ORS § 1.189 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.189
1.189 Courthouse surcharge accounts
Status: reserved

(1) The county treasurer shall deposit moneys received from surcharges imposed under ORS 1.188 (Surcharge on fines for courthouse) in a courthouse surcharge account maintained by the county treasurer.

(2) The moneys in the courthouse surcharge account and interest upon the account are reserved for the purposes of:

(a) Payment of capital costs of the courthouse project for which bonds are or will be issued under section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, in the county imposing the surcharge; or

(b) Payment of debt service and related expenses and funding of debt service reserves, if any, for bonds issued under ORS 271.390 (Lease or purchase of real estate by public body or council of governments) or ORS chapter 287A to finance capital costs of the courthouse project for which bonds are or will be issued under section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, in the county imposing the surcharge.

(3) The county treasurer may charge against the courthouse surcharge account an administrative fee for the actual costs associated with maintaining the account. The total administrative fees charged each year may not exceed five percent of the moneys received from surcharges imposed under ORS 1.188 (Surcharge on fines for courthouse) for that year. [2016 c.78 §2]

Note: Sections 8 and 9, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, provide:

Sec. 8. (1) Out of the amount specified in section 1 (6), chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, the State Treasurer may issue Article XI-Q bonds in an amount not to exceed $19 million of net proceeds for the purposes specified in subsection (3) of this section, plus an amount estimated by the State Treasurer to pay estimated bond-related costs.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Bonds may not be issued pursuant to this section or section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, unless:

(A) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has determined that:

(i) The courthouse with respect to which the bonds will be issued has significant structural defects, including seismic defects, that present actual or potential threats to human health and safety;

(ii) Replacing the courthouse, whether by acquiring and remodeling or repairing an existing building or by constructing a new building, is more cost-effective than remodeling or repairing the courthouse; and

(iii) Replacing the courthouse creates an opportunity for colocation of the court with other state offices; and

(B) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has approved the project for which the bonds will be issued.

(b) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, after consultation with the Judicial Department, shall determine when net proceeds are needed for the purposes described in subsection (3) of this section and shall consult with the Judicial Department regarding the sale of bonds to be issued pursuant to this section.

(3) The State Treasurer shall deposit the net proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this section and section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, in the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund. The net proceeds and any interest earnings may be used solely to finance costs related to acquiring, constructing, remodeling, repairing, equipping or furnishing land, improvements, courthouses or portions of courthouses that are, or that upon completion of a project funded under this section will be, owned or operated by the State of Oregon.

(4) As used in ORS 286A.816 (Definitions for ORS 286A.816 to 286A.826) to 286A.826 (Budgeting for Article XI-Q project costs) with respect to this section:

(a) “Project agency” means the Judicial Department.

(b) “Project fund” means the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund. [2013 c.705 §8; 2014 c.121 §6; 2016 c.118 §2]

Sec. 9. (1)(a) Notwithstanding ORS 1.185 (County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms) , a county and the state, acting by and through the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Judicial Department, may enter into interim agreements that provide for the funding, acquisition, development and construction of a courthouse and require the parties to negotiate in good faith and execute a long-term lease agreement or a long-term intergovernmental agreement with respect to the ownership or operation of a courthouse or portions of a courthouse that the county is required to provide under ORS 1.185 (County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms) , pursuant to which the state agrees to provide the property and services described in ORS 1.185 (County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms) (1)(a).

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) An agreement entered into pursuant to this subsection may include a requirement that the county transfer to the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund an amount not less than 50 percent of the total estimated costs of a project funded with bonds issued pursuant to section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, or section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, with respect to the courthouse or portions of a courthouse that are the subject of the agreement.

(B) The amount transferred by a county pursuant to this paragraph may comprise, singly or in any combination and proportion:

(i) Property tax revenues, bond proceeds or any other county moneys; and

(ii) A credit equal to the higher of the appraised value or the actual purchase price of land purchased by the county for the courthouse if the state approves of the land as the site for the courthouse.

(C) The amount required to be transferred by the county under this subsection may not be less than 75 percent of the total estimated costs unless the project includes colocation in the courthouse of state offices in addition to the state circuit court facilities.

(2) For purposes of section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, and section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, the state shall be considered to operate a courthouse or portions of a courthouse that are the subject of an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (1) of this section if, as applicable:

(a) The lease agreement conveys to the state a full leasehold interest, including exclusive rights to control and use the courthouse or portions of the courthouse that are typical of a long-term lease, for a term that is at least equal to the term during which the bonds issued pursuant to section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, and section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, will remain outstanding.

(b) The intergovernmental agreement grants the state the exclusive right to control and use the courthouse or portions of the courthouse for a term that is at least equal to the term during which the bonds issued pursuant to section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, and section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, will remain outstanding. [2013 c.705 §9; 2014 c.121 §7; 2016 c.118 §3]

Note: Section 64, chapter 723, Oregon Laws 2013, provides:

Sec. 64. (1) The Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund pursuant to section 8, chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, and section 10, chapter 685, Oregon Laws 2015, and moneys transferred to the fund by a county pursuant to section 9 (1)(b), chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013, and may include fees, revenues and other moneys appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for deposit in the fund.

(3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Judicial Department for:

(a) The purposes described in section 8 (3), chapter 705, Oregon Laws 2013;

(b) Payment of the costs incurred by the department to administer the fund; and

(c) Payment of bond-related costs, as defined in ORS 286A.816 (Definitions for ORS 286A.816 to 286A.826) . [2013 c.723 §64; 2016 c.118 §4]

Source: Section 1.189 — Courthouse surcharge accounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.060 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.060
1.060 Days for transaction of judicial business
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the courts of justice may be held and judicial business transacted on any day.

(2) On any legal holiday in this state no court may be open or transact any judicial business for any purpose except:

(a) To give instructions to a jury then deliberating upon its verdict;

(b) To receive the verdict of a jury, or to discharge a jury in case of its inability to agree upon a verdict; or

(c) For the exercise of the powers of a magistrate in criminal actions or proceedings of a criminal nature.

(3) Except to the extent provided by the order, a court may not be open or transact judicial business for any purpose when the court is closed by an order of the Chief Justice. [Amended by 1971 c.240 §1; 1973 c.512 §1; 1981 s.s. c.3 §21; 2002 s.s.1 c.10 §7]

Source: Section 1.060 — Days for transaction of judicial business; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.321 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.321
3.321 Compensation of reference judge
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the compensation of a reference judge to whom an action is referred under ORS 3.305 (Request for referral of action to reference judge) shall be an amount for each day actually engaged in the performance of duties under the referral and in the conduct and disposition of post-trial proceedings under ORS 3.315 (Proposed report of reference judge) (6) equal to five percent of the gross monthly salary of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the circuit court, or one-half of that daily compensation for services of one-half day or less.

(2) Payment of the compensation of a reference judge and the expense of the trial on reference before the reference judge shall be the obligation of the parties. The obligation shall be borne equally by the parties unless the parties agree to a different allocation.

(3) The presiding judge for the judicial district shall estimate the compensation of the reference judge and the expense of the trial on reference in advance of the trial, and shall notify the parties of the estimate. The parties shall deposit with the clerk of the court the amount estimated by the presiding judge. The presiding judge may order the clerk to pay a portion of the deposited amount to the reference judge during the trial on reference. Upon termination of the referral of the action, the reference judge shall cause to be delivered to the presiding judge and each party a written statement of any remaining unpaid compensation and expense. The presiding judge shall hear and decide any objection to the written statement, and thereafter shall order payment to the reference judge or refund of any remainder of the deposited amount accordingly. [1983 c.704 §5; 1995 c.781 §14]

Source: Section 3.321 — Compensation of reference judge; payment procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.014 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.014
3.014 Special provisions for fourth judicial district (Multnomah County)
Status: in_force

(1) One of the judges of the fourth judicial district shall hold court in the City of Gresham, Multnomah County, as directed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court but in no event less than one day a week. All proceedings resulting from alleged state misdemeanor traffic offenses, traffic violations or other misdemeanors or violations occurring east of 122nd Avenue extended to the north and south boundaries of Multnomah County shall be conducted in the court in Gresham unless the accused at first appearance in each action requests trial in Portland.

(2) A proceeding to be conducted in Gresham as provided in subsection (1) of this section shall, unless good cause is shown, be transferred without further order of the court to a court facility in Portland for all purposes if:

(a) The accused person is in the custody of a county sheriff or the Department of Corrections at the time set for any proceeding;

(b) The accused person is, during the pendency of the case, charged in Multnomah County with any felony; or

(c) A circuit court in the fourth judicial district issues a bench warrant or a warrant of arrest against the accused for any criminal action pending before the court.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, upon motion of any party, the proceeding shall, unless good cause is shown, be returned to the court in Gresham if the accused person is not in custody and all warrants issued by a circuit court in the fourth judicial district for the accused have been vacated or executed.

(4) Multnomah County shall provide facilities in the City of Gresham for a court judge to hold court as described under subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 46.010; 2005 c.275 §1; 2021 c.77 §1]

Source: Section 3.014 — Special provisions for fourth judicial district (Multnomah County) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.650 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.650
8.650 District attorney as public prosecutor
Status: in_force

The district attorney in each county is the public prosecutor therein and has the authority to appear and prosecute violations of the charter and ordinances of any city provided the circuit court for the county has jurisdiction with respect to violations of the charter and ordinances of each such city. In cities of a population of more than 300,000 the district attorney shall be responsible for the prosecution of all city ordinance violations. [Amended by 1971 c.633 §14; 1995 c.658 §21]

Source: Section 8.650 — District attorney as public prosecutor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.210 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.210
9.210 Board of bar examiners
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall appoint a board of bar examiners to carry out the admissions functions of the Oregon State Bar as set forth in the bar bylaws and the rules of the Supreme Court. The composition of the board of bar examiners shall be as provided in the rules of the Supreme Court, but the board must include at least two public members.

(2) The board shall examine applicants, investigate applicants’ character and fitness and recommend to the Supreme Court for admission to practice law those who fulfill the requirements prescribed by law and the rules of the Supreme Court.

(3) With the approval of the Supreme Court, the board may fix and collect fees to be paid by applicants for admission, which fees shall be paid into the treasury of the bar.

(4) Applications for admission and any other material pertaining to individual applicants are confidential and may be disclosed only as provided in the rules of the Supreme Court. The board’s consideration of an individual applicant’s qualifications is a judicial proceeding for purposes of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . [Amended by 1979 c.252 §20; 1981 c.193 §6; 2015 c.122 §6]

Source: Section 9.210 — Board of bar examiners; fees of applicants for admission to bar , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.760 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.760
1.760 Legislative advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Council on Court Procedures shall elect five persons from among its members to serve as a legislative advisory committee. Two members of the committee shall be judges. Two members shall be members of the Oregon State Bar who are not judges. One member shall be the public member designated under ORS 1.730 (Council on Court Procedures) (1)(e). The committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the committee.

(2) Upon the request of the chairperson of a legislative committee considering legislation that proposes changes to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure, the legislative advisory committee established under this section shall provide technical analysis and advice to the legislative committee. Analysis and advice shall be by a majority vote of the legislative advisory committee. The committee shall consult with and consider comments from the full Council on Court Procedures to the extent possible. Analysis and advice under this subsection must be provided within 10 days after the request from the chairperson of a legislative committee.

(3) The legislative advisory committee established under this section may vote to take a position on behalf of the Council on Court Procedures on proposed legislation. If the legislative advisory committee has voted to take a position on behalf of the council, the committee shall so indicate to the legislative committee.

