ORS § 9.370 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.370
9.370 Compelling delivery when attorney claims lien
Status: in_force

If an attorney claims a lien, under the provisions of ORS 87.430 (Possessory lien of attorney or other member of bar) , upon the money or papers subject to delivery under ORS 9.360 (Compelling delivery by attorney of money or papers) , the court shall:

(1) Impose, as a condition of making the order, the requirement that the client give security, in form and amount to be directed, to satisfy the lien when determined in an action or suit;

(2) Summarily inquire into the facts on which the claim of a lien is founded, and determine the same; or

(3) Direct the trial of the controversy by a jury, or refer it, and upon the verdict or report, determine the same as in other cases. [Amended by 1975 c.648 §70; 1991 c.67 §2; 2003 c.14 §9]

Source: Section 9.370 — Compelling delivery when attorney claims lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.090 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.090
7.090 Files of court
Status: in_force

The files of the court are all documents filed with or by the clerk of the court or court administrator, in any action, suit or proceeding therein, or before the judge. [Amended by 1975 c.588 §11; 2007 c.129 §4]

Source: Section 7.090 — Files of court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.255 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.255
3.255 Policy and intent
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly:

(1) Notwithstanding concurrent jurisdiction, that family and family-related matters before the courts be concentrated in a single judicial jurisdiction, the circuit court.

(2) The judges of the circuit court need adequate court services to assist them in exercising jurisdiction over the family and family-related matters. [1967 c.534 §2]

Source: Section 3.255 — Policy and intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.200 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.200
9.200 Effect of failure to pay membership fees
Status: in_force

(1) Any member in default in payment of membership fees established under ORS 9.191 (Annual membership fees) (1) or any member in default in payment of assessed contributions to a professional liability fund established under ORS 9.080 (Duties and authority of bar and of board of governors) (2) shall be given written notice of delinquency and a reasonable time to cure the default. The chief executive officer of the Oregon State Bar shall send the notice of delinquency to the member at the member’s electronic mail address on file with the bar on the date of the notice. The chief executive officer shall send the notice by mail to any member who is not required to have an electronic mail address on file with the bar under the rules of procedure. If a member fails to pay the fees or contributions within the time allowed to cure the default as stated in the notice, the member is automatically suspended. The chief executive officer shall provide the names of all members suspended under this section to the State Court Administrator and to each of the judges of the Court of Appeals, circuit and tax courts of the state.

(2) An active member delinquent in the payment of fees or contributions is not entitled to vote.

(3) A member delinquent in the payment of fees or contributions may be assessed a late payment penalty determined by the board of governors.

(4) A member suspended for delinquency under this section may be reinstated only on compliance with the rules of the Supreme Court and the rules of procedure and payment of all required fees or contributions. [Amended by 1957 c.271 §1; 1961 c.499 §2; subsection (2) formerly part of 9.190; 1979 c.508 §4a; 2013 c.3 §2; 2015 c.122 §5; 2017 c.94 §11]

Source: Section 9.200 — Effect of failure to pay membership fees; reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.075 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.075
3.075 Powers of judges to act in joint or separate session
Status: in_force

If two or more persons are sitting as judges of the circuit court in a judicial district:

(1) Any two or more of them may act in joint session for the trial or determination of any cause, matter or proceeding before the court in the judicial district, including jury cases. If the judges acting in joint session are equally divided in opinion, the opinion of the presiding judge prevails; otherwise the decision of the majority prevails.

(2) Each of them may proceed separately with and try, simultaneously in the judicial district, all causes, matters and proceedings brought before the court.

(3) Process may be tested in the name of any of them. [1959 c.552 §9; 1995 c.781 §6; 2015 c.212 §12]

Source: Section 3.075 — Powers of judges to act in joint or separate session; testing process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.191 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.191
9.191 Annual membership fees
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the annual membership fees to be paid by members of the Oregon State Bar shall be established by the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar, and each year notice of the proposed fees for the coming year shall be published and distributed to the membership not later than 20 days before the annual meeting of the house of delegates. Any increase in annual membership fees over the amount established for the preceding year must be approved by a majority of delegates of the house of delegates voting thereon at the annual meeting of the house of delegates. The board shall establish the date by which annual membership fees must be paid.

(2) The board shall establish prorated membership fees payable for the year that a member is admitted to the practice of law in this state. If the new member is admitted on or before the date established by the board for the payment of annual membership fees under subsection (1) of this section, the new member must pay the full annual membership fees established under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In establishing annual membership fees, the board shall consider and be guided by the anticipated financial needs of the state bar for the year for which the fees are established, time periods of membership and active or inactive status of members. Annual membership fees may include any amount assessed under any plan for professional liability insurance for active members engaged in the private practice of law whose principal offices are in Oregon as provided in ORS 9.080 (Duties and authority of bar and of board of governors) (2). [1969 c.602 §2 (enacted in lieu of 9.190); 1973 c.21 §1; 1975 c.641 §5; 1977 c.527 §2; 1979 c.508 §3; 1985 c.486 §2; 1985 c.512 §3; 1995 c.302 §18; 1999 c.171 §7; 2001 c.104 §2; 2003 c.192 §3; 2019 c.248 §1]

Source: Section 9.191 — Annual membership fees; professional liability assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.710 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.710
8.710 Disqualification
Status: in_force

If a district attorney fails to attend any court at which the district attorney is required to be, or is related to the accused by consanguinity or affinity, or, prior to the district attorney’s election as district attorney, represented the accused in the matter to be investigated by the grand jury or the crime charged in the indictment, or is associated with the accused in business, or is interested financially in the matter or property out of which the alleged crime or criminal action arose, or is a stockholder in any corporation, any officer or stockholder of which is charged with the commission of any crime, or declines to prosecute or participate in proceedings for the imposition of sanctions for a contempt of court under ORS 33.065 (Procedure for imposition of punitive sanctions) , or because of any other conflict cannot ethically serve as district attorney in a particular case, and such facts appear to the satisfaction of the court by affidavit or otherwise, the court shall appoint a regularly licensed and practicing attorney of this state who is not counsel for an interested party to perform the duties of district attorney during the district attorney’s absence or inability to serve, or the trial or investigation of such accused. When the district attorney is disqualified as provided in this section, the person so appointed by the court shall receive reasonable compensation for that person’s attendance, to be allowed by the court. The court in such case shall order compensation to be paid by the county, except that when the person so appointed performs the district attorney’s responsibilities under ORS 25.080 (Entity primarily responsible for support enforcement services) , the court shall order compensation to be paid by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of the state from funds available for that purpose. [Amended by 1985 c.611 §1; 1991 c.724 §16]

Source: Section 8.710 — Disqualification; appointment of special district attorney , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.420 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.420
3.420 Abolishment of family court department
Status: in_force

At any time after the establishment of a family court department under ORS 3.405 (Application to establish family court department) , the family court department shall be abolished if the presiding judge of the judicial district makes written application to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court requesting that the family court department for that judicial district be abolished. [1993 c.165 §6; 1995 c.658 §126]

Source: Section 3.420 — Abolishment of family court department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.350 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.350
8.350 Transcript of testimony
Status: in_force

When a report of the proceedings, or any part thereof, has been made in any case as provided in ORS 8.340 (Reporter’s duties) , if the court or either party to the suit or action or the party’s attorney requests transcription of the notes or audio records into longhand, the official reporter shall cause full and accurate typewritten transcripts to be made of the testimony or other proceedings, which shall, when certified to as provided in ORS 8.360 (Certified report as prima facie correct) , be filed with the clerk of the court where the cause was tried or heard, for the use of the court or parties. [Amended by 1955 c.497 §3; 1985 c.496 §10; 1985 c.540 §43; 2009 c.11 §3]

Source: Section 8.350 — Transcript of testimony , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.600 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.600
1.600 Appointment pro tempore to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court may appoint any regularly elected and qualified, or appointed and qualified, judge of the Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court or circuit court to serve as judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court, or any regularly elected and qualified, or appointed and qualified, judge of the Supreme Court, Oregon Tax Court or circuit court to serve as judge pro tempore of the Court of Appeals, whenever the Supreme Court determines that the appointment is reasonably necessary and will promote the more efficient administration of justice.

(2) An appointment under this section shall be made by order of the Supreme Court. The order shall designate the court to which the judge is appointed and the duration of the appointment. The Supreme Court shall cause a certified copy of the order to be sent to the judge appointed and another certified copy to be filed in the records of the court to which the judge is appointed.

(3) Each judge serving as judge pro tempore as provided in this section has all the judicial powers and duties, while so serving, of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the court to which the judge is appointed. However, a judge pro tempore shall not participate in the review of any case in which the judge pro tempore participated while serving on a lower court. Every decision, order or determination made by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals while one or more judges pro tempore are serving as judges of the court shall be as binding and effective in every respect as if all of the judges participating were regularly elected and qualified judges of the court. [1975 c.706 §1; 1995 c.781 §5a; 2003 c.518 §8]

Source: Section 1.600 — Appointment pro tempore to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.851 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.851
1.851 Local criminal justice advisory councils
Status: in_force

(1) The presiding judge of each judicial district shall establish a local criminal justice advisory council, unless one already exists, in each county in the judicial district. Membership of the council shall include, but is not limited to, representatives of the following:

(a) The presiding judge;

(b) The district attorney;

(c) The local correctional administrator;

(d) Public defense service providers;

(e) The county bar association;

(f) Local law enforcement; and

(g) State law enforcement.

(2) In addition to the persons listed in subsection (1) of this section, the judge may invite the participation of any other persons involved in the criminal justice system whose participation would be of benefit.

(3) The local criminal justice advisory council shall meet regularly to consider and address methods of coordinating court, public defense and related services and resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner that complies with the constitutional and statutory mandates and responsibilities of all participants.

(4) To assist the council in these efforts, council participants shall provide the council with proposed budget information and caseload and workload projections. [1993 c.481 §1; 2001 c.962 §100]

Source: Section 1.851 — Local criminal justice advisory councils , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.688 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.688
9.688 Circuit court jurisdiction to determine entitlement to property in lawyer trust account
Status: in_force

A circuit court has jurisdiction to determine who is entitled to property contained in a lawyer trust account during a probate of a deceased member’s estate. [2021 c.497 §10; 2023 c.72 §18]

Source: Section 9.688 — Circuit court jurisdiction to determine entitlement to property in lawyer trust account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.425 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.425
3.425 Family law education programs
Status: in_force

(1) The family court department or, if there is no family court department, the presiding judge or designee of each circuit court may establish an education program designed to inform parents about the impact of family restructuring on children when the parent is a named party in any of the following proceedings:

(a) An annulment or dissolution of marriage action.

(b) A legal separation action.

(c) A petition to establish custody or parenting time.

(d) Post-judgment litigation involving custody or parenting time.

(2) An education program established under subsection (1) of this section must include, but need not be limited to, information about:

(a) The emotional impact of a dissolution of marriage or a separation on children at different developmental stages.

(b) Parenting during and after a dissolution of marriage or a separation.

(c) Custody, parenting time and shared parenting plans.

(d) The effect on children of parental conduct including, but not limited to, long distance parenting.

(e) Mediation and conflict resolution.

(3) The family court department or, if there is no family court department, the presiding judge or designee of each circuit court may establish an education program designed to provide information about dissolution law and legal procedures, mediation and other dispute resolution alternatives to persons seeking to annul or dissolve a marriage or to separate from each other. The program must include, but need not be limited to, information about:

(a) Shared parenting plans.

(b) Division of marital property.

(c) Spousal and child support.

(d) Court procedures and time requirements.

(e) Litigation, mediation and conflict resolution.

(f) The role of attorneys in mediation.

(4) The court may order the parties in any action listed in subsection (1) of this section to participate in education programs described in this section unless:

(a) Subject to the approval of the court, the parties agree not to participate;

(b) On motion of either party or on its own motion, the court determines that participation is unnecessary; or

(c) With prior approval of the court, the parties select and participate in comparable education programs.

(5) The court may not require both parties to attend an education program established under this section at the same time.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The family court department or, if there is no family court department, the presiding judge or designee of each circuit court shall designate the program providers for the education programs.

(b) A program provider may charge a person a reasonable fee to attend education programs. A program provider may not exclude a person from attending education programs due to an inability to pay the fee if the court has indicated that the person is indigent or otherwise unable to pay the fee.

(c) A program provider shall issue a certificate of completion to a participant when the participant has satisfactorily completed the education programs. A certificate of completion must be filed with the court prior to the entry of the judgment in the action. [1995 c.800 §10(1),(2),(3); 1997 c.249 §2; 1997 c.707 §4; 1999 c.59 §3; 2003 c.576 §271]

Source: Section 3.425 — Family law education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.111 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.111
2.111 Departments of court
Status: in_force

(1) In hearing and determining causes, the Supreme Court may sit all together or in departments.

(2) A department shall consist of not less than three nor more than five judges. For convenience of administration, each department may be numbered. The Chief Justice shall from time to time designate the number of departments and make assignments of the judges among the departments. The Chief Justice may sit in one or more of the departments and when so sitting may preside. The Chief Justice shall designate a judge to preside in each department.

(3) The majority of any department shall consist of regularly elected and qualified judges of the Supreme Court.

(4) The Chief Justice shall apportion the business to the departments. Each department shall have power to hear and determine causes and all questions which may arise therein, subject to subsection (5) of this section. The presence of three judges is necessary to transact business in any department, except such as may be done in chambers by any judge. The concurrence of three judges is necessary to pronounce a judgment.

(5) The Chief Justice or a majority of the regularly elected and qualified judges of the Supreme Court at any time may refer a cause to be considered en banc. When sitting en banc, the court may include not more than two judges pro tempore of the Supreme Court. When the court sits en banc, the concurrence of a majority of the judges participating is necessary to pronounce a judgment, but if the judges participating are equally divided in their views as to the judgment to be given, the decision being reviewed shall be affirmed.

(6) The Chief Justice may rule on motions and issue orders in procedural matters in the Supreme Court.

(7) A judge or judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court may participate in the decision of the matter without resubmission of the cause even though the judge is not present for oral argument on the matter.

(8) A judge or judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court may participate in the decision of a matter without resubmission of the cause in the following circumstances:

(a) The judge was appointed or elected to the Supreme Court after submission of the cause.

(b) The judge is participating in the decision of a cause that was submitted to a department, and the judge is participating in lieu of a judge of the department who died, became disabled, was disqualified or was otherwise unable to participate in the decision of a cause submitted to the department.

