ORS § 24.375 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.375
24.375 Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment
Status: in_force

If the court in a proceeding under ORS 24.370 (Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment) finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under ORS 24.350 (Definitions for ORS 24.350 to 24.400) to 24.400 (Short title) , then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is:

(1) Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of another state entitled to full faith and credit in this state is conclusive; and

(2) Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state. [2009 c.48 §6]

Source: Section 24.375 — Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.576 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.576
25.576 Order for support of adjudicated youth or other offender
Status: in_force

(1) After an opportunity for a hearing on the matter, the court or the administrator may enter an order in favor of the Oregon Youth Authority that requires a parent or other person to pay support toward the care and maintenance of an adjudicated youth or other offender if:

(a) The parent or other person is legally responsible for the support of the adjudicated youth or other offender; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The adjudicated youth is committed to the legal custody of the youth authority by order of the juvenile court; or

(B) The other offender is placed in the physical custody of the youth authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) .

(2) The formula established under ORS 25.275 (Formula for determining child support awards) applies to an order entered under this section.

(3) When the administrator makes an order under this section, the provisions of ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) apply. [Formerly 416.483; 2021 c.489 §5]

Note: See note under 25.575 (Definitions for ORS 25.575 to 25.577) .

Source: Section 25.576 — Order for support of adjudicated youth or other offender , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.215 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.215
19.215 Determining amount in controversy in class action for purposes of appeal
Status: in_force

The aggregate amount of the claims of all potential class members in a class action under ORCP 32 shall determine whether the amount in controversy is sufficient to satisfy the provisions of ORS 19.205 (Appealable judgments and orders) (4) for the purposes of any appeal to the Court of Appeals. [Formerly 19.013; 2003 c.576 §573]

Source: Section 19.215 — Determining amount in controversy in class action for purposes of appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.341 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.341
25.341 Notice of termination of employer’s relationship with providing party
Status: in_force

When an employer is unable to continue withholding from a providing party’s compensation because the relationship between the employer and the providing party ends, the employer shall send the enforcing agency a written notice within 15 days of the termination of the relationship. The notice must include the providing party’s name, the providing party’s last known address, the providing party’s Social Security number, the date the relationship terminated and, if known, the name and address of a new employer of or other provider of a health benefit plan to the providing party. [2003 c.637 §12; 2007 c.878 §13]

Source: Section 25.341 — Notice of termination of employer’s relationship with providing party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.847 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.847
18.847 Notice to debtor of garnishment account review
Status: in_force

The notice given by a financial institution to a debtor under ORS 18.785 (Duties of financial institution) (1) must be in substantially the following form:

______________________

______________________

______________________

(Name, address of financial institution)

Date: _________

Notice to: _________

Account Number: _________

Why am I receiving this notice?

On _____ [date on which garnishment order was served], ______ [name of financial institution] received a garnishment order from a court to garnish funds in your account. The amount of the garnishment order was for $_____ [amount of garnishment order]. We are sending you this notice to let you know what we have done in response to the garnishment order.

What is garnishment?

Garnishment is a legal process that allows a creditor to remove funds from your bank/credit union account to satisfy a debt that you have not paid. In other words, if you owe money to a person or company, they can obtain a court order directing your bank/credit union to take money out of your account to pay off your debt. If this happens, you cannot use that money in your account.

What has happened to my account?

On _________ [date of account review], we researched your account and identified that one or more payments identified by ORS 18.784 (Certain financial institution deposits not subject to garnishment) (1) have been deposited in the last two months (see below for a list of qualifying payments). In most cases, these payments are protected from garnishment. As required by state and federal regulations, therefore, we have established a “protected amount” of funds that will remain available to you and that will not be frozen or removed from your account in response to the garnishment order.

___ (check if applicable) Your account contained additional money that may not be protected from garnishment. As required by law, we have placed a hold on or removed these funds in the amount of $______ [amount frozen] and may have to turn these funds over to your creditor as directed by the garnishment order.

The chart below summarizes this information about your account(s):

ACCOUNT SUMMARY AS OF ______ [DATE OF ACCOUNT REVIEW]

Amount

Account in Amount

Number Account Protected

_____ _____ _____

_____ _____ _____

Amount

Subject to

Garnish-

ment (now Garnish-

frozen/ ment Fee

removed) Charged

_____ _____

_____ _____

(If the account holder has multiple accounts, use a separate row for each account)

Please note that these amount(s) may be affected by deposits or withdrawals after the protected amount was calculated on _________ (date of garnishment account review).

Do I need to do anything to access my protected funds?

You may use the protected amount of money in your account as you normally would.

There is nothing else you need to do to make sure that the protected amount is safe.

Who garnished my account?

The creditor who obtained a garnishment order against you is _________ (name of creditor).

What types of benefit payments are protected from garnishment?

In most cases, you have protections from garnishment if the funds in your account include one or more of the following benefit payments:

• Social Security benefits

• Supplemental Security Income benefits

• Veterans’ benefits

• Railroad retirement benefits

• Railroad Unemployment Insurance benefits

• Civil Service Retirement System benefits

• Federal Employees Retirement System benefits

• Payments from a public or private retirement plan as defined in ORS 18.358 (Certain retirement plans exempt from execution)

• Public assistance or medical assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , from the State of Oregon or an agency of the State of Oregon

• Unemployment compensation payments from the State of Oregon or an agency of the State of Oregon

• Black lung benefits payments from the United States Department of Labor

• Workers’ compensation payments from a workers’ compensation carrier

What should I do if I think that additional funds in my account are from protected benefit payments?

If you believe that funds in your account(s) should not have been frozen or removed, there are several things you can do:

You can fill out a Challenge to Garnishment form and submit it to the court.

You may contact the creditor that garnished your account and explain that funds are from protected benefit payments and should be released to you. The creditor may be contacted at _________ (address of creditor).

You may consult an attorney to help you prove to the creditor that garnished your account that additional funds are from protected benefit payments and cannot be taken. For information about how to find an attorney, contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 452-7636 or go online to www.oregonlawhelp.org.

This notice contains all the information that we have about the garnishment order. However, if you have a question about your account, you may contact us at _________ (telephone number of financial institution).

[2011 c.733 §10; 2013 c.688 §6]

Source: Section 18.847 — Notice to debtor of garnishment account review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.745 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.745
18.745 Excess payments
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after receiving a payment under a writ of garnishment, a garnishor or creditor must return to the debtor any amount that exceeds the amount owing on the debt. If payment was made by check, the garnishor or creditor is not required to return the payment until 10 days after the check has cleared. [2001 c.249 §44; 2003 c.85 §16]

Source: Section 18.745 — Excess payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.230 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.230
25.230 Court authorized to require security for support payments
Status: in_force

Whenever a court has entered an order for the payment of support, the court may provide for such security, bond or other guarantee satisfactory to the court to secure the obligation to make support payments. [Formerly 23.865]

Source: Section 25.230 — Court authorized to require security for support payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.260 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.260
24.260 Definitions for ORS 24.260 to 24.335
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 24.260 (Definitions for ORS 24.260 to 24.335) to 24.335 (Short title) :

(1) “Action” means a judicial proceeding or arbitration in which a payment in money may be awarded or enforced with respect to a foreign-money claim.

(2) “Bank-offered spot rate” means the spot rate of exchange at which a bank will sell foreign money at a spot rate.

(3) “Conversion date” means the banking day next preceding the date on which money, in accordance with ORS 24.260 (Definitions for ORS 24.260 to 24.335) to 24.335 (Short title) , is:

(a) Paid to a claimant in an action or distribution proceeding;

(b) Paid to the official designated by law to enforce a judgment or award on behalf of a claimant; or

(c) Used to recoup, setoff or counterclaim in different moneys in an action or distribution proceeding.

(4) “Distribution proceeding” means a judicial or nonjudicial proceeding for the distribution of a fund in which one or more foreign-money claims is asserted and includes an accounting, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a foreclosure, the liquidation or rehabilitation of a corporation or other entity, and the distribution of an estate, trust or other fund.

(5) “Foreign money” means money other than money of the United States of America.

(6) “Foreign-money claim” means a claim upon an obligation to pay, or a claim for recovery of a loss, expressed in or measured by a foreign money.

(7) “Money” means a medium of exchange for the payment of obligations or a store of value authorized or adopted by a government or by intergovernmental agreement.

(8) “Money of the claim” means the money determined as proper pursuant to ORS 24.275 (Determining proper money of the claim) .

(9) “Person” means an individual, a corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, joint venture, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest or any other legal or commercial entity.

(10) “Rate of exchange” means the rate at which money of one country may be converted into money of another country in a free financial market convenient to or reasonably usable by a person obligated to pay or to state a rate of conversion. If separate rates of exchange apply to different kinds of transactions, the term means the rate applicable to the particular transaction giving rise to the foreign-money claim.

(11) “Spot rate” means the rate of exchange at which foreign money is sold by a bank or other dealer in foreign exchange for immediate or next day availability or for settlement by immediate payment in cash or equivalent, by charge to an account, or by an agreed delayed settlement not exceeding two days.

(12) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. [1991 c.202 §2; 2009 c.294 §1]

Source: Section 24.260 — Definitions for ORS 24.260 to 24.335 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.924 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.924
18.924 Notice of sale of real property
Status: in_force

(1) Before conducting an execution sale of real property, a sheriff shall:

(a) Post notice of the sale on the website established under ORS 18.926 (Legal notices website) for at least 28 days; and

(b) Publish notice of the sale in a newspaper, as defined in ORS 193.010 (Definitions for ORS 193.010 and 193.020) , in the county where the real property is located once a week for four successive weeks.

(2) The notice posted on the website and published in the newspaper under subsection (1) of this section must include:

(a) The names of the parties subject to the writ of execution;

(b) The street address of the property or, if there is no street address, the tax lot number of the property; and

(c) The date, time and place of the execution sale.

(3) In addition to the information listed in subsection (2) of this section, the notice posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section must include:

(a) The legal description of the property; and

(b) The notice to debtor and notice to prospective bidders prescribed in subsections (4) and (5) of this section.

(4) The notice to debtor required by subsection (3) of this section must be in substantially the following form:

You should be careful about offers to sell rights to surplus funds.

You may have a right to surplus funds remaining after payment of costs and satisfaction of the judgment, as provided in ORS 18.950 (Delivery and distribution of proceeds) (4).

If you transfer or sell your right to redemption, you might not have the right to surplus funds.

(5) The notice to prospective bidders required by subsection (3) of this section must be in substantially the following form:

Before bidding at the sale, a prospective bidder should independently investigate:

(a) The priority of the lien or interest of the judgment creditor;

(b) Land use laws and regulations applicable to the property;

(c) Approved uses for the property;

(d) Limits on farming or forest practices on the property;

(e) Rights of neighboring property owners; and

(f) Environmental laws and regulations that affect the property.

(6) In addition to the information listed in subsection (2) of this section, a notice published in the newspaper under subsection (1) of this section must include instructions for locating the information posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section.

(7) The sheriff is not required to post or publish the notice of sale of real property under this section until the judgment creditor provides the sheriff with all of the information required under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(8) Before any execution sale of real property, the sheriff shall:

(a) Mail copies of the notice of sale posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section by first class mail and by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the judgment debtor at the address provided in the instructions to the sheriff;

(b) Mail a copy of the notice of sale posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section by first class mail to any attorney for the judgment debtor identified in the instructions at the address provided in the instructions; and

(c) Mail a copy of the notice of sale posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section by first class mail to any other person listed in the instructions pursuant to ORS 18.918 (Person entitled to written notice of sale) at the address provided in the instructions.

(9) The notices required by subsection (8) of this section must be mailed not less than 28 days before an execution sale is conducted.

(10) Before any execution sale of real property for which the judgment creditor has provided a street address under ORS 18.875 (Instructions to sheriff) (3), the sheriff shall post the notice of the sale posted on the website under subsection (1) of this section in a conspicuous place on the property. The notice must be posted not more than seven days after the sheriff mails notices as required by subsection (8) of this section. [2005 c.542 §23; 2009 c.835 §6; 2011 c.195 §11; 2011 c.429 §4; 2013 c.464 §1; 2019 c.309 §3]

Source: Section 18.924 — Notice of sale of real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.070 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.070
25.070 Order may include payment of support enforcement fees
Status: in_force

Any judgment or order entered in a proceeding for the enforcement of any delinquent support obligation, including an order entered under ORS 25.378 (Payment of support by income withholding) , shall include, on the motion of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the district attorney, if either has appeared in the case, an order for payment of any support enforcement fees required by law in addition to any other costs chargeable to the obligor, and in addition to the support obligation. The Department of Justice shall deduct the amount of any previously imposed support enforcement fees from any payment subsequently made by the obligor but the amount of the deduction shall not exceed 25 percent of any payment. The support enforcement fee, when collected, shall be paid to the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the district attorney, whichever appeared in the case. [Formerly 23.787; 1993 c.798 §34; 1997 c.704 §15; 1999 c.80 §79; 2003 c.576 §294]

Source: Section 25.070 — Order may include payment of support enforcement fees; limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.350 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.350
15.350 Choice of law made by parties
Status: in_force

(1) Except as specifically provided by ORS 15.320 (Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law) , 15.325 (Validity of form) , 15.330 (Capacity to contract) , 15.335 (Consent) or 15.355 (Limitations on choice of law by parties) , the contractual rights and duties of the parties are governed by the law or laws that the parties have chosen. The choice of law may extend to the entire contract or to part of a contract.

(2) The choice of law must be express or clearly demonstrated from the terms of the contract. In a standard-form contract drafted primarily by only one of the parties, any choice of law must be express and conspicuous.

(3) The choice of law may be made or modified after the parties enter into the contract. Any choice of law made or modified after the parties enter into the contract must be by express agreement.

(4) Unless the parties provide otherwise, a choice of law or modification of that choice operates retrospectively to the time the parties entered into the contract. Retrospective operation under the provisions of this subsection may not prejudice the rights of third parties. [Formerly 81.120]

Source: Section 15.350 — Choice of law made by parties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.175 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.175
24.175 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 24.105 (Definition for ORS 24.105 to 24.125, 24.135 and 24.155 to 24.175) to 24.125 (Notice of filing of judgment) , 24.135 (Grounds for staying enforcement of judgment) and 24.155 (Optional procedure) to 24.175 (Short title) may be cited as the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. [1979 c.577 §7]

Source: Section 24.175 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.245 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.245
19.245 Who may appeal
Status: reserved

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, any party to a judgment may appeal from the judgment.

(2) A party to a judgment given by confession or for want of an answer may not appeal from the judgment except as follows:

(a) A plaintiff, third party plaintiff or a party who pleaded a cross-claim or counterclaim may appeal from the judgment if the judgment is not in accord with the relief demanded in the complaint.

(b) A defendant may appeal from the judgment if the trial court has entered a default judgment against the defendant as a sanction or has denied a motion to set aside a default order or judgment.

(c) A defendant may appeal from the judgment if it is void.

(3) A party to a stipulated judgment may appeal from the judgment only if:

(a) The judgment specifically provides that the party has reserved the right to appellate review of a ruling of the trial court in the cause; and

(b) The appeal presents a justiciable controversy. [Formerly 19.020; 1999 c.367 §1; 2001 c.541 §1]

Source: Section 19.245 — Who may appeal; appeal of default judgments and judgments taken by confession; appeal of stipulated judgments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.243 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.243
25.243 Grievance procedure
Status: in_force

In addition to any other hearing rights authorized by law, an applicant for services provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) and any party to a child support order for which services are provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) may file a grievance with the Department of Justice concerning any service provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) . The department shall adopt rules establishing a process for handling grievances under this section. The process must provide that grievances not involving a public child support agency in another state be addressed no later than 90 days after the grievance is submitted to the department. [1995 c.608 §45; 2003 c.73 §23]

Source: Section 25.243 — Grievance procedure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.345 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.345
19.345 Enforcement of judgment in contract action notwithstanding appeal
Status: in_force

If the judgment has been given in an action or suit upon a contract, notwithstanding an appeal and supersedeas undertaking, the respondent may proceed to enforce such judgment, if within 10 days from the time the appeal is perfected the respondent files with the trial court administrator an undertaking to the effect that if the judgment is reversed or modified the respondent will make such restitution as the appellate court may direct. Such undertaking may be excepted to by the appellant in like manner and with like effect as the undertaking of an appellant, and the sureties therein shall have the same qualifications. [Formerly 19.060; 1999 c.367 §12; 2003 c.576 §281]

Source: Section 19.345 — Enforcement of judgment in contract action notwithstanding appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.125 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.125
24.125 Notice of filing of judgment
Status: in_force

(1) At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or the creditor’s lawyer shall make and file with the clerk of the court an affidavit setting forth the names and last-known post-office addresses of the judgment debtor and the judgment creditor, together with a separate statement containing the information required to be contained in a judgment under ORS 18.042 (Judgment in civil action that includes money award) .