(4) Members of the legislative advisory committee established under this section may meet by telephone and may vote by telephone. Meetings of the committee are not subject to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(5) Members of the legislative advisory committee established under this section may appear before legislative committees for the purpose of testifying on legislation that proposes changes to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. [1995 c.455 §8]

Source: Section 1.760 — Legislative advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.860 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.860
1.860 Reports relating to municipal courts and justice courts
Status: in_force

(1) Once every two years, the League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties shall report to the Legislative Fiscal Officer information identified by the Legislative Fiscal Officer relating to the caseload, revenues and expenditures of municipal courts and justice courts. Before establishing the list of information to be provided, the Legislative Fiscal Officer shall consult with the League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties. The Legislative Fiscal Officer may not request information that requires additional data gathering by municipal courts, justice courts, cities and counties. The reported information shall be based on the fiscal year used by each municipal court and justice court.

(2) The reports required by this section must be made not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year. The Legislative Fiscal Officer may specify the manner in which the reports are made. The Legislative Fiscal Officer shall provide a summary of the information provided under this section to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means upon the convening of the next odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. Copies of the summary shall be provided to the League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties. [2012 c.107 §86]

Source: Section 1.860 — Reports relating to municipal courts and justice courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.430 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.430
1.430 Supreme Court review
Status: in_force

(1) If a hearing has been held under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) , the Supreme Court shall review the record of the proceedings on the law and facts and may receive additional evidence. The Supreme Court may censure the judge or it may order the judge suspended or removed from office.

(2) If the commission has agreed to allow the judge to submit a consent to censure, suspension or removal, the Supreme Court shall review the stipulation of facts and the disciplinary action to which the judge has consented. If the Supreme Court approves the consent, the court shall censure the judge or order the judge suspended or removed from office pursuant to the terms of the consent. If the Supreme Court rejects the consent and stipulation in full, the court shall remand the matter to the commission for a hearing under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) . The hearing shall be conducted as though the consent and stipulation had never been entered into, and the stipulations made by the judge may not be considered as evidence by the commission in the hearing. If the Supreme Court accepts the stipulation of facts but rejects the disciplinary action agreed to by the judge and the commission, the court may remand the matter to the commission for such further fact-finding as the court may direct on the issue of the appropriate discipline for the conduct, and may request that the matter be briefed and argued before the court. The Supreme Court may thereafter censure the judge, or enter an order suspending or removing the judge, as the court finds appropriate under the law and the facts.

(3) Upon an order for removal, the judge shall be removed from office and the salary of the judge shall cease and the office of the judge is vacant on the date of such order.

(4) Upon an order of suspension, the judge shall be suspended from office for the period specified in the order and the salary of the judge shall cease, if so ordered, from the date of the order until the end of the specified period. Suspension does not create a vacancy in the office of judge during the period of suspension. [1967 c.294 §7; 1971 c.511 §3; 1997 c.720 §2]

Source: Section 1.430 — Supreme Court review; censure; order of suspension or removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.560 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.560
2.560 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Court of Appeals shall sit primarily in Salem, but also may sit in other locations designated under ORS 1.085 (Chief Justice to designate principal location for sitting of courts) (2).

(2) The Court of Appeals may 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 lower courts, and not inconsistent with applicable rules made or orders issued by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

(3) The Court of Appeals shall establish an appellate settlement program and adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the prompt and orderly dispatch of the business of the program.

(4) Rules adopted by the Court of Appeals under subsection (3) of this section shall establish fees payable for services provided under the program. [1969 c.198 §7; 1971 c.193 §7; 1973 c.484 §2; 1981 s.s. c.1 §20; 1983 c.763 §4; 1997 c.801 §87; 2011 c.595 §85; 2012 c.48 §5]

Source: Section 2.560 — Rules; where court sits; appellate settlement program; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.040 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.040
9.040 Election of governors
Status: in_force

(1) The election of governors shall be held annually on a date set by the board of governors. Any member of the Oregon State Bar who is eligible to serve as a governor for a region may file a signed statement of candidacy for the region. Statements of candidacy must be filed with the chief executive officer of the bar. The board shall establish a deadline for filing statements of candidacy.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The bar shall distribute ballots containing the names of the candidates for the office of governor 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.

(5) A vacancy in the office of elective member of the board of governors that occurs more than 24 months before the expiration of the term shall be filled for the remainder of the term by a governor elected at a special election held in the manner provided in this section as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy, or as provided in subsection (4) of this section if there is only one candidate. The vacancy may be filled for the period between the occurrence of the vacancy and the election of a new governor by a person appointed by the board. A vacancy in the office of elective member that occurs 24 months or less before the expiration of the term shall be filled for the remainder of the term by a person appointed by the board.

(6) A vacancy in the office of public member of the board of governors shall be filled for the remainder of the term by a governor appointed by the board. [Amended by 1973 c.114 §3; 1979 c.252 §15; 1985 c.512 §1; 1995 c.302 §2; 2001 c.297 §1; 2003 c.192 §1; 2005 c.347 §1; 2011 c.303 §3; 2017 c.94 §4]

Source: Section 9.040 — Election of governors; rules; vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.420 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.420
8.420 Qualifications and certification of shorthand reporters
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall verify the qualifications of shorthand reporters to be certified and shall issue the certificate of shorthand reporter to qualified applicants.

(2) The administrator shall adopt policies necessary to administer ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) and may appoint any committees necessary to function in accordance with ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(3) The administrator shall:

(a) Adopt policies establishing the qualifications necessary for the issuance of a certificate of certified shorthand reporter. A shorthand reporter may be certified to perform stenographic reporting, voicewriting reporting, or both.

(b) Determine the qualifications of persons applying for certificates under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(c) Adopt policies for the examination of applicants and the issuing of certificates under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(d) Grant certificates to qualified applicants upon compliance with ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) and policies of the administrator.

(e) Establish continuing education requirements for renewal of certificates.

(f) Collect fees as set by the administrator.

(g) Require the regular renewal of all certificates.

(h) Establish a code of conduct and grounds for disciplinary action.

(i) Investigate complaints regarding court reporters.

(4) The Certified Shorthand Reporters Advisory Committee shall recommend:

(a) Standards establishing the qualifications necessary for the issuance of a certificate of certified shorthand reporter;

(b) Qualifications required of persons applying for certificates under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) ;

(c) Procedures for the examination of applicants and the issuing of certificates under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) ;

(d) Certificates be granted by the administrator to qualified applicants upon compliance with ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) and policies of the administrator;

(e) Continuing education requirements for renewal of certificates;

(f) A code of conduct and grounds for suspension or revocation of certificates or other disciplinary action to the administrator;

(g) Investigation of complaints regarding court reporters at the direction of the administrator; and

(h) Any corrective action that may be required. [Formerly 703.402; 1997 c.249 §4; 2005 c.22 §2; 2013 c.155 §4; 2013 c.470 §2]

Source: Section 8.420 — Qualifications and certification of shorthand reporters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.061 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.061
10.061 Fees payable to jurors
Status: in_force

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

(1) The fee of jurors in courts other than circuit courts is $10 for each day that a juror is required to attend.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The fee of jurors for the first two days of required attendance in circuit court during a term of service is $10 for each day that a juror is required to attend.

(b) The fee of jurors for the third and subsequent days of required attendance in circuit court during a term of service is $25 for each day that a juror is required to attend.

(3) Unless otherwise provided by the terms of an employment agreement, a juror must waive the juror’s fee provided for in subsection (1), (2) or (4) of this section if the juror is paid a wage or salary by the juror’s employer for the days that the juror is required to attend a court, including a municipal or justice court. The provisions of this subsection do not affect any claim a juror may have for mileage reimbursement under ORS 10.065 (Mileage fee and reimbursement of other expenses) .

(4) In addition to the fees and mileage prescribed in subsection (1) of this section and ORS 10.065 (Mileage fee and reimbursement of other expenses) for service in a court other than a circuit court, the governing body of a city or county may provide by ordinance for an additional juror fee and for city or county reimbursement of jurors for mileage and other expenses incurred in serving as jurors in courts other than circuit courts. [1999 c.1085 §4 (enacted in lieu of 10.060); 2001 c.761 §3; 2001 c.779 §13; 2002 s.s.1 c.10 §3]

Source: Section 10.061 — Fees payable to jurors; required waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.675 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.675
8.675 Priority given to administration of laws relating to public assistance and enforcement of support
Status: in_force

In the performance of official duties, unless otherwise specifically required by law and except for criminal and juvenile proceedings, the district attorney shall give priority to the performance of those duties involving the administration of the laws relating to public assistance and reciprocal enforcement of support. [1959 c.539 §5]

Source: Section 8.675 — Priority given to administration of laws relating to public assistance and enforcement of support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.198 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.198
1.198 Exemptions from requirements of ORS 1.197
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 1.197 (Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies) does not apply to liquidated and delinquent accounts that are:

(a) Prohibited by state or federal law or regulation from assignment or collection; or

(b) Subject to collection through an offset of federal tax refunds pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 1.196 (Agreement for reciprocal offsets) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 1.197 (Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies) , a state court or a commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government, acting in its sole discretion, may choose not to offer a liquidated and delinquent account to a private collection agency or to the Department of Revenue if the account:

(a) Is secured by a consensual security interest in real or personal property;

(b) Is based on that part of a judgment that requires payment of restitution or a payment to the Crime Victims’ Assistance section of the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice;

(c) Is in litigation, mediation or arbitration or is subject to a stay in bankruptcy proceedings;

(d) Is owed by a local or state government or by the federal government;

(e) Is owed by a debtor who is hospitalized in a state hospital as defined in ORS 162.135 (Definitions for ORS 162.135 to 162.205) or who receives public assistance as defined in ORS 411.010 (Definitions) or medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) ;

(f) Consists of moneys for which a district attorney has assumed collection responsibility under ORS 8.680 (Prosecuting and collecting penalties and forfeitures) ;

(g) Consists of moneys owed by a person who is incarcerated;

(h) Is an account that was previously offered to a private collection agency and was refused, or that was previously assigned to a private collection agency and the agency thereafter relinquished the account;

(i) Is less than $100, including penalties; or

(j) Would result in loss of federal funding if assigned. [2001 c.823 §14; 2009 c.791 §3; 2013 c.688 §3]

Source: Section 1.198 — Exemptions from requirements of ORS 1.197 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.757 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.757
9.757 Retention of client materials
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section or by court order, the Oregon State Bar may dispose of client papers and files that have not been claimed by a client of an affected member within six months after written notice to the client from the bar. The bar must dispose of the papers and files in a manner reasonably calculated to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the papers and files.

(2) The bar may dispose of an unclaimed original will as provided in ORS 112.815 (Conditions for disposal of will) and 112.820 (Procedure for destruction of will) .

(3) The bar shall maintain a log of all retained wills that is accessible to the public.

(4) Upon receipt of satisfactory proof of identity, the bar shall release a will belonging to a client to the client or to a duly appointed personal representative or conservator of the client.

(5) The bar may retain wills in digitized form, and a digitized copy, certified by the bar as a true copy of the digital document retained by the bar, shall be admissible in evidence to the same extent as the original. [2015 c.6 §10; 2023 c.72 §31]

Source: Section 9.757 — Retention of client materials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.505 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.505
9.505 Payment for referring claims resulting from personal injury or death
Status: in_force

No person shall offer or promise payment of money or other consideration, or accept any offer or promise of payment of money or other consideration, nor shall any person pay or accept money or other consideration, for referring to an attorney any claim for damage resulting from personal injury or death. [1961 c.561 §1]

Source: Section 9.505 — Payment for referring claims resulting from personal injury or death , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.020 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.020
10.020 Kinds of juries
Status: in_force

A jury is of three kinds:

(1) A grand jury.

(2) A trial jury.

(3) A jury of inquest.

Source: Section 10.020 — Kinds of juries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.100 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.100
5.100 Order of docketing and disposal of business
Status: in_force

(1) The business of the county court at each term shall be docketed and disposed of in the following order:

(a) Judicial business.

(b) County business.

(2) The proceedings and records of the court pertaining to the respective classifications of business specified in this section shall be kept in separate books. [Amended by 1969 c.591 §266]

Source: Section 5.100 — Order of docketing and disposal of business; records of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.261 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.261
9.261 Resignation of member
Status: in_force

(1) A member may resign from membership in the bar pursuant to rules adopted by the board under ORS 9.542 (Rules for investigation of members and applicants) . After acceptance of the resignation by the Supreme Court, the member shall not be entitled to the rights nor subject to the disabilities or prohibitions incident to membership, except that the member is still subject to the power of the court in respect to matters arising prior to the resignation.