(c) The judge is considering a cause en banc, but the judge was not part of the department that originally considered the cause. [1959 c.44 §5 (enacted in lieu of 2.110); 1995 c.273 §24; 1999 c.659 §1]

Source: Section 2.111 — Departments of court; sitting in departments or en banc; participation in decision of matter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.040 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.040
1.040 Sittings of court to be public
Status: in_force

The sittings of every court of justice are public, except that upon the agreement of the parties to a civil action, suit or proceeding, filed with the clerk or entered in the appropriate record, the court may direct the trial, or any other proceeding therein, to be private; upon such order being made, all persons shall be excluded, except the officers of the court, the parties, their witnesses and counsel. [Amended by 1985 c.540 §18]

Source: Section 1.040 — Sittings of court to be public; when may be private , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.820 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.820
9.820 Law libraries in Multnomah County
Status: in_force

(1) In all counties containing more than 700,000 inhabitants, according to the latest federal decennial census, the governing body of the county may:

(a) Enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Judicial Department to provide law library services; or

(b) Enter into a contract with any law library association or corporation owning and maintaining a law library in the county at or convenient to the courthouse, for the use of the library by the judges of the circuit and county courts, county commissioners, district attorney and all members of the bar.

(2) Law library services may include services provided by a family law facilitation program established under ORS 3.428 (Family law facilitation programs) or a court facilitation program established under ORS 3.445 (Court facilitation program for court proceedings other than family law proceedings) . [Amended by 1963 c.519 §1; 1965 c.619 §3; 2011 c.595 §105; 2018 c.29 §1]

Source: Section 9.820 — Law libraries in Multnomah County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.060 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.060
9.060 President, president-elect and immediate past president
Status: in_force

A president and president-elect shall be elected by the governors each year immediately following the annual election of governors and before the newly elected governors have qualified. The president and president-elect shall be elected from among the board members. All officers shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualify. Vacancies in any of the offices shall be filled by the board by appointment for the remainder of the term. Upon completion of the term for which the president is elected or appointed, the president becomes the immediate past president and shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member of the board for one year. All officers shall take office as provided by the bar bylaws. [Amended by 1985 c.512 §2; 1991 c.726 §1; 1995 c.302 §3; 2017 c.94 §13; 2023 c.5 §1]

Source: Section 9.060 — President, president-elect and immediate past president , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.060 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.060
3.060 Salary of judges
Status: in_force

Each of the judges of the circuit court shall receive such salary as is provided by law. When any judicial district is composed of more than one county a judge thereof is entitled to reimbursement for hotel bills and traveling expenses necessarily incurred by the judge in the performance of duties outside the county of residence. When any circuit judge holds court in any county outside of the judicial district for which the circuit judge was elected or appointed, hotel bills and traveling expenses necessarily incurred by the judge in the performance of that duty shall be paid by the state. Such hotel bills and traveling expenses are to be paid by the state upon the certificate of the judge to the truth of an itemized statement of such hotel bills and traveling expenses. The certificate of expenses is a sufficient voucher upon which the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall review the claim as required by ORS 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) and draw its warrant upon the State Treasurer for the amount thereof in favor of such circuit judge. [Amended by 1953 c.516 §3; 1955 c.531 §1; 1957 c.646 §1; 1959 c.552 §14; 1961 c.702 §2; 1965 c.171 §1; 1965 c.619 §1; 1967 c.38 §1; 1967 c.111 §1; 1969 c.365 §1; 1971 c.95 §2; 1971 c.642 §1]

Source: Section 3.060 — Salary of judges; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.445 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.445
8.445 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall establish and collect reasonable fees for applications, examinations, certifications and renewals of certification authorized by ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(2) Fees collected under this section are nonrefundable.

(3) The fees established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering and enforcing ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) . [Formerly 703.410; 2003 c.737 §99; 2013 c.155 §6; 2013 c.470 §5]

Source: Section 8.445 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.030 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.030
3.030 Election of circuit judges
Status: in_force

Each circuit judge shall hold office for the term for which the circuit judge was elected; and at the general election or, if applicable, at the election specified in ORS 249.088 (Nomination or election of candidate at nominating election) next prior to the expiration of the term of office there shall be elected a circuit judge to succeed the circuit judge. [Amended by 1991 c.719 §1]

Source: Section 3.030 — Election of circuit judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.150 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.150
9.150 Termination of delegate’s term
Status: in_force

The term of service of any delegate shall end upon the death or resignation of the delegate. If the delegate is an attorney delegate, the term of service shall end on the date that the delegate:

(1) Terminates the delegate’s active membership in the Oregon State Bar for any reason;

(2) Ceases to maintain the delegate’s principal office in the region the delegate was appointed or elected to represent;

(3) Takes office as a member of the board of governors, as a chairperson of a state bar section or as a county bar association president; or

(4) Is recalled pursuant to ORS 9.155 (Recall of delegate) . [1995 c.302 §12; 2001 c.297 §4]

Source: Section 9.150 — Termination of delegate’s term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.120 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.120
2.120 Rules, generally
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall have power to make and enforce all rules necessary for the prompt and orderly dispatch of the business of the court, and the remanding of causes to the court below.

Source: Section 2.120 — Rules, generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.041 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.041
3.041 Qualifications of circuit judges
Status: in_force

(1) Each judge of the circuit court shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, each judge of the circuit court shall be a resident of or have principal office in the judicial district for which the judge is elected or appointed or in a judicial district adjacent to the judicial district for which the judge is elected or appointed.

(3) In the seventh judicial district, two of the judges of the circuit court shall be residents of or have principal offices in Wasco County, Sherman County, Gilliam County or Wheeler County and two shall be residents of or have principal offices in Hood River County, Sherman County, Gilliam County or Wheeler County.

(4) In the fifteenth judicial district, four of the judges of the circuit court shall be residents of or have principal offices in Coos County and two shall be residents of or have principal offices in Curry County.

(5) The residence within this state required by subsection (1) of this section shall have been maintained for at least three years, and the residence or principal office required by subsections (2) to (4) of this section shall have been maintained for at least one year, immediately prior to appointment or becoming a candidate for election to the office of circuit court judge. [1961 c.724 §2; 1963 c.491 §6; 1965 c.510 §2; 1965 c.618 §4; 1967 c.532 §3; 1967 c.533 §7; 1971 c.777 §2; 1973 c.572 §2; 1977 c.386 §4; 1979 c.568 §15; 1981 c.759 §8; 1985 c.65 §2; 1985 c.311 §3; 1995 c.79 §3; 1995 c.658 §6a; 1997 c.801 §6; 2001 c.779 §2; 2019 c.426 §3]

Source: Section 3.041 — Qualifications of circuit judges; residence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.300 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.300
3.300 Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the presiding judge for a judicial district may establish, and may terminate, the use of a panel of reference judges for the trial and disposition of civil actions in the circuit court under ORS 3.300 (Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court) to 3.321 (Compensation of reference judge) .

(2) The Supreme Court, upon motion of the Chief Justice and the presiding judge may appoint any eligible person as a reference judge on the panel established under this section. A person is eligible for appointment as a reference judge if the person is a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar. An eligible person need not reside within the judicial district for which use of the panel is established.

(3) A person appointed as a reference judge on a panel may be removed from the panel by the Chief Justice or the presiding judge for the judicial district, in the sole discretion of the Chief Justice or presiding judge.

(4) A person appointed as a reference judge on a panel is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability and the Supreme Court under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) and 1.430 (Supreme Court review) in the same manner as a judge of the circuit court.

(5) A person appointed as a reference judge on a panel shall not be considered to be, or to have the judicial powers, duties, jurisdiction and authority of, a judge of the circuit court except to the extent provided in ORS 3.300 (Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court) to 3.321 (Compensation of reference judge) . [1983 c.704 §1; 1995 c.781 §10]

Source: Section 3.300 — Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court; eligibility for panel; limitation on powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.555 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.555
9.555 Copy of complaint or notice to Attorney General when bar is plaintiff or defendant
Status: in_force

(1) Upon commencement of any action in which the bar is a plaintiff, the bar shall mail a copy of the complaint by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the Attorney General and shall file proof of such mailing with the court.

(2) When the bar is served with summons and complaint in an action in which the bar is named as a defendant, the bar shall give notice to the Attorney General by mailing a copy of the summons and complaint to the Attorney General by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, within five working days of the date of service on the bar.

(3) The notice provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to matters involving admission of any applicant to the bar, discipline or reinstatement of a member of the bar or claims made against a member of the bar for which the professional liability fund of the bar may be obligated to pay money damages under ORS 9.080 (Duties and authority of bar and of board of governors) (2). [1985 c.446 §3]

Source: Section 9.555 — Copy of complaint or notice to Attorney General when bar is plaintiff or defendant; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.840 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.840
1.840 Annual report
Status: in_force

The conference shall report annually to the Governor with respect to such matters, including recommendations for legislation, as it may wish to bring to the attention of the Governor or of the legislature. [1955 c.470 §4; 1959 c.552 §13; 1965 c.494 §16]

Source: Section 1.840 — Annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.120 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.120
1.120 Proceedings unaffected by vacancy in office
Status: in_force

No action, suit or proceeding pending in a court of justice is affected by a vacancy in the office of any or all of the judges. [Amended by 2015 c.212 §10]

Source: Section 1.120 — Proceedings unaffected by vacancy in office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.095 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.095
10.095 Duty of jury
Status: in_force

"In 1934,…Oregon became the second state, after Louisiana, to allow nonunanimous juries in criminal cases." Bibliographic info

The jury, subject to the control of the court, in the cases specified by statute, are the judges of the effect or value of evidence addressed to them, except when it is thereby declared to be conclusive. They are, however, to be instructed by the court on all proper occasions:

(1) That their power of judging of the effect of evidence is not arbitrary, but to be exercised with legal discretion, and in subordination to the rules of evidence;

(2) That they are not bound to find in conformity with the declarations of any number of witnesses, which do not produce conviction in their minds, against a less number, or against a presumption or other evidence satisfying their minds;

(3) That a witness false in one part of the testimony of the witness may be distrusted in others;

(4) That the testimony of an accomplice ought to be viewed with distrust, and the oral admissions of a party with caution;

(5) That in civil cases the affirmative of the issue shall be proved, and when the evidence is contradictory, the finding shall be according to the preponderance of evidence;

(6) That in criminal cases a person is innocent of a crime or wrong until the prosecution proves otherwise, and guilt shall be established beyond reasonable doubt;

(7) That evidence is to be estimated, not only by its own intrinsic weight, but also according to the evidence which it is in the power of one side to produce and of the other to contradict; and, therefore,

(8) That if weaker and less satisfactory evidence is offered when it appears that stronger and more satisfactory was within the power of the party, the evidence offered should be viewed with distrust. [Formerly 17.250; 2013 c.25 §1]

Source: Section 10.095 — Duty of jury; instructions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.565 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.565
9.565 Tax return information from Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue may provide to the Oregon State Bar the name and address of any person admitted to practice law in this state if the department has reasonable grounds to believe that:

(a) The person admitted to practice law prepared a return or report for another person that is filed with the department and the return or report was prepared in violation of any provision of ORS 9.460 (Duties of attorneys) to 9.542 (Rules for investigation of members and applicants) or 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) or the disciplinary rules adopted thereunder;

(b) The person admitted to practice law failed to file a required return, the person has not filed an appeal contesting the tax with the department by the filing deadline and the department has been unable to obtain payment of the tax through other methods of collection;

(c) The person admitted to practice law failed to withhold or remit personal income taxes on behalf of an employee of an entity, the person has been held liable for the failure under ORS 316.207 (Liability for tax) , the person has not filed an appeal contesting the tax with the department by the filing deadline and the department has been unable to obtain payment of the tax through other methods of collection; or

(d) The person admitted to practice law failed to withhold or remit personal income taxes on behalf of an employee of an entity in which the person has a direct ownership interest, the person has not filed an appeal contesting the tax with the department by the filing deadline and the department has been unable to obtain payment of the tax through other methods of collection.

(2) If the department provides the name and address of a person admitted to practice law under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall also provide to the bar a statement of the basis of the department’s belief that a violation may have occurred.

(3) If the department provides the name and address of a person admitted to practice law under subsection (1) of this section with regard to a return or report prepared for a person other than the person admitted to practice law, or with regard to a failure to withhold and remit personal income taxes withheld, the department may also provide to the bar the name and address of the taxpayer.

(4) The bar and any person or board described in ORS 9.537 (Civil immunity of witnesses, bar officials and employees) (2) shall use the names, addresses and other information provided under this section solely in the enforcement of ORS 9.460 (Duties of attorneys) to 9.542 (Rules for investigation of members and applicants) or 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) or the disciplinary rules adopted thereunder. Information disclosed by the department pursuant to this section may be used in any bar proceeding relating to discipline or admission or reinstatement of any person to the bar.

(5) Information disclosed by the department pursuant to this section is confidential and not subject to disclosure by the bar unless the state professional responsibility board appointed under ORS 9.532 (State professional responsibility board) has found probable cause of a rule violation or the matter investigated is finally resolved by disciplinary board action, a diversion or agreement or an order of the Supreme Court. [1985 c.602 §10; 1999 c.171 §2; 2017 c.524 §4; 2019 c.248 §2]

Source: Section 9.565 — Tax return information from Department of Revenue; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.007 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.007
1.007 Judicial Department Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury an account to be known as the Judicial Department Revolving Account. Upon the written request of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw warrants in favor of the Supreme Court and charged against appropriations to the Supreme Court for court expenses. The warrants shall be deposited in the revolving account. The revolving account shall not exceed the aggregate sum of $1 million, including unreimbursed disbursements.

(2) Moneys in the revolving account may be used for the payment of court expenses for which appropriations are made to the Supreme Court and for which immediate cash payment is necessary or desirable. Moneys in the revolving account may be disbursed by checks issued by or under the authority of the Chief Justice.

(3) All claims for reimbursement of disbursements from the revolving account shall be approved by the Chief Justice or, as directed by the Chief Justice, the State Court Administrator, and by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. When claims have been approved, a warrant covering them shall be drawn in favor of the Supreme Court, charged against appropriations to the Supreme Court for court expenses, and used to reimburse the revolving account.

(4) This section does not authorize the drawing of a warrant against or the disbursement of any appropriation to the Supreme Court for court expenses in excess of the amount, or for a purpose other than, established by or pursuant to law therefor.

(5) As used in this section, “court expenses” includes expenses of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court and State Court Administrator and expenses of the circuit courts required to be paid by the state. [1983 c.737 §1; 1985 c.502 §14]

Source: Section 1.007 — Judicial Department Revolving Account; uses; sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.015 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.015
7.015 Consolidation of records
Status: in_force

Any of the records of the court required under ORS 7.010 (Records of court) may be consolidated, as the court may deem appropriate, so long as the essential elements of information and the inherent purpose of those records are maintained. [1975 c.588 §2]

Source: Section 7.015 — Consolidation of records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.040 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.040
2.040 Position number of judges
Status: in_force

The positions of the members of the Supreme Court shall be designated by the numbers 1 to 7, following the designation made by section 1, chapter 241, Laws of Oregon 1929, and each incumbent shall be designated by the same position number as the judge whom the incumbent succeeds in office.

Source: Section 2.040 — Position number of judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.360 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.360
8.360 Certified report as prima facie correct
Status: in_force

(1) The report of the official reporter, when transcribed and certified to as being a correct transcript of the notes or audio records of the testimony, exceptions taken, charge of the judge, and other proceedings in the matter, shall be prima facie a correct statement thereof, and may thereafter be read in evidence as the deposition of a witness.