(2) Promptly after filing the foreign judgment and the affidavit, the judgment creditor must mail notice of the filing of the foreign judgment to the judgment debtor. The notice shall include the name and post-office address of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor’s lawyer, if any, in this state. The judgment creditor must file with the court proof of mailing the notice.

(3) No execution or other process for enforcement of a foreign judgment filed pursuant to ORS 24.105 (Definition for ORS 24.105 to 24.125, 24.135 and 24.155 to 24.175) to 24.125 (Notice of filing of judgment) , 24.135 (Grounds for staying enforcement of judgment) and 24.155 (Optional procedure) to 24.175 (Short title) , except a judgment, decree or order of a court of the United States, shall issue until five days after the date the judgment, affidavit and separate statement required in subsection (1) of this section are filed. [1979 c.577 §3; 1985 c.343 §6; 1987 c.873 §25; 1989 c.768 §8; 1997 c.872 §7; 2003 c.576 §168]

Source: Section 24.125 — Notice of filing of judgment; delay in enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.190 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.190
25.190 Continuance of proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The examination may be continued for further review of the obligor’s financial circumstances and employment, or the matter may be certified to the court for a contempt hearing on the issue of failure to pay support as ordered. If the examination is to be continued for further review or is to be certified to the court for a contempt hearing, the obligor shall be served at the examination with a notice stating the time, date and place for further examination or hearing before the court. Service may be made by an employee of the Department of Justice or district attorney.

(2) Any notice served upon the obligor regarding a continuation of the examination or regarding the certification of the matter to the court for a contempt hearing must also be served upon the obligee. Such service upon the obligee may be by regular mail. [Formerly 23.842; 1989 c.599 §3; 1993 c.596 §6]

Source: Section 25.190 — Continuance of proceedings; certification of matter to court; service of notice to obligor and obligee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.702 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.702
18.702 Notice to garnishor and garnishee of challenge to garnishment
Status: in_force

(1) Without unreasonable delay, a court administrator who has received a challenge to a garnishment under ORS 18.700 (Manner of making challenge to garnishment) shall provide written notice of the challenge as provided in this section. The notice must include a statement reflecting the consequences of failure of a garnishor or garnishee to comply with the requirements of ORS 18.705 (Duties of garnishor and creditor created by challenge to garnishment) and 18.708 (Duties of garnishee created by challenge to garnishment) . The notice may include the notice of hearing under ORS 18.710 (Hearing on challenge to garnishment) .

(2) The court administrator shall provide the notice of a challenge required by subsection (1) of this section to:

(a) The garnishor.

(b) The garnishee, unless the court administrator knows that the garnishee has already delivered all garnishable property to the garnishor.

(c) The sheriff of the county identified in any notice delivered to the court administrator under ORS 18.755 (Request for sale) (5). [2001 c.249 §31; 2003 c.576 §58]

Source: Section 18.702 — Notice to garnishor and garnishee of challenge to garnishment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 21.400 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.400
21.400 Referee fees
Status: in_force

The fees of referees shall be fixed by the court, but the parties may agree in writing upon any other rate of compensation and thereupon such rate shall be allowed. [Formerly 21.510]

Source: Section 21.400 — Referee fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors021.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.966 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.966
18.966 Redemption amount payable to purchaser
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 18.968 (Setoff for rents, income and profits realized by certificate holder) , a claimant may redeem property from the purchaser at an execution sale by paying to the sheriff:

(1) The amount paid by the purchaser at the execution sale, with interest at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of sale;

(2) The amount of any taxes paid by the purchaser on the property, with interest at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of payment;

(3) Any amounts necessarily expended by the purchaser to prevent waste, with interest at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of payment;

(4) Any amounts paid by the purchaser on liens superior to the interest of the purchaser, with interest at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of payment; and

(5) Any assessments paid by the purchaser to a homeowners association under ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) to 94.783 (When certain administrative provisions apply) , or to an association of unit owners under ORS chapter 100, with interest at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of payment. [2005 c.542 §41; 2015 c.120 §1]

Source: Section 18.966 — Redemption amount payable to purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.758 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.758
18.758 Sheriff’s sale
Status: in_force

(1) A sheriff shall sell property under ORS 18.750 (Application of ORS 18.750 to 18.760) to 18.760 (Challenge to garnishment) in the same manner in which property is sold on execution. If the debtor owns only part of the property, the sheriff shall sell the interest of the debtor in the property. The date scheduled by the sheriff for the sale of the property must be:

(a) Within 20 days after notice is sent to the garnishee under ORS 18.755 (Request for sale) (4), if the garnishee is directed to continue to hold the property pending sale by the sheriff; or

(b) Within 20 days after the property is delivered to the sheriff, if the garnishee is directed to deliver the property to the sheriff under ORS 18.755 (Request for sale) (4).

(2) If the garnishor notifies the sheriff that property should be released to the debtor, the sheriff shall promptly release the property.

(3) If the garnishee continues to hold property of the debtor pending sale of the property under ORS 18.750 (Application of ORS 18.750 to 18.760) to 18.760 (Challenge to garnishment) , within five days after the sale of property under this section the sheriff shall advise the garnishee in writing of the identity of the purchaser and that the purchaser is entitled to possession of the property or to possession of the debtor’s interest in the property. If the property is a debt owed to the debtor for which payment is not due or is subject to a bailment, lease or security interest that has not yet expired or been satisfied or released, the garnishee need not deliver the property to the purchaser until five days after payment is due, the bailment or lease has expired, or the indebtedness secured by the property is satisfied or the security interest is released. [2001 c.249 §48; 2007 c.255 §1]

Source: Section 18.758 — Sheriff’s sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.643 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.643
25.643 Disclosure of information on obligors by financial institutions
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Justice and financial institutions doing business in this state shall enter into agreements to develop and operate a data match system using automated data exchanges to the maximum extent feasible.

(2) Pursuant to the agreements, financial institutions shall provide, for each calendar quarter, the name, address, Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number and other identifying information for each obligor who:

(a) Maintains an account at, or has a claim for insurance benefits or payments with, the institution; and

(b) Owes past due support, as identified by the administrator by name and Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a financial institution can satisfy its obligation to conduct a data match and provide information to the administrator under this section as provided in rules adopted by the department.

(4) If a financial institution at which an obligor has a claim for insurance benefits or payments has not previously provided the administrator with the information required by this section, the financial institution must provide the administrator with at least three business days’ advance written notice before disbursing any payment to the obligor pursuant to the claim.

(5) The administrator shall pay a reasonable fee to a financial institution for conducting the data match provided for in this section. The fee may not exceed the actual costs incurred by the financial institution.

(6) A financial institution, including an institution-affiliated party as defined in section 3(u) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(u)), is not liable under any state law to any person and, except as provided in this section, shall not be in violation of any other law regulating the handling of an account because the financial institution:

(a) Discloses information to the administrator under this section;

(b) Encumbers or surrenders any assets held by the financial institution in response to a notice of lien or levy issued by the administrator; or

(c) Takes any other action in good faith to comply with the requirements of this section.

(7) The department may adopt rules to implement and direct the provision of information pursuant to the agreements entered into for automated data exchanges performed by the data match system developed and operated under this section. [1997 c.746 §121; 2003 c.73 §37; 2009 c.80 §3; 2017 c.486 §2]

Note: See note under 25.640 (Definitions for ORS 25.643 and 25.646) .

Source: Section 25.643 — Disclosure of information on obligors by financial institutions; fees; liability; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.275 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.275
25.275 Formula for determining child support awards
Status: in_force

(1) The Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice shall establish by rule a formula for determining child support awards in any judicial or administrative proceeding. In establishing the formula, the division shall take into consideration the following criteria:

(a) All earnings, income and resources of each parent, including real and personal property;

(b) The earnings history and potential of each parent;

(c) The reasonable necessities of each parent;

(d) The ability of each parent to borrow;

(e) The educational, physical and emotional needs of the child for whom the support is sought;

(f) The amount of assistance that would be paid to the child under the full standard of need of the state’s IV-A plan;

(g) Preexisting support orders and current dependents; and

(h) Other reasonable criteria that the division may find to be appropriate.

(2) The formula described in subsection (1) of this section must also comply with the following standards:

(a) The child is entitled to benefit from the income of both parents to the same extent that the child would have benefited had the family unit remained intact or if there had been an intact family unit consisting of both parents and the child.

(b) Both parents should share in the costs of supporting the child in the same proportion as each parent’s income bears to the combined income of both parents.

(3) The formula described in subsection (1) of this section must be designed to ensure, as a minimum, that the child for whom support is sought benefits from the income and resources of the absent parent on an equitable basis in comparison with any other minor children of the absent parent.

(4) The child support obligation to be paid by the obligor and determined under the formula described in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) May be reduced or increased in consideration of medical support, as provided in ORS 25.321 (Definitions for ORS 25.321 to 25.343) to 25.343 (Authorization for reimbursement payments) .

(b) May be reduced dollar for dollar in consideration of any Social Security or apportioned Veterans’ benefits paid to the child, or to a representative payee administering the funds for the child’s use and benefit, as a result of the obligor’s disability or retirement.

(c) Shall be reduced dollar for dollar in consideration of any Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35 paid to the child, or to a representative payee administering the funds for the child’s use and benefit, as a result of the obligor’s disability or retirement. [1989 c.811 §3; 1993 c.800 §2; 1999 c.1030 §1; 2003 c.73 §26a; 2003 c.75 §75; 2003 c.572 §6; 2003 c.637 §15; 2009 c.351 §7]

Source: Section 25.275 — Formula for determining child support awards; criteria to be considered; mandated standards; reduction; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.989 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.989
18.989 Equitable interests in property
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an equitable interest in property may be sold pursuant to a writ of execution only if:

(a) An order or judgment specifically authorizes the sale of the equitable interest; and

(b) The writ of execution specifically directs the sale of the equitable interest.

(2) If a writ of execution specifically directs the sale of the equitable interest in property, the judgment creditor must submit a copy of the order or judgment authorizing the sale with the instructions to the sheriff required by ORS 18.875 (Instructions to sheriff) .

(3) If a writ of execution specifically directs the sale of the equitable interest in real property, the equitable interest shall be levied on and sold in the same manner as provided for real property under ORS 18.860 (Function of writ) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) .

(4) A purchaser’s interest in a land sale contract, as defined by ORS 18.960 (Definitions) , or a leasehold interest in land with an unexpired term of more than two years, may be sold pursuant to a writ of execution even though the sale is not specifically authorized by an order or judgment and the writ does not specifically direct the sale of the interest. [2005 c.542 §52]

Source: Section 18.989 — Equitable interests in property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.400 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.400
24.400 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 24.350 (Definitions for ORS 24.350 to 24.400) to 24.400 (Short title) may be cited as the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act. [2009 c.48 §11]

GENDER-AFFIRMING TREATMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Source: Section 24.400 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.180 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.180
25.180 Examination of obligor’s financial circumstances
Status: in_force

(1) The examination shall be conducted under oath by an employee of the Department of Justice or district attorney. The employee shall inform the obligor that the obligor’s answers may be used in subsequent enforcement and possible criminal proceedings, and that the obligor has a right to be represented by an attorney at the examination. A record of the examination may be made by either stenographic or electronic means. The obligor may be examined in regard to the obligor’s income and property, and to any matter relevant to the obligor’s ability to pay support.

(2) An obligee or the obligee’s attorney may examine the obligor in a proceeding conducted under this section. [Formerly 23.837; 1989 c.599 §2; 1993 c.596 §5]

Source: Section 25.180 — Examination of obligor’s financial circumstances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.511 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.511
25.511 Notice and finding of financial responsibility
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At any time after the state is assigned support rights, a public assistance payment is made, an application for enforcement services under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) is made by an individual who is not a recipient of public assistance or a written request for enforcement of a support obligation is received from the state agency of another state responsible for administering the federal child support enforcement program, the administrator may, if there is no court order or administrative support order, issue a notice and finding of financial responsibility. The notice shall be served upon the parent in the manner prescribed for service of summons in a civil action, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other mail service with delivery confirmation. Notices that involve the establishment of paternity must be served by personal service. All notices may be personally served by the administrator.

(b) The administrator shall serve the notice and finding issued under this section upon the obligee. Service shall be by regular mail.

(2) The administrator shall include in the notice:

(a) A statement of the name of the caretaker relative or agency and the name of the dependent child for whom support is to be paid;

(b) A statement of the monthly support for which the parent shall be responsible;

(c) A statement of the past support for which the parent shall be responsible;

(d) A statement that the parent may be required to provide health care coverage for the dependent child whenever the coverage is available to the parent at a reasonable cost;

(e) To the extent known, a statement of:

(A) Whether there is pending in this state or any other jurisdiction any type of support proceeding involving the dependent child, including a proceeding brought under ORS 25.287 (Proceedings to modify orders to comply with formula) , 25.527 (Motions to modify financial responsibility orders) , 107.085 (Petition) , 107.135 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 107.431 (Modification of portion of judgment regarding parenting time or child support) , 108.110 (Petition for support of spouse and children) , 109.100 (Petition for support) , 109.103 (Proceeding to determine custody or support of child) , 109.165 (Vacation or modification of judgment) , 125.025 (Authority of the court in protective proceedings) or 419B.400 (Authority to order support) or ORS chapter 110; and

(B) Whether there exists in this state or any other jurisdiction a support order, as defined in ORS 110.503 (Definitions) , involving the dependent child;

(f) A statement that if the parent or the obligee desires to discuss the amount of support or health care coverage that the parent is required to pay or provide, the parent or the obligee may contact the office that sent the notice and request a negotiation conference. If no agreement is reached on the monthly support to be paid, the administrator may issue a new notice and finding of financial responsibility, which may be sent to the parent and to the obligee by regular mail addressed to the parent’s and to the obligee’s last-known address, or if applicable, the parent’s or the obligee’s attorney’s last-known address;

(g) A statement that if the parent or the obligee objects to all or any part of the notice and finding of financial responsibility, then the parent or the obligee must send to the office issuing the notice, within 30 days of the date of service, a written response that sets forth any objections and requests a hearing;

(h) A statement that if such a timely response is received by the appropriate office, either the parent or the obligee or both shall have the right to a hearing; and that if no timely written response is received, the administrator may enter an order in accordance with the notice and finding of financial responsibility;

(i) A statement that as soon as the order is entered, the property of the parent is subject to collection action, including but not limited to wage withholding, garnishment and liens and execution thereon;

(j) A reference to ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) ;

(k) A statement that both the parent and the obligee are responsible for notifying the office of any change of address or employment;

(L) A statement that if the parent has any questions, the parent should telephone or visit the appropriate office or consult an attorney; and

(m) Such other information as the administrator finds appropriate.

(3) If the paternity of the dependent child has not been legally established, the notice and finding of financial responsibility shall also include:

(a) An allegation that the person is the parent of the dependent child;

(b) The name of the child’s other parent;

(c) The child’s date of birth;

(d) The probable time or period of time during which conception took place; and

(e) A statement that if the alleged parent or the obligee does not timely send to the office issuing the notice a written response that denies paternity and requests a hearing, then the administrator, without further notice to the alleged parent, or to the obligee, may enter an order that declares and establishes the alleged parent as the legal parent of the child.

(4) The statement of monthly future support required under subsection (2)(b) and the statement of past support required under subsection (2)(c) of this section are to be computed as follows:

(a) If there is sufficient information available concerning the parent’s financial and living situation, the formula provided for in ORS 25.275 (Formula for determining child support awards) and 25.280 (Formula amount presumed correct) shall be used; or

(b) If there is insufficient information available to use the formula, an allegation of ability to pay shall be the basis of the statement.

(5) The parent or alleged parent and the obligee shall have time to request a hearing as outlined in subsection (2)(g) of this section. The time limits may be extended by the administrator and are nonjurisdictional.

(6) If a timely written response setting forth objections and requesting a hearing is received by the appropriate office, a hearing shall be held under ORS 25.513 (Hearings procedure) .

(7) If no timely written response and request for hearing is received by the appropriate office, the administrator may enter an order in accordance with the notice, and shall include in that order:

(a) If the paternity of the dependent child is established by the order, a declaration of that fact;

(b) The amount of monthly support to be paid, with directions on the manner of payment;

(c) The amount of past support to be ordered against the parent;

(d) Whether health care coverage is to be provided for the dependent child;

(e) The name of the caretaker relative or agency and the name and birthdate of the dependent child for whom support is to be paid; and

(f) A statement that the property of the parent is subject to collection action, including but not limited to wage withholding, garnishment and liens and execution thereon.