(2) A member who has resigned may be readmitted to practice only in compliance with rules adopted pursuant to ORS 9.542 (Rules for investigation of members and applicants) . [1989 c.1052 §8 (enacted in lieu of 9.260); 2023 c.72 §7]

Source: Section 9.261 — Resignation of member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.150 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.150
8.150 Appointment and compensation of employees
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator, with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, may appoint and shall fix the compensation of employees to perform or assist in the performance of duties, powers and functions of the administrator. [Amended by 1971 c.193 §5; 1981 s.s. c.1 §17]

Source: Section 8.150 — Appointment and compensation of employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.100 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.100
2.100 Quorum
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 2.111 (Departments of court) , the presence of a majority of all the judges of the Supreme Court is necessary for the transaction of any business, except that less than a majority of the judges may meet and adjourn from day to day, or for the term, with the same effect as if all the judges were present. [Amended by 1959 c.44 §6; 2003 c.14 §4]

Source: Section 2.100 — Quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.730 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.730
8.730 Partner prosecuting or defending certain cases
Status: in_force

It is not lawful for any district attorney who has a law partner to allow that partner to prosecute or defend divorce cases or to defend cases in which the state is plaintiff and the district attorney is the public prosecutor. It is the duty of the judicial officers of this state to prohibit such practice in all cases coming before them. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §7]

Source: Section 8.730 — Partner prosecuting or defending certain cases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.445 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.445
3.445 Court facilitation program for court proceedings other than family law proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The presiding judge for a judicial district may establish a court facilitation program to assist litigants in court proceedings other than family law proceedings as provided in ORS 3.428 (Family law facilitation programs) . In developing the program, the presiding judge shall jointly plan with the State Court Administrator, the local bar association, the law library established under ORS 9.815 (County law libraries and law library services) , the local recipients of funding under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) and other persons as the presiding judge deems appropriate. The presiding judge shall supervise the operation of the program. Program services must be provided by court employees or other persons approved by the presiding judge in facilities under the supervision and control of the court or other facilities approved by the court. The program may provide:

(a) Educational materials.

(b) Court forms.

(c) Assistance in completing forms.

(d) Information about court procedures.

(e) Referrals to agencies and resources that provide legal and other services.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All materials, instructions and referral lists provided through the program must be approved by the presiding judge.

(b) Forms provided through the program must be approved by the presiding judge and the State Court Administrator.

(3) Except for fees authorized under ORS 21.245 (Form fees) , services provided through the program must be provided without charge.

(4) An employee or other person providing services to litigants through a court facilitation program as provided in this section is not engaged in the practice of law in this state for the purposes of ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) .

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, an employee or other person who assisted litigants through a court facilitation program may not, for a period of one year after leaving the program, charge or collect any fee from a litigant for services relating to a matter that was the subject of assistance under the program.

(6) The prohibition in subsection (5) of this section does not apply to persons admitted to the practice of law in this state. [2018 c.29 §2]

Source: Section 3.445 — Court facilitation program for court proceedings other than family law proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.740 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.740
1.740 Employment of staff
Status: in_force

In the exercise of its power under ORS 1.735 (Rules of procedure) , the council:

(1) May employ or contract with any person or persons, as the council considers necessary, to assist the council; and

(2) Shall endeavor to hold at least one public hearing in each of the congressional districts of the state during the period between odd-numbered year regular sessions of the Legislative Assembly. [1977 c.890 §4; 1993 c.772 §3; 2011 c.545 §69]

Source: Section 1.740 — Employment of staff; public hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.625 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.625
9.625 Plan to relieve client losses
Status: in_force

The board of governors may adopt a plan to relieve or mitigate pecuniary losses to the clients of active members caused by dishonest conduct of those members in their practice of law. The plan may provide for establishing, administering and dissolving a separate fund and for payments from that fund to reimburse losses and costs and expenses of administering the fund. The board may adopt rules of procedure to carry out the plan. The insurance laws of the state shall not apply to this fund. [1967 c.546 §3; 1975 c.641 §10; 1989 c.1052 §12]

Source: Section 9.625 — Plan to relieve client losses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.310 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.310
9.310 Attorney defined
Status: in_force

An attorney is a person authorized to represent a party in the written proceedings in any action, suit or proceeding, in any stage thereof. An attorney, other than the one who represents the party in the written proceedings, may also represent a party in court, or before a judicial officer, in which case the attorney is known as counsel, and the authority of the attorney is limited to the matters that transpire in the court or before such officer at the time.

Source: Section 9.310 — Attorney defined; counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.016 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.016
3.016 Special provisions for sixth judicial district (Morrow and Umatilla Counties)
Status: in_force

In the sixth judicial district, the judges of the district shall hold court in Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater and Heppner as required by caseload. [1995 c.658 §6c; 2005 c.800 §2]

Source: Section 3.016 — Special provisions for sixth judicial district (Morrow and Umatilla Counties) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.830 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.830
1.830 Meetings
Status: in_force

The Judicial Conference of the State of Oregon shall meet annually or at such other times as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court directs. [1955 c.470 §3; 1965 c.494 §15; 2013 c.155 §9]

Source: Section 1.830 — Meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.100 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.100
10.100 View of premises by jury
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the opinion of the court, it is proper that the jury should have a view of real property which is the subject of the litigation, or of the place in which any material fact occurred, it may order the jury to be conducted in a body, in the custody of a proper officer, to the place, which shall be shown to them by the judge or by a person appointed by the court for that purpose. While the jury are thus absent, no person, other than the judge or person so appointed, shall speak to them on any subject connected with the trial. [Formerly 17.230]

Source: Section 10.100 — View of premises by jury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.527 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.527
9.527 Grounds for disbarment, suspension or reprimand
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court may disbar, suspend or reprimand a member of the bar whenever, upon proper proceedings for that purpose, it appears to the court that:

(1) The member has committed an act or carried on a course of conduct of such nature that, if the member were applying for admission to the bar, the application should be denied;

(2) The member has been convicted in any jurisdiction of an offense which is a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony under the laws of this state, or is punishable by death or imprisonment under the laws of the United States, in any of which cases the record of the conviction shall be conclusive evidence;

(3) The member has willfully disobeyed an order of a court requiring the member to do or forbear an act connected with the legal profession;

(4) The member is guilty of willful deceit or misconduct in the legal profession;

(5) The member is guilty of willful violation of any of the provisions of ORS 9.460 (Duties of attorneys) or 9.510 (Solicitation by attorneys) ;

(6) The member is guilty of gross or repeated negligence or incompetence in the practice of law; or

(7) The member has violated any of the provisions of the rules of professional conduct adopted pursuant to ORS 9.490 (Formulation of rules of professional conduct) . [Formerly 9.480; 1989 c.1052 §11]

Source: Section 9.527 — Grounds for disbarment, suspension or reprimand , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.010 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.010
7.010 Records of court
Status: in_force

(1) The records of the circuit courts include a register and jury register.

(2) The record of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals is a register.

(3) All references in this chapter to the clerk or court administrator relate to the office of the clerk or court administrator of the appropriate trial or appellate court.

(4) Minimum record retention schedules and standards for all records of the state courts and the administrative offices of the state courts may be prescribed by the State Court Administrator pursuant to ORS 8.125 (Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts) . The State Court Administrator shall ensure that the minimum record retention schedules and standards prescribed under ORS 8.125 (Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts) 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. [Amended by 1969 c.198 §34; 1975 c.588 §3; 1985 c.540 §1; 1989 c.768 §2; 1995 c.244 §9; 2003 c.576 §174; 2023 c.35 §8]

Source: Section 7.010 — Records of court; minimum record retention schedules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.510 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.510
9.510 Solicitation by attorneys
Status: in_force

No attorney shall solicit business at factories, mills, hospitals or other places, or retain members of a firm or runners or solicitors for the purpose of obtaining business on account of personal injuries to any person, or for the purpose of bringing damage suits on account of personal injuries.

Source: Section 9.510 — Solicitation by attorneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.020 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.020
7.020 Register
Status: in_force

The register is a record wherein the clerk or court administrator shall enter, by its title, every action, suit or proceeding commenced in, or transferred or appealed to, the court, according to the date of its commencement, transfer or appeal. Thereafter, the clerk or court administrator shall note therein all the following:

(1) The date of any filing of any document.

(2) The date of making, filing and entry of any order, judgment, ruling or other direction of the court in or concerning such action, suit or proceeding.

(3) Any other information required by statute, court order or rule. [Amended by 1971 c.193 §12; 1975 c.588 §4; 1985 c.540 §2; 1989 c.768 §3; 2007 c.129 §3]

Source: Section 7.020 — Register , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.412 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.412
3.412 Chief family court judge
Status: in_force

If there is more than one judge assigned to a family court department for the judicial district, the presiding judge of the judicial district may designate one of the judges as the chief family court judge. [1993 c.165 §3]

Source: Section 3.412 — Chief family court judge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.105 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.105
8.105 Submission of proposed change to legislative committee
Status: in_force

(1) Before making any change to a compensation plan, an administrative division of the judicial department must submit the proposed change to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means during the period when the Legislative Assembly is in session, or to the Emergency Board or the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means during the interim period between sessions.

(2) This section applies to all boards, commissions, committees and departments of the judicial department, as defined in ORS 174.113 (“Judicial department” defined) , including but not limited to the Oregon Public Defense Commission and the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability. [2012 c.107 §79; 2023 c.281 §16]

Note: The amendments to 8.105 (Submission of proposed change to legislative committee) by section 79, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 92, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

8.105 (Submission of proposed change to legislative committee) . (1) Before making any change to a compensation plan, an administrative division of the judicial department must submit the proposed change to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means during the period when the Legislative Assembly is in session, or to the Emergency Board or the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means during the interim period between sessions.

(2) This section applies to all boards, commissions, committees and departments of the judicial department, as defined in ORS 174.113 (“Judicial department” defined) , including but not limited to the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability.

STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR; COURT STAFF

Source: Section 8.105 — Submission of proposed change to legislative committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.006 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.006
1.006 Supreme Court rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court may prescribe by rule the form of written process, notices, motions and pleadings used or submitted in civil proceedings and criminal proceedings in the courts of this state. The rules shall be designed to prescribe standardized forms of those writings for use throughout the state. The forms so prescribed shall be consistent with applicable provisions of law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. The form of written process, notices, motions and pleadings submitted to or used in the courts of this state shall comply with rules made under this section.

(2) The Supreme Court may prescribe by rule the manner of filing of pleadings and other papers submitted in civil proceedings with the courts of this state by means of a telephonic facsimile communication device. The manner so prescribed shall be consistent with applicable provisions of law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. [1959 c.552 §3; 1973 c.630 §1; 1981 s.s. c.1 §19; 1989 c.295 §2]

Source: Section 1.006 — Supreme Court rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.202 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.202
1.202 Fee for establishing and administering account for judgment that includes monetary obligation
Status: in_force

(1) All circuit courts and appellate courts of this state, and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government, shall add a fee of not more than $200 to any judgment that includes a monetary obligation that the court or judicial branch is charged with collecting. The fee shall cover the cost of establishing and administering an account for the debtor and shall be added without further notice to the debtor or further order of the court. The fee shall be added only if the court gives the defendant a period of time in which to pay the obligation after the financial obligation is imposed. Fees under this subsection shall be deposited in the General Fund.

(2) All circuit courts and appellate courts of this state, and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government, that use private collection agencies, the Department of Revenue or an offset of federal tax refunds pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 1.196 (Agreement for reciprocal offsets) shall add a fee to any judgment referred for collection that includes a monetary obligation that the state court or the commission, department or division is charged with collecting. A fee to cover the costs of collecting judgments referred to the private collection agency, the Department of Revenue, the United States Financial Management Service or the Internal Revenue Service shall be added to the monetary obligation without further notice to the debtor or further order of the court. The fee may not exceed the actual costs of collecting the judgment.