(2) When the official reporter in any cause has ceased to be the official reporter of that court, any transcript made from the notes or audio records by the former official reporter, or made by a competent person under direction of the court, and duly certified to by the maker, under oath, as a full, true and complete transcript of the notes or audio records, shall have the same force and effect as though certified in the same manner by the official reporter. [Amended by 1955 c.497 §4; 1979 c.284 §42; 1985 c.540 §44]

Source: Section 8.360 — Certified report as prima facie correct; reading as deposition; proceedings where reporter has ceased to be official reporter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.820 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.820
10.820 Number of jurors required to concur
Status: in_force

The verdict of a jury of inquest is sufficient if two-thirds of the jurors concur therein. [Formerly 146.020]

Source: Section 10.820 — Number of jurors required to concur , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.780 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.780
9.780 Exchange of legal publications
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator may send, free of charge, one copy of the codes, session laws and Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Oregon Tax Court reports of this state as the same may be published, to each state and foreign country that exchanges, free of charge, its codes, session laws and equivalent reports with this state. All legal books and publications received in exchange by the state shall be added to the collection of the State of Oregon Law Library. [Amended by 1985 c.308 §3; 2001 c.779 §6]

Source: Section 9.780 — Exchange of legal publications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.570 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.570
1.570 Claims for compensation of private counsel
Status: in_force

If private counsel is employed under ORS 1.560 (Procedure for employment of private counsel) , such counsel shall submit to the State Court Administrator a verified and detailed claim for compensation, which claim shall include a statement of reimbursable expense incurred and the amount of time devoted to the matter on behalf of the judge. The State Court Administrator, under the direction of the Supreme Court, shall examine the claim and shall approve payment thereof in a reasonable amount. [1977 c.79 §4]

Source: Section 1.570 — Claims for compensation of private counsel; approval by State Court Administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.130 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.130
1.130 Power to adjourn proceedings
Status: in_force

A court or judicial officer has power to adjourn any proceedings before the court or the judicial officer, from time to time, as may be necessary, unless otherwise expressly provided by statute.

Source: Section 1.130 — Power to adjourn proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.001 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.001
1.001 State policy for courts
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that, as a matter of statewide concern, it is in the best interests of the people of this state that the judicial branch of state government, including the appellate, tax and circuit courts, be funded and operated at the state level. The Legislative Assembly finds that state funding and operation of the judicial branch can provide for best statewide allocation of governmental resources according to the actual needs of the people and of the judicial branch by establishing an accountable, equitably funded and uniformly administered system of justice for all the people of this state. [1981 s.s. c.3 §1]

Source: Section 1.001 — State policy for courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.520 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.520
2.520 Procedure for review of decisions of Court of Appeals
Status: in_force

Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Court of Appeals may petition the Supreme Court for review within 35 days after the date of the decision, in such manner as provided by rules of the Supreme Court. [1969 c.198 §2; 1973 c.516 §1; 1983 c.774 §2]

Source: Section 2.520 — Procedure for review of decisions of Court of Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.070 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.070
1.070 When court deemed appointed for next judicial day
Status: in_force

If a day appointed for holding a court, or to which it is adjourned, is a legal holiday, the court is deemed appointed for or adjourned to the next judicial day.

Source: Section 1.070 — When court deemed appointed for next judicial day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.568 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.568
9.568 State lawyers assistance committee
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board of governors of the Oregon State Bar may create a state lawyers assistance committee for the purpose of implementing a members assistance program and, pursuant thereto, authorize the state lawyers assistance committee to investigate and resolve complaints or referrals regarding members whose performance or conduct may impair their ability to practice law or their professional competence.

(b) The board may adopt rules for the operation of the state lawyers assistance committee.

(c) The purpose of the state lawyers assistance committee is the provision of supervision and assistance to those members whose performance or conduct may impair their ability to practice law or their professional competence.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the state lawyers assistance committee created under subsection (1) of this section, the board may create personal and practice management assistance committees to provide assistance to members who are suffering from impairment or other circumstances that may adversely affect professional competence or conduct. Personal and practice management assistance committees may also provide advice and training to members in practice management.

(b) The board may adopt rules governing the provision of assistance to members by personal and practice management assistance committees.

(c) The purpose of a personal and practice management assistance committee is the provision of completely confidential assistance, advice and training to members in a manner that fosters maximum openness in communications between a member and the committee and that encourages a member to seek assistance from the committee.

(3) Any information provided to or obtained by the state lawyers assistance committee or any personal and practice management assistance committee, or provided to or obtained by any agent of those committees, is:

(a) Confidential;

(b) Exempt from the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) ;

(c) Not discoverable or admissible in any civil proceeding without the written consent of the member to whom the information pertains; and

(d) Not discoverable or admissible in any disciplinary proceeding except to the extent provided by rules of procedure adopted pursuant to ORS 9.542 (Rules for investigation of members and applicants) .

(4) The limitations placed on the disclosure and admissibility of information in this section shall not apply to information relating to a member’s noncooperation with the state lawyers assistance committee or any agent of the committee, or to information otherwise obtained by the bar from any other source.

(5) The board may authorize the state lawyers assistance committee to act as the monitor or supervisor for members placed on probation or in diversion in connection with a disciplinary investigation or proceeding, or who have been conditionally admitted or reinstated to the practice of law. Any information provided to or obtained by the state lawyers assistance committee when the committee acts as a monitor or supervisor under the provisions of this subsection is not subject to subsection (3) of this section.

(6) All meetings of the state lawyers assistance committee and the personal and practice management assistance committees are exempt from the provisions of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(7) Any person who makes a complaint or referral to the bar as to the competence of a member or provides information or testimony in connection with the state lawyers assistance committee or any personal and practice management assistance committee is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.

(8) With respect to their acts in connection with the state lawyers assistance committee or any personal and practice management assistance committee, the same privileges and immunities from civil and criminal proceedings that apply to prosecuting and judicial officers of the state shall apply to the board, all officers and employees of the bar, and the members of the committees and their agents.

(9) For the purposes of this section, agents of the state lawyers assistance committee or a personal and practice management assistance committee include investigators, attorneys, associate members licensed to practice law, counselors, staff personnel and any other individual or entity acting on behalf of or at the request of the committees. [Formerly 9.545; 2005 c.347 §3; 2023 c.72 §13]

Source: Section 9.568 — State lawyers assistance committee; personal and practice management assistance committees; rules; confidentiality; civil immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.166 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.166
9.166 Enjoining practicing law without a license
Status: in_force

If the board has reason to believe that a person is practicing law without a license, the board may maintain a suit for injunctive relief in the name of the Oregon State Bar against any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) . The court shall enjoin any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) from practicing law without a license. Any person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. The court shall order restitution to any victim of any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) . The prevailing party may recover its costs and attorney fees in any suit for injunctive relief brought under this section in which the board is the plaintiff. [1987 c.860 §4; 2001 c.300 §57; 2003 c.260 §3; 2003 c.670 §6]

Source: Section 9.166 — Enjoining practicing law without a license; restitution to victim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.529 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.529
9.529 Status of proceedings relating to discipline, admission or reinstatement
Status: in_force

Bar proceedings relating to discipline, admission and reinstatement are neither civil nor criminal in nature. They are sui generis and within the inherent power of the Supreme Court to control. The grounds for denying any applicant admission or reinstatement or for the discipline of members set forth in ORS 9.005 (Definitions for ORS 9.005 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) are not intended to limit or alter the inherent power of the Supreme Court to deny any applicant admission or reinstatement to the bar or to discipline a member of the bar. [1983 c.618 §3; 1997 c.249 §9; 2023 c.72 §10]

Source: Section 9.529 — Status of proceedings relating to discipline, admission or reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.025 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.025
1.025 Duty of court and court officers to require performance of duties relating to administration of justice
Status: in_force

(1) Where a duty is imposed by law or the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure upon a court, or upon a judicial officer, clerk, bailiff, sheriff, constable or other officer, which requires or prohibits the performance of an act or series of acts in matters relating to the administration of justice in a court, it is the duty of the judicial officer or officers of the court, and each of them, to require the officer upon whom the duty is imposed to perform or refrain from performing the act or series of acts.

(2) Matters relating to the administration of justice include, but are not limited to, the selection and impaneling of juries, the conduct of trials, the entry and docketing of judgments and all other matters touching the conduct of proceedings in courts of this state.

(3) The duty imposed by subsection (1) of this section may be enforced by writ of mandamus. [1957 c.565 §1; 1979 c.284 §40]

Source: Section 1.025 — Duty of court and court officers to require performance of duties relating to administration of justice; enforcement of duty by mandamus , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.415 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.415
1.415 Powers and duties of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability may:

(a) Subject to the State Personnel Relations Law, appoint such subordinates and employees as the commission considers necessary to carry out the duties and powers vested in the commission.

(b) Request the assistance of and compensate physicians, expert witnesses and special counsel.

(c) By its chairperson or vice chairperson, take and preserve testimony and administer oaths to witnesses on any matter within its jurisdiction.

(2) Upon majority vote of the members of the commission or upon request of a judge whose conduct is subject to a hearing under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or a judge whose alleged disability is subject to a hearing under ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) , the chairperson or vice chairperson of the commission shall issue any processes necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any books, papers, records or documents as may be required.

(3) The commission shall adopt rules of procedure governing proceedings under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) and 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) . [1967 c.294 §10; 1987 c.520 §4]

Source: Section 1.415 — Powers and duties of commission; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.110 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.110
7.110 Custody of records and files
Status: in_force

(1) The records and files of the court shall be maintained by the clerk or court administrator of the respective trial or appellate court, and the clerk or court administrator is the custodian of and responsible for those records and files. Paper records and files may not be taken out of the office, and electronic records may not be removed from any file or electronic database, by any person except when allowed by special order of the court or a judge or general rule made by the court.

(2) Custody of and responsibility for records and files of the court relating to an action, suit or proceeding may be transferred to the clerk or court administrator of another court, for the purposes of storage and servicing, after the expiration of 25 years after the entry of final judgment in the action, suit or proceeding. [Amended by 1971 c.193 §15; 1975 c.588 §12; 1985 c.540 §5; 2007 c.129 §5]

Source: Section 7.110 — Custody of records and files , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.141 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.141
2.141 Filing of court decisions
Status: in_force

The judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals shall cause their decisions to be prepared, in such number and manner as they may determine, and delivered to the State Court Administrator. The administrator shall file a copy of each decision in the office of the administrator and cause other copies to be distributed as determined by the Supreme Court. [1953 c.345 §1; 1965 c.233 §2; 1967 c.398 §1; 1971 c.193 §9; 1971 c.348 §2; 1971 c.526 §1; 1973 c.781 §1; 1975 c.69 §4; 1979 c.876 §1]

Source: Section 2.141 — Filing of court decisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.114 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.114
9.114 Mandatory training on duties relating to reporting child abuse and abuse of elderly persons
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Bar shall adopt rules to establish minimum training requirements for all active attorney members of the bar relating to the duties of attorneys under ORS 124.060 (Duty of officials to report) and 419B.010 (Duty of officials to report child abuse) . Rules adopted under this section are subject to review and approval by the Supreme Court. [1999 c.953 §2; 2013 c.352 §7; 2023 c.72 §4]

Source: Section 9.114 — Mandatory training on duties relating to reporting child abuse and abuse of elderly persons; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.810 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.810
1.810 Judicial conference
Status: in_force

There hereby is created and established a Judicial Conference of the State of Oregon. The conference shall consist of all the judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Oregon Tax Court and the circuit courts and all senior judges certified under ORS 1.300 (Senior judge) . The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall be chairperson of the conference and shall have power to invite any persons not members of the conference to attend the meetings of the conference and consult with it in the performance of its duties. The State Court Administrator shall act as executive secretary of the conference. [1955 c.470 §1; 1959 c.552 §12; 1963 c.423 §2; 1965 c.494 §13; 1969 c.198 §29; 1971 c.95 §1; 1983 c.465 §1; 1995 c.658 §5; 2013 c.155 §8]

Source: Section 1.810 — Judicial conference; membership; officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.572 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.572
9.572 Bar to establish Legal Services Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Bar shall by rule establish a Legal Services Program. The program shall provide standards and guidelines for legal service providers receiving funding from the program. The rules shall also provide methods for evaluating legal service providers. Funding received under the program may be used only for the provision of legal services to the poor without charge and for expenses incurred by the Oregon State Bar in the administration of the Legal Services Program.

(2) The Oregon State Bar shall appoint a director of the Legal Services Program established under this section. The bar shall prescribe the duties of the director and fix the salary of the director.

(3) The Oregon State Bar may establish any advisory or technical committees it deems necessary to advise the bar in establishing and operating the Legal Services Program. [1997 c.801 §73; 2011 c.595 §99]

Source: Section 9.572 — Bar to establish Legal Services Program; director; advisory and technical committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.645 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.645
9.645 Annual payment by state bar members
Status: in_force

To establish and maintain a client security fund, the board of governors may require an annual payment by each active member of the state bar. The payment authorized by this section shall be due at the same time, and enforced in the same manner, as payment of the annual membership fee. [1967 c.546 §5; 1975 c.641 §11; 1979 c.314 §1; 1983 c.122 §1; 1989 c.1052 §25; 1991 c.726 §6]

Source: Section 9.645 — Annual payment by state bar members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.657 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.657
9.657 Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who has made a claim with the client security fund committee of the bar concerning a loss allegedly caused by the intentional dishonest conduct of a member representing the person, or who has given information to the bar relative to a client security fund claim or award shall be absolutely immune from civil liability for such acts.

(2) The Oregon State Bar, its officers, the members of the client security fund committee, the board of governors, bar counsel, investigators and employees of the bar shall be absolutely immune from civil liability in the performance of their duties relative to client security fund claims or awards. [1989 c.1052 §4; 2021 c.497 §2; 2023 c.72 §15]

Source: Section 9.657 — Immunity from civil liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.140 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.140
1.140 Manner of addressing application or proceeding to court or judge
Status: in_force

An application or other proceeding addressed to a court shall be addressed to it by its style as given by statute; an application or other proceeding addressed to a judicial officer shall be addressed to the judicial officer by name, without any other title than the style of office.

Source: Section 1.140 — Manner of addressing application or proceeding to court or judge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.705 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.705
9.705 Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) :

(1) “Affected member” means a member or former member of the Oregon State Bar whose law practice is placed within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 9.720 (Court taking jurisdiction over law practice) or as to whom a petition has been filed to place such law practice within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 9.715 (Petition to take jurisdiction over law practice) .

(2) “Law practice” means a practice conducted by an individual, a partnership or a professional corporation. [1979 c.252 §2; 1985 c.512 §4; 1989 c.1052 §15; 2015 c.6 §1; 2023 c.72 §20]

Source: Section 9.705 — Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.180 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.180
1.180 Advisory committees on court security and emergency preparedness
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “court facility” means a state court or justice court other than the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court or office of the State Court Administrator.

