b) Certifies that the attorney is not subject to pending disciplinary proceedings in any other jurisdiction or provides a description of the nature and status of any pending disciplinary proceedings. (c) Associates with an active attorney licensee in good standing of the Oregon State Bar (“local attorney”) who must participate meaningfully in the matter. (d) Certifies that the attorney will: comply with applicable statutes, law, and procedural ru…
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UTCR 4.050 — ORAL ARGUMENT ON MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 4 · physical PDF page 2 · 2026
4.050 ORAL ARGUMENT ON MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES (1) Oral argument may be requested by the moving party in the caption of the motion or by a responding party in the caption of a response. The first paragraph of the motion or response must include an estimate of the time required for argument and a statement whether official court reporting services are requested. The court must allow oral argument unless: (a) The motion requests a trial postponement; or (b) The court receives documents that resolve the motion before the time set for hearing. (2) Counsel for either the state or the defense may request that a motion not requiring testimony be heard by remote means. The following apply to a request for oral argument by remote means: (a) A request must be set out in the caption of the motion or response. If oral argument by remote means is requested, the first paragraph of the motion or response must include the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of all parties served with the r…
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