(3) The fees described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section may not be added to any order or judgment arising from the actions of a person who:

(a) Was under 18 years of age at the time of the act or is subject to juvenile court probation; and

(b) Was not waived to circuit court for prosecution as an adult under ORS 419C.340 (Authority to waive youth to adult court) .

(4) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may authorize or direct circuit courts and appellate courts of this state, and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government, to waive or suspend the fees required to be added to judgments under this section. Except to the extent authorized by the Chief Justice, a court may not waive or suspend the fees required to be added to judgments under this section. [2001 c.823 §20; 2007 c.860 §32; 2009 c.484 §3; 2009 c.659 §§34,36; 2009 c.791 §4a; 2011 c.595 §§92,92a; 2021 c.215 §1; 2021 c.597 §7]

Source: Section 1.202 — Fee for establishing and administering account for judgment that includes monetary obligation; fee for judgment referred for collection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.055 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.055
10.055 Deferment of jury service
Status: in_force

(1) A judge of the court or clerk of court may allow, for good cause shown, a person summoned to serve as a juror for a particular jury service term to defer jury service to any other term beginning within one year after the end of the term for which the person was summoned. Except as provided in this section, a judge or clerk may not allow more than one deferral to a person under this section. The name of a person allowed to defer jury service shall be included with the names of persons to be summoned as jurors for the subsequent term to which jury service is deferred.

(2) A judge or clerk may allow more than one deferral of jury duty under this section only for good cause. A person requesting a deferral under this subsection must provide a list of not less than 10 dates within the six-month period following the date of the request on which the person would be able to commence jury duty. [1967 c.473 §2; 1969 c.176 §1; 1971 c.207 §1; 1975 c.342 §13; 1985 c.703 §6; 2011 c.377 §1]

Source: Section 10.055 — Deferment of jury service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.160 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.160
9.160 Bar membership required to practice law
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, a person may not practice law in this state, or represent that the person is qualified to practice law in this state, unless the person is an active member of the Oregon State Bar.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not affect the right to prosecute or defend a cause in person as provided in ORS 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) .

(3) Any employee or volunteer of the Judicial Department acting with the authorization and direction of the Chief Justice or a presiding judge of a circuit court to provide assistance to members of the public with court processes, selecting and completing court forms and legal information is not engaged in the practice of law in violation of subsection (1) of this section.

(4) An individual licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) acting in the scope of the individual’s license to arrange a real estate transaction, including the sale, purchase, exchange, option or lease coupled with an option to purchase, lease for a term of one year or longer or rental of real property, is not engaged in the practice of law in this state in violation of subsection (1) of this section.

(5) A title insurer authorized to do business in this state, a title insurance agent licensed under the laws of this state or an escrow agent licensed under the laws of this state is not engaged in the practice of law in this state in violation of subsection (1) of this section if, for the purposes of a transaction in which the insurer or agent provides title insurance or escrow services, the insurer or agent:

(a) Prepares any satisfaction, reconveyance, release, discharge, termination or cancellation of a lien, encumbrance or obligation;

(b) Acts pursuant to the instructions of the principals to the transaction as scrivener to fill in blanks in any document selected by the principals;

(c) Presents to the principals to the transaction for their selection any blank form prescribed by statute, rule, ordinance or other law; or

(d) Presents to the principals to the transaction for their selection a blank form prepared or approved by a lawyer licensed to practice law in this state for one or more of the following:

(A) A mortgage.

(B) A trust deed.

(C) A promissory note.

(D) An assignment of a mortgagee’s interest under a mortgage.

(E) An assignment of a beneficial interest under a trust deed.

(F) An assignment of a seller’s or buyer’s interest under a land sale contract.

(G) A power of attorney.

(H) A subordination agreement.

(I) A memorandum of an instrument that is to be recorded in place of the instrument that is the subject of the memorandum.

(6) In performing the services permitted in subsection (5) of this section, a title insurer, a title insurance agent or an escrow agent may not draft, select or give advice regarding any real estate document if those activities require the exercise of informed or trained discretion.

(7) The exemption provided by subsection (5) of this section does not apply to any acts relating to a document or form that are performed by an escrow agent under subsection (5)(b), (c) or (d) of this section unless the escrow agent provides to the principals to the transaction a notice in at least 12-point type as follows:

YOU WILL BE REVIEWING, APPROVING AND SIGNING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AT CLOSING. LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOLLOW FROM THE SELECTION AND USE OF THESE DOCUMENTS. THESE CONSEQUENCES AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. YOU MAY CONSULT AN ATTORNEY ABOUT THESE DOCUMENTS. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE TRANSACTION OR ABOUT THE DOCUMENTS. IF YOU WISH TO REVIEW TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESCROW AGENT.

(8) The exemption provided by subsection (5) of this section does not apply to any acts relating to a document or form that are performed by an escrow agent under subsection (5)(b), (c) or (d) of this section for a real estate sale and purchase transaction in which all or part of the purchase price consists of deferred payments by the buyer to the seller unless the escrow agent provides to the principals to the transaction:

(a) A copy of any proposed instrument of conveyance between the buyer and seller to be used in the transaction;

(b) A copy of any proposed deferred payment security instrument between the buyer and seller to be used in the transaction; and

(c) A copy of any proposed promissory note or other evidence of indebtedness between the buyer and seller to be used in the transaction.

(9) The notice and copies of documents that must be provided under subsections (7) and (8) of this section must be delivered in the manner most likely to ensure receipt by the principals to the transaction at least three days before completion of the transaction. If copies of documents have been provided under subsection (8) of this section and are subsequently amended, copies of the amended documents must be provided before completion of the transaction.

(10) Failure of any person to comply with the requirements of subsections (4) to (9) of this section does not affect the validity of any transaction and may not be used as a basis to challenge any transaction. [Amended by 2003 c.260 §1; 2007 c.319 §24; 2009 c.218 §4; 2021 c.497 §11]

Source: Section 9.160 — Bar membership required to practice law; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.830 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.830
8.830 Additional compensation from county for district attorney and deputies paid by state
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the judgment of any county court or board of county commissioners, the salaries paid by the state to the district attorney, or to any deputy district attorney, are not commensurate with the character of the service performed, the county court or board of county commissioners may pay out of the funds of the county such additional amounts as will properly compensate said officers for the service performed. [Amended by 1955 c.220 §1]

Source: Section 8.830 — Additional compensation from county for district attorney and deputies paid by state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.080 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.080
1.080 Place of holding court
Status: in_force

Every court of justice shall sit at the location designated by or pursuant to law for that purpose. [Amended by 1983 c.763 §1]

Source: Section 1.080 — Place of holding court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.150 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.150
2.150 Publication and distribution of court decisions and other official documents
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall arrange for the publication and distribution of bound volumes of reports of decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, of bound volumes of reports of decisions of the Oregon Tax Court determined to be of general public interest under ORS 305.450 (Publication of tax court decisions) , of unbound copies of those decisions to be used as advance sheets and press summaries, rules and other official judicial department publications. The bound volumes of reports or advance sheets shall contain additional material as the Supreme Court may direct.

(2) The bound volumes of reports or advance sheets or both may be printed and bound, as the Supreme Court shall determine, by:

(a) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the same manner as other state printing; or

(b) A private printer pursuant to a contract entered into by the Supreme Court with the printer and not subject to ORS 282.020 (Control of state printing and printing purchases) .

(3) The bound volumes of reports or advance sheets or both may be distributed, as the Supreme Court shall determine, by:

(a) The State Court Administrator; or

(b) A private distributor pursuant to a contract entered into by the Supreme Court with the distributor.

(4) The bound volumes of reports and advance sheets shall be distributed without charge as determined by the Supreme Court or sold by the distributor. Except as otherwise provided in a contract entered into under subsection (3)(b) of this section, the State Court Administrator shall determine sale prices and all moneys collected or received from sales shall be paid into the Court Publications Account established by ORS 2.165 (Court Publications Account) .

(5) In addition to bound volumes of reports or advance sheets under the provisions of this section, the Supreme Court may make any of the decisions of courts or other court publications available in electronic format. Access to the electronic publications may be without charge or subject to such charge as may be established by the Supreme Court. All moneys collected or received from sales shall be paid into the Court Publications Account established by ORS 2.165 (Court Publications Account) . [Amended by 1961 c.103 §1; 1973 c.781 §2; 1975 c.69 §5; 1979 c.876 §2; 1982 s.s.1 c.7 §1; 1987 c.328 §1; 1993 c.98 §10; 1995 c.79 §2; 1997 c.801 §111]

Source: Section 2.150 — Publication and distribution of court decisions and other official documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.665 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.665
8.665 Prosecuting violations
Status: in_force

Upon the issuance of a citation by any person authorized to issue citations for violations, a district attorney shall prosecute the case if it appears that a violation has occurred. [1981 c.692 §10; 1999 c.1051 §117]

Source: Section 8.665 — Prosecuting violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.130 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.130
2.130 Rules governing original jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court is empowered to prescribe and make rules governing the conduct in that court of all causes of original jurisdiction therein.

Source: Section 2.130 — Rules governing original jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.685 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.685
9.685 Trust account overdraft notification program
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the requirements of ORS 9.490 (Formulation of rules of professional conduct) , the Supreme Court may establish a trust account overdraft notification program for members.

(2) The board of governors may adopt regulations for the administration of a trust account overdraft notification program established under this section. Regulations adopted under this subsection are binding upon all members of the bar only after those regulations are approved by the Supreme Court. [Formerly 9.132; 2023 c.72 §17]

Source: Section 9.685 — Trust account overdraft notification program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.003 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.003
1.003 Chief Justice’s powers to appoint Chief Judge and presiding judges
Status: in_force

(1) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall appoint after conferring with and seeking the advice of the Supreme Court, and may remove at pleasure:

(a) The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

(b) The presiding judge for each judicial district.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the term of office of the Chief Judge or presiding judge is two years, commencing on January 1 of each even-numbered year. A judge is eligible for reappointment as Chief Judge or presiding judge.

(3) If there is a vacancy for any cause in the office of Chief Judge or presiding judge:

(a) When the vacancy occurs after January 1 of an even-numbered year and before July 1 of the following odd-numbered year, the Chief Justice shall make an appointment for a term expiring December 31 of that odd-numbered year.

(b) When the vacancy occurs after June 30 of an odd-numbered year and before January 1 of the following even-numbered year, the Chief Justice shall make an appointment for a term expiring December 31 of the odd-numbered year following that even-numbered year.

(c) The Chief Justice may designate a judge of the Court of Appeals to serve as acting Chief Judge until an appointment is made as provided in this section. The Chief Justice may designate any circuit court judge to serve as acting presiding judge until an appointment is made as provided in this section.

(4) Before appointing a Chief Judge or presiding judge the Chief Justice shall confer with and seek the advice of the judges of the courts concerned in respect to the appointment.

(5) The Chief Justice shall give written notice of the judge appointed as Chief Judge or presiding judge to each judge of the court concerned not later than 10 days before the effective date of the appointment. A majority of the judges of the courts concerned may disapprove the appointment by a written resolution signed by each judge disapproving the appointment and submitted to the Chief Justice before the effective date of the appointment. If the appointment is so disapproved, the Chief Justice shall appoint another judge as Chief Judge or presiding judge, and shall notify each judge of the courts concerned as provided in this subsection. If the courts concerned have five or more judges, a second appointment is subject to disapproval, as provided in this subsection, by a majority of the judges of the courts concerned. A third appointment is not subject to disapproval under this subsection. [1981 s.s. c.1 §4; 1995 c.658 §7; 1995 c.781 §3; 2013 c.155 §2]

Source: Section 1.003 — Chief Justice’s powers to appoint Chief Judge and presiding judges; terms; disapproval of appointment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.745 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.745
1.745 Laws on civil pleading, practice and procedure deemed rules of court until changed
Status: repealed

All provisions of law relating to pleading, practice and procedure, including provisions relating to form and service of summons and process and personal and in rem jurisdiction, in all civil proceedings in courts of this state are deemed to be rules of court and remain in effect as such until and except to the extent they are modified, superseded or repealed by rules which become effective under ORS 1.735 (Rules of procedure) . [1977 c.890 §5; 1979 c.284 §2]

Source: Section 1.745 — Laws on civil pleading, practice and procedure deemed rules of court until changed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.265 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.265
3.265 Limits on transfer of juvenile jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) , no transfer of jurisdiction required by ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) (1) shall occur in the following counties until the county court approves such transfer either as of July 1, 1968, or thereafter:

(a) Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler, Harney or Morrow County.