(2) The presiding judge for a judicial district may appoint an Advisory Committee on Court Security and Emergency Preparedness for the judicial district. A committee appointed under this section shall consist of:

(a) The sheriff of each county in which a court facility is located;

(b) The district attorney of each county in which a court facility is located;

(c) A member of the local governing body of each county in which a court facility is located, or the member’s representative;

(d) The president of the county bar association, if any, for each county in which a court facility is located, or the president’s representative;

(e) A justice of the peace from each county in the district in which a justice court is located; and

(f) The following persons as designated by the presiding judge:

(A) The trial court administrator for each county in which a court facility is located; and

(B) A judge from each county in which a court facility is located.

(3) A committee appointed under this section shall meet at the call of the presiding judge that appointed the committee.

(4) A committee appointed under this section shall submit to the presiding judge of the judicial district a plan for court security improvement, emergency preparedness and business continuity for each building containing a court facility in the county. The plan shall include capital outlay needs and may include recommendations concerning:

(a) Security procedures for the transportation and supervision of prisoners for court appearances including, as otherwise allowed by law, the use of video transmission equipment for the appearance of defendants who are in custody;

(b) Procedures for the secure handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances and contraband in court proceedings;

(c) Emergency alarm systems accessible to all court employees;

(d) Physical security for judges, justices of the peace, staff and the public;

(e) Procedures for emergency evacuation of buildings containing court facilities;

(f) Procedures for identifying court security personnel, including a court security officer to be appointed by the presiding judge, who shall be responsible for:

(A) The management of the plan;

(B) A regular security inspection of each building containing a court facility; and

(C) Regular security training of sheriff department, judicial department and district attorney personnel; and

(g) Priorities for available court facilities within the building based on the level of security needed.

(5) The plan may also include:

(a) An evaluation of how each of the items listed in subsection (4) of this section is being addressed and should be addressed;

(b) How practices, facilities and equipment falling below appropriate levels are to be improved;

(c) The anticipated cost of improving practices, facilities and equipment that fall below appropriate levels;

(d) The funding source for each improvement; and

(e) The time schedule for implementation of improvements.

(6) Adoption of a plan under this section is subject to the approval of the presiding judge that appointed the committee. The plan may conclude that court facility security is adequate.

(7) Implementation of the elements of a plan that have a significant fiscal impact are subject to availability of funding.

(8) As soon as a plan, revision or amendment is adopted, the presiding judge shall provide the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with a copy of the plan adopted under this section and any revisions or amendments to the plan. Each plan shall be reviewed and revised or amended as needed, not later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year.

(9) Except as provided in this subsection, plans prepared under this section are confidential and need not be disclosed under the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The presiding judge of a judicial district, with the concurrence of all sheriffs for the counties of the district, may authorize the disclosure of all or part of a plan prepared under this section if the judge determines that the interest of the public would be served by the disclosure and that the disclosure will not impair the integrity of the plan. Records of expenditures for a court security plan and records of equipment purchased under the plan are not confidential under the provisions of this subsection, and are subject to disclosure as public records under the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [1993 c.637 §15; 1995 c.658 §124; 1997 c.513 §§1,2; 1997 c.801 §113; 2005 c.804 §1]

Source: Section 1.180 — Advisory committees on court security and emergency preparedness; plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.537 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.537
9.537 Civil immunity of witnesses, bar officials and employees
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who has made a complaint to the bar concerning the conduct of a member, or who has given information or testimony in or relative to a proposed or pending admission, reinstatement or disciplinary proceeding is absolutely immune from civil liability for any such acts.

(2) The Oregon State Bar and its officers, the members of the state professional responsibility board, the board of bar examiners, the board of governors and the disciplinary board, bar counsel, investigators, disciplinary monitors, mentors and employees of the bar are absolutely immune from civil liability in the performance of their duties relative to proposed or pending admission, professional licensing requirements, reinstatement or disciplinary proceedings. [1983 c.618 §7; 2017 c.524 §3; 2023 c.72 §11]

Source: Section 9.537 — Civil immunity of witnesses, bar officials and employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.515 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.515
9.515 Referral of claims, suits or actions between members
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing contained in ORS 9.505 (Payment for referring claims resulting from personal injury or death) shall prevent referral of claims, suits or actions between members of the bar.

(2) The provisions of ORS 9.505 (Payment for referring claims resulting from personal injury or death) shall not prohibit the referral of claims, suits or actions between members of the bar or the dividing of fees for legal services with another member consistent with the rules of professional conduct adopted pursuant to ORS 9.490 (Formulation of rules of professional conduct) . [1961 c.561 §§2,3; 1989 c.1052 §10; 2023 c.72 §9]

Source: Section 9.515 — Referral of claims, suits or actions between members; division of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.440 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.440
1.440 Status of records of proceedings under ORS 1.420 or 1.425
Status: in_force

(1) Documents filed with the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability and the investigation conducted by the commission prior to a hearing pursuant to ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) shall not be public records unless received as competent evidence in the course of a hearing pursuant to ORS 1.420 (Investigation) . The decision of the commission after hearing or upon review of the record and report of masters under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) shall be a public record, together with the recommendations, if any, of the commission to the Supreme Court. The decision of the commission after hearing or upon review of the record and report of masters under ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) shall not be a public record, except for a decision and recommendation to the Supreme Court under ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) (4)(b). A consent to censure, suspension or removal executed by a judge under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) (1)(c), and a stipulation of facts entered into between the commission and a judge under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) (1)(c), shall not be a public record until the consent and stipulation are submitted to the Supreme Court.

(2) Documents filed and testimony given in proceedings under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) are privileged communications which may not be received in evidence in any judicial proceedings other than those directly connected with the administration of ORS 1.410 (Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability) to 1.480 (Officers) unless expressly or impliedly waived by the person tendering the document to or testifying in such proceedings or except in a criminal prosecution for perjury or false swearing before the commission.

(3) Members of the commission, masters appointed pursuant to ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) and staff of the commission shall not disclose or use any investigation, testimony or documents which are not public records as defined in ORS 1.410 (Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability) to 1.480 (Officers) for any purpose other than in connection with their official duties in the administration of ORS 1.410 (Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability) to 1.480 (Officers) . The commission may, upon the request of a judge who has been the subject of a complaint and proceedings thereon that are not public records, state the disposition of the complaint and proceedings and the reasons for its decision when the commission finds that the complaint or proceedings have been publicized and fairness requires such comment. [1967 c.294 §8; 1981 c.354 §2; 1987 c.520 §6; 1997 c.720 §3]

Source: Section 1.440 — Status of records of proceedings under ORS 1.420 or 1.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.020 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.020
1.020 Contempt punishment
Status: in_force

For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in ORS 1.010 (Powers of courts in administration of court business and proceedings) , the court may punish for contempt in the cases and the manner provided by statute.

Source: Section 1.020 — Contempt punishment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.220 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.220
3.220 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) A circuit court may make and enforce all rules necessary for the prompt and orderly dispatch of the business of the court and not inconsistent with applicable provisions of law, the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or rules made or orders issued by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the presiding judge for the judicial district. If a majority of the judges of the court in a judicial district having two or more circuit court judges do not agree in respect to the making of rules under this subsection, the decision of the presiding judge shall control.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A certified copy of a rule referred to in subsection (1) of this section made or in effect before January 1, 1984, shall be filed in the office of the State Court Administrator not later than January 1, 1984. If a copy of a rule is not so filed, the rule is void.

(b) A certified copy of a rule referred to in subsection (1) of this section made or amended on or after January 1, 1984, shall be filed in the office of the State Court Administrator. No rule or amendment shall be effective unless so filed, and no rule or amendment so filed shall become effective before the 30th day after the date of filing.

(c) The State Court Administrator shall maintain the copies of all rules filed pursuant to this subsection, and shall keep a record of the date of filing thereof. The administrator shall, upon request, supply copies of the rules, and may charge a reasonable fee for such copies in order to recover the cost of compilation, copying and distribution of the rules. [Subsection (2) of 1955 part derived from 1953 c.52 §§6,7; 1957 c.713 §9; 1961 c.724 §9; 1967 c.531 §2; 1973 c.484 §3; 1981 c.215 §4; 1981 s.s. c.1 §9; 1983 c.763 §31; 1995 c.781 §7]

Source: Section 3.220 — Rules; procedure when judges disagree , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.315 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.315
3.315 Proposed report of reference judge
Status: in_force

(1) Within 20 days after the close of all evidence offered in a trial on reference conducted under ORS 3.311 (Delivery of order to reference judge) , unless a later time is agreed upon by the parties, the reference judge shall mail to each party a copy of the proposed written report of the reference judge. The proposed report shall contain the findings of fact and conclusions of law by the reference judge, and the judgment thereon of the reference judge.

(2) Within 10 days after receipt of the copy of the proposed report, any party may serve written objections and suggested modifications or corrections to the proposed report upon the reference judge and the other parties. The reference judge without delay shall consider the objections and suggestions and prepare a final written report. If requested by any party, the reference judge shall conduct a hearing on the proposed written report and any objections or suggested modifications or corrections thereto before preparing the final written report.

(3) Upon completion of the final written report, the reference judge shall file with the clerk of the circuit court:

(a) Copies of all original papers in the action filed with the reference judge;

(b) The exhibits offered and received or rejected in the trial on reference;

(c) The transcript of the proceedings in the trial, if a trial court reporter was used in the trial;

(d) The audio record of the proceedings in the trial, if a trial court reporter was not used in the trial; and

(e) The final written report containing the findings of fact and conclusions of law by the reference judge, and the judgment thereon of the reference judge.

(4) In the interest of economy, the presiding judge for a judicial district may allow the reference judge to file the final written report under subsection (3) of this section without any of the items listed in subsection (3)(a) to (d) of this section. However, the presiding judge shall require the reference judge to file the items listed in subsection (3)(a) to (d) of this section if timely notice of appeal of the judgment is filed.

(5) At the time the reference judge files the final written report under subsection (3) of this section, the reference judge shall mail to each party a copy of the report.

(6) Upon receipt of the final written report by the clerk of the court, the referral of the action shall terminate and the presiding judge shall order the judgment contained in the report entered as the judgment of the court in the action. Subsequent motions and other related post-trial proceedings in the action may be conducted and disposed of by the reference judge upon the order of the presiding judge, in the sole discretion of the presiding judge, or may otherwise be assigned by the presiding judge.

(7) The judgment of the reference judge entered as provided in subsection (6) of this section may be appealed in the same manner as a judgment of the circuit court in a civil action. [1983 c.704 §4; 1995 c.781 §13; 2003 c.576 §231]

Source: Section 3.315 — Proposed report of reference judge; objections; final report; filings with clerk; entry of report as judgment of court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.170 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.170
7.170 When copy of higher court record may be filed in lower court
Status: in_force

In case of the loss or destruction of the original record of any cause removed to the Supreme Court or to the Court of Appeals, a certified copy of the record of the cause remaining in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals may be filed in the court from which the cause was removed, on motion of any interested party or person. The copy filed shall have the same effect as the original record would have had if it had not been lost or destroyed. [Amended by 1969 c.198 §35]

Source: Section 7.170 — When copy of higher court record may be filed in lower court; effect when original is lost or destroyed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.194 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.194
1.194 Definitions for ORS 1.194 to 1.200
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 1.194 (Definitions for ORS 1.194 to 1.200) to 1.200 (Effect of ORS 1.194 to 1.200 on authority of judge) :

(1) “Payment” means an amount of money voluntarily paid by a debtor or an amount of money involuntarily paid by a debtor through offset or garnishment.

(2) “State court” means a circuit court, the Oregon Tax Court, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. [2001 c.823 §11; 2003 c.14 §3]

Source: Section 1.194 — Definitions for ORS 1.194 to 1.200 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.450 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.450
3.450 Drug court programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Drug court program” means a program in which:

(A) Individuals who are before the court obtain treatment for substance abuse issues and report regularly to the court on the progress of their treatment; and

(B) A local drug court team, consisting of the court, agency personnel and treatment and service providers, monitors the individuals’ participation in treatment.

(b) “Individual-provider relationship” includes a relationship between an individual and a physician, a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a county or a treatment provider may establish fees that individuals participating in a drug court program may be required to pay for treatment and other services provided as part of the drug court program.

(b) A court may order an individual participating in a drug court program to pay fees to participate in the program. Fees imposed under this subsection may not be paid to the court.

(3) Records that are maintained by the circuit court specifically for the purpose of a drug court program must be maintained separately from other court records. Records maintained by a circuit court specifically for the purpose of a drug court program are confidential and may not be disclosed except in accordance with regulations adopted under 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2, including under the circumstances described in subsections (4) to (7) of this section.

(4) If the individual who is the subject of the record gives written consent, a record described in subsection (3) of this section may be disclosed to members of the local drug court team in order to develop treatment plans, monitor progress in treatment and determine outcomes of participation in the drug court program.

(5) A record described in subsection (3) of this section may not be introduced into evidence in any legal proceeding other than the drug court program unless:

(a) The individual who is the subject of the record gives written consent for introduction of the record; or

(b) The court finds good cause for introduction. In determining whether good cause exists for purposes of this paragraph, the court shall weigh the public interest and the need for disclosure against the potential injury caused by the disclosure to:

(A) The individual who is the subject of the record;

(B) The individual-provider relationship; and

(C) The treatment services being provided to the individual who is the subject of the record.

(6) A court, the State Court Administrator, the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission or the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission:

(a) May use records described in subsection (3) of this section and other drug court program information to track and develop statistics about the effectiveness, costs and other areas of public interest concerning drug court programs.

(b) May release statistics developed under paragraph (a) of this subsection and analyses based on the statistics to the public.

(7) Statistics and analyses released under subsection (6) of this section may not contain any information that identifies an individual participant in a drug court program. [2003 c.385 §1; 2005 c.706 §25; 2011 c.673 §3; 2014 c.45 §1]

Source: Section 3.450 — Drug court programs; fees; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.655 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.655
9.655 Investigation of claim of loss
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing of a claim, verified under oath, by a client claiming a pecuniary loss payable from the client security fund, the board of governors or its designated representative shall determine if the person named in the claim as the member whose dishonest conduct caused the loss was an active member of the Oregon State Bar engaged in the practice of law in Oregon at the time of the transaction out of which the claim arose and whether the transaction arose out of the person’s practice of law in Oregon. The board or designated representative shall then determine whether the loss was caused by the person’s dishonest conduct and if the person:

(a) Has been found guilty of a crime arising out of the dishonest conduct;

(b) In the case of a claim of loss of $5,000 or less, has been disbarred, suspended or reprimanded in disciplinary proceedings or has resigned from the bar due to circumstances arising out of the dishonest conduct; or

(c) Is a judgment debtor under the money award portion of a judgment entered in favor of the client in a proceeding arising out of the dishonest conduct, and execution issued on the judgment has been returned uncollected or issuance of execution would be a useless act.