(8) The parent and the obligee shall be sent a copy of the order by regular mail addressed to the last-known address of each of the parties or if applicable, to the last-known address of an attorney of record for a party. The order is final, and action by the administrator to enforce and collect upon the order, including arrearages, may be taken from the date of issuance of the order.

(9) The provisions of ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) apply to an order entered under this section for the support of a child attending school. [Formerly 416.415; 2021 c.597 §53]

Note: See note under 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) .

Source: Section 25.511 — Notice and finding of financial responsibility; request for hearing; order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.129 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.129
24.129 Certification of filing in single court
Status: in_force

At the time of filing of any foreign judgment as provided in ORS 24.115 (Filing of foreign judgment) , the judgment creditor shall certify that the judgment creditor is filing such judgment in only one court in Oregon. Thereafter, a certified copy of the judgment or a lien record abstract may be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record of any other county in this state as provided in ORS 18.152 (Establishing judgment liens in other counties) . [1985 c.343 §9; 1987 c.586 §15; 2003 c.576 §574]

Source: Section 24.129 — Certification of filing in single court; filing of certified copy or lien record abstract for other counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.938 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.938
18.938 Manner of payment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, a sheriff shall accept as payment from a purchaser of real property at an execution sale a cashier’s check or cash. Except as provided in this section, a sheriff shall accept any combination of cashier’s checks or cash that is adequate to pay the purchase price.

(2) A sheriff shall accept a cashier’s check as payment from a purchaser at an execution sale only if the cashier’s check is made payable to the sheriff and is drawn on a financial institution that is authorized to do business under the laws of Oregon or the United States.

(3) If any part of the purchase price at an execution sale is paid with a cashier’s check, the sheriff shall give the purchaser a receipt for the funds in lieu of a certificate of sale under ORS 18.942 (Sheriff’s certificate of sale for real property) . The receipt must state that the purchaser is the successful bidder and must describe the property sold.

(4) If any part of the purchase price at an execution sale is paid with a cashier’s check, the sheriff shall deposit the check in a financial institution not later than the end of the first business day after the day on which the sale is conducted. The check must be deposited in a separate account.

(5) If the sheriff receives verification from a financial institution within 15 days after the date of the execution sale that all cashier’s checks delivered to the sheriff for a purchase have received final settlement, the sale is effective as of the date and hour of the sale, and the purchaser has priority over any interest acquired in the real property after that time. The sheriff shall thereafter:

(a) Mail to the purchaser by first class mail a certificate of sale as provided under ORS 18.942 (Sheriff’s certificate of sale for real property) for all real property purchased; and

(b) Deliver the net proceeds of the sale to the court administrator or other official as provided by law.

(6) Subject to subsection (8) of this section, if the sheriff does not receive verification from a financial institution within 15 days after the date of the sale that all cashier’s checks delivered to the sheriff for a purchase have received final settlement, the sale is void and the sheriff shall return to the purchaser any cash tendered by the purchaser and any amounts received for cashier’s checks for which final settlement was received, less any bank charges incurred for cashier’s checks and any other amount allowed by law.

(7) If any part of the purchase price at an execution sale is paid with a cashier’s check, and the return date for the writ that is the basis for the sale is less than 18 days after the date of the sale, the return date is automatically extended to 18 days after the date of the sale.

(8) The judgment creditor may extend by a period of not more than 60 days the time for the sheriff to receive verification of a cashier’s check provided for in subsections (5) and (6) of this section. If the judgment creditor extends the time for the sheriff to receive verification of a cashier’s check, the return date for the writ is automatically extended three business days after the date specified by the judgment creditor.

(9) A judgment creditor may elect to pursue remedies under ORS chapter 73 by reason of the failure of a financial institution to honor a cashier’s check tendered under this section, as though the judgment creditor had been the person to whom the check was payable.

(10) As used in this section:

(a) “Cashier’s check” has the meaning given that term in ORS 73.0104 (Negotiable instrument) .

(b) “Financial institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . [2005 c.542 §29]

Source: Section 18.938 — Manner of payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.305 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.305
15.305 Applicability
Status: in_force

ORS 15.300 (Definitions for ORS 15.300 to 15.380) to 15.380 (Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts) govern the choice of law applicable to any contract, or part of a contract, when a choice between the laws of different states is at issue. ORS 15.300 (Definitions for ORS 15.300 to 15.380) to 15.380 (Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts) do not apply if another Oregon statute expressly designates the law applicable to the contract or part of a contract. ORS 15.320 (Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law) does not apply to any contract in which one of the parties is a financial institution, as defined by 15 U.S.C. 6827, as in effect on January 1, 2002. [Formerly 81.102]

Source: Section 15.305 — Applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.904 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.904
18.904 Order required for sale of residential property
Status: in_force

(1) If the judgment debtor is a natural person, residential property may be sold under a writ of execution only after the entry of a court order authorizing the sale.

(2) This section does not apply to writs of execution that direct the sheriff to sell specific property pursuant to the terms of the judgment.

(3) This section does not apply to a writ of execution issued to enforce a judgment foreclosing:

(a) A construction lien for work, labor or material done or furnished exclusively for the improvement of the property to be sold;

(b) A lawfully executed purchase money lien against the property to be sold; or

(c) A lawfully executed mortgage or trust deed on the property to be sold. [2005 c.542 §16]

Source: Section 18.904 — Order required for sale of residential property; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 14.275 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 14.275
14.275 Disqualification of appellate judge
Status: in_force

A party or an attorney for a party in a cause before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals may move to disqualify a judge of the Supreme Court or of the Court of Appeals for one or more of the grounds specified in ORS 14.210 (Disqualification of judge for cause) , or upon the ground that the judge’s participation in the cause would violate the Oregon Code of Judicial Conduct. [1999 c.659 §4]

Source: Section 14.275 — Disqualification of appellate judge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors014.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.430 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.430
19.430 Review of trial court order granting a new trial on court’s own initiative
Status: in_force

If an appeal is taken from an order of the trial court granting a new trial on its own initiative, the order shall be affirmed on appeal only on grounds set forth in the order or because of reversible error affirmatively appearing in the record. [Formerly 19.200]

Source: Section 19.430 — Review of trial court order granting a new trial on court’s own initiative , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.115 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.115
12.115 Action for negligent injury to person or property
Status: in_force

(1) In no event shall any action for negligent injury to person or property of another be commenced more than 10 years from the date of the act or omission complained of.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to extend any period of limitation otherwise established by law, including but not limited to the limitations established by ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) . [1967 c.406 §2]

Source: Section 12.115 — Action for negligent injury to person or property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 21.005 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.005
21.005 Transfers to General Fund
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, all amounts collected as fees and charges in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Oregon Tax Court and the circuit courts shall be transferred to the State Court Administrator for deposit in the General Fund. [2011 c.595 §1]

Source: Section 21.005 — Transfers to General Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors021.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.320 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.320
15.320 Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 15.300 (Definitions for ORS 15.300 to 15.380) to 15.380 (Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts) , but subject to the limitations on applicability imposed by ORS 15.305 (Applicability) , the law of Oregon applies to the following contracts:

(1) A contract for services to be rendered in Oregon, or for goods to be delivered in Oregon, if Oregon or any of its agencies or subdivisions is a party to the contract. The application of Oregon’s law pursuant to this subsection may be waived by a person authorized by Oregon’s law to make the waiver.

(2) A contract for construction work to be performed primarily in Oregon.

(3) A contract of employment for services to be rendered primarily in Oregon by a resident of Oregon.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A consumer contract, if:

(A) The consumer is a resident of Oregon at the time of contracting; and

(B) The consumer’s assent to the contract is obtained in Oregon, or the consumer is induced to enter into the contract in substantial measure by an invitation or advertisement in Oregon.

(b) For the purposes of this subsection, a consumer contract is a contract for the supply of goods or services that are designed primarily for personal, familial or household use. [Formerly 81.105]

Source: Section 15.320 — Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.652 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.652
18.652 Manner of delivery
Status: in_force

(1) A writ of garnishment may be delivered to the garnishee personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Delivery is effective upon receipt of the writ by the garnishee. If the garnishee refuses to accept delivery by certified mail, the garnishor may attempt personal delivery, but the garnishor must have a new writ issued in order to claim additional delivery fees.

(2) Personal delivery of a writ of garnishment may be made only by:

(a) The sheriff of the county where the writ is to be delivered; or

(b) A competent person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of the State of Oregon and who is not a party or attorney in the action.

(3) If personal delivery is made under this section, the person serving the writ must note the date of delivery upon the original writ delivered to the garnishee or upon the copy of the writ delivered to the garnishee.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a person other than a sheriff may not deliver a writ of garnishment unless the person has errors and omissions insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 per occurrence from a company authorized to do business in this state.

(5) The delivery fee for a writ of garnishment by a person other than a sheriff shall be in an amount agreed to between the person making the delivery and the garnishor. The delivery fee for a writ by a sheriff under this section is $25. [2001 c.249 §17; 2003 c.85 §6; 2003 c.304 §5; 2009 c.835 §3]

Source: Section 18.652 — Manner of delivery; delivery fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 14.030 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 14.030
14.030 Jurisdiction as affected by place where cause of action or suit arises
Status: in_force

When the court has jurisdiction of the parties, it may exercise it in respect to any cause of action or suit wherever arising, except for the specific recovery of real property situated without this state, or for an injury thereto.

Source: Section 14.030 — Jurisdiction as affected by place where cause of action or suit arises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors014.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.339 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.339
25.339 Priority of medical support notice
Status: in_force

A medical support notice issued under ORS 25.325 (Enforcing medical support) has priority over any previously filed attachment, execution, garnishment or assignment of income other than a withholding order issued for monetary support, unless otherwise requested by the obligee. [2003 c.637 §11]

Source: Section 25.339 — Priority of medical support notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.315 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.315
19.315 Requirements for use of letter of credit
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, an irrevocable letter of credit filed in support of an undertaking on appeal must contain:

(a) The name and address of the issuing bank, the date of issuance and the limit of the bank’s liability under the letter of credit.

(b) The name of the court that entered the judgment being appealed and the title and file number of the case for which the judgment was entered.

(c) The name and address of the party who is filing the undertaking or, if the party is represented by an attorney, the name and address of the attorney.

(d) The name and address of the beneficiary or, if the beneficiary is represented by an attorney, the name and address of the attorney for the beneficiary.

(e) A statement that the issuing bank will pay to the beneficiary, up to the limit stated in the letter of credit, the amount of any drafts submitted to the issuing bank under ORS 19.325 (Payment on letter of credit) .

(2) An irrevocable letter of credit filed in support of an undertaking on appeal may be issued only by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , that has an office or other facility in this state or that has a registered agent in this state.

(3) A letter of credit under this section may contain an expiration date. Any letter of credit containing an expiration date must comply with ORS 19.320 (Expiration and renewal of letter of credit) .

(4) A party filing a letter of credit in support of an undertaking on appeal and the party for whose benefit an undertaking is filed may by agreement waive any of the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.172 §2; 1999 c.59 §10]

Source: Section 19.315 — Requirements for use of letter of credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 14.260 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 14.260
14.260 Affidavit and motion for change of judge
Status: in_force

(1) Any party to or any attorney appearing in any cause, matter or proceeding in a circuit court may establish the belief described in ORS 14.250 (Disqualification of judge) by motion supported by affidavit that the party or attorney believes that the party or attorney cannot have a fair and impartial trial or hearing before the judge, and that it is made in good faith and not for the purpose of delay. Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, no specific grounds for the belief need be alleged. The motion shall be allowed unless the judge moved against, or the presiding judge for the judicial district, challenges the good faith of the affiant and sets forth the basis of the challenge. In the event of a challenge, a hearing shall be held before a disinterested judge. The burden of proof is on the challenging judge to establish that the motion was made in bad faith or for the purposes of delay.

(2) The affidavit shall be filed with the motion at any time prior to final determination of the cause, matter or proceedings in uncontested cases, and in contested cases before or within five days after the cause, matter or proceeding is at issue upon a question of fact or within 10 days after the assignment, appointment and qualification or election and assumption of office of another judge to preside over the cause, matter or proceeding.

(3) A motion to disqualify a judge may not be made after the judge has ruled upon any petition, demurrer or motion other than a motion to extend time in the cause, matter or proceeding. A motion to disqualify a judge or a judge pro tem, assigned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to serve in a county other than the county in which the judge or judge pro tem resides may not be filed more than five days after the party or attorney appearing in the cause receives notice of the assignment.

(4) In judicial districts having a population of 200,000 or more, the affidavit and motion for change of judge shall be made at the time and in the manner prescribed in ORS 14.270 (Time of making motion for change of judge in certain circumstances) .

(5) In judicial districts having a population of 100,000 or more, but less than 200,000, the affidavit and motion for change of judge shall be made at the time and in the manner prescribed in ORS 14.270 (Time of making motion for change of judge in certain circumstances) unless the circuit court makes local rules under ORS 3.220 (Rules) adopting the procedure described in this section.

(6) A party or attorney may not make more than two applications in any cause, matter or proceeding under this section.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a party, attorney, law firm, district attorney’s office, defense consortium or public defender’s office files a motion or series of motions under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 14.270 (Time of making motion for change of judge in certain circumstances) against an elected judge that effectively denies the judge assignment to a criminal or juvenile delinquency docket in any county within the judge’s judicial district, the judge moved against may request a hearing before a disinterested judge. For a hearing under this subsection, the disinterested judge may not be from the same judicial district as the judge moved against. The party, attorney, law firm, district attorney’s office, defense consortium or public defender’s office may file a supplemental affidavit providing specific grounds for a reasonable good faith belief that the judge lacks fairness or impartiality.

(b) The disinterested judge shall make an objective inquiry as to:

(A) Whether the motion or series of motions effectively denies the judge assignment to a criminal or juvenile delinquency docket in any county within the judge’s judicial district; and

(B) Whether there is a reasonable good faith belief that the judge lacks fairness or impartiality. The burden of proof under this subparagraph is on the party, attorney, law firm, district attorney’s office, defense consortium or public defender’s office filing the motion under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 14.270 (Time of making motion for change of judge in certain circumstances) .

(c) If the inquiry establishes that the motion or series of motions does not effectively deny the judge assignment to a criminal or juvenile delinquency docket, the motion shall be decided under subsection (1) of this section.

(d) If the inquiry establishes that the motion or series of motions effectively denies the judge assignment to a criminal or juvenile delinquency docket and establishes a reasonable good faith belief that the judge lacks fairness or impartiality, the motion shall be granted.

(e) If the inquiry establishes that the motion or series of motions effectively denies the judge assignment to a criminal or juvenile delinquency docket and does not establish a reasonable good faith belief that the judge lacks fairness or impartiality, the motion shall be denied.

(f) The Chief Justice may issue rules to implement this subsection. [1955 c.408 §1(2); 1959 c.667 §1; 1981 c.215 §6; 1987 c.338 §2; 1995 c.781 §29; 2015 c.272 §1; 2023 c.289 §1]

Source: Section 14.260 — Affidavit and motion for change of judge; time for making; limit of two changes of judge; procedure when judge denied assignment to docket; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors014.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.993 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.993
18.993 Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 18.860 (Function of writ) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) affects the ability of a court to direct seizure of property under ORS 18.268 (Conduct of debtor examination) (2). [2005 c.542 §54]

Source: Section 18.993 — Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.185 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.185
18.185 Extension of judgment lien of spousal support award
Status: in_force

(1) If a judgment that is entered on or after January 1, 2004, includes a spousal support award, a judgment creditor may file a certificate of extension under ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) at any time more than 15 years after the entry of the judgment that first establishes the support obligation and before the judgment lien for the spousal support award portion of a judgment expires under ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) (6)(b). If a certificate of extension is filed under this subsection:

(a) The judgment lien for the spousal support award portion of the judgment expires 10 years after the certificate of extension is filed; and

(b) Any installment arrearage lien that arises under the judgment, whether before or after the filing of the certificate, expires 10 years after the installment comes due and is not paid or when the judgment lien for the spousal support award portion of the judgment expires under paragraph (a) of this subsection, whichever is first.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) (5), certificates of extension under ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) may continue to be filed in the manner provided by subsection (1) of this section and with like effect for as long as the judgment lien for the spousal support award portion of a judgment has not expired and any installments remain to be paid under the judgment. [2003 c.576 §20]

Source: Section 18.185 — Extension of judgment lien of spousal support award , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.205 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.205
19.205 Appealable judgments and orders
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, a limited judgment, general judgment or supplemental judgment, as those terms are defined by ORS 18.005 (Definitions) , may be appealed as provided in this chapter. A judgment corrected under ORCP 71 may be appealed only as provided in ORS 18.107 (Corrections to civil judgments) and 18.112 (Correction of designation of judgment as general judgment) .

(2) An order in an action that affects a substantial right, and that effectively determines the action so as to prevent a judgment in the action, may be appealed in the same manner as provided in this chapter for judgments.