(b) Any county that as of July 1, 1968, has a population of less than 11,000 and in which the judge of the circuit court does not reside.

(2) Notwithstanding the limitation on transfer of juvenile jurisdiction in subsection (1) of this section, the circuit court in the judicial district shall exercise exclusive and original judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties in all proceedings under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) to 419B.508 (Termination upon finding of abandonment) filed after October 3, 1989. [1967 c.534 §3a; 1989 c.531 §1; 1993 c.33 §272; 1995 c.658 §13]

Source: Section 3.265 — Limits on transfer of juvenile jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.720 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.720
9.720 Court taking jurisdiction over law practice
Status: in_force

If the court finds that it has jurisdiction and finds that the assumption of such jurisdiction is necessary in order to protect the interest of the clients of the affected member or to protect the public interest, the court may, by appropriate order, immediately take jurisdiction over the law practice of the affected member to the extent the court determines is necessary. The exercise of jurisdiction may extend only to the affected member’s lawyer trust account or may include all legal files, clients’ trust funds, clients’ property and all books, records, funds and property used in the law practice of the affected member. [1979 c.252 §5; 2015 c.6 §4; 2023 c.72 §23]

Source: Section 9.720 — Court taking jurisdiction over law practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.415 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.415
8.415 Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Administrator” means the State Court Administrator.

(2) “Advisory committee” means the Certified Shorthand Reporters Advisory Committee created in ORS 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(3) “Certified shorthand reporter” means an individual who has been certified to engage in the practice of stenographic reporting or voicewriting reporting under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) .

(4) “Stenographic reporting” means the making and transcribing of a verbatim record of any court proceeding, deposition, hearing or other proceeding by means of a written system of either manual or machine shorthand procedures.

(5) “Voicewriting reporting” means the making and transcribing of a verbatim record of any court proceeding, deposition, hearing or other proceeding by:

(a) Recording the words in the proceeding using a voice silencer for subsequent transcription; or

(b) Using a computerized speech-recognition transcription program. [Formerly 703.400; 1997 c.249 §3; 2003 c.14 §6; 2013 c.470 §1]

Source: Section 8.415 — Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.310 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.310
1.310 Involuntary retirement of judges for disability
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Chief Justice” means the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Oregon, except that, if the Chief Justice is the subject judge, then the term “Chief Justice” means the one of the remaining judges of the Supreme Court who has served the longest period of time as a judge of that court.

(b) “Disability” means physical or mental incapacitation of such a degree as to cause a judge to be unable to discharge the duties of judicial office.

(c) “Judge” includes any judge of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Oregon Tax Court, or any circuit court, of the State of Oregon.

(d) “Subject judge” means any judge whose alleged disability is involved in proceedings under this section.

(2) Any judge who becomes disabled may be retired in the manner provided in this section. The Governor, the Chief Justice, the Judicial Conference or the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar may file at any time with the Secretary of State a written request for an investigation to determine whether a judge named in the request has a disability. Upon receipt of a request, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the subject judge a certified copy of the request, with a notice to the effect that, unless the judge files a resignation within 45 days after the date of the notice, an investigation will be made to determine whether the judge has a disability. The certified copy and notice shall be served on the subject judge, either by delivering them to the judge in person or by transmitting them by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt to the judge at the last residence address of the judge as shown in the records of the Secretary of State.

(3) If the subject judge fails to file a resignation within 45 days after the date of the notice, the Secretary of State, within 10 days after the expiration of that period, shall transmit to the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability certified copies of the request and notice, with a certificate to the effect:

(a) That the Secretary of State served the notice and copy of the request on the subject judge as provided in subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) That the judge did not file a resignation.

(4) Upon receipt of the certified copies and certificate referred to in subsection (3) of this section, the commission shall make the requested investigation and, after hearing, determine whether the subject judge has a disability. The commission shall prepare an official record that shall include the testimony taken and the exhibits considered. If the subject judge refuses or is unable to attend, the commission may proceed with the hearing in the absence of the judge.

(5) If a majority of the members of the commission determines that the subject judge in fact has a disability, the members shall make and sign written findings of fact upon which the determination is made and transmit the findings to the Secretary of State. If no appeal is filed, the office of the judge shall become vacant 10 days after the filing of the findings, and thereupon the Secretary of State shall certify to the Governor the existence of the vacancy. If a majority of the members of the commission does not find that the subject judge has a disability, the members shall sign and file with the Secretary of State a written report to that effect, and thereupon the proceeding shall terminate.

(6) The commission may prescribe rules of procedure for the conduct of the investigation and fix the time and place of the hearing, giving the subject judge due notice thereof. The fees and mileage allowance of witnesses, including experts, shall be fixed by the commission.

(7) A judge retired under the provisions of this section may not be appointed as judge pro tempore to serve upon any court of the State of Oregon.

(8) The subject judge may appeal to the Supreme Court from a determination by the commission that the judge has a disability, by filing a notice with the Secretary of State within 10 days after the date of filing of the written findings of fact by the commission. The Secretary of State shall thereupon notify the commission and the Chief Justice. The commission shall forthwith transmit the official record to the Supreme Court, which upon receipt of the record shall have full jurisdiction of the proceeding.

(9) The Supreme Court shall review the proceeding de novo on the record with authority to affirm, reverse or annul the determination. Prior to a final determination, remand may also be made to the commission for additional findings of fact. In the event that the Supreme Court reverses or annuls the determination of the commission, the proceeding shall thereupon terminate and notice to that effect shall be filed with the Secretary of State. If the determination of the commission is affirmed, a decision to that effect shall be filed with the Secretary of State and the office of the subject judge shall forthwith become vacant. Thereupon, the Secretary of State shall certify to the Governor the existence of the vacancy. [Amended by 1963 c.488 §1; 1965 c.394 §1; 1969 c.332 §2; 1983 c.740 §2; 1987 c.520 §11; 1991 c.249 §1; 1991 c.815 §3; 2007 c.70 §1; 2009 c.11 §2]

Source: Section 1.310 — Involuntary retirement of judges for disability; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.417 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.417
3.417 Coordination of services
Status: in_force

The presiding judge of the judicial district may establish procedures for coordinating all services that may be available to persons who are or who may become parties in the proceedings specified in ORS 3.408 (Matters assignable to family court department) . [1993 c.165 §5]

Source: Section 3.417 — Coordination of services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.480 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.480
1.480 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and to perform such functions as the commission shall determine.

(2) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Every recommendation on matters relating to the removal of a judge to the Supreme Court must be concurred in by a majority of the members of the commission.

(3) A member of the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1967 c.294 §§4,5; 1969 c.314 §2]

Source: Section 1.480 — Officers; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.107 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.107
10.107 Implementation of “one day, one trial” jury service
Status: in_force

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall take all reasonable actions necessary to expedite implementation of juror service procedures for circuit courts that will allow a person called for jury service to serve for one day, or for one trial if selected to serve on a trial. [1999 c.1085 §10]

Source: Section 10.107 — Implementation of “one day, one trial” jury service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.132 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.132
3.132 Concurrent jurisdiction with justice and municipal courts
Status: in_force

In addition to other cases over which they have jurisdiction, circuit courts shall have the same criminal and quasi-criminal jurisdiction as justice courts and shall have concurrent jurisdiction with municipal courts of all violations of the charter and ordinances of any city wholly or in part within their respective judicial districts committed or triable within the counties in the judicial district. [Formerly 46.040]

Source: Section 3.132 — Concurrent jurisdiction with justice and municipal courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.630 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.630
8.630 Qualifications
Status: in_force

A person elected district attorney must, at the time of election, have been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Oregon. District attorneys shall possess the qualifications, have the powers, perform the duties and be subject to the restrictions provided by the Constitution for prosecuting attorneys, and by the laws of this state.

Source: Section 8.630 — Qualifications; general powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 2.010 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.010
2.010 Number of judges of Supreme Court
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall consist of seven judges.

Source: Section 2.010 — Number of judges of Supreme Court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors002.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.009 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.009
1.009 Judicial Department Operating Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Judicial Department Operating Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Judicial Department and may be used only to pay the operating expenses of the department.

(2) All moneys received by the department pursuant to ORS 151.216 (Commission duties) (1)(i) shall be deposited in the Judicial Department Operating Account.

(3) The department may accept gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private, for deposit in the Judicial Department Operating Account. [2003 c.737 §83; 2021 c.202 §3; 2023 c.281 §15]

Source: Section 1.009 — Judicial Department Operating Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.450 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.450
8.450 Disposition of fees and other revenues
Status: in_force

All fees, moneys and other revenues received or collected under ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) shall be paid into the account established in ORS 45.294 (Court Interpreter and Shorthand Reporter Certification Account) , and such moneys are continuously appropriated to the State Court Administrator for the administration and enforcement of ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) . [Formerly 703.412]

Source: Section 8.450 — Disposition of fees and other revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.825 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.825
9.825 Law library surveys
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall conduct every two years an electronic survey of all county law libraries and the law library services provided by counties. The survey must request information on:

(a) The extent to which counties provide access to statutes, rules, cases and other legal information, whether through printed materials or electronic access;

(b) Staffing in county law libraries;

(c) The number and types of persons who use county law libraries and other law library services;

(d) The hours that county law libraries are open, or access to law library services is available;

(e) The hours that law library staff assistance is available, either in person, by telephone or through the Internet; and

(f) The extent to which persons who use county law libraries and law library services have free or low-cost public, on-site access to computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices provided by the counties.

(2) The State Court Administrator shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) based on each survey conducted under this section. The report must be delivered to the Legislative Assembly not later than February 1 of each odd-numbered year. [2011 c.224 §5]

Source: Section 9.825 — Law library surveys; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.750 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.750
9.750 Confidentiality of files and records
Status: in_force

Persons examining the files and records of the law practice of an affected member pursuant to ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) shall preserve the confidentiality of the information relating to the affected member’s representation of a client and shall make disclosure only to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) . Such disclosure is a disclosure which is reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purpose for which the affected member was consulted. Communications between the Oregon State Bar or its designees or an attorney appointed as custodian of a law practice under ORS 9.725 (Appointment of bar or attorney as custodian of law practice) and a client of the affected member are subject to the attorney-client privilege to the same extent as it would have applied to communications by or to the affected member. [1979 c.252 §10; 1985 c.512 §12; 1989 c.1052 §23; 2015 c.6 §12; 2021 c.497 §7; 2023 c.72 §29]

Source: Section 9.750 — Confidentiality of files and records; attorney-client privilege , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.605 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.605
1.605 Compensation and expenses for judges under ORS 1.600
Status: in_force

(1) A judge of the Supreme Court serving as judge pro tempore of the Court of Appeals as provided in ORS 1.600 (Appointment pro tempore to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals) shall receive the regular salary and expenses of a judge of the Supreme Court, including reimbursement for hotel bills and traveling expenses necessarily incurred by the judge pro tempore in the performance of duties as judge pro tempore.

(2) A judge of the Court of Appeals serving as judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court or a judge of the Oregon Tax Court or circuit court serving as judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals as provided in ORS 1.600 (Appointment pro tempore to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals) shall receive during the period of service as judge pro tempore, in addition to regular salary and expenses, the following compensation and expenses:

(a) An amount equal to the salary for the period of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the court to which the judge is appointed diminished by the amount received by the judge for the period in payment of regular salary as a judge; and

(b) If the judge is required to travel outside the county where the court of the judge is located, reimbursement for hotel bills and traveling expenses necessarily incurred by the judge in the performance of duties as judge pro tempore.