(2) At any time after a claim is filed by a client claiming a pecuniary loss payable from the client security fund, the board or the board’s representative may compel by subpoena the person named in the claim as the member whose dishonest conduct caused the loss, or any other person having knowledge of the matter, to appear for the purpose of giving testimony, and may compel by subpoena the production of records and documents pertinent to the claim. The subpoena shall have the same force and effect as in a civil action in the circuit court, and may be enforced by order of the circuit court for the county in which the person was served. [1967 c.546 §6; 1975 c.641 §12; 1979 c.383 §1; 1989 c.1052 §13; 2003 c.576 §279; 2005 c.347 §4; 2007 c.59 §1; 2023 c.72 §14]

Source: Section 9.655 — Investigation of claim of loss; subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.120 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.120
7.120 Disposition of exhibits, notes and audio records of circuit court cases
Status: in_force

(1) The presiding judge for a judicial district may authorize destruction of any court record or document at any time after the expiration of the minimum retention period established by the State Court Administrator under ORS 8.125 (Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts) . Records and documents that may be destroyed under this section include registers, dockets, indexes, files, citations, notes, audio records, video records, stenographic records, exhibits, jury records and fiscal and administrative documents.

(2) The presiding judge for a judicial district may order the return, destruction or other disposition of exhibits offered or received in any case in circuit court at any time after the case becomes final and not subject to further appeal. This subsection does not apply to exhibits in a case involving the determination of water rights, which exhibits shall be permanently retained. [Amended by 1955 c.497 §1; 1975 c.481 §1; 1979 c.58 §1; 1985 c.540 §6; 1993 c.33 §274; 1993 c.546 §116; 1995 c.781 §§16,16a; 1997 c.872 §13]

Source: Section 7.120 — Disposition of exhibits, notes and audio records of circuit court cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.539 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.539
9.539 Application to admission and reinstatement proceedings
Status: in_force

ORS 9.534 (Disciplinary board) and 9.536 (Disciplinary board decision) apply to admission and reinstatement proceedings to the extent provided in the rules of procedure. However, the Supreme Court shall review the decisions of the disciplinary board in all such matters. [1983 c.618 §8]

Source: Section 9.539 — Application to admission and reinstatement proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.685 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.685
8.685 Assisting juvenile court
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorney shall, upon request of the juvenile court, appear in the juvenile court to assist the court in any matter within its jurisdiction.

(2) In counties having a population of more than 150,000, according to the latest federal decennial census, the district attorney shall designate a deputy to assist the juvenile court as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The district attorney is entitled to appear on behalf of the state in the juvenile court in any matter within the jurisdiction of the court. [1959 c.432 §63 (enacted in lieu of 8.750); 1991 c.681 §4]

Source: Section 8.685 — Assisting juvenile court; right to appear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.755 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.755
1.755 Gifts, grants and donations
Status: in_force

(1) The Council on Court Procedures is authorized to accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for expenditure to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the council.

(2) The Council on Court Procedures Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the council, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the council to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the council. [1995 c.61 §3; reenacted by 1997 c.196 §3; 2001 c.716 §20]

Source: Section 1.755 — Gifts, grants and donations; Council on Court Procedures Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.092 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.092
10.092 Insurance coverage for employee during jury service
Status: in_force

(1) An employer who employs 10 or more persons commits an unlawful employment practice under ORS chapter 659A if:

(a) The employer ceases to provide health, disability, life or other insurance coverage for an employee during times when the employee serves or is scheduled to serve as a juror; and

(b) The employee elected to have coverage continued while the employee served or was scheduled to serve as a juror, and the employee provided notice of that election to the employer in compliance with the employer’s policy for notification.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 652.610 (Itemized statement of amounts and purposes of deductions) (3), if, following an election described in subsection (1) of this section, an employer is required or elects to pay any part of the costs of providing health, disability, life or other insurance coverage for the employee that should have been paid by the employee, the employer may deduct from the employee’s pay such amounts upon the employee’s return to work until the amount the employer advanced toward the payments is paid. The total amount deducted for insurance under this subsection may not exceed 10 percent of the employee’s gross pay each pay period.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 652.610 (Itemized statement of amounts and purposes of deductions) (3), if the employer pays any part of the costs of providing health, disability, life or other insurance coverage for an employee under subsection (2) of this section, and the employee ceases to work for the employer before the total amount the employer advanced toward the payments is paid, the employer may deduct the remaining amounts from any amounts owed by the employer to the employee or may seek to recover those amounts by any other legal means.

(4) An employee who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action under ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) or may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in the manner provided by ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) . [2011 c.118 §2]

Source: Section 10.092 — Insurance coverage for employee during jury service; unlawful employment practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.255 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.255
8.255 Agreement between state and county to provide services with county employees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator, on behalf of the state, and the governing body of a county, on behalf of the county, may enter into an agreement whereby services required to be provided by the state for the circuit court for the county are provided by employees of the county, instead of by state officers and employees, and the expenses of the county in providing those services are paid to the county by the state from funds available for the purpose.

(2) County employees providing services under an agreement shall be under the supervision and control of the trial court administrator appointed under ORS 8.195 (Appointment of trial court administrators) . County employees providing services under an agreement are not thereby state employees. County employees providing services under an agreement shall not engage in the private practice of law.

(3) With the prior approval of the State Court Administrator, a trial court administrator appointed under ORS 8.195 (Appointment of trial court administrators) , on behalf of the state, and the governing body of a county, on behalf of the county, may enter into an agreement under this section in respect to services for a circuit court for the county served by the trial court administrator. [1981 s.s. c.3 §16; 1995 c.781 §20; 1997 c.801 §120]

Source: Section 8.255 — Agreement between state and county to provide services with county employees; payment to county; supervision of employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.162 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.162
9.162 Definitions for ORS 9.160 to 9.166
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) to 9.166 (Enjoining practicing law without a license) and 9.280 (Prohibition on acting as immigration consultant) , unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise:

(1) “Person” means a human being, a public body as defined by ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a limited liability company or any other business entity created under law.

(2) “Restitution” means full, partial or nominal payment of pecuniary damages to a victim.

(3) “Victim” means any person who the court determines has suffered pecuniary damages as a result of any other person’s violation of ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) . [1987 c.860 §2; 2009 c.218 §3]

Source: Section 9.162 — Definitions for ORS 9.160 to 9.166 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.152 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.152
9.152 Election of delegates
Status: in_force

(1) The election of delegates to the house of delegates shall be held annually on a date set by the board of governors. The election shall be by ballot. Any member of the Oregon State Bar who is eligible to serve as a member for a region may file a signed statement of candidacy for the region. Statements of candidacy must be filed with the bar at least 30 days before the election.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The bar shall distribute ballots containing the names of the candidates for the office of delegate in each region to every active member in the region. Voting must be completed on or before the day of the election. The chief executive officer shall canvass the votes and record the results of the election.

(b) The board by rule may provide for electronic elections under paragraph (a) of this subsection. Rules adopted under this paragraph may provide for electronic distribution of election materials and electronic tabulation of votes.

(3) In a region in which only one position is to be filled, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be declared elected. If a region has more than one position to be filled, the candidate with the most votes received shall be declared elected, the candidate with the next highest number of votes received shall then be declared elected, and so on until all positions are filled. The balloting shall be conducted so that only eligible active members can vote, and the secrecy of the ballot shall be preserved.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not conduct an election for a region if the number of candidates for the region is equal to or less than the number of open positions for the region. If the number of candidates for the region is equal to or less than the number of open positions for the region, the board shall declare the candidate or candidates elected on a date specified by the board. [1995 c.302 §13; 2001 c.297 §5; 2003 c.192 §2; 2011 c.303 §5; 2017 c.94 §9]

Source: Section 9.152 — Election of delegates; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.311 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.311
3.311 Delivery of order to reference judge
Status: repealed

(1) Upon entry of an order of the presiding judge for a judicial district referring an action under ORS 3.305 (Request for referral of action to reference judge) , the clerk of the court shall cause a copy of the order to be delivered to the reference judge. Upon receipt of the copy of the order, the reference judge shall set the action for trial on reference at a time and in a place agreeable to the parties.

(2) At least five days before the date set for a trial on reference, the reference judge shall notify the clerk of the court of the time and place of the trial. The clerk shall post a notice of the time and place of the trial in a conspicuous place for trial notices at the principal location for the sitting of the court in the county in which the action is commenced.

(3) Any person interested in attending a trial on reference is entitled to do so as in a trial of a civil action in the court. Upon receipt of written request by any person, the reference judge shall give the person written notice of the time and place set for a trial on reference.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 3.300 (Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court) to 3.321 (Compensation of reference judge) , the reference judge has all the judicial powers and duties of a judge of the circuit court to regulate all proceedings in the trial and disposition of the action on reference.

(5) The reference judge shall provide clerical personnel necessary for the conduct of the proceedings in the trial on reference, including a trial court reporter unless waived by the parties. If use of a trial court reporter is waived by the parties, the proceedings in the trial shall be reported by an audio record reporting device.

(6) The trial on reference shall be conducted in the same manner as a trial by the circuit court without a jury. The reference judge shall apply the substantive law used in the courts of this state in deciding the issues submitted by the parties. Unless waived in whole or part by the parties, the reference judge shall apply the rules of pleading, practice, procedure and evidence used in the circuit courts of this state.

(7) The parties may procure the attendance of witnesses before the reference judge by the issuance and service of subpoenas as provided in ORCP 55. If, without adequate excuse, a witness fails to appear or give evidence, that witness may be punished as for a contempt by the reference judge and be subjected to the consequences, penalties and remedies provided in ORCP 55 G.

(8) Reference judges may conduct proceedings for the imposition of remedial sanctions under ORS 33.055 (Procedure for imposition of remedial sanctions) , but may not conduct proceedings for the imposition of punitive sanctions under ORS 33.065 (Procedure for imposition of punitive sanctions) . [1983 c.704 §3; 1991 c.724 §15a; 1995 c.781 §12]

Note: ORCP 55 was repealed and replaced by the Council on Court Procedures Amendments promulgated on December 8, 2018, and effective January 1, 2020. The text of 3.311 (Delivery of order to reference judge) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 3.311 (Delivery of order to reference judge) for the repeal of ORCP 55 has not been made. See the ORCP 55 Cross-Reference Chart available from the Council on Court Procedures.

Source: Section 3.311 — Delivery of order to reference judge; notice of time and place of trial; procedure; witnesses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.850 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.850
8.850 Offices, supplies and stenographic assistance for district attorneys and deputies
Status: in_force

Each county shall provide the district attorney and any deputies for such county with such office space, facilities, supplies and stenographic assistance as is necessary to perform efficiently the duties of such office. [1953 c.652 §3]

Source: Section 8.850 — Offices, supplies and stenographic assistance for district attorneys and deputies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.025 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.025
10.025 Rules for use of electronic transmission and electronic signature on documents
Status: in_force

(1) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may make rules for the use of electronic transmission and electronic signature on documents transmitted to or from a circuit court under this chapter.

(2) ORS 84.072 (Conditions under which public body may send notice by electronic mail) does not apply to rules adopted under this section. [2013 c.2 §2]

Source: Section 10.025 — Rules for use of electronic transmission and electronic signature on documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.030 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.030
5.030 Power of county judge to grant injunctions and orders in suits in circuit court
Status: in_force

The judge of any county court having judicial functions shall grant preliminary injunctions or orders in any suit in the circuit court commenced in the county, upon application made in the manner prescribed by ORCP 79. The order or injunction shall be made returnable to the circuit court of such county, to be there heard and determined. [Amended by 1981 c.898 §15]

Source: Section 5.030 — Power of county judge to grant injunctions and orders in suits in circuit court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.165 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.165
2.165 Court Publications Account
Status: in_force

There is established in the General Fund an account to be known as the Court Publications Account. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the Supreme Court for the purpose of paying expenses incurred by the court under ORS 2.150 (Publication and distribution of court decisions and other official documents) and for the purpose of paying all or part of the expenses of providing electronic access to State of Oregon Law Library materials and other official Judicial Department publications. Disbursements of moneys from the account shall be approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or, as directed by the Chief Justice, the State Court Administrator. [1982 s.s.1 c.7 §3; 2001 c.779 §4]

Source: Section 2.165 — Court Publications Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.125 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.125
8.125 Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator shall, to the extent directed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:

(1) Assist the Chief Justice in exercising administrative authority and supervision under ORS 1.002 (Supreme Court) .

(2) Consistent with applicable provisions of law and rules made thereunder:

(a) Supervise the personnel plan for officers, other than judges, and employees of the courts of this state who are state officers or employees.

(b) Prescribe the form and content and supervise the preparation of consolidated budgets, for submission to the Legislative Assembly, applicable to expenditures made and revenues received by the state in respect to the courts of this state.

(c) Supervise an accounting system for the recording, monitoring and auditing of expenditures made and revenues received by the state in respect to the courts of this state.

(d) Establish and maintain inventory records of property of the state in the custody or control of the courts of this state or any judge, other officer or employee thereof.

(3) Conduct a continuing survey of the administrative methods and activities, records, business and facilities of the courts of this state and make recommendations to the Chief Justice based on the survey.

(4) Collect and compile statistical and other data relating to the courts of this state and municipal courts, including the caseload, workload, performance, status, management, expenses and revenues of those courts, and make reports on the business and condition of those courts.

(5) Establish and supervise a statewide public information service concerning the courts of this state.

(6) Establish and supervise education programs for judges, other officers and employees of the courts of this state and municipal courts pertinent to the performance of the functions of those judges, other officers and employees.

(7) Provide to the judges, other officers and employees of the courts of this state, to attorneys and to the public appropriate assistance services relating to the administration and management of the courts of this state.

(8) Prepare and maintain a continuing long-range plan for improvement and future needs of the courts of this state.

(9) Supervise and maintain the law libraries of the judicial department of government of this state, including the State of Oregon Law Library, and excluding county law libraries except as provided in ORS 9.825 (Law library surveys) .

(10) Enter into contracts on behalf of the Judicial Department, including but not limited to financing agreements entered into pursuant to ORS 283.087 (Financing agreements) .

(11) Prescribe minimum retention schedules and standards for all records of the state courts and the administrative offices of the state courts, including but not limited to minimum retention schedules and standards for registers, dockets, indexes, files, citations, notes, audio records, video records, stenographic records, exhibits, jury records and fiscal and administrative documents, whether maintained in paper, micrographic, electronic or other storage form. The State Court Administrator shall ensure that the minimum record retention schedules and standards prescribed under this subsection conform with policies and standards established by the State Archivist under ORS 192.105 (State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records) , 357.825 (Acquisition and custody of public records) and 357.835 (Transfer of public records to State Archivist) (1) for public records valued for legal, administrative, fiscal, tribal cultural, historical or research purposes. [1981 s.s. c.1 §15; 1985 c.308 §1; 1991 c.790 §19; 1995 c.244 §1; 1999 c.787 §2; 2001 c.779 §5; 2011 c.224 §6; 2011 c.595 §106; 2023 c.35 §9]

Source: Section 8.125 — Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.520 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.520
9.520 Acceptance and prosecution of solicited claims
Status: in_force

No attorney shall accept from a solicitor described in ORS 9.500 (Solicitation of personal injury business by nonlawyer) any claim for damages, or bring an action for damages on account of any claim obtained from such solicitor. Any agreement between an attorney and such solicitor regarding compensation to be paid to the attorney or solicitor is void.