(3) An order that is made in the action after a general judgment is entered and that affects a substantial right, including an order granting a new trial, may be appealed in the same manner as provided in this chapter for judgments.

(4) No appeal to the Court of Appeals shall be taken or allowed in any action for the recovery of money or damages only unless it appears from the pleadings that the amount in controversy exceeds $250.

(5) An appeal may be taken from the circuit court in any special statutory proceeding under the same conditions, in the same manner and with like effect as from a judgment or order entered in an action, unless appeal is expressly prohibited by the law authorizing the special statutory proceeding.

(6) Nothing in ORS chapter 18 affects the authority of an appellate court to dismiss an appeal or to remand a proceeding to the trial court under ORS 19.270 (Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals) (4) based on the appellate court’s determination that the appeal has not been taken from an appealable judgment or order. [Formerly 19.010; 2003 c.576 §85]

Source: Section 19.205 — Appealable judgments and orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.270 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.270
12.270 Conclusive presumption of validity of governmental subdivision boundary proceedings one year after effective date
Status: in_force

On September 13, 1975, any proceeding that establishes or alters the boundaries of a governmental subdivision previously or hereafter initiated and purported to be effected in accordance with applicable legal requirements shall be conclusively presumed valid for all purposes one year after the purported effective date of the action. No direct or collateral attack on the action may thereafter be commenced. This statute of limitations includes but is not limited to the following proceedings:

(1) Formations and change of organizations under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(2) Boundary changes under ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) .

(3) Consolidations under ORS 199.705 (Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795) to 199.795 (Operation and effect of proclamation) .

(4) Incorporations under ORS 221.010 (Definitions for ORS 221.020 to 221.100) to 221.090 (Terms of office of first city council) .

(5) Annexations under ORS 222.111 (Authority and procedure for annexation) to 222.180 (Effective date of annexation) , 222.750 (Annexation of unincorporated territory surrounded by city) and 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) .

(6) Consolidations under ORS 222.210 (Authority to consolidate adjoining and nonadjoining cities or territories) to 222.310 (Construction of ORS 222.210 to 222.310) .

(7) Withdrawals and transfers of territory under ORS 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) to 222.580 (Procedure applicable to prior annexations in which no property division was made) .

(8) Mergers under ORS 222.610 (Surrender of city charter and merger into adjoining city) to 222.710 (Return statements filed with county recording officer) .

(9) Formations and changes under ORS chapter 261.

(10) Alterations, changes, mergers and consolidations under ORS 330.080 (Composition, purpose and duties of district boundary board) to 330.123 (Division of assets and liabilities) , 330.505 to 330.780 (1989 Edition) and 335.490 (Extension of union high school course of study) to 335.505 (Transformation of union high school district into common school district) .

(11) Alterations, changes, mergers and consolidations under ORS chapter 333 commenced before July 1, 2003.

(12) Formations and boundary changes under ORS 341.025 (Petition for formation of district) to 341.125 (First board) and 341.565 (Boundary board) to 341.575 (Liability of annexed, merged or detached territory) .

(13) Organizations and boundary changes under ORS 545.002 (Definitions) and 545.025 (Purposes of irrigation district) to 545.043 (Qualifications of directors) , 545.051 (Change of boundaries authorized) to 545.105 (Assent of bondholders) , 545.109 (Recording minutes of board) , 545.123 (Redivision of district) , 545.126 (Liability of excluded lands for district’s obligations) and 545.131 (Union or merger of districts) .

(14) Formations and boundary alterations under ORS 547.005 (Authority to form drainage district) to 547.060 (Scope of Drainage District Act) and 547.250 (Changes in plan for reclamation) to 547.260 (Appointment of commissioners when plan amended) .

(15) Formations and organizations under ORS chapter 551. [1975 c.326 §2; 1991 c.167 §1; 1999 c.452 §29; 2003 c.226 §20; 2005 c.209 §1]

Note: 12.270 (Conclusive presumption of validity of governmental subdivision boundary proceedings one year after effective date) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 12 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 12.270 — Conclusive presumption of validity of governmental subdivision boundary proceedings one year after effective date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.502 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.502
25.502 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of this state that dependent children shall be maintained, as much as possible, from the resources of both of the parents, thereby relieving or avoiding, at least in part, the burden often borne by single parents or by the general citizenry through public assistance programs. The existing remedies pertaining to family desertion and nonsupport of dependent children are to be augmented by the additional remedies provided in ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) which are directed to the real and personal property resources of the responsible parents. These additional remedies are not in lieu of existing law. ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) shall be liberally construed and administered to implement the policy stated in this section. [Formerly 416.405]

Note: See note under 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) .

Source: Section 25.502 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.137 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.137
12.137 Action for loss of or damage to property arising from nuclear incident
Status: in_force

(1) An action, arising from a nuclear incident that involves the release of radioactive material, excluding releases from acts of war, that causes loss of or damage to property, or loss of use of property shall be commenced:

(a) Within two years from the time an injured person discovers or reasonably could have discovered the injury to property and the causal connection between the injury and the nuclear incident; or

(b) Within two years from any substantial change in the degree of injury to the property arising out of a nuclear incident.

(2) As used in this section, “nuclear incident” has the meaning given that term in 42 U.S.C. 2014(q).

(3) In no event shall any action under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) (5) be commenced more than 30 years from the date of the nuclear incident. [1987 c.705 §§1,2]

Note: 12.137 (Action for loss of or damage to property arising from nuclear incident) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 12 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 12.137 — Action for loss of or damage to property arising from nuclear incident , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.912 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.912
18.912 Hearing on motion for order authorizing sale of residential property
Status: in_force

(1) Whether or not the judgment debtor appears at the hearing, the court shall inquire as to the facts alleged in a motion filed under ORS 18.906 (Motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) and make a summary determination on the motion.

(2) The court shall authorize sale of the property pursuant to a motion filed under ORS 18.906 (Motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) unless the court finds:

(a) That the property is the homestead of the judgment debtor;

(b) That the judgment is subject to the homestead exemption; and

(c) That the amount of the judgment or judgments was $3,000 or less at the time of entry of the judgment or judgments as described in ORS 18.395 (Homestead exemption) (7).

(3) If the court authorizes the sale of residential property, the order must state whether the homestead exemption applies to the property. If the homestead exemption does apply to the property, the order must state the allowed amount of the exemption.

(4) If the court authorizes the sale of residential property, the judgment creditor may recover the costs of service of the motion and notice under ORS 18.908 (Notice of motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) as part of the costs of the sale. [2005 c.542 §19; 2009 c.612 §8]

Source: Section 18.912 — Hearing on motion for order authorizing sale of residential property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.343 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.343
25.343 Authorization for reimbursement payments
Status: in_force

The signature of the obligee or guardian of a child covered by a health benefit plan is a valid authorization for purposes of processing an insurance reimbursement payment to the provider of the health services as provided in ORS 743B.470 (Medicaid not considered in coverage eligibility determination) . [2003 c.637 §13]

Source: Section 25.343 — Authorization for reimbursement payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.771 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.771
25.771 Obligor holding more than one license, certificate, permit or registration
Status: in_force

In the event that an obligor holds more than one license, certificate, permit or registration described in ORS 25.750 (Suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations) , any determination regarding suspension of one license, certificate, permit or registration is sufficient to suspend any other license, certificate, permit or registration described in ORS 25.750 (Suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations) . [1993 c.365 §9; 1995 c.620 §6]

Source: Section 25.771 — Obligor holding more than one license, certificate, permit or registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.908 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.908
18.908 Notice of motion for order authorizing sale of residential property
Status: in_force

(1) At least 10 days before the hearing on a motion filed under ORS 18.906 (Motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) , the judgment creditor must:

(a) Serve the judgment debtor in the manner provided by ORCP 7 with a copy of the motion and the supporting affidavit, and with a notice of the time and place of the hearing; and

(b) Send a copy of the motion and the notice by first class mail to the property at the mailing address for the property.

(2) The notice required by subsection (1) of this section must be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF HEARING ON SHERIFF’S

This is to notify you that _____ has asked the court to order the sheriff to sell property located at _________ to satisfy a judgment against _____.

Before deciding whether to order the sale, the court will hold a hearing on _____, 2___, at ______ a.m./p.m., in Room _____, ______.

The law provides that property is your homestead if the property is actually used as a home by you, your spouse, a dependent parent or a dependent child. If you are temporarily absent from the property but intend to move back in, the property is still your homestead.

The law provides that if the property is your homestead, then $_____ of its value may not be taken to satisfy a judgment against you. In addition, a homestead usually may not be sold to satisfy a judgment for $3,000 or less.

The law provides that property may be sold despite the fact that it is your homestead and all of its value may be taken to satisfy a judgment against you if the judgment is for child support.

IF YOU WISH TO PROTECT THIS PROPERTY FROM A SHERIFF’S SALE, YOU SHOULD COME TO THE COURT HEARING.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD SEE A LAWYER AT ONCE.

If you do not own this property, please give this notice and the papers served with it to the owner.

[2005 c.542 §18; 2009 c.612 §7]

Source: Section 18.908 — Notice of motion for order authorizing sale of residential property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.430 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.430
12.430 Claims based on law of other states
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by ORS 12.450 (When limitation period of another state not applicable) , if a claim is substantively based:

(a) Upon the law of one other state, the limitation period of that state applies; or

(b) Upon the law of more than one state, the limitation period of one of those states, chosen by the law of conflict of laws of this state, applies.

(2) The limitation period of this state applies to all other claims. [1987 c.536 §2]

Note: See note under 12.410 (Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480) .

Source: Section 12.430 — Claims based on law of other states; limitation period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 14.250 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 14.250
14.250 Disqualification of judge
Status: in_force

No judge of a circuit court shall sit to hear or try any suit, action, matter or proceeding when it is established, as provided in ORS 14.250 (Disqualification of judge) to 14.270 (Time of making motion for change of judge in certain circumstances) , that any party or attorney believes that such party or attorney cannot have a fair and impartial trial or hearing before such judge. In such case the presiding judge for the judicial district shall forthwith transfer the cause, matter or proceeding to another judge of the court, or apply to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to send a judge to try it; or, if the convenience of witnesses or the ends of justice will not be interfered with by such course, and the action or suit is of such a character that a change of venue thereof may be ordered, the presiding judge may send the case for trial to the most convenient court; except that the issues in such cause may, upon the written stipulation of the attorneys in the cause agreeing thereto, be made up in the district of the judge to whom the cause has been assigned. [1955 c.408 §1(1); 1981 c.215 §5; 1987 c.338 §1; 1995 c.781 §28]

Source: Section 14.250 — Disqualification of judge; transfer of cause; making up issues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors014.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.081 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.081
25.081 Access to records with Social Security number
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an entity providing support enforcement services under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) shall have access, using a Social Security number as an identifier, to any record required by law to contain the Social Security number of an individual.

(2) To the maximum extent feasible, a public body maintaining records described in ORS 25.785 (Issuing entities to require Social Security number) , including automated records, shall make the records accessible by Social Security number for purposes of support enforcement.

(3) For purposes of this section, “public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) . [1997 c.746 §118]

Note: 25.081 (Access to records with Social Security number) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 25 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 25.081 — Access to records with Social Security number , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.421 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.421
25.421 Procedure if withholder does not withhold support
Status: in_force

If for any reason a withholder does not withhold support in any month, the withholder shall explain the reason for not withholding. The withholder shall send the explanation for not withholding to the person or entity to whom the withholder sends payments and shall send the explanation on the date that the withholder would normally send a payment. If the withholder does not send a payment because the obligor is no longer employed by the withholder, the withholder may include in the explanation the name and address of the obligor’s new employer, if known. A withholder is not liable to the obligor for disclosure of this information. [Formerly 25.357]

Source: Section 25.421 — Procedure if withholder does not withhold support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.750 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.750
25.750 Suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations
Status: in_force

(1) All licenses, certificates, permits or registrations that a person is required by state law to possess in order to engage in an occupation or profession or to use a particular occupational or professional title, all annual licenses issued to individuals by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, all driver licenses or permits issued by the Department of Transportation and recreational hunting and fishing licenses, as defined by rule of the Department of Justice, are subject to suspension by the respective issuing entities upon certification to the issuing entity by the administrator that a child support case record is being maintained by the Department of Justice, that the case is being enforced by the administrator under the provisions of ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) and that one or both of the following conditions apply:

(a) That the party holding the license, certificate, permit or registration is in arrears under any child support judgment or order, in an amount equal to the greater of three months of support or $2,500, and:

(A) Has not entered into an agreement with the administrator with respect to the child support obligation; or

(B) Is not in compliance with an agreement entered into with the administrator; or

(b) That the party holding the license, certificate, permit or registration has failed, after receiving appropriate notice, to comply with a subpoena or other procedural order relating to a parentage or child support proceeding and:

(A) Has not entered into an agreement with the administrator with respect to compliance; or

(B) Is not in compliance with such an agreement.

(2) The Department of Justice by rule shall specify the conditions and terms of agreements, compliance with which precludes the suspension of the license, certificate, permit or registration. [1993 c.365 §2; 1995 c.620 §1; 1995 c.750 §7; 1997 c.704 §37; 1999 c.80 §11; 2001 c.323 §1; 2001 c.455 §14; 2003 c.73 §43; 2009 c.209 §1; 2017 c.651 §12; 2021 c.351 §1]

Source: Section 25.750 — Suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations; when authorized; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.531 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.531
25.531 Multiple child support judgments
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child support judgment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 25.089 (Enforcement and modification of child support judgments) .

(b) “Governing child support judgment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 25.091 (Multiple child support judgments) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or ORS 25.089 (Enforcement and modification of child support judgments) , when two or more child support judgments exist involving the same obligor and child, and when one or more of the judgments was issued by a tribunal of another state, the administrator shall apply the provisions of ORS chapter 110 before enforcing or modifying a child support judgment under this section or ORS 25.089 (Enforcement and modification of child support judgments) .

(3) When the administrator finds that two or more child support judgments exist involving the same obligor and child and the same period, and each child support judgment was issued in this state:

(a) The administrator may petition the court for the county where a child who is subject to the judgments resides for a governing child support judgment under ORS 25.091 (Multiple child support judgments) ; or

(b) The administrator may apply the presumption described in ORS 25.091 (Multiple child support judgments) , determine the controlling terms of the child support judgments and issue a proposed governing child support order and notice to the parties in the manner prescribed by rules adopted by the Department of Justice under ORS 25.505 (Authority of administrator and administrative law judge) . The proposed governing child support order must include all of the information described in ORS 25.091 (Multiple child support judgments) (8). The administrator shall serve the proposed governing child support order and notice in the manner provided in ORS 25.527 (Motions to modify financial responsibility orders) . The notice must include a statement that the proposed governing child support order shall become final unless a written objection is made to the administrator within 30 days after service of the proposed governing child support order and notice.

(4) If the administrator receives a timely written objection to a proposed governing child support order issued under subsection (3)(b) of this section, the administrator shall certify the matter to the court for the county where a child who is subject to the judgments resides for a governing child support judgment under ORS 25.091 (Multiple child support judgments) .

(5) If the administrator does not receive a timely written objection to a proposed governing child support order issued under subsection (3)(b) of this section, the governing child support order is final. The administrator shall certify the governing child support order to a court for review and approval. The governing child support order is not effective until reviewed and approved by the court. If the court approves the governing child support order, the governing child support order becomes the governing child support judgment upon filing as provided in ORS 25.529 (Filing order with court) .

(6) When a governing child support judgment is entered as described in ORS 25.529 (Filing order with court) , the noncontrolling terms of each earlier child support judgment are terminated. However, subject to subsection (7) of this section, the entry of a governing child support judgment does not affect any support payment arrearage or any liability related to medical support, as defined in ORS 25.321 (Definitions for ORS 25.321 to 25.343) , that has accrued under a child support judgment before the governing child support judgment is entered.

(7) For purposes of reconciling any child support arrears or credits under all of the child support judgments, amounts collected and credited for a particular period under one child support judgment must be credited against the amounts accruing or accrued for the same period under any other child support judgment.

(8) Not sooner than 30 days and not later than 60 days after entry of the governing child support judgment, the administrator shall file a copy of the governing child support judgment with each court that issued an earlier child support judgment. A failure to file does not affect the validity or enforceability of the governing child support judgment.

(9) When an administrative law judge finds that two or more child support judgments exist involving the same obligor and child and the same period, and each child support judgment was issued in this state, the administrative law judge shall remand the matter to the administrator to follow the provisions of subsection (3) of this section. [Formerly 416.448]

Note: See note under 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) .