(3) The additional compensation and expenses payable under this section shall be paid by the state upon an itemized statement of the compensation and expenses, certified by the judge pro tempore that the services were performed and the expenses were necessarily and actually incurred. [1975 c.706 §2]

Source: Section 1.605 — Compensation and expenses for judges under ORS 1.600 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.270 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.270
8.270 Collective bargaining rights of court administrators and staff
Status: in_force

All officers and employees of the courts of this state who are referred to in ORS 8.170 (Status of court officers and employees) and 8.235 (Trial court administrators as state employees) are subject to collective bargaining to the extent provided in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) , and ORS 8.170 (Status of court officers and employees) and 8.235 (Trial court administrators as state employees) shall not be construed to reduce or eliminate any collective bargaining rights those officers and employees may have under ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) . [1983 c.763 §27a]

Source: Section 8.270 — Collective bargaining rights of court administrators and staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.578 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.578
9.578 Funding sources
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Bar may apply for, accept and expend moneys from any public or private source, including the federal government, made available for the purpose of establishing or funding legal service programs in Oregon. [1997 c.801 §75]

Source: Section 9.578 — Funding sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.110 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.110
5.110 Jury
Status: in_force

A county court trial jury shall consist of six persons drawn by lot from the jurors in attendance upon the court at a particular term and sworn to try and determine a question of fact.

Source: Section 5.110 — Jury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.726 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.726
8.726 District attorneys and deputies prohibited from engaging in private practice of law
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by subsection (2) of this section, district attorneys and deputy district attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.

(2) A district attorney or deputy district attorney may engage in volunteer or pro bono legal work. [1965 c.633 §2; 1971 c.583 §1; 1975 c.378 §7; 1977 c.834 §5; 1979 c.418 §8; 1981 c.908 §2; 2007 c.658 §1]

Source: Section 8.726 — District attorneys and deputies prohibited from engaging in private practice of law; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.195 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.195
1.195 Reports on liquidated and delinquent accounts of state courts
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than October 1 of each fiscal year, all state courts and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government shall submit reports to the Legislative Fiscal Office that describe the status of the liquidated and delinquent accounts of the judicial branch of state government, and the efforts made to collect those liquidated and delinquent accounts during the immediately preceding fiscal year. The reports required under this subsection shall be in a form prescribed by the Legislative Fiscal Office and shall include but not be limited to:

(a) The total number of all liquidated and delinquent accounts, and the balance for those accounts, at the beginning of the fiscal year;

(b) The total number of all liquidated and delinquent accounts, and the balance for those accounts, at the end of the fiscal year;

(c) The liquidated and delinquent accounts that have been added during the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(d) The total amount collected on liquidated and delinquent accounts during the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(e) The total amount and total number of liquidated and delinquent accounts that have been written off during the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(f) The total amount and total number of liquidated and delinquent accounts that have been assigned for collection, and the collection efforts made for those accounts, during the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(g) The total amount and total number of liquidated and delinquent accounts that have been turned over to private collection agencies under ORS 1.197 (Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies) and the total amount that has been collected by those agencies during the immediately preceding fiscal year;

(h) The total amount and total number of accounts that have ceased to be liquidated and delinquent during the fiscal year for reasons other than having been collected or written off;

(i) The total number and total amount of all liquidated and delinquent accounts that have been exempted under ORS 1.199 (Policies and procedures for exempting accounts from requirements of ORS 1.197 and for ceasing collection efforts) ;

(j) A statement indicating whether the reporting state court, commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government has liquidated and delinquent accounts that are not exempt under ORS 1.198 (Exemptions from requirements of ORS 1.197) or 1.199 (Policies and procedures for exempting accounts from requirements of ORS 1.197 and for ceasing collection efforts) , or are otherwise prohibited or exempted by law from assignment, for which no payment has been received for more than 90 days and that have not been assigned to a private collection agency or to the Department of Revenue under ORS 1.197 (Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies) ; and

(k) Any other information necessary to inform the Legislative Fiscal Office of the status of the liquidated and delinquent accounts of the judicial branch of state government.

(2) The Legislative Fiscal Office shall include information on the status of the liquidated and delinquent accounts of the judicial branch of state government in the annual report required under ORS 293.229 (Liquidated and delinquent accounts of state agency) . The information shall be based on the reports submitted under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The reports required under subsection (1) of this section may be made by the State Court Administrator on behalf of some or all of the state courts and on behalf of some or all of the commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government. [2001 c.823 §12; 2015 c.766 §2a]

Source: Section 1.195 — Reports on liquidated and delinquent accounts of state courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.134 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.134
3.134 Application of state statutes to municipal ordinance
Status: in_force

When an offense defined by municipal ordinance is tried in circuit court, it shall be subject to the same statutes and procedures that govern the trial and appeal of a like offense defined by a statute of this state. [Formerly 46.047]

Source: Section 3.134 — Application of state statutes to municipal ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.810 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.810
10.810 Definition
Status: in_force

A jury of inquest is a body of six persons, legally qualified to serve as jurors, summoned from the inhabitants of a particular district before the district attorney, sheriff or other ministerial officer, to inquire of particular facts. [Formerly 146.010; 1965 c.221 §9]

Source: Section 10.810 — Definition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.390 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.390
9.390 Notice of change or termination
Status: in_force

When an attorney is changed, or the relationship of attorney and client is terminated, as provided in ORS 9.380 (Changing attorneys and terminating attorney-client relationship) , written notice of the change or termination shall be given to the adverse party. Until the notice is given, the adverse party is bound to recognize the former attorney. [Amended by 2011 c.60 §2]

Source: Section 9.390 — Notice of change or termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.560 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.560
1.560 Procedure for employment of private counsel
Status: in_force

In any case in which the judge desires the appointment of private counsel, the judge shall so notify the State Court Administrator. The State Court Administrator, under the direction of the Supreme Court, may authorize the judge to employ private counsel under the following circumstances:

(1) When the judge is a defendant in an action, suit or proceeding and there is no other party directly interested in the outcome of the action, suit or proceeding who should fairly bear the cost of representation;

(2) When the judge is a defendant in an action, suit or proceeding and the State Court Administrator concludes that no party interested in the outcome of the action, suit or proceeding will provide adequate representation for the judge; or

(3) In any action, suit or proceeding, when the State Court Administrator finds that employing private counsel is necessary to protect the public interest, the integrity of the judicial system, or the interests of the judge in performing duties as a state officer. [1977 c.79 §3; 2007 c.71 §2]

Source: Section 1.560 — Procedure for employment of private counsel; terms and conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.210 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.210
1.210 Judicial officer defined
Status: in_force

A judicial officer is a person authorized to act as a judge in a court of justice.

Source: Section 1.210 — Judicial officer defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.635 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.635
9.635 Sources of client security fund
Status: in_force

A client security fund may include:

(1) Transfers by the board of governors from other funds of the state bar;

(2) Voluntary contributions and payments by members under ORS 9.645 (Annual payment by state bar members) ;

(3) Claims recovered under ORS 9.665 (Authority for reimbursement of client) ; and

(4) Income from investments of the fund. [1967 c.546 §4]

Source: Section 9.635 — Sources of client security fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.030 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.030
1.030 Seal
Status: in_force

(1) Each of the following courts, and no other, has a seal:

(a) The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.

(b) Each circuit court and the Oregon Tax Court.

(c) Each county court.

(2) The seals shall have the arms of the state engraved in the center, with the following inscription surrounding the same:

(a) For the Supreme Court, “Supreme Court, State of Oregon.”

(b) For the Court of Appeals, “Court of Appeals, State of Oregon.”

(c) For the circuit court, “Circuit Court, _____County, State of Oregon,” inserting the name of the particular county.

(d) For the Oregon Tax Court, “Oregon Tax Court, State of Oregon.”

(e) For the county court, “County Court, _____County, State of Oregon,” inserting the name of the particular county.

(3) The clerk of the court shall keep the seal, and affix it to any process, transcript, certificate or other paper required by statute. [Amended by 1957 c.246 §1; 1961 c.533 §35; 1969 c.198 §16; 1991 c.790 §1; 1995 c.658 §9]

Source: Section 1.030 — Seal; form; custody; affixing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.576 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.576
9.576 Review of providers
Status: in_force

(1) The director of the Legal Services Program appointed under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) shall periodically review legal service providers who receive funding from the program. If the director determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a provider is not in substantial compliance with the standards and guidelines adopted under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) , the director shall negotiate with the provider in an attempt to bring the program into compliance.

(2) If the director of the Legal Services Program is unable to negotiate satisfactory compliance with the standards and guidelines of the program established by the Oregon State Bar under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) , the director shall give the provider 30 days in which to bring the program into compliance. If the director concludes that the program is not in compliance at the end of the 30-day period, the matter shall be submitted to mediation. The director and the provider shall jointly select a mediator. If the director and provider are unable to select a mediator within 15 days after the expiration of the 30-day period, any presiding judge for a judicial district may appoint a mediator upon the petition of the director.

(3) If mediation under subsection (2) of this section fails to produce a resolution of the matter, the director shall give the provider notice that a hearing will be held not sooner than 30 days after the date the notice is given. If, after hearing, the director determines that the provider is not in compliance with the standards and guidelines of the program and that the provider has failed to show satisfactory progress toward achieving compliance, the director shall suspend further funding of the program until such time as the provider makes a showing of compliance. [1997 c.801 §74; 2011 c.595 §100]

Source: Section 9.576 — Review of providers; mediation; hearing; suspension of funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.197 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.197
1.197 Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, all state courts and all commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government shall offer to assign the liquidated and delinquent accounts of the state court, commission, department or division to a private collection agency, or to the Department of Revenue under the provisions of ORS 293.250 (Collections Unit) , not later than:

(a) One year from the date the account was liquidated if no payment has been received on the account within that year; or

(b) One year from the date of receipt of the most recent payment on the account.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section prohibits a state court or a commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government from assigning a liquidated and delinquent account to a private collection agency at any time within the one-year period, or from assigning a liquidated and delinquent account to the Department of Revenue during the one-year period, if that assignment is otherwise allowed by law.

(3) Nothing in this section prevents a state court or a commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government from assigning an account to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of seeking an offset against tax refunds or other amounts due the debtor at the time the account is assigned to a private collection agency. A state court and any commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government that assigns the same account to both the Department of Revenue and a private collection agency shall ensure that both the Department of Revenue and the private collection agency are kept informed of the status of all collections made on the account.

(4) If a private collection agency is unable to collect on an account assigned under this section, the private collection agency shall notify the state court, commission, department or division that assigned the account that the private collection agency is unable to collect on the account and that the private collection agency will relinquish the account. The private collection agency shall relinquish the account within a reasonable time or within such time as may be set by agreement. A private collection agency that is assigned an account under this section shall be held to the same standard of confidentiality, service and courtesy imposed on a state court in collecting on liquidated and delinquent accounts.

(5) If a liquidated and delinquent account is assigned to the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 293.250 (Collections Unit) , the Department of Revenue shall have one year from the date of liquidation, or from the date of receipt of the most recent payment on the account, to collect a payment. If the Department of Revenue does not collect a payment within the one-year period or if one year has elapsed since the date of receipt of the most recent payment on the account, the Department of Revenue shall notify the state court, commission, department or division that assigned the account. The state court, commission, department or division shall then immediately offer assignment of the account to a private collection agency.

(6) For the purposes of this section, a state court or a commission, department or division in the judicial branch of state government shall be considered to have offered an account for assignment to a private collection agency if:

(a) The terms of the offer are of a type generally accepted by the collections industry for the type of account to be assigned; and

(b) The offer is made to a private collection agency that engages in the business of collecting the type of account to be assigned or made generally to private collection agencies through a bid or request for proposal process.