Source: Section 9.520 — Acceptance and prosecution of solicited claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.080 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.080
5.080 County judge as interested party
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 111.115 (Transfer of estate proceeding from county court to circuit court) , any judicial proceedings commenced in the county court in which the county judge is a party or directly interested, may be certified to the circuit court for the county in which the proceedings are pending, and the matter shall be proceeded with in the circuit court as upon appeal from the county court to the circuit court. [Amended by 1969 c.591 §265]

Source: Section 5.080 — County judge as interested party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.432 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.432
3.432 Judicial education program on establishment and management of family court departments
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator shall implement an education program for state judges that emphasizes issues and problems encountered in the establishment and management of family court departments. The program shall provide education on the manner in which family court departments may be established, and shall identify means of removing obstacles to the establishment of family court departments. The program shall provide recommendations for improving the quality of service provided by family court departments. The program may provide specific instruction in issues arising under the different proceedings conducted in family court departments. [1997 c.593 §2]

(Coordination of Services to

Families in Family Law Cases)

Source: Section 3.432 — Judicial education program on establishment and management of family court departments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.750 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.750
1.750 Legislative Counsel to publish rules
Status: repealed

The Legislative Counsel shall cause the rules which have become effective under ORS 1.735 (Rules of procedure) , as they may be amended, repealed or supplemented by the Legislative Assembly, to be arranged, indexed, printed, published and annotated in the Oregon Revised Statutes. [1977 c.890 §6]

Source: Section 1.750 — Legislative Counsel to publish rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.534 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.534
9.534 Disciplinary board
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall appoint a disciplinary board, which may include one or more professional adjudicators as set forth in the rules of the Supreme Court and the Oregon State Bar bylaws, to adjudicate disciplinary proceedings of the bar.

(2) A member, formally accused of misconduct by the bar, shall be given reasonable written notice of the charges against the member, a reasonable opportunity to defend against the charges, the right to be represented by counsel, and the right to examine and cross-examine witnesses. The member has the right to appear and testify, and the right to the issuance of subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers or documents in the defense of the member.

(3) Rules of evidence and discovery in disciplinary proceedings shall be as provided in the rules of procedure.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The disciplinary board has the authority to take evidence, administer oaths or affirmations, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, including the accused member, and the production of books, papers and documents pertaining to the matter before the disciplinary board.

(b) A witness in a disciplinary proceeding who testifies falsely, fails to appear when subpoenaed, or fails to produce any books, papers or documents pursuant to subpoena, is subject to the same orders and penalties to which a witness before a circuit court is subject. Subpoenas issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection may be enforced by application to any circuit court.

(c) Any member of the disciplinary board may administer oaths or affirmations and issue any subpoena provided for in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(5) The hearing before the disciplinary board shall be held in the county in which the member charged maintains an office for the practice of law, the county in which the member resides, or the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed. With the consent of the member, the hearing may be held elsewhere in the state.

(6) A record of all hearings shall be made and preserved by the disciplinary board. [1983 c.618 §5; 2017 c.524 §2]

Source: Section 9.534 — Disciplinary board; procedure before board; oaths; subpoenas; hearing; record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.532 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.532
9.532 State professional responsibility board
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall appoint a state professional responsibility board to institute disciplinary proceedings of the Oregon State Bar against members of the bar, as provided in the bar bylaws and the rules of the Supreme Court. [1983 c.618 §4; 2017 c.524 §1]

Source: Section 9.532 — State professional responsibility board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.430 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.430
3.430 Family court advocate programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Judicial Department shall establish family court advocate programs in counties specified in subsection (4) of this section. The programs shall be designed to develop an efficient system for providing integrated, family-focused prevention and intervention services to at-risk families identified by the family courts in those counties, and to coordinate available human services and community resources with the family courts in those counties, both for the purpose of court proceedings and for the purpose of preventing the types of problems that eventually lead to involvement with the judicial system.

(2) The family court advocate programs implemented under this section shall emphasize the following goals:

(a) Protection of children.

(b) Successful completion of family plans designed by the programs.

(c) Improved linkage between the family court and community services.

(d) Improvements in the functioning of each family that is provided services by the programs.

(e) Decreased caseload in the courts of this state in matters relating to families.

(f) Integration of family services.

(g) Identification of and referral to alternatives to court proceedings.

(3) The family court advocate programs shall:

(a) Coordinate services that are available to persons who are parties in proceedings before the family court, or who may become parties in proceedings before the family court.

(b) Assist human services agencies in efforts made by those agencies to collaborate with the family court.

(c) Assist circuit court judges in viewing litigation involving families with a focus on the family instead of viewing the parties as individual litigants.

(d) Intervene with at-risk families who do not receive governmental assistance.

(e) Research, identify and advocate new programs that will improve the use of family courts.

(4) Family court advocate programs shall be established in Jackson County, Deschutes County and such other counties as may be designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. [1997 c.801 §85; 1999 c.1081 §4]

Source: Section 3.430 — Family court advocate programs; goals; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.255 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.255
10.255 Record of persons summoned to serve as jurors
Status: in_force

The clerk of court shall cause to be prepared a record on all persons summoned to serve as jurors for a jury service term in a county, specifying:

(1) Those who did not attend.

(2) Those who were discharged for ineligibility to act as jurors.

(3) Those who were discharged for any other reason.

(4) Those whose jury service was deferred and the term to which jury service of each was deferred.

(5) Those who attended and were not discharged or deferred.

(6) The per diem fees and mileage due to each entitled thereto. [1985 c.703 §17]

Source: Section 10.255 — Record of persons summoned to serve as jurors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.010 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.010
9.010 Status of member and Oregon State Bar
Status: in_force

(1) A member, admitted to practice in this state, is an officer of the court.

(2) The Oregon State Bar is a public corporation and an instrumentality of the Judicial Department of the government of the State of Oregon. The bar is authorized to carry out the provisions of ORS 9.005 (Definitions for ORS 9.005 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) .

(3) The bar is subject to the following statutes applicable to public bodies:

(a) ORS 30.210 (To whom official bonds are security) to 30.250 (Amount of judgment) .

(b) ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) .

(c) ORS 30.310 (Actions and suits by governmental units) , 30.312 (Actions by governmental units under federal antitrust laws) , 30.390 (Satisfaction of judgment against public corporation) and 30.400 (Actions by and against public officers in official capacity) .

(d) The Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure.

(e) ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(f) ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(g) ORS 243.401 (Definitions for ORS 243.401 to 243.507) to 243.507 (Payment of deferred compensation to alternate payee under judgment or order) .

(h) ORS 244.010 (Policy) to 244.040 (Prohibited use of official position or office) .

(i) ORS 297.110 (Definitions for ORS 297.120) to 297.230 (Estimate and payment of costs and expenses of audits) .

(j) ORS chapters 307, 308 and 311.

(k) ORS 731.036 (Persons completely exempt from application of Insurance Code) and 737.600 (Fictitious grouping for rate purposes prohibited) .

(4) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the bar is not subject to any statute applicable to a state agency, department, board or commission or public body unless the statute expressly provides that it is applicable to the Oregon State Bar.

(5) The Oregon State Bar has perpetual succession and a seal, and may sue and be sued. Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 270.020 (Title to property) and 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 278, 279A, 279B and 279C, the bar may, in its own name, for the purpose of carrying into effect and promoting its objectives, enter into contracts and lease, acquire, hold, own, encumber, insure, sell, replace, deal in and with and dispose of real and personal property.

(6) No obligation of any kind incurred or created under this section shall be, or be considered, an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Oregon. [Amended by 1955 c.463 §1; 1965 c.461 §1; 1985 c.446 §1; 1997 c.249 §6; 2003 c.794 §194; 2007 c.60 §1; 2023 c.72 §2]

Source: Section 9.010 — Status of member and Oregon State Bar; applicability of statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.160 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.160
7.160 Restoration of destroyed probate records
Status: in_force

In case of the destruction of the records or any part thereof of any court having probate jurisdiction, the judge of the court may proceed, upon the motion of the judge or upon application in writing of any party in interest, to restore the records, papers and proceedings of the court relating to the estate of a deceased person, including recorded wills and wills probated or filed for probate in the court. For this purpose the judge may cause citations to be issued to any parties designated by the judge, and the judge may compel the attendance in court of witnesses whose testimony may be necessary to the establishment of the record or part thereof. The judge may also compel the production of written or documentary evidence which the judge deems necessary in determining the true import and effect of the original record, will, paper or other document belonging to the files of the court. The judge may also make orders and judgments establishing the original record, will, paper, document or proceeding, or its substance, as to the judge shall seem just and proper. The judge may make all rules and regulations governing the proceedings for the restoration as in the judgment of the judge will best secure the rights and protect the interest of all parties concerned. [Amended by 2003 c.576 §275]

Source: Section 7.160 — Restoration of destroyed probate records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.097 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.097
10.097 Prohibition of identification of jurors by name in open proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A juror may not be identified by name in any court proceeding open to the public.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a court shall ensure that the names of jurors are available to the parties to a proceeding unless the court determines that there is good cause to order otherwise. [2021 c.295 §2]

Source: Section 10.097 — Prohibition of identification of jurors by name in open proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.012 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.012
3.012 Judicial districts
Status: in_force

(1) The judicial districts, the counties constituting the judicial districts and the number of circuit court judges for each judicial district are as follows:

(a) The first judicial district consists of Jackson County and has 10 judges.

(b) The second judicial district consists of Lane County and has 15 judges.

(c) The third judicial district consists of Marion County and has 15 judges.

(d) The fourth judicial district consists of Multnomah County and has 38 judges.

(e) The fifth judicial district consists of Clackamas County and has 11 judges.

(f) The sixth judicial district consists of the counties of Morrow and Umatilla and has five judges.

(g) The seventh judicial district consists of the counties of Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler and has four judges.

(h) The eighth judicial district consists of Baker County and has one judge.

(i) The ninth judicial district consists of Malheur County and has two judges.

(j) The tenth judicial district consists of the counties of Union and Wallowa and has two judges.

(k) The eleventh judicial district consists of Deschutes County and has nine judges.

(L) The twelfth judicial district consists of Polk County and has three judges.

(m) The thirteenth judicial district consists of Klamath County and has five judges.

(n) The fourteenth judicial district consists of Josephine County and has five judges.

(o) The fifteenth judicial district consists of the counties of Coos and Curry and has six judges.

(p) The sixteenth judicial district consists of Douglas County and has five judges.

(q) The seventeenth judicial district consists of Lincoln County and has three judges.

(r) The eighteenth judicial district consists of Clatsop County and has three judges.

(s) The nineteenth judicial district consists of Columbia County and has three judges.

(t) The twentieth judicial district consists of Washington County and has 15 judges.

(u) The twenty-first judicial district consists of Benton County and has three judges.

(v) The twenty-second judicial district consists of the counties of Crook and Jefferson and has three judges.

(w) The twenty-third judicial district consists of Linn County and has five judges.

(x) The twenty-fourth judicial district consists of the counties of Grant and Harney and has one judge.

(y) The twenty-fifth judicial district consists of Yamhill County and has four judges.

(z) The twenty-sixth judicial district consists of Lake County and has one judge.

(aa) The twenty-seventh judicial district consists of Tillamook County and has two judges.

(2) The Secretary of State shall designate position numbers equal to the number of judges in each of the judicial districts established by this section. The positions shall reflect any qualifications established by ORS 3.041 (Qualifications of circuit judges) . [1997 c.801 §2 (enacted in lieu of 3.011); 1997 c.801 §2a; 2001 c.779 §1; 2001 c.823 §1; 2005 c.800 §1; 2017 c.631 §1; 2019 c.643 §18a; 2021 c.678 §8]

Source: Section 3.012 — Judicial districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.145 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.145
9.145 Public members
Status: in_force

The board of governors shall appoint a public member delegate for each region in the State of Oregon established by ORS 9.025 (Board of governors) (2)(a). A public member delegate shall serve a three-year term. A vacant public member delegate position shall be filled for the remainder of the term by a delegate appointed by the board of governors. The appointment of public member delegates shall be made by the board before the time set for the election of delegates under ORS 9.152 (Election of delegates) . The term of a public member delegate shall commence on the same date that the term of an elected delegate commences. [1995 c.302 §10; 2001 c.297 §3; 2015 c.122 §3]

Source: Section 9.145 — Public members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.185 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.185
1.185 County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms
Status: in_force

(1) The county in which a circuit court is located or holds court shall:

(a) Provide suitable and sufficient courtrooms, offices and jury rooms for the court, the judges, other officers and employees of the court and juries in attendance upon the court, and provide maintenance and utilities for those courtrooms, offices and jury rooms.

(b) Pay expenses of the court in the county other than those expenses required by law to be paid by the state.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, all supplies, materials, equipment and other property necessary for the operation of the circuit courts shall be provided by the state under ORS 1.187 (State to provide supplies and personal property for courts) . [Formerly 1.165]

Source: Section 1.185 — County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.220 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.220
9.220 General requirements for admission
Status: in_force

An applicant for admission as a member of the bar must apply to the Supreme Court and show that the applicant:

(1) Is at least 18 years old, which proof may be made by the applicant’s affidavit.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Is a person of good moral character and fit to practice law.

(b) For purposes of this section and ORS 9.025 (Board of governors) , 9.070 (Duties of president and president-elect) , 9.110 (Board of governors to formulate rules) , 9.210 (Board of bar examiners) , 9.250 (Order for admission) and 9.527 (Grounds for disbarment, suspension or reprimand) , the lack of “good moral character” may be established by reference to acts or conduct that reflect moral turpitude or to acts or conduct which would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the individual’s honesty, fairness and respect for the rights of others and for the laws of the state and the nation. The conduct or acts in question should be rationally connected to the applicant’s fitness to practice law.

(3) Has the requisite learning and ability, which must be shown by the examination of the applicant, by the judges or under their direction. However, no rule shall establish any maximum on the number of times an applicant may apply for and take the bar examination whenever presented if the reason for refusing admission to practice law is failure to pass the bar examination. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §2; 1981 c.193 §7; 1983 c.373 §2; 1985 c.599 §1; 1991 c.726 §3; 1995 c.302 §21; 1999 c.171 §3; 2023 c.72 §5]

Source: Section 9.220 — General requirements for admission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.550 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.550
1.550 Private counsel for judges
Status: in_force

Whenever, pursuant to ORS chapter 180, the Attorney General is requested to represent a judge of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court or circuit court and declines to do so, the judge may, subject to the provisions of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 30.310 (Actions and suits by governmental units) to 30.400 (Actions by and against public officers in official capacity) , employ private counsel as provided under ORS 1.560 (Procedure for employment of private counsel) . [1977 c.79 §2]

Source: Section 1.550 — Private counsel for judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.120 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.120
5.120 Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) A party to a judicial proceeding in a county court may appeal from a judgment or other final determinative order given therein. The appeal shall be taken at the time and in the manner prescribed by law for the taking of an appeal from a judgment or other appealable order of the justice court. The appeal shall lie to the circuit court for the county in which the county court is located and be prosecuted, heard and determined in the manner prescribed by law for the prosecution, hearing and determination of appeals from the justice court.