Source: Section 25.531 — Multiple child support judgments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.342 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.342
25.342 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice may adopt all rules necessary for implementation of ORS 25.321 (Definitions for ORS 25.321 to 25.343) to 25.343 (Authorization for reimbursement payments) . [2009 c.351 §12]

Source: Section 25.342 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.896 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.896
18.896 Challenge to execution form
Status: in_force

(1) The challenge to execution form described in this section does not expand or restrict the law relating to exempt property. A determination as to whether property is exempt from attachment or execution must be made by reference to other law. The form provided in this section may be modified to provide more information or to update the notice based on subsequent changes in exemption laws.

(2) A challenge to execution form must be in substantially the following form:

________ COURT

COUNTY OF ________

______ ) CHALLENGE TO

Plaintiff, ) EXECUTION

)

vs. ) Case No. _____

)

______ )

Defendant. )

THIS FORM MAY BE USED BY THE DEBTOR ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

(1) To claim such exemptions from execution as are permitted by law.

(2) To assert that the amount specified in the writ of execution as being subject to execution is greater than the total amount owed.

THIS FORM MAY BE USED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE DEBTOR ONLY TO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY THAT IS TO BE SOLD ON EXECUTION.

THIS FORM MAY NOT BE USED TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT.

I/We claim that the following described property or money is exempt from execution:

I/We believe this property is exempt from execution because (the Notice of Exempt Property at the end of this form describes most types of property that you can claim as exempt from execution):

I am a person other than the Debtor and I have the following interest in the property:

Name ________ Name ________

Signature ______ Signature ______

Address ______ Address ______

____________ ____________

Telephone Telephone

Number ______ Number ______

(Required) (Required)

YOU MUST ACT PROMPTLY IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR MONEY OR PROPERTY BACK. You may seek to reclaim your exempt property by doing the following:

(1) Fill out the Challenge to Execution form that you received with this notice.

(2) Mail or deliver the Challenge to Execution form to the court administrator at the address shown on the writ of execution.

(3) Mail or deliver a copy of the Challenge to Execution form to the judgment creditor at the address shown on the writ of execution.

You should be prepared to explain your exemption in court. If you have any questions about the execution or the debt, you should see an attorney.

YOU MAY USE THE CHALLENGE TO EXECUTION FORM ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

(1) To claim such exemptions from execution as are permitted by law.

(2) To assert that the amount specified in the writ of execution as being subject to execution is greater than the total amount owed.

YOU MAY NOT USE THE CHALLENGE TO EXECUTION FORM TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT.

IF YOU CLAIM AN EXEMPTION IN BAD FAITH, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THE COURT THAT COULD INCLUDE A FINE. Penalties that you could be subject to are listed in ORS 18.899 (Sanctions) .

Property belonging to you may have been taken or held in order to satisfy a debt. The debt may be reflected in a judgment or in a warrant or order issued by a state agency. Important legal papers are enclosed.

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GET YOUR PROPERTY BACK, SO READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY.

State and federal law specify that certain property may not be taken. Some of the property that you may be able to get back is listed below.

(1) Wages or a salary as described in ORS 18.375 (Definitions) and 18.385 (Wage exemption) . Whichever of the following amounts is greater:

(a) 75 percent of your take-home wages; or

(b) $254 per workweek.

(2) Social Security benefits.

(3) Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

(4) Public assistance (welfare).

(5) Unemployment benefits.

(6) Disability benefits (other than SSI benefits).

(7) Workers’ compensation benefits.

(8) All Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits, and up to $7,500 in exempt wages, retirement benefits, welfare, unemployment benefits and disability benefits, that are held in a bank account.

(9) Spousal support, child support or separate maintenance to the extent reasonably necessary for your support or the support of any of your dependents.

(10) A homestead (house, manufactured dwelling or floating home) occupied by you, or occupied by your spouse, parent or child. Up to $40,000 of the value of the homestead is exempt. If you jointly own the homestead with another person who is also liable on the debt, up to $50,000 of the value of the homestead is exempt.

(11) Proceeds from the sale of a homestead described in item 10, up to the limits described in item 10, if you hold the proceeds for less than one year and intend to use those proceeds to procure another homestead.

(12) Household goods, furniture, radios, a television set and utensils with a combined value not to exceed $3,000.

*(13) An automobile, truck, trailer or other vehicle with a value not to exceed $3,000.

*(14) Tools, implements, apparatus, team, harness or library that are necessary to carry on your occupation, with a combined value not to exceed $5,000.

*(15) Books, pictures and musical instruments with a combined value not to exceed $600.

*(16) Wearing apparel, jewelry and other personal items with a combined value not to exceed $1,800.

(17) Domestic animals and poultry for family use with a combined value not to exceed $1,000 and their food for 60 days.

(18) Provisions and fuel for your family for 60 days.

(19) One rifle or shotgun and one pistol. The combined value of all firearms claimed as exempt may not exceed $1,000.

(20) Public or private pensions.

(21) Veterans’ benefits and loans.

(22) Medical assistance benefits.

(23) Health insurance proceeds and disability proceeds of life insurance policies.

(24) Cash surrender value of life insurance policies not payable to your estate.

(25) Federal annuities.

(26) Other annuities to $250 per month (excess over $250 per month is subject to the same exemption as wages).

(27) Professionally prescribed health aids for you or any of your dependents.

*(28) Rental assistance to an elderly person allowed pursuant to ORS 458.375 (Rental housing assistance for very low income elderly persons) .

*(29) Your right to receive, or property traceable to:

*(a) An award under any crime victim reparation law.

*(b) A payment or payments, not exceeding a total of $10,000, on account of personal bodily injury suffered by you or an individual of whom you are a dependent.

*(c) A payment in compensation of loss of future earnings of you or an individual of whom you are or were a dependent, to the extent reasonably necessary for your support and the support of any of your dependents.

(30) Amounts paid to you as an earned income tax credit under federal tax law.

(31) Your right to the assets held in, or right to receive payments under, a medical savings account or health savings account authorized under section 220 or 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(32) Interest in personal property to the value of $400, but this cannot be used to increase the amount of any other exemption.

(33) Equitable interests in property.

Note: If two or more people in your household owe the claim or judgment, each of them may claim the exemptions marked by an asterisk (*).

SPECIAL RULES APPLY FOR DEBTS THAT ARE OWED FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT. Some property that may not otherwise be taken for payment against the debt may be taken to pay for overdue support. For instance, Social Security benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, unemployment benefits, veterans’ benefits and pensions are normally exempt, but only 50 percent of a lump sum payment of these benefits is exempt if the debt is owed for a support obligation.

[Formerly 18.512; 2007 c.71 §7; 2007 c.166 §9; 2007 c.496 §§12,17; 2009 c.430 §11; 2009 c.612 §5; 2011 c.93 §3; 2011 c.228 §4; 2011 c.317 §7; 2013 c.597 §3; 2015 c.348 §25; 2019 c.263 §4]

Source: Section 18.896 — Challenge to execution form , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.020 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.020
12.020 When action deemed begun
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, for the purpose of determining whether an action has been commenced within the time limited, an action shall be deemed commenced as to each defendant, when the complaint is filed, and the summons served on the defendant, or on a codefendant who is a joint contractor, or otherwise united in interest with the defendant.

(2) If the first publication of summons or other service of summons in an action occurs before the expiration of 60 days after the date on which the complaint in the action was filed, the action against each person of whom the court by such service has acquired jurisdiction shall be deemed to have been commenced upon the date on which the complaint in the action was filed. [Amended by 1973 c.731 §1]

Source: Section 12.020 — When action deemed begun , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.552 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.552
25.552 Certification of paternity issue to circuit or juvenile court
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, when a response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received pursuant to ORS 25.511 (Notice and finding of financial responsibility) (3), or paternity is a valid issue as determined by the administrator under ORS 25.550 (Establishing paternity of child) , the certification to the circuit court shall be to the court in the judicial district where the parent or dependent child resides.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if there is an Oregon juvenile court case regarding the dependent child, the matter may be certified to the county that has jurisdiction of the juvenile court case.

(3) The certification shall include true copies of the notice and finding of financial responsibility, the return of service, the denial of paternity and request for hearing and any other relevant papers.

(4) The court shall set the matter for trial and notify the parties of the time and place of trial.

(5) If paternity is established, the monthly support and the amount of past support to be ordered may be established under ORS 25.513 (Hearings procedure) . [Formerly 416.435]

Note: See note under 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) .

Source: Section 25.552 — Certification of paternity issue to circuit or juvenile court; trial , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.774 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.774
25.774 Reinstatement
Status: in_force

When, at any time after suspension under ORS 25.750 (Suspension of licenses, certificates, permits and registrations) to 25.783 (Confidentiality of information) , the conditions resulting in the suspension no longer exist, the administrator shall so notify the issuing entity and shall confirm that the license, certificate, permit or registration may be reinstated contingent upon the requirements of the issuing entity. Until the issuing entity receives notice under this section, the issuing entity may not reinstate, reissue, renew or otherwise make the license, certificate, permit or registration available to the holder of the suspended license, certificate, permit or registration. [1993 c.365 §10; 1995 c.620 §7; 1999 c.80 §16; 2001 c.323 §6]

Source: Section 25.774 — Reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.305 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.305
24.305 Enforcement of foreign judgments
Status: in_force

(1) If an action is brought to enforce a judgment of another jurisdiction expressed in a foreign money and the judgment is recognized in this state as enforceable, the enforcing judgment must be entered as provided in ORS 24.290 (Judgments and awards on foreign-money claims) , whether or not the foreign judgment confers an option to pay in an equivalent amount of United States dollars.

(2) A foreign judgment may be entered in the register in accordance with any rule or statute of this state providing a procedure for its recognition and enforcement.

(3) A satisfaction or partial payment made upon the foreign judgment, on proof thereof, shall operate to the same extent as a satisfaction of the judgment in this state, except as to costs authorized by ORS 24.140 (Interest and costs) , notwithstanding the entry of judgment in this state.

(4) A judgment entered on a foreign-money claim only in United States dollars in another state must be enforced in this state in United States dollars only. [1991 c.202 §11; 2003 c.576 §182]

Source: Section 24.305 — Enforcement of foreign judgments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.870 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.870
18.870 Recording of writ
Status: in_force

Upon delivery of a writ of execution to the sheriff of any county, the judgment creditor must record a copy of the writ certified to be true by the court administrator or an abstract of the writ in the County Clerk Lien Record for the county if the writ of execution or the accompanying instructions to the sheriff require the sale of real property. A legal description and a street address, if any, of the real property must be included in, or attached to, the copy of the writ or the abstract. The recording of the writ or abstract in any county in which a judgment lien does not exist under ORS 18.150 (Judgment liens in circuit courts) or 18.152 (Establishing judgment liens in other counties) , or in a county in which a notice of pendency under ORS 93.740 (Notice of lis pendens) has not been previously recorded for the property to be sold, has the same effect as recording a notice of pendency under ORS 93.740 (Notice of lis pendens) . [2005 c.542 §5; 2011 c.429 §2]

Source: Section 18.870 — Recording of writ , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.180 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.180
18.180 Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court
Status: in_force

(1) Judgment remedies for a judgment expire upon full satisfaction of the money award portion of the judgment.

(2) If a judgment lien arises out of a support award under ORS 18.150 (Judgment liens in circuit courts) (3) or 18.152 (Establishing judgment liens in other counties) (3), a support arrearage lien attaching to real property under the judgment lien expires upon satisfaction of the unpaid installment that gave rise to the support arrearage lien.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) , judgment remedies for a judgment in a civil action expire 10 years after the entry of the judgment.

(4) Except as provided in this subsection, judgment remedies for a judgment in a criminal action expire 20 years after the entry of the judgment. Judgment remedies for a judgment in a criminal action that includes a money award for restitution expire 50 years after the entry of the judgment.

(5) Judgment remedies for the child support award portion of a judgment, and any lump sum support award for child support, expire 35 years after the entry of the judgment that first establishes the support obligation.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection and ORS 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) , judgment remedies for any unpaid installment under the spousal support award portion of a judgment, including any installment arrearage lien arising under the judgment, expire 25 years after the entry of the judgment that first establishes the support obligation, or 10 years after an installment comes due under the judgment and is not paid, whichever is later.

(b) The judgment lien for the spousal support award portion of a judgment that is entered on or after January 1, 2004, including any installment arrearage lien arising under the judgment, expires 25 years after the entry of the judgment that first establishes the support obligation unless a certificate of extension is filed under ORS 18.185 (Extension of judgment lien of spousal support award) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a money award in a judgment under ORS 107.105 (Provisions of judgment) (1)(f) provides for a future payment of money, judgment remedies for the portion of the judgment providing for future payment expire 10 years after the date on which the future payment becomes due. At any time before the judgment remedies for a money award described in this subsection expire, judgment remedies for the portion of the judgment providing for a future payment may be extended as provided in ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) .

(b) This subsection does not apply to support awards.

(8) This section does not apply to justice courts, municipal courts or county courts performing judicial functions. [2003 c.576 §18; 2005 c.568 §22; 2005 c.618 §1; 2007 c.22 §1; 2009 c.354 §1; 2015 c.212 §22]

Note: See note under 18.048 (Judgment in criminal action that contains money award) .

Note: Section 2, chapter 354, Oregon Laws 2009, provides:

Sec. 2. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the amendments to ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) by section 1 of this 2009 Act apply to all judgments, whether entered before, on or after the effective date of this 2009 Act [January 1, 2010].

(2) The amendments to ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) by section 1 of this 2009 Act do not operate to revive any judgment remedies that expired before the effective date of this 2009 Act under the provisions of ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) as in effect immediately before the effective date of this 2009 Act. [2009 c.354 §2]

Source: Section 18.180 — Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.470 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.470
12.470 Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of ORS 12.410 (Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480) to 12.480 (Short title) or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of ORS 12.410 (Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480) to 12.480 (Short title) which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of ORS 12.410 (Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480) to 12.480 (Short title) are severable. [1987 c.536 §8]

Note: See note under 12.410 (Definitions for ORS 12.410 to 12.480) .

Source: Section 12.470 — Severability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.070 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.070
12.070 Action on judgment, decree or sealed instrument
Status: in_force

(1) An action upon a judgment or decree of any court of the United States, or of any state or territory within the United States; or

(2) An action upon a sealed instrument entered into before August 13, 1965, shall be commenced within 10 years. [Amended by 1965 c.502 §3]

Source: Section 12.070 — Action on judgment, decree or sealed instrument , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.312 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.312
19.312 Supersedeas undertaking in certain actions against tobacco product manufacturer
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this section apply only to civil actions against a tobacco product manufacturer as defined in ORS 323.800 (Definitions for ORS 323.800 to 323.807) , or against an affiliate or successor of a tobacco product manufacturer, in which:

(a) The tobacco product manufacturer is subject to the requirements of ORS 323.806 (Required actions by manufacturers) ; and

(b) The state is not a plaintiff.

(2) In any civil action described in subsection (1) of this section, the supersedeas undertaking required of the tobacco product manufacturer, or of an affiliate or successor of the tobacco product manufacturer, as a condition of a stay of judgment throughout all appeals or discretionary appellate review, shall be established in the manner provided by the laws and court rules of this state applicable to supersedeas undertakings, but the amount of the supersedeas undertaking may not exceed $150 million.

(3) If at any time after the posting of the supersedeas undertaking pursuant to the provisions of this section the court determines that a tobacco product manufacturer, affiliate or successor, outside of the ordinary course of its business, is purposely dissipating or diverting assets for the purpose of avoiding payment on final judgment in the action, the court may condition continuance of the stay on an order requiring that the tobacco product manufacturer, affiliate or successor post a supersedeas undertaking in an amount up to the full amount of the judgment.

(4) The provisions of this section apply to any supersedeas undertaking required for a judgment entered by a court of this state and to any security required as a condition of staying enforcement of a foreign judgment under the provisions of ORS 24.135 (Grounds for staying enforcement of judgment) (2). [2003 c.804 §87; 2005 c.22 §9]

Source: Section 19.312 — Supersedeas undertaking in certain actions against tobacco product manufacturer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.360 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.360
15.360 General rule
Status: in_force

To the extent that an effective choice of law has not been made by the parties pursuant to ORS 15.350 (Choice of law made by parties) or 15.355 (Limitations on choice of law by parties) , or is not prescribed by ORS 15.320 (Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law) , 15.325 (Validity of form) , 15.330 (Capacity to contract) , 15.335 (Consent) or 15.380 (Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts) , the rights and duties of the parties with regard to an issue in a contract are governed by the law, in light of the multistate elements of the contract, that is the most appropriate for a resolution of that issue. The most appropriate law is determined by:

(1) Identifying the states that have a relevant connection with the transaction or the parties, such as the place of negotiation, making, performance or subject matter of the contract, or the domicile, habitual residence or pertinent place of business of a party;

(2) Identifying the policies underlying any apparently conflicting laws of these states that are relevant to the issue; and

(3) Evaluating the relative strength and pertinence of these policies in:

(a) Meeting the needs and giving effect to the policies of the interstate and international systems; and

(b) Facilitating the planning of transactions, protecting a party from undue imposition by another party, giving effect to justified expectations of the parties concerning which state’s law applies to the issue and minimizing adverse effects on strong legal policies of other states. [Formerly 81.130]

Source: Section 15.360 — General rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.960 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.960
18.960 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 18.960 (Definitions) to 18.985 (Sheriff’s deed) :

(1) “Certificate holder” means a person who holds a certificate of sale issued under ORS 18.942 (Sheriff’s certificate of sale for real property) or who holds a certificate of redemption issued under ORS 18.975 (Payment of redemption amount) .