(7) The offer of assignment of accounts required under this section may be made by the State Court Administrator on behalf of some or all of the state courts and on behalf of some or all of the commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government. [2001 c.823 §13]

Source: Section 1.197 — Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies; relinquishment of accounts by collection agencies; collections by Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.695 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.695
9.695 Status of files or work premises of member
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 133.535 (Permissible objects of search and seizure) , the files, papers, effects or work premises of a member relating to the provision of legal service by the member shall not be subject to search or seizure by any law enforcement officer, either by search warrant or otherwise.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply where there is probable cause to believe that the member has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime.

(3) As used in this section, “member” means a member or associate member of the Oregon State Bar or a person licensed to practice law in any court of this state or any court of record of the United States or of any state, territory or other jurisdiction of the United States.

(4) Evidence or the fruits thereof obtained in violation of this section shall be inadmissible in any criminal or civil action or proceeding, except for an action or suit brought for violation of this section or the rights protected thereby. [1981 c.908 §1; 2023 c.72 §19]

Source: Section 9.695 — Status of files or work premises of member; inadmissibility of evidence subject to search or seizure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.240 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.240
7.240 Records in probate matters
Status: in_force

(1) For probate matters in state courts, the clerk or court administrator shall enter and record the proceedings in the register described in ORS 7.020 (Register) .

(2) For probate matters in courts other than state courts, the clerk or court administrator shall enter and record the proceedings in the following records:

(a) A register, in which shall be entered a memorandum of all official business transacted by the court or judge thereof pertaining to the estate of each decedent, under the name of the decedent, and that pertaining to each protective proceeding under ORS chapter 125, under the name of the protected person.

(b) A probate index, in which shall be kept an index of all the entries in the register under the names of the persons to whose estate, person or business the entries relate, which names shall be arranged chronologically in alphabetical order. [Amended by 1973 c.823 §84; 1975 c.588 §17; 1985 c.540 §12; 1995 c.664 §68; 2013 c.685 §2]

Source: Section 7.240 — Records in probate matters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.170 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.170
8.170 Status of court officers and employees
Status: in_force

Officers and employees of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Oregon Tax Court, and employees of the State Court Administrator, who are appointed under a personnel plan established by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are state officers or employees in the exempt service and not subject to ORS chapter 240. However, such personnel shall have the right to be dismissed only for just cause after hearing and appeal. [1983 c.763 §27]

Source: Section 8.170 — Status of court officers and employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.185 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.185
8.185 Trial court administrator for judicial district
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise ordered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, there shall be a trial court administrator for each judicial district described in ORS 3.012 (Judicial districts) . The Chief Justice may order that one trial court administrator serve for two or more adjoining judicial districts. [1981 s.s. c.3 §8; 1995 c.658 §17; 1997 c.801 §115]

Source: Section 8.185 — Trial court administrator for judicial district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.130 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.130
7.130 Search and examination of records and files
Status: in_force

Whenever requested, the clerk or court administrator shall furnish to any person a certified copy of any portion of the records or files in the custody of the clerk or court administrator. No person other than the clerk or court administrator or a representative designated by the clerk or court administrator is entitled to make such copy, or to have the use of the records or files for such purpose. Whenever requested, the clerk or court administrator shall search the records and files, and give a certificate thereof according to the nature of the inquiry. [Amended by 1971 c.193 §16; 1979 c.833 §2; 1985 c.540 §9]

Source: Section 7.130 — Search and examination of records and files; certified copies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.160 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.160
8.160 Administrator and staff not to engage in private practice of law
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator and employees of the administrator shall not engage in the private practice of law. [Amended by 1953 c.382 §4; 1971 c.193 §6; 1981 s.s. c.1 §18]

Source: Section 8.160 — Administrator and staff not to engage in private practice of law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.755 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.755
9.755 Final report of custodian
Status: in_force

Whenever the purposes of ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) have been accomplished with respect to the law practice of an affected member for which the Oregon State Bar or an attorney has been appointed as custodian under ORS 9.725 (Appointment of bar or attorney as custodian of law practice) , the bar or the appointed attorney shall file with the court a final report and accounting of all funds and property coming into the possession or control of the bar or the appointed attorney as custodian and a petition for compensation and expenses of the bar or the appointed attorney for acting as custodian. The bar or the appointed attorney shall mail a copy of the report and accounting and a copy of the petition for compensation and expenses to all persons upon whom service was made pursuant to ORS 9.727 (Service of order of custodianship) . Upon approval by the court, an order shall be entered approving the final report and accounting, fixing the amount of compensation and expenses to be allowed to the bar or the appointed attorney, and discharging the bar or the attorney from further duties. [1979 c.252 §12; 1985 c.512 §13; 1989 c.1052 §24; 2015 c.6 §13; 2021 c.497 §8; 2023 c.72 §30]

Source: Section 9.755 — Final report of custodian; petition for compensation; court approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.350 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.350
9.350 Challenge of attorney’s authority to appear for adverse party
Status: in_force

The court or judge thereof may, on motion of either party and on showing reasonable grounds therefor, require the attorney for an adverse party to prove the authority under which the attorney appears, and until the attorney does so, may stay all proceedings by the attorney on behalf of the party for whom the attorney assumes to appear.

Source: Section 9.350 — Challenge of attorney’s authority to appear for adverse party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.240 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.240
1.240 Powers of judicial officers
Status: in_force

Every judicial officer has power:

(1) To preserve and enforce order in the immediate presence of the judicial officer, and in the proceedings before the judicial officer, when the judicial officer is performing a duty imposed by statute.

(2) To compel obedience to the lawful orders of the judicial officer, as provided by statute.

(3) To compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding pending before the judicial officer in the cases and manner provided by statute.

(4) To administer oaths in a proceeding pending before the judicial officer, and in all other cases where it may be necessary, in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties of the judicial officer.

Source: Section 1.240 — Powers of judicial officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.220 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.220
1.220 Judicial officer or partner acting as attorney
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, a judicial officer appointed or elected to a full-time position may not act as an attorney in an action or proceeding.

(2) A judicial officer appointed or elected to a full-time position may act as an attorney in an action or proceeding if the judicial officer is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and is either a party to the action or proceeding or the judicial officer has a direct interest in the action or proceeding.

(3) A judge of a county court or justice court who is an active member of the Oregon State Bar:

(a) May act as an attorney in a court other than the court in which the judge presides; and

(b) May not be engaged in the practice of law with an attorney who appears in the court in which the judge presides.

(4) A judge pro tempore may not preside in an action or proceeding if an attorney who is engaged in the practice of law with the judge appears in the action or proceeding. [Amended by 2007 c.547 §4]

Source: Section 1.220 — Judicial officer or partner acting as attorney , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.645 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.645
1.645 Transfer, challenge, disqualification, supervision of person appointed under ORS 1.635
Status: in_force

(1) A judge pro tempore of a circuit court appointed to serve in any county or judicial district as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) may, at any time while serving under the appointment, be transferred and assigned by the Supreme Court to serve as judge pro tempore in any one or more other counties or judicial districts during the term of the appointment.

(2) Each judge pro tempore appointed and qualified as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) has all the judicial powers, duties, jurisdiction and authority, while serving under the appointment, of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the court to which the judge pro tempore is appointed or assigned.

(3) The eligibility, appointment or qualification of an appointee under ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) , or the right of the appointee to hold the position of judge pro tempore in any particular county or judicial district while serving under the appointment, is subject to challenge only in a direct proceeding instituted for that purpose as provided in ORS 30.510 (Action for usurpation of office or franchise, forfeiture of office or failure to incorporate) to 30.640 (Enforcement of judgment) . The proceeding may be instituted in the Supreme Court if it consents to take original jurisdiction thereof.

(4) A judge pro tempore appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) is subject to disqualification to sit in any case for any of the causes specified in ORS 14.210 (Disqualification of judge for cause) or 14.250 (Disqualification of judge) .

(5) A judge pro tempore appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) or assigned as provided in subsection (1) of this section to a court with one or more regularly elected and qualified judges on active duty shall be subject to the directions of the regular presiding judge of the court in respect to the assignment of cases and the general administration of the business of the court. [1975 c.706 §6]

Source: Section 1.645 — Transfer, challenge, disqualification, supervision of person appointed under ORS 1.635 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.065 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.065
10.065 Mileage fee and reimbursement of other expenses
Status: in_force

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

(1) In addition to the fees prescribed in ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) , a juror who is required to travel from the juror’s usual place of abode in order to execute or perform service as a juror in a court other than a circuit court shall be paid mileage at the rate of eight cents a mile for travel in going to and returning from the place where the service is performed.

(2) In addition to the fees prescribed in ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) , a juror who is required to travel from the juror’s usual place of abode in order to execute or perform service as a juror in a circuit court shall be paid mileage at the rate of 20 cents a mile for travel in going to and returning from the place where the service is performed. Mileage paid to a juror shall be based on the shortest practicable route between the juror’s residence and the place where court is held.

(3) In addition to the fees prescribed in ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) , the State Court Administrator may reimburse a juror who uses public transportation to travel from the juror’s usual place of abode in order to execute or perform service as a juror in a circuit court, without regard to the distance traveled by the juror.

(4) In addition to the fees prescribed in ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) , a juror serving in circuit court may be paid for lodging expenses, dependent care expenses and other reasonable expenses that arise by reason of jury service. Expenses under this subsection may be paid only upon written request of the juror, made in such form and containing such information as may be required by the State Court Administrator. The State Court Administrator shall establish policies and procedures on eligibility, authorization and payment of expenses under this subsection. Payment of expenses under this subsection is subject to availability of funds for the payment.

(5) A juror shall be paid the mileage and other expenses provided for in this section for each day’s attendance at court.

(6) The State Court Administrator shall establish policies and procedures on eligibility, authorization and payment of mileage and expenses under subsections (2) to (4) of this section. [1957 c.676 §1; 1971 c.358 §2; 1981 c.509 §2; 1999 c.1085 §5; 2002 s.s.1 c.10 §4]

Source: Section 10.065 — Mileage fee and reimbursement of other expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.470 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.470
1.470 Service of process
Status: in_force

(1) Process issued by the commission or by the chairperson and vice chairperson of the commission shall be served by a person authorized to serve summons and in the manner prescribed for the service of a summons upon a defendant in a civil action in a circuit court. The process shall be returned to the authority issuing it within 10 days after its delivery to the person for service, with proof of service as for summons or that the person cannot be found. When served outside the county in which the process originated, the process may be returned by mail. The person to whom the process is delivered shall indorse thereon the date of delivery.

(2) Each witness compelled to attend any proceedings under ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) , other than an officer or employee of the state, a public corporation, or a political subdivision, shall receive for attendance the same fees and mileage allowance allowed by law to a witness in a civil case, payable from funds appropriated to the commission. [1967 c.294 §§11,12; 1973 c.827 §1; 1977 c.877 §1; 1979 c.284 §41; 1987 c.520 §9]

Source: Section 1.470 — Service of process; proof; return; witness fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.180 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.180
9.180 Classes of membership
Status: in_force

All persons admitted to practice law in this state thereby shall become active members of the bar. Every member shall be an active member unless, at the member’s request, or for reasons prescribed by statute, the rules of the Supreme Court, or the rules of procedure, the member is enrolled as an inactive member. An inactive member may, on compliance with the rules of the Supreme Court and the rules of procedure and payment of all required fees, again become an active member. Inactive members shall not hold office or vote, but they shall have such other privileges as the board may provide. [Amended by 1961 c.499 §1; 1979 c.252 §18]

Source: Section 9.180 — Classes of membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.745 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.745
9.745 Statutes of limitation suspended
Status: in_force

Any applicable statute of limitations or time limit for the filing set by statute or rule of court as it relates to the affected member’s clients shall be suspended automatically by the filing of a petition for jurisdiction under ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) for a period of 120 days following the date of filing of such petition. [1979 c.252 §8; 1985 c.512 §11; 1989 c.1052 §22; 2023 c.72 §28]

Source: Section 9.745 — Statutes of limitation suspended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.185 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.185
3.185 Habeas corpus hearings by Circuit Court for Marion County
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 1.040 (Sittings of court to be public) , a judge of the Circuit Court for Marion County when hearing matters relating to writs of habeas corpus as provided in ORS 34.310 (Purpose of writ) to 34.730 (Forfeiture for refusing copy of order or process) may direct that the court be held or continued at any location designated under ORS 1.085 (Chief Justice to designate principal location for sitting of courts) and under such conditions as may be ordered.