(2) An appeal shall lie to the Court of Appeals from the whole or a specified part of the judgment or other final determinative order of the circuit court given upon such appeal to it, in like manner and with like effect as though it were from a judgment or other appealable determinative order of such circuit court given in a suit in equity therein. [Amended by 1959 c.558 §50; 1977 c.290 §1; 2003 c.576 §273]

Source: Section 5.120 — Appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.090 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.090
1.090 Trial elsewhere than at usual location on agreement of parties
Status: in_force

Upon agreement of the parties to a civil action, suit or proceeding in a circuit or county court, filed with the clerk or entered in the register, the court may direct that the trial or any other proceeding therein be had elsewhere within the county than at a location otherwise designated by or pursuant to law for the sitting of the court. [Amended by 1983 c.763 §3; 1985 c.540 §19]

Source: Section 1.090 — Trial elsewhere than at usual location on agreement of parties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.230 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.230
1.230 Powers of a judge out of court
Status: in_force

A judge may exercise, out of court, all the powers expressly conferred upon a judge as distinguished from a court, and not otherwise.

Source: Section 1.230 — Powers of a judge out of court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.187 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.187
1.187 State to provide supplies and personal property for courts
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 1.185 (County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms) (1) and subject to applicable provisions of a plan established by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the state shall provide the supplies, materials, equipment and other personal property necessary for the operation of the circuit courts. The cost of property provided by the state shall be paid by the state from funds available for the purpose. [Formerly 1.167]

Source: Section 1.187 — State to provide supplies and personal property for courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.330 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.330
9.330 Authority of attorney
Status: in_force

An attorney has authority to bind the attorney’s client in any of the proceedings in an action, suit or proceeding, by the attorney and client agreement, filed with the clerk or entered in the appropriate record of the court. The attorney also has authority to receive money or property claimed by the client in an action, suit or proceeding, during the pendency thereof, or within three years after judgment, and upon the payment or delivery thereof to discharge the claim or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment. This section does not prevent a party from employing a new attorney to issue execution upon a judgment or to take other proceedings prescribed by law for its enforcement, and when the party does so, the authority of the former attorney ceases. [Amended by 1985 c.540 §23; 2003 c.576 §277]

Source: Section 9.330 — Authority of attorney , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.275 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.275
3.275 Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters
Status: in_force

(1) After making a determination that conditions in the judicial district make it desirable to concentrate jurisdiction over all or part of family and family-related matters in the circuit court, the circuit court by its own order shall exercise jurisdiction over any or all of the matters described in ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) (2) on and after July 1 next following entry of the order.

(2) Any circuit court that enters an order pursuant to this section shall cause copies of the order to be filed with the Oregon Supreme Court and with the county or justice court whose jurisdiction is affected by the order. [1967 c.534 §5; 1995 c.658 §16]

Source: Section 3.275 — Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.305 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.305
1.305 Commencement of judicial term of office
Status: in_force

The term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Oregon Tax Court, or of any circuit court shall begin on the first Monday in January following the election of the judge. [1979 c.451 §7]

Source: Section 1.305 — Commencement of judicial term of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.020 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.020
2.020 Qualifications of judges
Status: in_force

(1) The judges of the Supreme Court shall be citizens of the United States, and shall have resided in this state at least three years next preceding their election or appointment.

(2) All persons elected judges of the Supreme Court must, at time of their election, have been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Oregon.

Source: Section 2.020 — Qualifications of judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.303 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.303
1.303 Disability of judge
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) :

(a) “Judge” means a judge of any court of this state.

(b) “Subject judge” means a judge whose alleged disability is involved in proceedings under this section or ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) .

(c) “Disability” means a physical or mental condition of a judge, including but not limited to impairment derived in whole or in part from habitual or excessive use of intoxicants, drugs or controlled substances, that significantly interferes with the capacity of the judge to perform judicial duties. A disability may be permanent or temporary.

(2) When the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court receives a complaint as provided in ORS 1.420 (Investigation) (2) or has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a judge has a disability, the Chief Justice may:

(a) Confer with the subject judge in respect to the alleged disability.

(b) Consult with other judges of the court in which the subject judge serves and other persons who may have knowledge concerning the alleged disability.

(c) Conduct other inquiry in respect to the alleged disability as the Chief Justice considers appropriate.

(3) If, after inquiry, and on clear and convincing evidence, the Chief Justice determines that the subject judge has a temporary disability, that informal disposition is appropriate and that the subject judge agrees to informal disposition, the Chief Justice may enter into an informal disposition of the matter with the subject judge. The informal disposition may include agreement by the subject judge to obtain professional counseling, medical treatment or other assistance or to comply with other conditions in respect to the future conduct of the judge. If an informal disposition is entered into, the Chief Justice may grant the subject judge a leave of absence with salary for a period of not more than one year.

(4) If, after inquiry, and on clear and convincing evidence, the Chief Justice determines that the subject judge has a permanent disability, or that the subject judge has a temporary disability and informal disposition is not appropriate or the subject judge does not agree to informal disposition, the Chief Justice may file a written request for an investigation under ORS 1.310 (Involuntary retirement of judges for disability) (2) or a complaint under ORS 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) , as the Chief Justice considers appropriate.

(5) When the Chief Justice enters into an informal disposition with a subject judge under subsection (3) of this section, or files a written request or complaint in respect to a subject judge under subsection (4) of this section, or determines that a subject judge does not have a disability, the Chief Justice shall prepare a written summary of the nature of the complaint or information received, the inquiry conducted and the basis for the determination. The Chief Justice shall immediately send a copy of the summary to the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability, which shall retain the copy in a file for the subject judge.

(6) Documents filed with or prepared by the Chief Justice under subsections (2), (3) and (5) of this section shall not be public records unless received as competent evidence in the course of a hearing pursuant to ORS 1.310 (Involuntary retirement of judges for disability) (4) or 1.420 (Investigation) . [1987 c.520 §1]

Source: Section 1.303 — Disability of judge; procedures upon receipt by Chief Justice of complaint or information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.225 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.225
3.225 Establishing specialized subject-matter departments
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a circuit court, by rule under ORS 3.220 (Rules) , may establish specialized subject-matter departments of the court, and may modify or abolish departments so established. Any judge of the court may act in any department so established or modified by rule. The presiding judge for the judicial district may assign any judge of the court to act in any department so established or modified by rule. [1981 c.215 §1; 1995 c.781 §8]

AND FAMILY-RELATED MATTERS

Source: Section 3.225 — Establishing specialized subject-matter departments; approval by Chief Justice; eligibility and assignment of judges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.540 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.540
2.540 Number of judges of Court of Appeals
Status: in_force

(1) The Court of Appeals shall consist of 13 judges.

(2) A judge of the Court of Appeals shall be an elector of the county of the residence of the judge and be admitted to the practice of law in this state.

(3) Each judge of the Court of Appeals shall hold office for a term of six years and until a successor is elected and qualified. [1969 c.198 §4; 1973 c.377 §1; 1977 c.451 §1; 2012 c.87 §1]

Source: Section 2.540 — Number of judges of Court of Appeals; qualifications; term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.178 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.178
1.178 State Court Facilities and Security Account
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Facilities and Security Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. The account consists of moneys allocated to the account under the provisions of ORS 137.300 (Criminal Fine Account) . Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the State Court Administrator for the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Expenditures by the State Court Administrator from the State Court Facilities and Security Account shall be made only for the following purposes:

(a) Developing or implementing the plan for state court security, emergency preparedness, business continuity and physical security adopted under ORS 1.177 (State plan for security, emergency preparedness and business continuity for court facilities) .

(b) Statewide training on state court security.

(c) Distributions to court facilities security accounts maintained under ORS 1.182 (Court facilities security accounts) .

(d) Capital improvements for courthouses and other state court facilities. [2005 c.804 §4; 2011 c.597 §61; 2012 c.107 §76; 2013 c.154 §§2,3]

Source: Section 1.178 — State Court Facilities and Security Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.570 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.570
2.570 Departments of court
Status: in_force

(1) In hearing and determining causes, the judges of the Court of Appeals may sit together or in departments.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a department shall consist of three judges. For convenience of administration, each department may be numbered. The Chief Judge shall from time to time designate the number of departments and make assignments of the judges among the departments. The Chief Judge may sit in one or more departments and when so sitting may preside. The Chief Judge shall designate a judge to preside in each department.

(b) The Chief Judge may order that a department consist of two judges unless a third judge is necessary to break a tie vote by the department.

(3) Except as provided in this subsection, the majority of any department shall consist of regularly elected or appointed judges of the Court of Appeals. If disqualifications, recusals or other events reduce the number of available judges to fewer than the necessary number of judges, the Supreme Court may appoint such number of qualified persons as may be necessary as pro tempore members of the Court of Appeals.

(4) The Chief Judge shall apportion the business of the court between the departments. Each department shall have power to hear and determine causes, and all questions that may arise therein, subject to subsection (5) of this section. The presence of two judges is necessary to transact business in any department, except such business as may be transacted in chambers by any judge. The concurrence of two judges is necessary to pronounce judgment.

(5) The Chief Judge or a majority of the regularly elected or appointed judges of the Court of Appeals at any time may refer a cause to be considered en banc. When sitting en banc, the court may include not more than two judges pro tempore of the Court of Appeals. When the court sits en banc, the concurrence of a majority of the judges participating is necessary to pronounce judgment, but if the judges participating are equally divided in their view as to the judgment to be given, the judgment appealed from shall be affirmed.

(6) The Chief Judge may rule on motions and issue orders in procedural matters in the Court of Appeals or may delegate the authority to rule on motions and issue orders in procedural matters to an appellate commissioner as provided for in the court’s rules of appellate procedure.

(7) A judge or judge pro tempore of the Court of Appeals may participate in the decision of the matter without resubmission of the cause even though the judge is not present for oral argument on the matter.

(8) A judge or judge pro tempore of the Court of Appeals may participate in the decision of a matter without resubmission of the cause in the following circumstances:

(a) The judge was appointed or elected to the Court of Appeals after submission of the cause.

(b) The judge is participating in the decision of a cause that was submitted to a department, and the judge is participating in lieu of a judge of the department who has died, become disabled, is disqualified or is otherwise unable to participate in the decision of a cause submitted to the department.

(c) The judge is considering a cause en banc, but the judge was not part of the department that originally considered the cause. [1969 c.198 §6; 1973 c.108 §1; 1985 c.734 §1; 1989 c.124 §3; 1999 c.59 §2; 1999 c.659 §2; 2003 c.14 §5; 2007 c.547 §13; 2009 c.231 §1]

Source: Section 2.570 — Departments of court; sitting in departments or en banc; participation in decision of matter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.205 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.205
10.205 Selection and summoning of jurors
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 10.205 (Selection and summoning of jurors) to 10.265 (Preservation of jury orders, records and papers) govern the selection and summoning of persons for service as grand jurors or trial jurors in the circuit court in a county.

(2) The presiding judge for the judicial district may authorize the use of juror identification numbers in place of juror names in the performance of functions under ORS 10.215 (Master jury list) to 10.265 (Preservation of jury orders, records and papers) , 132.020 (Selection of grand juries) and ORCP 57 B for the selection of jurors in the county, except for functions under ORS 10.215 (Master jury list) (4), when to do so would promote the efficiency of the selection process, but the selection must be done randomly. [1985 c.703 §12; 1995 c.781 §23; 2005 c.385 §4; 2013 c.2 §7]

Source: Section 10.205 — Selection and summoning of jurors; identification numbers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.250 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.250
3.250 Definitions for ORS 3.250 to 3.280
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 3.250 (Definitions for ORS 3.250 to 3.280) to 3.280 (Court services for circuit courts) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Child” means a person under 18 years of age.

(2) “Court services” includes but is not limited to services and facilities relating to intake screening, juvenile detention, shelter care, investigations, study and recommendations on disposition of cases, probation on matters within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) , family counseling, conciliation in domestic relations, group homes, and psychological or psychiatric or medical consultation and services provided at the request of or under the direction of the court, whether performed by employees of the court, by other government agencies or by contract or other arrangement. [1967 c.534 §1; 1987 c.158 §2; 1987 c.320 §12; 2001 c.904 §10; 2001 c.905 §10]

Source: Section 3.250 — Definitions for ORS 3.250 to 3.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.790 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.790
8.790 Compensation of district attorney and deputies limited to salaries
Status: in_force

No salary, fees, percentage or compensation of any kind shall be allowed, paid to or received by any district attorney or deputy district attorney except as provided in ORS 8.110 (State Court Administrator) to 8.150 (Appointment and compensation of employees) , 8.160 (Administrator and staff not to engage in private practice of law) and 8.670 (Proceedings before magistrates and grand jury) to 8.852 (Salary plan for district attorneys) .

Source: Section 8.790 — Compensation of district attorney and deputies limited to salaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.305 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.305
3.305 Request for referral of action to reference judge
Status: in_force

(1) At any time before trial of a civil action in a circuit court for which use of a panel of reference judges is established under ORS 3.300 (Establishment and termination of panel for disposition of civil actions in circuit court) , the parties to the action may file with the presiding judge for the judicial district a written request for referral of the action to a reference judge on the panel. Upon receipt of the request, the presiding judge, by order, shall refer the action to a reference judge.

(2) The parties, in their request for referral, may specify a particular reference judge, and the presiding judge shall refer the action to the reference judge so specified.

(3) If the parties do not specify a particular reference judge, the presiding judge shall select a reference judge and notify the parties of the selection. Within 10 days after selection of a reference judge by the presiding judge, the parties may file with the presiding judge a written rejection of the reference judge so selected and request that the presiding judge make another selection.

(4) A reference judge may decline to accept a referral of an action by the presiding judge. If a reference judge declines to accept a referral, the parties may file with the presiding judge a written specification of, or the presiding judge may select, another reference judge.

(5) The request by parties for referral of an action shall include a stipulation by the parties to the entry of the judgment arising from the reference as the judgment of the court. If the action is triable by right to a jury, the request shall constitute a waiver of the right of trial by jury by any party having that right.