(2) “Claimant” means a person who claims to have a right to redeem under ORS 18.960 (Definitions) to 18.985 (Sheriff’s deed) .

(3) “Land sale contract” means a contract for the transfer or conveyance of an interest in real property. “Land sale contract” does not include earnest money agreements, preliminary sales agreements, options or rights of first refusal.

(4) “Redemptioner” means a person other than a judgment debtor who has redeemed property under ORS 18.960 (Definitions) to 18.985 (Sheriff’s deed) .

(5) “Redemption notice” means a notice described under ORS 18.970 (Redemption notice) . [2005 c.542 §37a]

Source: Section 18.960 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 21.215 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.215
21.215 Fees for settlement conferences
Status: in_force

(1) In any civil proceeding subject to a fee under ORS 21.155 (Domestic relations filing fee) in which the parties request a settlement conference before a judge, or in which a settlement conference before a judge is required by law or by the court, each party participating in the conference shall pay a $111 fee to the court for each day or partial day during which the conference is conducted.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 3.428 (Family law facilitation programs) (3), the fee required under subsection (1) of this section must be paid when parties request a settlement conference through a family law facilitation program.

(3) In civil proceedings other than those described in subsection (1) of this section, if the parties request a settlement conference before a judge, or a settlement conference before a judge is required by law or by the court, each party participating in the conference shall pay a $223 fee to the court for each day or partial day during which the conference is conducted.

(4) The fees required by this section shall be collected in advance, and are due and payable on the first day of the settlement conference. [2009 c.659 §32; 2011 c.595 §§83,83a; 2017 c.663 §15; 2019 c.605 §15]

Source: Section 21.215 — Fees for settlement conferences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors021.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.950 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.950
18.950 Delivery and distribution of proceeds
Status: in_force

(1) After the deduction of all sheriff’s fees and costs allowed by law that have not been paid by the judgment creditor, and deduction of all other amounts required by law, the sheriff shall deliver all net proceeds from an execution sale to the court administrator with the sheriff’s return on the writ. The court shall enter an order of distribution for the proceeds. An order directing distribution to the judgment creditor may be entered ex parte.

(2) A judgment creditor is entitled to recover from the proceeds of the sale all of the following costs of sale paid by the judgment creditor:

(a) Sheriff’s fees;

(b) The cost of any title report required to determine persons entitled to notice under ORS 18.918 (Person entitled to written notice of sale) (2);

(c) The cost of any indemnity bond or letter of credit required by ORS 18.886 (Creditor’s bond) ;

(d) Amounts that may be recovered by the judgment creditor under ORS 18.999 (Recovery of amounts related to attempts to recover debt or enforce judgment) ;

(e) Services fees that may be recovered as costs under ORS 18.912 (Hearing on motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) ; and

(f) Recording fees incurred pursuant to ORS 18.870 (Recording of writ) .

(3) The court shall order that the costs specified in subsection (2) of this section be paid before application of the remaining proceeds to satisfaction of the judgment.

(4) If any proceeds from an execution sale remain after the payment of costs under subsection (3) of this section and satisfaction of the judgment, the court administrator shall pay the remaining proceeds as directed by the court in the order of distribution.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon receipt of the proceeds of the execution sale of real property, the judgment creditor shall file a satisfaction document as provided in ORS 18.225 (Satisfaction of money awards generally) for the amount credited against any money award portion of a judgment.

(b) The judgment debtor or other person with an interest in the real property may request in writing to the judgment creditor that the judgment creditor file a satisfaction document. If the judgment creditor does not file a satisfaction document within 10 days after receiving the request, the person making the request may file a motion under ORS 18.235 (Motion to satisfy money award) .

(c) If the court finds that the judgment creditor failed to file a satisfaction document under ORS 18.225 (Satisfaction of money awards generally) within 10 days after receiving a written request under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court may render a supplemental judgment awarding reasonable attorney fees to the person making the motion, unless the judgment creditor establishes that the failure to file the satisfaction document was not the fault of the judgment creditor. [2005 c.542 §35; 2007 c.166 §19; 2017 c.270 §1]

Source: Section 18.950 — Delivery and distribution of proceeds; satisfaction document , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.270 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.270
25.270 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The federal Family Support Act of 1988 mandates that the state must establish a formula for child support award amounts that is applicable in any judicial or administrative proceeding for the award of child support.

(2) It is further mandated that the amount of child support determined by the formula must be presumed to be the correct amount unless rebutted by a specific finding on the record that the application of the formula would be unjust or inappropriate in the particular case as determined under criteria established by the state.

(3) It is also mandated that the formula is to be reviewed at least once every four years to insure that the application of the formula results in appropriate child support awards.

(4) There is a need for uniformity in child support awards, and child support awards often are based upon noneconomic factors and are inadequate in terms of the needs of the child.

(5) The Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice is the appropriate agency to establish the required formula. [1989 c.811 §2]

Source: Section 25.270 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 24.280 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 24.280
24.280 Determining amount of money of certain contract claims
Status: in_force

(1) If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is measured by a specified amount of a different money, the amount to be paid is determined on the conversion date.

(2) If an amount contracted to be paid in a foreign money is to be measured by a different money at the rate of exchange prevailing on a date before default, that rate of exchange applies only to payments made within a reasonable time after default, not exceeding 30 days. Thereafter, conversion is made at the bank-offered spot rate on the conversion date.

(3) A monetary claim is neither usurious nor unconscionable because the agreement on which it is based provides that the amount of the debtor’s obligation to be paid in the debtor’s money, when received by the creditor, must equal a specified amount of the foreign money of the country of the creditor. If, because of unexcused delay in payment of a judgment or award, the amount received by the creditor does not equal the amount of the foreign money specified in the agreement, the court or arbitrator shall, upon the motion of any party, amend the judgment or award accordingly. [1991 c.202 §6]

Source: Section 24.280 — Determining amount of money of certain contract claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.878 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.878
18.878 Manner of levying on property
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a writ of execution, the sheriff shall indorse upon the writ of execution the time when the sheriff received the writ. The sheriff shall then levy on property pursuant to the writ of execution and the instructions provided to the sheriff under ORS 18.875 (Instructions to sheriff) by doing all of the following:

(a) Filing a notice of levy with the court if real property is to be sold under the writ, or if residential property as described in ORS 18.901 (Definition of residential property) (2), (3) or (4) is to be sold under the writ.

(b) Seizing any tangible personal property that the sheriff has not been instructed to secure in the manner provided by ORS 18.880 (Alternative procedure for levying on tangible personal property) .

(c) Securing any tangible personal property in the manner provided by ORS 18.880 (Alternative procedure for levying on tangible personal property) if the sheriff has been instructed to secure the property in that manner.

(d) Filing a notice of levy with the court in the manner provided by ORS 18.884 (Levying on intangible personal property) if the sheriff has been instructed to sell intangible personal property.

(e) Securing and delivering possession of property if the writ requires that property be delivered under the writ.

(2) When a sheriff levies on personal property in any manner described in subsection (1) of this section, the interest of the judgment creditor in the personal property is the same as that of a secured creditor with an interest in the property perfected under ORS chapter 79. [2005 c.542 §8; 2007 c.166 §12]

Source: Section 18.878 — Manner of levying on property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.901 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.901
18.901 Definition of residential property
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this section and ORS 18.904 (Order required for sale of residential property) , 18.906 (Motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) , 18.908 (Notice of motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) and 18.912 (Hearing on motion for order authorizing sale of residential property) , “residential property” means any of the following property:

(1) Real property on which no more than four units designed to be used as dwellings are located.

(2) A condominium unit that is designed to be used as a dwelling and that is not being held as inventory for sale or lease in the regular course of business.

(3) A manufactured dwelling as defined by ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) that is not being held as inventory for sale or lease in the regular course of business.

(4) A floating home as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870) that is not being held as inventory for sale or lease in the regular course of business. [2005 c.542 §15]

Source: Section 18.901 — Definition of residential property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.680 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.680
25.680 Effect of lien
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a notice of claim of lien has been recorded under ORS 25.670 (Judgment lien on personal property) (2), the owner of the personal property may not release, sell, transfer, pay over, encumber or convey the personal property that is the subject of the lien until the Department of Justice or person to whom the support is or was owed or, if services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , the enforcing agency of this or any other state releases the lien, the lien has been satisfied or a court has ordered release of the lien on the basis that no debt exists or that the debt has been satisfied. The limitations of this subsection do not apply to transfers or conveyances of the property by the owner to the holder of a security interest that was in existence at the time the notice of claim of lien was filed.

(2) The rights of bona fide purchasers for value or persons with a security interest in the personal property are not affected by the creation or the existence of the lien.

(3) Liens filed under ORS 25.670 (Judgment lien on personal property) do not have priority over previously perfected security interests. [1985 c.671 §48; 1999 c.80 §35; 2003 c.73 §39]

Source: Section 25.680 — Effect of lien; priority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.310 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.310
19.310 Waiver, reduction or limitation of undertaking
Status: in_force

(1) By written stipulation of the parties, an undertaking on appeal may be waived, reduced or limited. The stipulation must be filed with the trial court administrator within 14 days after the filing of the notice of appeal. Unless disapproved or modified by the trial court, the stipulation has the effect specified by the terms of the stipulation.

(2) The trial court may waive, reduce or limit an undertaking on appeal upon a showing of good cause, including indigence, and on such terms as are just and equitable. [1997 c.71 §4; 1999 c.367 §8]

Source: Section 19.310 — Waiver, reduction or limitation of undertaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.135 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.135
12.135 Action for damages from construction, alteration or repair of improvement to real property
Status: in_force

(1) An action against a person by a plaintiff who is not a public body, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, arising from the person having performed the construction, alteration or repair of any improvement to real property or the supervision or inspection thereof, or from the person having furnished design, planning, surveying, architectural or engineering services for the improvement, must be commenced before the earliest of:

(a) The applicable period of limitation otherwise established by law;

(b) Ten years after substantial completion or abandonment of the construction, alteration or repair of a small commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , a residential structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , or a large commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , that is owned or maintained by a homeowners association, as defined in ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) , or that is owned or maintained by an association of unit owners, as defined in ORS 100.005 (Definitions) ; or

(c) Six years after substantial completion or abandonment of the construction, alteration or repair of a large commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , other than a large commercial structure described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(2) An action against a person by a public body, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, arising from the person having performed the construction, alteration or repair of any improvement to real property or the supervision or inspection thereof, or from the person having furnished design, planning, surveying, architectural or engineering services for the improvement, must be commenced not more than 10 years after substantial completion or abandonment of such construction, alteration or repair of the improvement to real property.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, an action against a person registered to practice architecture under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) , a person registered to practice landscape architecture under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) or a person registered to practice engineering under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) to recover damages for injury to a person, property or to any interest in property, including damages for delay or economic loss, regardless of legal theory, arising out of the construction, alteration or repair of any improvement to real property must be commenced before the earliest of:

(A) Two years after the date the injury or damage is first discovered or in the exercise of reasonable care should have been discovered;

(B) Ten years after substantial completion or abandonment of the construction, alteration or repair of a small commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , a residential structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , or a large commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , that is owned or maintained by a homeowners association, as defined in ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) , or that is owned or maintained by an association of unit owners, as defined in ORS 100.005 (Definitions) ; or

(C) Six years after substantial completion or abandonment of the construction, alteration or repair of a large commercial structure, as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , other than a large commercial structure described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(b) This subsection applies to actions brought by any person or public body.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) ; and

(b) “Substantial completion” means the earliest of:

(A) The date when the contractee accepts in writing the construction, alteration or repair of the improvement to real property or any designated portion thereof as having reached that state of completion when it may be used or occupied for its intended purpose or, if there is no such written acceptance, the date of acceptance of the completed construction, alteration or repair of such improvement by the contractee;

(B) The date when a public body issues a certificate of occupancy for the improvement; or

(C) The date when the owner uses or occupies the improvement for its intended purpose.

(5) For purposes of this section, an improvement to real property is considered abandoned on the same date that the improvement is considered abandoned under ORS 87.045 (Completion date of improvement) .

(6) This section:

(a) Applies to an action against a manufacturer, distributor, seller or lessor of a manufactured dwelling, as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , or of a prefabricated structure, as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) ; and

(b) Does not apply to actions against any person in actual possession and control of the improvement, as owner, tenant or otherwise, at the time such cause of action accrues. [1971 c.664 §§2,3,4; 1983 c.437 §1; 1991 c.968 §1; 2009 c.485 §3; 2009 c.715 §1; 2013 c.469 §1; 2019 c.327 §1]

Source: Section 12.135 — Action for damages from construction, alteration or repair of improvement to real property; “substantial completion” defined; application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.610 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.610
25.610 Procedure to collect support orders from state tax refunds
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever support enforcement services are being provided, the administrator may request the Department of Revenue, through the Department of Justice or its designee, to collect past due child and spousal support from income tax refunds due to the obligor. The request shall be based upon the payment record maintained under ORS 25.020 (When support payment to be made to Department of Justice) .

(2) If support payment records have not been maintained as provided in ORS 25.020 (When support payment to be made to Department of Justice) , then a support payment record may be established under ORS 25.164 (Payment of support through Department of Justice) , 25.167 (Procedure for determining arrearages) and 25.540 (Notice of intent to establish and enforce arrearages) .

(3) The Department of Justice shall adopt rules:

(a) Setting out additional criteria for requests under subsection (1) of this section; and

(b) Directing how any support obligation collected by the Department of Revenue shall be distributed, consistent with federal regulations.

(4) Before a request is made to the Department of Revenue under subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Justice shall provide advance written notice to the obligor, and may send advance written notice to the obligee, of its intent to refer the case to the Department of Revenue. The notice shall inform the parties:

(a) Of the proposed action;

(b) Of the obligor’s right to request an administrative review of the proposed action;

(c) That an administrative review, if desired, must be requested by the obligor within 30 days after the date of the notice; and

(d) That the only issues that may be considered in the administrative review are:

(A) Whether the obligor is the person who owes the support obligation; and

(B) Whether the amount shown as the past due support is correct.

(5) An administrative review must be requested within 30 days after the date of the notice described in subsection (4) of this section. At the administrative review, an issue may not be considered if it was previously litigated or if the obligor failed to exercise rights to appear and be heard or to appeal a decision that resulted in the accrual of the arrearage being used as a basis for a request under subsection (1) of this section. A party may appeal a decision from the administrative review under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(6) When the Department of Revenue has been requested to collect past due child and spousal support from income tax refunds due to the obligor, the Department of Revenue may not allow the obligor to apply any income tax refund to future taxes of the obligor.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an obligor who is not delinquent in payment of child or spousal support may authorize the Department of Revenue, through the Department of Justice or its designee, to withhold any income tax refund owing to that obligor for the purpose of applying the moneys as a credit to the support account maintained by the Department of Justice. [1985 c.671 §§27,28; 1989 c.519 §6; 1991 c.588 §2; 1993 c.596 §12; 1997 c.170 §12; 1997 c.704 §33; 2001 c.455 §12; 2003 c.73 §35; 2003 c.572 §11; 2005 c.560 §5; 2009 c.210 §1; 2017 c.461 §2]

Source: Section 25.610 — Procedure to collect support orders from state tax refunds; voluntary withholding; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.380 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.380
15.380 Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent that an effective choice of law has not been made by the parties pursuant to ORS 15.350 (Choice of law made by parties) or 15.355 (Limitations on choice of law by parties) , or is not prescribed by ORS 15.320 (Specific types of contracts governed by Oregon law) , 15.325 (Validity of form) , 15.330 (Capacity to contract) or 15.335 (Consent) , contracts described in subsection (2) of this section are governed by the law of the state specified in subsection (2) of this section unless a party demonstrates that the application of that law would be clearly inappropriate under the principles of ORS 15.360 (General rule) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Contracts involving the occupancy of real property, the land use of property or the recording of interests in real property are governed by the law of the state where the property is situated.

(b) Contracts for personal services are governed by the law of the state where the services are to be primarily rendered pursuant to the contract.

(c) Contracts for franchises, as defined in ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) , except for licensing clauses in such contracts, are governed by the law of the state where the franchise is to operate pursuant to the contract.

(d) Licensing contracts and licensing clauses in contracts for franchises, as defined in ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) , are governed by the law of the state where the licensor has its place of business or residence with the closest connection to the transactions between the parties. For purposes of this subsection, “licensing” means a grant of a privilege, created by contract, that allows one party, the licensee, to use the property or right of another party, the licensor.

(e) Agency contracts are governed by the law of the state where the agent’s duties are to be primarily performed. [Formerly 81.135]

Source: Section 15.380 — Presumptive rules for specific types of contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 14.130 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 14 / Section 14.130
14.130 Notice to proper or more convenient court
Status: in_force

When the place of trial has been changed as provided in ORS 14.110 (When place of trial may be changed) , the clerk shall promptly notify the clerk of the proper or more convenient court of the change. [Amended by 2017 c.252 §8]

Source: Section 14.130 — Notice to proper or more convenient court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors014.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 22.060 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 22 / Section 22.060
22.060 Deposit to be in special fund or depository
Status: in_force

Any money or securities received by any treasurer under the provisions of ORS 22.030 (Officers with whom deposit is made) shall be deposited in a special fund or place of deposit subject to the order of the proper court, board or commission. Any interest accumulating upon such fund shall be paid into the general fund or corresponding fund of the state, county or city, according to the nature of the case or in accordance with the order of the proper court, board or commission; provided, however, that when bonds or other securities are deposited the interest coupons shall not be detached therefrom but shall follow the disposition of the securities.

Source: Section 22.060 — Deposit to be in special fund or depository; interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors022.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.385 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.385
18.385 Wage exemption
Status: in_force

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(1) Except as provided in this section, 75 percent of the disposable earnings of an individual are exempt from execution.

(2) The disposable earnings of an individual are exempt from execution to the extent that payment under a garnishment would result in net disposable earnings for an individual of less than the following amounts:

(a) $254 for any period of one week or less;

(b) $509 for any two-week period;

(c) $545 for any half-month period;

(d) $1,090 for any one-month period; and

(e) For any other period longer than one week, $254 multiplied by that fraction produced by dividing the number of days for which the earnings are paid by seven. The amount calculated under this paragraph must be rounded to the nearest dollar.

(3) If an individual is paid for a period shorter than one week, the exemption calculated under subsection (2) of this section may not exceed $254 for any one-week period.

(4) An employer shall deduct from the amount of disposable earnings determined to be nonexempt under subsections (1) to (3) of this section any amounts withheld from the individual’s earnings for the same period of time under an order issued pursuant to ORS 25.378 (Payment of support by income withholding) or 419B.408 (Enforcement of support order) or ORS chapter 110. The employer shall make payment under a garnishment only of those amounts remaining after the deduction is made.

(5) Subsections (1) to (4) of this section do not apply to:

(a) Any order of a court of bankruptcy.

(b) Any debt due for federal tax.

(6) Subsections (2) to (4) of this section do not apply to any debt due for state tax. Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a debt due for state tax if a state agency issues a special notice of garnishment under ORS 18.855 (Notices of garnishment issued by state agencies) (6).

(7) A court may not make, execute or enforce any order or process in violation of this section.

(8) Any waiver by an individual of the provisions of this section is void.

(9) An employer may not discharge any individual because the individual has had earnings garnished. [Formerly 23.186; 2007 c.496 §§9,14; 2011 c.228 §1; 2019 c.263 §1; 2021 c.597 §41]

Source: Section 18.385 — Wage exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.318 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.318
18.318 Execution against property in possession or control of public officer or agency
Status: in_force

Any salary, wages, credits, or other personal property in the possession or under the control of the state or of any county, city, school district or other political subdivision therein, or any board, institution, commission, or officer of the same, belonging or owed to any person, firm or corporation, shall be subject to execution in the same manner and with the same effect as property in the possession of individuals is subject to execution; however, process in such proceedings may be served only on the board, department, institution, commission, agency, or officer charged with the duty of approving a voucher or claim for such salary, wages, credits, or other property. No clerk or officer of any court shall be required to answer as garnishee as to any moneys or property in the possession of the clerk or officer in the custody of the law. [Formerly 23.190]

Source: Section 18.318 — Execution against property in possession or control of public officer or agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 20.083 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 20.083
20.083 Award of attorney fees under void contract, under unenforceable contract or to person who is not party to contract
Status: in_force

A prevailing party in a civil action relating to an express or implied contract is entitled to an award of attorney fees that is authorized by the terms of the contract or by statute, even though the party prevails by reason of a claim or defense asserting that the contract is in whole or part void, a claim or defense asserting that the contract is unenforceable or a claim or defense asserting that the prevailing party was not a party to the contract. [2003 c.393 §1; 2009 c.285 §1]

Source: Section 20.083 — Award of attorney fees under void contract, under unenforceable contract or to person who is not party to contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors020.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 17.075 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 17.075
17.075 When settlement prohibited between employer and employee
Status: in_force

(1) An employer whose interest is or may become adverse to that of an injured employee shall not, within 15 days from the date of the occurrence causing the employee’s injury:

(a) Negotiate or attempt to negotiate a settlement or compromise with the injured employee;

(b) Obtain or attempt to obtain a general release of liability from the injured employee; or

(c) Obtain or attempt to obtain any statement, either written or oral from the injured employee.

(2) Subsection (1)(c) of this section does not apply to the extent that compliance with statutes or rules of federal or state agencies requiring reports of accidents and injuries necessitates obtaining an employee statement within the 15-day period following the date of the injury.

(3) Any settlement or compromise agreement entered into, any general release of liability or any written or oral statement made by any employee after the employee incurs a personal injury, that is not obtained in accordance with ORS 17.085 (When settlement allowed) , requiring notice, may be disavowed by the injured employee within 12 months following the date of the injury and such statement, release, compromise or settlement shall not be admissible evidence in any court action or administrative proceeding relating to the injury. [1975 c.512 §2; 2005 c.22 §5]

Source: Section 17.075 — When settlement prohibited between employer and employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors017.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.166 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.166
25.166 Support payment due dates
Status: in_force

(1) Any court order or administrative order issued or modified in a proceeding under ORS 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) to 25.556 (Expeditious court hearings) or ORS chapter 107, 108, 109, 110, 419B or 419C that contains an order for the payment of child support or spousal support must specify an initial due date and year for the payment of support that is on the first day of a calendar month, with subsequent payments due on the first day of each subsequent month for which the support is payable.

(2) For purposes of support enforcement, any support payment that becomes due and payable on a day other than the first day of the month in which the payment is due shall be enforceable by income withholding as of the first day of that month.

(3) Any court order or administrative order that contains an award of child, medical or spousal support that accrues on other than a monthly basis may, for income withholding and administrative support billing purposes only, be converted to a monthly amount.

(4) Support payments become delinquent only if not paid in full within one month of the payment due date. A monthly child support obligation that is to be paid in two or more installments does not become delinquent until the obligation is not paid in full by the due date for the first installment in the next month. This subsection does not apply to the accrual of interest under ORS 82.010 (Legal rate of interest) .

(5) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply to the determination or issuance of support arrearage liens, installment arrearage liens, judgment liens, writs of garnishment or any other action or proceeding that affects property rights under ORS chapter 18. [2017 c.462 §1; 2019 c.13 §12; 2019 c.291 §5]

Note: 25.166 (Support payment due dates) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 25 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 25.166 — Support payment due dates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.276 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.276
12.276 Action for death, injury or damage resulting from breast implants
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) (1) or 30.020 (Action for wrongful death) , an action for death, injury or damage resulting from breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component must be commenced not later than two years after the date on which the plaintiff first discovered, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have discovered:

(a) The death or specific injury, disease or damage for which the plaintiff seeks recovery;

(b) The tortious nature of the act or omission of the defendant that gives rise to a claim for relief against the defendant; and

(c) All other elements required to establish plaintiff’s claim for relief.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, an action for death, injury or damage resulting from breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component is not subject to ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) (1) or 12.115 (Action for negligent injury to person or property) or any other statute of limitation or statute of ultimate repose in Oregon Revised Statutes.

(3) An action for death, injury or damage against a physician licensed pursuant to ORS chapter 677, or against a health care facility licensed under ORS chapter 441, resulting from breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component, remains subject to the limitations imposed by ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) (4), 12.115 (Action for negligent injury to person or property) , 30.020 (Action for wrongful death) and 30.075 (Procedure upon death of injured person) .

(4) An action for death, injury or damage against a person that supplied component parts or raw materials to manufacturers of breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component remains subject to the limitations imposed by ORS 12.110 (Actions for certain injuries to person not arising on contract) (1), 12.115 (Action for negligent injury to person or property) , 30.020 (Action for wrongful death) and 30.075 (Procedure upon death of injured person) if:

(a) The person did not manufacture breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component at any time; and

(b) The person was not owned by and did not own a business that manufactured breast implants containing silicone, silica or silicon as a component at any time.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, an action for wrongful death must be commenced not later than two years after the earliest date that the discoveries required by subsection (1) of this section are made by any of the following persons:

(a) The decedent;

(b) The personal representative for the decedent; or

(c) Any person for whose benefit the action could be brought. [1993 c.259 §2; 2009 c.485 §4; 2011 c.9 §2]

Source: Section 12.276 — Action for death, injury or damage resulting from breast implants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.152 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.152
18.152 Establishing judgment liens in other counties
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after a judgment that creates a judgment lien is entered under ORS 18.150 (Judgment liens in circuit courts) and before the expiration of the judgment remedies for the judgment, a judgment creditor may create a judgment lien for the judgment in any other county of this state by recording the judgment in the County Clerk Lien Record for that county. The judgment may be recorded by recording a certified copy of the judgment document or a lien record abstract for the judgment.

(2) Except as provided in this section, a judgment recorded under this section has the following effect in the county in which the judgment is recorded:

(a) When the judgment is recorded, the judgment lien attaches to all real property of the judgment debtor in the county at that time; and

(b) The judgment lien attaches to all real property that the judgment debtor acquires in the county at any time after the judgment is recorded and before the judgment lien expires.

(3) Except as provided in this section, if a judgment recorded under this section contains a support award, the support award portion of the judgment has the following effect in the county in which the judgment is recorded:

(a) When the judgment is recorded, a support arrearage lien attaches to all real property of the judgment debtor in the county at that time for any unpaid lump sum support award contained in the judgment or any unpaid installment that became due under the terms of the support award before the judgment was recorded.

(b) A support arrearage lien for any unpaid lump sum support award contained in the judgment or any unpaid installment that became due under the terms of the support award before the judgment was recorded attaches to all real property that the judgment debtor acquires in the county at any time after the judgment is recorded and before full satisfaction is made for the lump sum or installment or the judgment lien of the support award portion of the judgment expires.

(c) If an installment becomes due under the terms of the support award and is not paid after the judgment is recorded, a support arrearage lien for the installment attaches to all real property of the judgment debtor in the county at the time the installment becomes due and attaches to all real property that the judgment debtor thereafter acquires in the county until full satisfaction is made for the installment or the judgment lien of the support award portion of the judgment expires.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a certificate of extension is filed under ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) , and the certificate is filed before the judgment is recorded under this section, a judgment creditor may record a certified copy of the certificate or a lien record abstract for the certificate with the judgment. The recording shall act to extend the judgment lien of a judgment, and any support arrearage lien, in the county for the time provided in ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) .

(b) If a certificate of extension is filed under ORS 18.182 (Extension of judgment remedies) , and the certificate is filed after the judgment is recorded under this section, a judgment creditor may record a certified copy of the certificate or a lien record abstract for the certificate in the County Clerk Lien Record in any county in which the judgment has been recorded under subsection (1) of this section. If the recording is made before the time that the judgment lien for the judgment would otherwise have expired under ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) , the recording extends the judgment lien of the judgment, without loss of priority, for the time provided in ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) . If the recording is made after the time that the judgment lien for the judgment would otherwise have expired under ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) , the recording extends the judgment lien of the judgment for the time provided in ORS 18.180 (Expiration of judgment remedies in circuit court) to 18.190 (Spousal support awards in judgments entered before January 1, 2004) , but the lien is subordinate to all other interests that are of record on the date the certificate or lien record abstract is recorded.

(5) When the judgment lien of a judgment expires in the county in which the judgment was originally entered, the judgment lien and any support arrearage lien created under this section expires in the other county or counties in which the judgment has been recorded.

(6) This section does not apply to justice courts, municipal courts or county courts performing judicial functions. [2003 c.576 §15; 2005 c.568 §20]

Source: Section 18.152 — Establishing judgment liens in other counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.210 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.210
12.210 Suspension by injunction or prohibition of statute
Status: in_force

When the commencement of an action is stayed by injunction or a statutory prohibition, the time of the continuance of the injunction or prohibition shall not be a part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.

Source: Section 12.210 — Suspension by injunction or prohibition of statute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.393 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.393
25.393 Remedy additional to other remedies
Status: in_force

Collection of support by withholding income pursuant to ORS chapter 25 is in addition to any other remedy provided by law for the enforcement of support. [Formerly 25.313]

Source: Section 25.393 — Remedy additional to other remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 20.190 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 20.190
20.190 Prevailing party fees
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) to (5) of this section, a prevailing party in a civil action or proceeding who has a right to recover costs and disbursements in the following cases also has a right to recover, as a part of the costs and disbursements, the following additional amounts:

(a) In the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, on an appeal, $100.

(b) In a circuit court:

(A) When judgment is given without trial of an issue of law or fact or on an appeal, $85; or

(B) When judgment is given after trial of an issue of law or fact, $105.

(c) In a small claims department, a county court or justice court:

(A) When judgment is given without trial of an issue of law or fact or on an appeal, $50; or

(B) When judgment is given after trial of an issue of law or fact, $60.

(2) In lieu of the prevailing party fee provided for in subsection (1) of this section, in any civil action or proceeding in which recovery of money or damages is sought, a prevailing party who has a right to recover costs and disbursements also has a right to recover, as a part of the costs and disbursements, the following additional amounts:

(a) In a circuit court:

(A) When judgment is given without trial of an issue of law or fact, $345; or

(B) When judgment is given after trial of an issue of law or fact, $640.

(b) In a small claims department, a county court or justice court:

(A) When judgment is given without trial of an issue of law or fact, $117; or

(B) When judgment is given after trial of an issue of law or fact, $135.

(3) In addition to the amounts provided for in subsection (2) of this section, in any civil action or proceeding in a circuit court in which recovery of money or damages is sought, the court may award to the prevailing party up to an additional $5,000 as a prevailing party fee. The court shall consider the following factors in making an award under the provisions of this subsection:

(a) The conduct of the parties in the transactions or occurrences that gave rise to the litigation, including any conduct of a party that was reckless, willful, malicious, in bad faith or illegal.

(b) The objective reasonableness of the claims and defenses asserted by the parties.

(c) The extent to which an award of a larger prevailing party fee in the case would deter others from asserting good faith claims or defenses in similar cases.

(d) The extent to which an award of a larger prevailing party fee in the case would deter others from asserting meritless claims and defenses.

(e) The objective reasonableness of the parties and the diligence of the parties and their attorneys during the proceedings.

(f) The objective reasonableness of the parties and the diligence of the parties in pursuing settlement of the dispute.

(g) Any award of attorney fees made to the prevailing party as part of the judgment.

(h) Such other factors as the court may consider appropriate under the circumstances of the case.

(4) Nonprevailing parties are jointly liable for the prevailing party fees provided for in this section. A court may not award more than one prevailing party fee to a prevailing party under this section, or more than one prevailing party fee against a nonprevailing party regardless of the number of parties in the action, and, upon being paid the amount of the award, the prevailing party may not seek recovery of any additional amounts under the provisions of this section from any other nonprevailing party.

(5) In any appeal from the award or denial of a prevailing party fee under subsection (2) of this section, the court reviewing the award may not modify the decision of the court in making or denying an award, or the decision of the court as to the amount of the award, except upon a finding of an abuse of discretion.

(6) The prevailing party fees provided for in this section may not be awarded:

(a) In the following proceedings:

(A) A class action proceeding under ORCP 32.

(B) A condemnation proceeding.

(C) Proceedings under the provisions of ORS chapters 25, 107, 108, 109 and 110.

(b) To a respondent in proceedings under ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) or 163.730 (Definitions for ORS 30.866 and 163.730 to 163.750) to 163.750 (Violating a court’s stalking protective order) unless the court finds that the petitioner initiated the proceedings with malicious intent.