(6) The presiding judge may revoke a referral of an action when, in the opinion of the presiding judge, the trial of the action on reference is being unduly delayed. If the referral is revoked, the presiding judge may require the person or persons responsible for the undue delay to bear all or part of the expense of the trial incurred before the revocation. [1983 c.704 §2; 1995 c.781 §11]

Source: Section 3.305 — Request for referral of action to reference judge; selection of reference judge; revocation of referral , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.050 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.050
3.050 Circuit judges to be members of bar
Status: in_force

No person is eligible to the office of judge of the circuit court unless the person is a member of the Oregon State Bar. [Amended by 1961 c.724 §3]

Source: Section 3.050 — Circuit judges to be members of bar , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.542 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.542
9.542 Rules for investigation of members and applicants
Status: in_force

(1) The board of governors, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, may adopt rules of procedure relating to the investigation of the conduct of members and applicants for admission and reinstatement to the bar, and relating to the conduct of admission, reinstatement and disciplinary proceedings.

(2) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the board of governors may require the fingerprints of a person who is applying for admission or reinstatement to the bar or for renewal of a license issued by the bar. [1983 c.618 §9; 2005 c.730 §56; 2023 c.72 §12]

Source: Section 9.542 — Rules for investigation of members and applicants; authority of board of governors to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.130 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.130
3.130 Transfer of judicial jurisdiction of certain county courts to circuit courts
Status: in_force

(1) All judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the county courts and the judges thereof, except the jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties exercisable in the transaction of county business, are transferred to the circuit courts and the judges thereof:

(a) In Baker, Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Marion and Tillamook Counties.

(b) In any county for which a county charter providing for such transfer is adopted under ORS 203.710 (Performance of functions by officers designated by county law) to 203.770 (Copies of charters and amendments, revisions and repeals) , to the extent that the judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties were not previously transferred as provided by law.

(2) All matters, causes and proceedings relating to judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties transferred to the circuit courts and the judges thereof under this section, and pending in a county court on the effective date of the transfer, are transferred to the circuit court for the county. [Amended by 1955 c.677 §4; 1957 c.275 §1; 1957 c.713 §6; 1961 c.724 §4; 1963 c.512 §1; 1965 c.247 §1; 1965 c.510 §3; 1965 c.618 §5; 1967 c.268 §1; 1967 c.533 §8; 1967 c.534 §9; 1969 c.286 §1; 1969 c.591 §264]

Source: Section 3.130 — Transfer of judicial jurisdiction of certain county courts to circuit courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.225 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.225
8.225 Duties of trial court administrator
Status: in_force

(1) The trial court administrator for a judicial district has the duties, powers and functions prescribed by law or by rules of the circuit courts in the district.

(2) A trial court administrator shall, for each court served by the officer:

(a) Keep the seal of the court, and affix it in all cases required by law.

(b) Record the proceedings of the court.

(c) Maintain the records, files, books and other documents pertaining to the court.

(d) File all documents delivered to the trial court administrator in any action or proceeding in the court.

(e) Attend the court, administer oaths and receive the verdict of a jury in any action or proceeding therein, in the presence and under the direction of the court.

(f) Under the direction of the court enter its orders and judgments.

(g) Authenticate, by certificate or transcript, as may be required, the records, files or proceedings of the court, or any document pertaining thereto, and filed with the officer.

(h) In the performance of duties pertaining to the court, conform to the direction of the court.

(3) A trial court administrator may take and certify the proof and acknowledgment of a conveyance of real property or any other written instrument authorized or required to be proved or acknowledged.

(4) A trial court administrator may delegate powers of the office of trial court administrator to employees of the trial court administrator.

(5) A trial court administrator shall designate a person to act as transcript coordinator for the court. [1981 s.s. c.3 §12; 1985 c.540 §22; 1993 c.223 §1; 1995 c.273 §4; 1997 c.801 §§117,117a; 2007 c.129 §8; 2015 c.212 §13]

Source: Section 8.225 — Duties of trial court administrator; delegation; transcript coordinator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.130 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.130
8.130 Fees payable to State Treasurer
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, all fees and other moneys collected by the State Court Administrator shall be paid to the State Treasurer promptly, and shall be deposited in the General Fund available for general governmental expenses. [Amended by 1971 c.193 §3; 1981 s.s. c.1 §16]

Source: Section 8.130 — Fees payable to State Treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.171 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.171
1.171 Powers and duties of presiding judge for judicial district
Status: in_force

(1) A presiding judge appointed under ORS 1.003 (Chief Justice’s powers to appoint Chief Judge and presiding judges) is presiding judge for the circuit court of a judicial district established under ORS 3.012 (Judicial districts) .

(2) The presiding judge, to facilitate exercise of administrative authority and supervision over the circuit court of the district and consistent with applicable provisions of law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure, may:

(a) Apportion and otherwise regulate the disposition of the judicial business of the circuit court of the judicial district; and

(b) Make rules, issue orders and take other action appropriate to that exercise.

(3) The presiding judge may assign actions and proceedings pending before a court to other judges of the judicial district for hearing and disposition. A judge who is assigned an action or proceeding under this subsection shall hear and dispose of the assigned action or proceeding unless the presiding judge withdraws the assignment for good cause shown.

(4) The presiding judge may delegate the exercise of any of the administrative powers of the presiding judge to another judge of the court or to the trial court administrator for the judicial district. [1995 c.781 §1; 1997 c.801 §146; 2009 c.484 §2]

Source: Section 1.171 — Powers and duties of presiding judge for judicial district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.245 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.245
10.245 Determining eligibility of jurors
Status: in_force

(1) Before or at the time a person summoned to serve as a juror reports for jury service in a county, a judge of the circuit court for the county or clerk of court shall question the person as to the eligibility of the person to act as a juror under ORS 10.030 (Eligibility for jury service) . If a judge or clerk of court determines that a person so questioned is not eligible to act as a juror, the person shall be discharged.

(2) The presiding judge for the judicial district may cause to be mailed or delivered with a juror’s summons a juror eligibility form and instructions for completion of the form and return of the completed form by mail or personal delivery to the clerk of court by a specified date. The form shall set forth the eligibility requirements prescribed in ORS 10.030 (Eligibility for jury service) .

(3) A person who knowingly makes a false statement of material fact in response to a question on a juror eligibility form may be punished for contempt.

(4) A completed juror eligibility form shall contain the summoned person’s signed declaration that the responses to questions on the form are true to the best of the person’s knowledge and an acknowledgment that a knowingly made false statement of material fact may be punished by a fine or imprisonment or both. Notarization of a completed form shall not be required.

(5) If a person summoned is unable to complete a juror eligibility form, another person may do it for the person summoned. Another person completing a form shall indicate on the form that the person did so and the reason therefor.

(6) If a person summoned fails to return a properly completed juror eligibility form as instructed, a judge of the circuit court may direct the person to appear forthwith and properly complete a form. If the person fails to appear as directed, a judge of the circuit court shall order the person to appear and show cause for that failure. If the person fails to appear pursuant to the order or appears and fails to show good cause, the person may be punished for contempt.

(7) Before or at the time a person summoned reports for jury service, a judge of the circuit court or clerk of court may question the person as to responses to questions on a completed jury eligibility form returned by the person and grounds for any ineligibility of the person to act as a juror. Any pertinent information so acquired shall be noted on the form.

(8) Review by a judge of the circuit court or clerk of court of a completed juror eligibility form returned by a person summoned satisfies the requirement prescribed in subsection (1) of this section that a person summoned be questioned. If a judge or clerk of court determines that a person is not eligible to act as a juror based on a completed form, the person shall be discharged. [1985 c.703 §16; 1995 c.781 §27]

Source: Section 10.245 — Determining eligibility of jurors; eligibility form; effect of false statements or failure to respond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.435 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.435
8.435 Certificate of certified shorthand reporter
Status: in_force

(1) The certificate of certified shorthand reporter shall be granted to any person who meets the requirements of ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) and policies of the State Court Administrator.

(2) Any person who has received from the administrator a certificate of “certified shorthand reporter” shall be styled and known as a “certified shorthand reporter” and may also use the abbreviation of “C.S.R.”

(3) A certificate shall be renewed regularly as provided by policies of the administrator.

(4) Certificates issued by the administrator may be renewed upon payment of the fee established under ORS 8.445 (Fees) , completion of established continuing education requirements and compliance with the code of conduct policy as established by the administrator.

(5) A person may not assume or use the title or designation “certified shorthand reporter” or the abbreviation “C.S.R.” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign or device tending to indicate that the person is a certified shorthand reporter unless the person has received a certificate as a certified shorthand reporter under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) and policies of the administrator that is not revoked, suspended or lapsed. [Formerly 703.406; 2013 c.155 §5; 2013 c.470 §3]

Source: Section 8.435 — Certificate of certified shorthand reporter; prohibition on use of title “certified shorthand reporter” unless certified , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.815 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.815
9.815 County law libraries and law library services
Status: in_force

(1) Each county shall:

(a) Operate a free law library at a location that is convenient and available at reasonable hours; or

(b) Provide free law library services at one or more locations that are convenient and available at reasonable hours.

(2) A county governing body may enter into a contract with a law library association or other organization for the operation of the law library, or the provision of law library services, required by this section. [2011 c.224 §1; 2011 c.595 §176]

Source: Section 9.815 — County law libraries and law library services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.250 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.250
1.250 Punishment for contempt
Status: in_force

For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in ORS 1.240 (Powers of judicial officers) , a judicial officer may punish for contempt, in the cases and manner provided by statute.

Source: Section 1.250 — Punishment for contempt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.090 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.090
5.090 Absence of county judge, or vacancy
Status: in_force

(1) When the county judge is incapacitated, or absent from the county, or whenever there is a vacancy in the office of county judge, any circuit judge for or assigned to the county may perform the judicial functions of the county judge, hear proceedings, and enter any judgment or order necessary to carry into effect the judicial jurisdiction of the county court in all matters with the same force and effect as if done by the county judge when present in the county.

(2) A county judge that exercises judicial functions may exercise judicial powers and functions in another county court as a pro tem county judge:

(a) In the event of a vacancy in the office of county judge in another county, until the vacancy is filled as provided by law; or

(b) In the event of the absence, incapacity or disqualification of a county judge in another county, during the period of the absence, incapacity or disqualification. [Amended by 1997 c.650 §1; 2003 c.576 §272]

Source: Section 5.090 — Absence of county judge, or vacancy; authority of circuit judge; pro tem county judge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.030 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.030
9.030 Voting rights
Status: in_force

(1) An active member of the Oregon State Bar shall vote for members of the board of governors and house of delegates representing the region in which the bar member maintains the member’s principal office.

(2) An active member of the Oregon State Bar is eligible to be a candidate for, and to be appointed or elected to, the board of governors or house of delegates to represent the region in which the bar member maintains the member’s principal office. [Amended by 1971 c.103 §2; 1973 c.114 §2; 1995 c.302 §16; 2011 c.303 §2]

Source: Section 9.030 — Voting rights; eligibility of members for board of governors and house of delegates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.050 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.050
10.050 Excuse from jury duty
Status: in_force

(1) A judge of the court or clerk of court shall excuse a person from acting as a juror upon a showing of undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the person, the person’s family, the person’s employer or the public served by the person. In applying this subsection the judge or clerk of court shall carefully consider and weigh both the public need for juries which are representative of the full community and the individual circumstances offered as a justification for excuse from jury service. A person may request and be granted excuse from jury service under this subsection by means of telephone communication or mail.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 10.030 (Eligibility for jury service) (4), a judge may, by own motion, excuse a juror whose presence on the jury would substantially impair the progress of the action on trial or prejudice the parties thereto.

(3) A judge of the court or clerk of court shall excuse a person from acting as a juror upon the request of that person if the person is 70 years of age or older. A person may request and be granted excuse from jury service under this subsection by means of telephone communication or mail.

(4) A judge of the court or clerk of court shall excuse a woman from acting as a juror upon the request of the woman if the woman is breast-feeding a child. A request for excuse from jury service under this subsection must be made in writing.

(5) Unless the public need for juries in the court outweighs the individual circumstances of the person summoned, a judge of the court or clerk of court shall excuse a person from acting as a juror upon the request of that person if the person is the sole caregiver for a child or other dependent during the court’s normal hours of operation, the person is unable to afford day care or make other arrangements for the care of the dependent, and the person personally attends to the dependent during the court’s normal hours of operation. [Amended by 1967 c.389 §1; 1975 c.160 §3; 1977 c.262 §2; 1977 c.631 §2; 1979 c.728 §2; 1985 c.703 §5; 1995 c.808 §1; 1997 c.313 §35; 1999 c.1085 §1]

Source: Section 10.050 — Excuse from jury duty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.635 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.635
1.635 Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court may appoint any eligible person to serve as judge pro tempore of the Oregon Tax Court or as judge pro tempore of the circuit court in any county or judicial district, whenever the Supreme Court determines that the appointment is reasonably necessary and will promote the more efficient administration of justice. A person is eligible for appointment if the person is a resident of this state and has been a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar for a period of at least three years next preceding the appointment. [1975 c.706 §5; 1987 c.762 §1; 1989 c.124 §2; 2003 c.518 §9]

Source: Section 1.635 — Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.235 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.235
10.235 Additional jurors
Status: in_force

(1) When an additional number of jurors is needed for a jury service term in a county because the jury list for the term becomes exhausted, or in the opinion of the presiding judge for the judicial district is likely to become exhausted, before the end of the term, additional jurors may be selected and summoned as provided in this section.

(2) The presiding judge for the judicial district may order an additional number of names selected from the master jury list and added to the jury list for the panel or term in the same manner as the original jury list is prepared. As directed by the presiding judge of the circuit court, the persons whose names are added to the jury list for the panel or term shall be summoned by the clerk of court giving written notice to each of them by mail or by the sheriff or other officer giving written notice to each of them personally or by leaving written notice at the person’s place of residence with some person of suitable age and discretion. The notice need be given only a reasonable time before the day on which the persons summoned are required to attend.

(3) If the master jury list becomes exhausted or in the opinion of the presiding judge is likely to become exhausted, the presiding judge may order that the clerk of court select an additional number of names from the source lists described in ORS 10.215 (Master jury list) (1) and that the persons whose names are so selected be summoned as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) If there is an immediate need for additional jurors, a judge of the circuit court for the county may direct the clerk of court, sheriff or other officer to summon a sufficient number of eligible persons to meet that need. Those persons shall be summoned as directed by the judge. [1985 c.703 §15; 1995 c.781 §26; 2013 c.2 §5]

Source: Section 10.235 — Additional jurors; selection; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.660 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.660
8.660 Attending court and prosecuting offenses
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorney shall attend the terms of all courts having jurisdiction of public offenses within the district attorney’s county, and, except as otherwise provided in this section, conduct, on behalf of the state, all prosecutions for such offenses therein.

(2) A district attorney shall not conduct prosecutions under this section when:

(a) A city attorney is prosecuting a violation under ORS chapter 153; or

(b) The district attorney is prohibited from appearing in a violation proceeding under the provisions of ORS 153.076 (Conduct of trial) . [Amended by 1975 c.451 §170; 1981 c.626 §1; 1981 c.692 §6a; 1999 c.1051 §116]

Source: Section 8.660 — Attending court and prosecuting offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).