(7) Mandatory arbitration under ORS 36.400 (Mandatory arbitration programs) to 36.425 (Filing of decision and award) does not constitute a trial of an issue of law or fact for the purposes of this section. [1981 c.898 §18a; 1987 c.725 §6; 1989 c.1007 §1; 1995 c.618 §7; 1997 c.249 §13; 1997 c.801 §§56,56a; 2005 c.702 §93; 2007 c.860 §16; 2011 c.595 §170a; 2013 c.685 §44; 2017 c.663 §25; 2019 c.342 §1; 2019 c.605 §27]

Source: Section 20.190 — Prevailing party fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors020.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.507 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.507
25.507 Tribunals for establishment of paternity or for child support order
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, the administrator may act as the tribunal described in ORS 110.504 (Tribunal of state) in the establishment of paternity or of a child support order, or in the modification or enforcement of a child support order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a hearing is requested pursuant to ORS 25.513 (Hearings procedure) , the tribunal is the Office of Administrative Hearings, except as provided in ORS 25.550 (Establishing paternity of child) .

(b) When an order is appealed pursuant to ORS 25.513 (Hearings procedure) (6), the tribunal is a circuit court. [Formerly 416.419]

Note: See note under 25.501 (Definitions for ORS 25.501 to 25.556) .

Source: Section 25.507 — Tribunals for establishment of paternity or for child support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 20.330 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 20.330
20.330 Costs and disbursements in cases of original jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Litigants shall recover their costs and disbursements in cases of original jurisdiction in the Supreme Court, the same as provided in cases on appeal.

Source: Section 20.330 — Costs and disbursements in cases of original jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors020.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.988 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.988
18.988 Seller’s right to receive payments under land sale contract
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by this section, the right of a seller to receive payments under a land sale contract, as defined by ORS 18.960 (Definitions) :

(a) May not be sold pursuant to a writ of garnishment;

(b) May be sold only under a writ of execution in conjunction with a sale of the seller’s interest in the real property; and

(c) Must be levied on and sold in the same manner as provided for real property under ORS 18.860 (Function of writ) to 18.993 (Effect of ORS 18.860 to 18.993 on court’s ability to direct seizure) .

(2) This section does not affect the ability of a judgment creditor to garnish payments owed to a seller under a land sale contract, as defined by ORS 18.960 (Definitions) , that are due when the writ of garnishment is delivered or within 45 days after the writ of garnishment is delivered, as provided by ORS 18.685 (Contents of response) (5). [2005 c.542 §51]

Source: Section 18.988 — Seller’s right to receive payments under land sale contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.025 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.025
18.025 Courts subject to chapter
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided by this chapter, the provisions of this chapter apply to circuit courts, municipal courts and justice courts and to county courts performing judicial functions. [2003 c.576 §2]

Source: Section 18.025 — Courts subject to chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.155 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.155
12.155 Effect of notice of advance payment on running of period of limitation
Status: in_force

(1) If the person who makes an advance payment referred to in ORS 31.560 (Advance payment for death or personal injury not admission of liability) or 31.565 (Advance payment for property damage not admission of liability) gives to each person entitled to recover damages for the death, injury or destruction, not later than 30 days after the date the first of such advance payments was made, written notice of the date of expiration of the period of limitation for the commencement of an action for damages set by the applicable statute of limitations, then the making of any such advance payment does not suspend the running of such period of limitation. The notice required by this subsection shall be in such form as the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services prescribes.

(2) If the notice required by subsection (1) of this section is not given, the time between the date the first advance payment was made and the date a notice is actually given of the date of expiration of the period of limitation for the commencement of an action for damages set by the applicable statute of limitations is not part of the period limited for commencement of the action by the statute of limitations. [1971 c.331 §5; 1981 c.892 §85b]

Source: Section 12.155 — Effect of notice of advance payment on running of period of limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.164 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.164
25.164 Payment of support through Department of Justice
Status: in_force

(1) If the payment method for support payments set forth in the support judgment does not require that payments be made through the Department of Justice, an application may be made to the department for support enforcement services under this chapter and under federal laws and regulations relating to support payments and enforcement of judgments. An application under this section may be made by an obligee, by an obligor, by a person having physical custody of a minor child or by a child attending school, as defined in ORS 107.108 (Support or maintenance for child attending school) .

(2) An application under subsection (1) of this section must be in the form prescribed by ORS 25.084 (Assignment of rights or written application required for services) .

(3) If an application is made under subsection (1) of this section, the administrator shall give notice to all parties that the application has been made. All support payments under the judgment that are due after the notice is given must be made through the department.

(4) When an application is made under this section, the method of support accounting previously used for the support judgment terminates on the first day of the month following the month the application is made, and the department shall thereafter provide support accounting for the support judgment and disburse amounts paid under the judgment.

(5) If an application is made under this section and a complete record of support payments does not exist, the department may establish a record of arrearage under ORS 25.167 (Procedure for determining arrearages) . [Formerly 25.320; 2003 c.146 §6; 2009 c.352 §6]

Source: Section 25.164 — Payment of support through Department of Justice; application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.300 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.300
19.300 Undertakings on appeal generally
Status: in_force

(1) An appellant must serve and file an undertaking for costs within 14 days after the filing of a notice of appeal. Unless the undertaking is waived, reduced or limited under ORS 19.310 (Waiver, reduction or limitation of undertaking) , an undertaking for costs must be in the amount of $500.

(2) A supersedeas undertaking may be served and filed by an appellant at any time while a case is pending on appeal.

(3) The original of an undertaking on appeal, with proof of service, must be filed with the trial court administrator. A copy of the undertaking must be served on each adverse party on appeal in the manner prescribed by ORCP 9 B. [1997 c.71 §2; 1999 c.367 §7]

Source: Section 19.300 — Undertakings on appeal generally; filing and service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 21.695 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.695
21.695 Waiver or deferral of costs of transcript on appeal
Status: in_force

(1) In a civil action or proceeding, the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals may waive in whole or in part, defer in whole or in part, or partially waive and partially defer, the expense of preparing a transcript on appeal if:

(a) The party requesting the transcript is unable to pay the expense of preparing the transcript; and

(b) The party requesting the transcript makes a prima facie showing that the transcript is necessary to prosecute the appeal and would reveal reversible error in the action or proceeding.

(2) If the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals waives or defers any part of the expense of preparing a transcript on appeal, the court shall authorize preparation of only as much of the transcript as is necessary to prosecute the appeal. The State Court Administrator shall pay the unpaid costs of preparing the transcript out of funds appropriated for that purpose.

(3) If the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals defers payment of any part of the expense of preparing a transcript on appeal and any part of the deferred expense remains unpaid at the conclusion of the appeal, a judgment may be entered for the unpaid amount in the manner provided by ORS 21.692 (Judgment for deferred fees and court costs) .

(4) If the State Court Administrator pays any costs of preparing a transcript on appeal under subsection (2) of this section and costs on appeal are awarded to the obligor, a money award to the State Court Administrator shall be included in the judgment for all waived or deferred transcript costs paid by the State Court Administrator.

(5) Waiver or deferral under this section of the transcript costs of an adult in custody, as defined in ORS 30.642 (Definitions for ORS 30.642 to 30.650) , is subject to ORS 30.642 (Definitions for ORS 30.642 to 30.650) to 30.650 (Award of noneconomic damages) . [2007 c.493 §6; 2019 c.213 §2]

Source: Section 21.695 — Waiver or deferral of costs of transcript on appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors021.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 19.435 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 19.435
19.435 Memorandum decisions
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals may decide cases before it by means of memorandum decisions and shall prepare full opinions only in such cases as it deems proper. [Formerly 19.180]

Source: Section 19.435 — Memorandum decisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors019.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.867 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.867
18.867 Issuance of writs for certain judgments awarding child support
Status: in_force

(1) If support enforcement services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , the administrator as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) may issue a writ of execution for the support award portion of the judgment for which support enforcement services are being provided. A copy of the writ of execution must be filed with the circuit court of the county in which the judgment was entered or recorded. A writ of execution issued under this section must be executed by the sheriff in the same manner as a writ issued by the court administrator.

(2) The Department of Justice shall adopt an appropriate form for writs of execution under this section. The form must be substantially as set forth for writs of execution described in ORS 18.862 (Form of writ) . [Formerly 18.472]

Source: Section 18.867 — Issuance of writs for certain judgments awarding child support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.140 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.140
12.140 Actions not otherwise provided for
Status: in_force

An action for any cause not otherwise provided for shall be commenced within 10 years.

Source: Section 12.140 — Actions not otherwise provided for , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.615 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.615
18.615 Garnishable property generally
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided in ORS 18.600 (Definitions) to 18.850 (Challenge to garnishment form) , a writ of garnishment delivered to a garnishee garnishes all personal property of the debtor, including but not limited to property in safe deposit boxes, stocks, wages, monetary obligations owing to the debtor that are then in existence whether due or to become due, property held on expired and unexpired bailments and leases, and property held by the garnishee pursuant to a security interest granted by the debtor to the garnishee. A writ of garnishment acts to garnish all property of the debtor possessed by the garnishee, all property of the debtor over which the garnishee has control and all property of the debtor that is in the custody of the garnishee. If a person other than the debtor has an interest in the garnished property, the writ of garnishment acts only to garnish the interest of the debtor in the property. [2001 c.249 §7]

Source: Section 18.615 — Garnishable property generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.609 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.609
18.609 Validity of writ after issuance
Status: in_force

(1) A writ of garnishment is valid only if the writ is delivered not more than 60 days after the writ is issued. If the writ is delivered within the time specified in this section, the writ acts to garnish property for the period of time specified by ORS 18.625 (Duration of writ’s effect) .

(2) If the court administrator is issuing a writ of garnishment, the date of issuance for the writ is the date the court administrator stamps and signs the writ. If the writ is issued by any other person, the date of issuance for the writ is the date on which the issuer signs the certification described in ORS 18.607 (Form of writ) (4). [2001 c.249 §5; 2003 c.576 §49]

Source: Section 18.609 — Validity of writ after issuance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 21.185 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 21.185
21.185 Child support cases exempt from certain filing fees
Status: in_force

The filing fees described in ORS 21.135 (Standard filing fee) , 21.145 (Simple proceeding filing fee) , 21.155 (Domestic relations filing fee) and 21.160 (Filing fee for tort and contract actions) may not be charged to a district attorney or to the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice for the filing of any proceeding related to the provision of support enforcement services as described in ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) . [2011 c.595 §16a]

Source: Section 21.185 — Child support cases exempt from certain filing fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors021.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 25.335 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 25 / Section 25.335
25.335 Termination of support order
Status: in_force

When support enforcement services are being provided under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , the enforcing agency shall notify the employer when there is no longer in effect a support order requiring health care coverage for which the enforcing agency is responsible. However, termination of the health care coverage is governed by the health benefit plan’s provisions for termination and by applicable federal law. [2003 c.637 §9]

Source: Section 25.335 — Termination of support order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors025.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 18.930 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 18.930
18.930 Conduct of sale generally
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff shall conduct an execution sale by public oral auction. The sale must be conducted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. All property shall be sold by the sheriff in such parcels as are likely to bring the highest price. Any portion of real property belonging to a person other than the judgment debtor must be sold separately if the person requests a separate sale.

(2) At least 10 days before the date first set for an execution sale, a judgment creditor must provide the sheriff with any report for real property to be sold at the execution sale that is in the possession of the judgment creditor and that shows interests of record in the property. The sheriff shall make the report available to bidders who appear at the sale. No civil action may be brought against a title company, the judgment creditor, the sheriff or any other person by reason of omissions or errors in the report, and the validity of the sale is not affected by reason of any omissions or errors in the report.

(3) A judgment creditor that is a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , may set a minimum bid amount for property to be sold at an execution sale.

(4) Tangible personal property to be sold at an execution sale must be present at the place where the sale is conducted unless the property is not in the possession of the sheriff.

(5) The county may establish a fee to be collected by the sheriff at the time of sale. The amount of the fee shall be established by the governing body of the county and may not be greater than the amount necessary to pay the county for the expenses incurred by the county for giving notice of the sale and conducting the sale and for the anticipated expenses for any notices required to be given after the sale and other post-sale administration of the sale.

(6) A person who purchases real property that is subject to redemption at an execution sale must provide the sheriff with an address to which a redemption notice may be sent and must notify the sheriff of any change in address until the purchaser transfers the purchaser’s interest in the property, the property is redeemed or the time allowed for redemption expires, whichever occurs first. Any person who thereafter acquires the purchaser’s interest in the property must notify the sheriff of the transfer, provide the sheriff with an address to which a redemption notice may be sent and notify the sheriff of any change in address until there is a another transfer, the property is redeemed or the time allowed for redemption expires, whichever occurs first.

(7) At any time before the sheriff conducts an execution sale for personal property, the judgment debtor may pay to the sheriff the full amount owing on the judgment as of the date the payment is made along with the costs of sale as described in ORS 18.950 (Delivery and distribution of proceeds) (2). The payment must be made in United States currency. If payment is made under this subsection, the sheriff may not sell the property, and shall deliver the property to the debtor. The sheriff shall deliver the amount paid by the judgment debtor to the court administrator with the sheriff’s return on the writ. The sheriff is not liable to any person by reason of accepting payment under the provisions of this subsection. [2005 c.542 §25; 2007 c.580 §2; 2011 c.195 §14]

Source: Section 18.930 — Conduct of sale generally; county fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors018.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 15.430 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 15.430
15.430 Claims governed by Oregon law
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 15.440 (General rules) , 15.445 (General and residual approach) and 15.455 (Agreements on applicable foreign law) , Oregon law governs noncontractual claims in the following actions:

(1) Actions in which, after the events giving rise to the dispute, the parties agree to the application of Oregon law.

(2) Actions in which none of the parties raises the issue of applicability of foreign law.

(3) Actions in which the party or parties who rely on foreign law fail to assist the court in establishing the relevant provisions of foreign law after being requested by the court to do so.

(4) Actions filed against a public body of the State of Oregon, unless the application of Oregon law is waived by a person authorized by Oregon law to make the waiver on behalf of the public body.

(5) Actions against an owner, lessor or possessor of land, buildings or other real property situated in Oregon that seek to recover for, or to prevent, injury on that property and arising out of conduct that occurs in Oregon.

(6) Actions between an employer and an employee who is primarily employed in Oregon that arise out of an injury that occurs in Oregon.

(7) Actions for professional malpractice arising from services rendered entirely in Oregon by personnel licensed to perform those services under Oregon law.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Actions against a provider of reproductive health care or gender-affirming treatment, as those terms are defined in ORS 24.500 (Certain laws of other states contrary to public policy) , if the reproductive health care or gender-affirming treatment at issue was provided in this state.

(b) Actions against a patient receiving reproductive health care or gender-affirming treatment if the reproductive health care or gender-affirming treatment at issue was received in this state.

(c) Actions against any person who provides aid, assistance, resources or support to a person in providing or receiving reproductive health care or gender-affirming treatment in this state. [Formerly 31.870; 2023 c.228 §49]

Source: Section 15.430 — Claims governed by Oregon law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors015.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 12.282 — OR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 12.282
12.282 Action against manufacturer of extendable equipment
Status: in_force

(1) A civil action against a manufacturer of extendable equipment for injury or other damage arising out of contact with power lines, including any product liability action under ORS 30.900 (“Product liability civil action” defined) to 30.920 (When seller or lessor of product liable) and any action based on negligence, must be commenced not later than two years after the injury or damage occurs. A civil action against a manufacturer of extendable equipment for death arising out of contact with power lines, including any product liability action under ORS 30.900 (“Product liability civil action” defined) to 30.920 (When seller or lessor of product liable) and any action based on negligence, must be commenced not later than three years after the death.

(2) A civil action against a manufacturer of extendable equipment for injury, death or other damage arising out of contact with power lines is not subject to ORS 12.115 (Action for negligent injury to person or property) , 30.020 (Action for wrongful death) or 30.905 (Time limitation for commencement of action) or any other statute of limitation or statute of ultimate repose in Oregon Revised Statutes.

(3) For purposes of this section, “extendable equipment” means cranes, truck-mounted cranes, truck-mounted booms, and any self-powered vehicle with booms or other extensions that can reach power lines from the ground. [1999 c.514 §1; 2009 c.485 §6]

Note: 12.282 (Action against manufacturer of extendable equipment) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 12 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 6 and 7, chapter 599, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 6. Section 7 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 12. [2021 c.599 §6]

Sec. 7. Action challenging validity of certain building permits. An action to challenge the validity of a building permit that a contract building official, as defined in section 2 of this 2021 Act [ 455.202 (Definitions) ], issued before the effective date of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022] on the basis that the contract building official lacked the authority to issue the building permit or to make a discretionary decision, as defined in section 2 of this 2021 Act, must be commenced on or before December 31, 2024. [2021 c.599 §7]

UNIFORM CONFLICT OF LAWS-LIMITATIONS ACT

Source: Section 12.282 — Action against manufacturer of extendable equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors012.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).