(2) When a court is held at a location directed as provided by subsection (1) of this section, every person held or required to appear at the court shall appear at the location so directed. [1975 c.236 §1; 1983 c.763 §6; 2007 c.547 §10]

Source: Section 3.185 — Habeas corpus hearings by Circuit Court for Marion County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.760 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.760
9.760 Judicial department library services
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator may authorize any library of the judicial department of government to provide photographic or other copies of any of its materials, and to make reasonable charges for such copies or services. [Amended by 1959 c.655 §1; 1985 c.308 §2]

Source: Section 9.760 — Judicial department library services; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.615 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.615
9.615 Definition for ORS 9.615 to 9.665
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 9.615 (Definition for ORS 9.615 to 9.665) to 9.665 (Authority for reimbursement of client) , “client security fund” means a fund created under ORS 9.625 (Plan to relieve client losses) . [1967 c.546 §2]

Source: Section 9.615 — Definition for ORS 9.615 to 9.665 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.112 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.112
9.112 Board of governors to establish minimum continuing legal education requirements
Status: in_force

The board of governors shall by rule establish minimum continuing legal education requirements for all active members of the Oregon State Bar. Rules adopted by the board of governors are subject to review by the Supreme Court. [1999 c.953 §3]

Source: Section 9.112 — Board of governors to establish minimum continuing legal education requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.241 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.241
9.241 Practice of law by attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) , the Supreme Court may adopt rules to govern the appearance in judicial and administrative proceedings by attorneys who have not been admitted to practice law in this state. Subject to those rules, an attorney who has not been admitted to practice law in this state may appear as counsel for a party in an action or proceeding before a court, or may appear as counsel for a party in an administrative proceeding, if the attorney is associated with an active member of the Oregon State Bar.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) , the Supreme Court may adopt rules pursuant to the procedures established by ORS 9.490 (Formulation of rules of professional conduct) that allow attorneys who have not been admitted to practice law in this state to practice law in Oregon on a temporary basis, including performing transactional or prelitigation work.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) , the Supreme Court may adopt rules pursuant to ORS 9.210 (Board of bar examiners) to admit individuals with substantial legal education as associate members of the Oregon State Bar without taking the examination required by ORS 9.210 (Board of bar examiners) . An individual admitted as an associate member under this subsection must meet all character and fitness requirements under ORS 9.220 (General requirements for admission) .

(4) The Supreme Court may by rule require the payment of a fee by an attorney appearing as counsel for a party in an action or proceeding before a court under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. All amounts collected from any fee imposed by the Supreme Court under the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited with the Oregon State Bar and are continuously appropriated to the Oregon State Bar. Amounts appropriated to the Oregon State Bar under this subsection may be used only for the funding of legal services provided through the Legal Services Program established under ORS 9.572 (Bar to establish Legal Services Program) and for expenses incurred by the Oregon State Bar in the administration of the Legal Services Program and in collecting fees imposed under this subsection. [1993 c.213 §1; 2001 c.223 §1; 2003 c.260 §5; 2021 c.497 §13]

Source: Section 9.241 — Practice of law by attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions; associate membership; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.070 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.070
3.070 Powers of judges in chambers
Status: in_force

Any judge of a circuit court in any judicial district may, in chambers, grant and sign defaults, judgments, interlocutory orders and provisional remedies, make findings and decide motions, demurrers and other like matters relating to any judicial business coming before the judge from any judicial district in which the judge has presided in such matters. The judge may hear, in chambers, contested motions, demurrers and other similar matters pending within the judicial district, at any location designated under ORS 1.085 (Chief Justice to designate principal location for sitting of courts) . Upon stipulation of counsel, the judge may try and determine any issue in equity or in law where a jury has been waived and hear and decide motions, demurrers and other like matters, in chambers, at any location in the state where the judge may happen to be, relating to any judicial business coming before the judge from any judicial district in which the judge has presided in such matters. The judge may exercise these powers as fully and effectively as though the motions, demurrers, matters or issues were granted, ordered, decided, heard and determined in open court in the county where they may be pending. If signed other than in open court, all such orders, findings and judgments issued, granted or rendered, other than orders not required to be filed and entered with the clerk before becoming effective, shall be transmitted by the judge to the clerk of the court within the county where the matters are pending. They shall be filed and entered upon receipt thereof and shall become effective from the date of entry in the register. [Amended by 1983 c.763 §5; 1991 c.111 §1; 2003 c.576 §269; 2007 c.547 §9]

Source: Section 3.070 — Powers of judges in chambers; filing and entering of decisions not signed in open court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.050 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.050
9.050 Recall or removal of governors
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) On petition signed by 25 percent of the members in any region for the recall of any governor elected from that region, the chief executive officer of the Oregon State Bar shall serve notice as soon as possible on the governor informing the governor that the petition has been filed. If the governor does not resign within 10 days after the date the notice is served, the chief executive officer shall distribute ballots to each active member of the bar within the region eligible to vote, submitting the question whether the governor shall be recalled. If a majority of the members voting at the election vote in favor of the recall, the governor is recalled.

(b) On the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire membership of the board of governors, the board shall refer the question of the recall of any governor from any region to a vote of the members of that region. The chief executive officer shall serve notice as soon as possible on the governor informing the governor that the board has approved a recall election. If the governor does not resign within 10 days after the notice is served, the chief executive officer shall distribute ballots to each active member of the bar within the region eligible to vote, submitting the question whether the governor shall be recalled. If a majority of the members voting at the election vote in favor of the recall, the governor is recalled.

(c) The board of governors shall approve the ballot and any information submitted to the members in connection with a recall vote.

(2) The board of governors may remove a member of the board on the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire membership of the board. For purposes of a vote under this subsection, three-fourths of the total number of members then in office shall constitute a quorum. [Amended by 1973 c.114 §4; 1979 c.252 §16; 2003 c.14 §8; 2005 c.347 §2; 2017 c.94 §6; 2021 c.497 §14]

Source: Section 9.050 — Recall or removal of governors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.195 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.195
8.195 Appointment of trial court administrators
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to applicable provisions of a personnel plan established by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a person to serve as trial court administrator for:

(a) One judicial district shall be appointed by the presiding judge for the judicial district, with the approval of a majority of the circuit court judges in the district.

(b) The circuit court in a judicial district shall be appointed by the presiding judge for the judicial district, with the approval of a majority of the circuit court judges.

(c) Two or more adjoining judicial districts shall be appointed by the presiding judges for the judicial districts, with the approval of a majority of the circuit court judges in the districts.

(2) A trial court administrator may be removed from the office by the appointing presiding judge as provided in a personnel plan established by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. [1981 s.s. c.3 §9; 1995 c.658 §18; 1995 c.781 §18]

Source: Section 8.195 — Appointment of trial court administrators; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.990 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.990
10.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 10.080 (Seeking or offering to procure place on jury or list of jurors and selection of juror pursuant to request prohibited) is a Class B violation.

(2) If a person summoned to serve as a juror in a circuit court fails to attend as required, the court shall order the person to appear forthwith 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.

(3) A juror summoned to a court who fails to give attention in court, or who leaves without permission while the court is in session or otherwise fails to complete required jury service without permission, may be punished for contempt of the court. [Amended by 1985 c.703 §19; 1999 c.1051 §144]

Source: Section 10.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.199 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.199
1.199 Policies and procedures for exempting accounts from requirements of ORS 1.197 and for ceasing collection efforts
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator may establish policies and procedures for exempting accounts from the requirements of ORS 1.197 (Assignment of liquidated and delinquent accounts to collection agencies) . All policies establishing exemptions under this section must be documented and justified by the State Court Administrator.

(2) The State Court Administrator may establish criteria and standards by which state courts and commissions, departments and divisions in the judicial branch of state government may cease to make collection efforts for specified types of accounts. [2001 c.823 §15]

Source: Section 1.199 — Policies and procedures for exempting accounts from requirements of ORS 1.197 and for ceasing collection efforts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.425 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.425
1.425 Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability
Status: in_force

(1) Upon complaint from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as provided in ORS 1.303 (Disability of judge) , and after such investigation as the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability considers necessary, the commission may:

(a) Proceed as provided in ORS 1.420 (Investigation) ; or

(b) If the investigation under this subsection indicates that the subject judge may have a temporary disability, hold a hearing pursuant to subsection (2) of this section to inquire into the alleged disability, or request the Supreme Court to appoint three qualified persons to act as masters, to hold a hearing pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and maintain a record on the matter referred to them and to report to the commission on the alleged disability.

(2) When a hearing is held by the commission or by masters as authorized in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the hearing shall not be open to the public unless the subject judge requests a public hearing. The testimony and evidence given and received in the hearing shall not be public records. The subject judge shall have the right to be present at such hearing, to be represented by counsel, to present testimony and evidence and to cross-examine witnesses.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may direct that a subject judge, prior to a hearing, submit to a physical examination by one, two or three physicians licensed to practice in this state and appointed by the commission to conduct the examination, or submit to a mental evaluation by one, two or three physicians, psychologists or other mental health professionals licensed to practice in this state and appointed by the commission to conduct the evaluation, or submit to both that examination and evaluation. The persons appointed to conduct the examination or evaluation shall report thereon to the commission. A copy of any report to the commission shall be provided by the commission to the subject judge. The costs of the examination, evaluation and reporting shall be paid by the commission.

(b) If a subject judge directed to submit to an examination or evaluation fails to do so, the judge may not present as evidence in the proceeding the results of any medical examination of the judge done at the instance of the judge, and the commission or masters may consider the failure of the judge to submit to examination or evaluation as evidence that the judge has a disability.

(4) If, after hearing or after considering the record and report of the masters, the commission finds that the subject judge has a temporary disability, the commission may:

(a) Enter into a disposition of the matter with the subject judge, which may include agreement by the 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 and provide for supervision of compliance by the judge and for investigation, hearing as provided in subsection (2) of this section and, if appropriate, action by the commission as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection if the judge fails to comply; or

(b) If the commission also finds that the conduct of the subject judge justifies suspension, recommend to the Supreme Court that the judge be suspended without loss of salary for a period not exceeding one year.

(5) The Supreme Court, on its own motion or on recommendation by the commission, by order may temporarily suspend a judge whose alleged disability is involved in proceedings under this section from exercising any judicial functions during the pendency of those proceedings.

(6) If the commission recommends suspension under subsection (4)(b) of this section, the Supreme Court shall review the record of the proceedings under this section on the law and facts and may receive additional evidence and permit argument. The Supreme Court may order the judge suspended without loss of salary for a period not exceeding one year. Upon an order of suspension, the judge shall be suspended from office for the period specified in the order. Suspension does not create a vacancy in the office of judge during the period of suspension. In addition to or in lieu of an order of suspension, the Supreme Court may require that the judge obtain professional counseling, medical treatment or other assistance or comply with other conditions in respect to the future conduct of the judge. [1987 c.520 §3]

Source: Section 1.425 — Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability; hearing; physical examination; disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.490 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.490
9.490 Formulation of rules of professional conduct
Status: in_force

(1) The board of governors, with the approval of the house of delegates given at any regular or special meeting, shall formulate rules of professional conduct for attorneys, and when such rules are adopted by the Supreme Court, shall have power to enforce the same. Such rules shall be binding upon all attorney members of the bar.

(2) A court of this state may not order that evidence be suppressed or excluded in any criminal trial, grand jury proceeding or other criminal proceeding, or order that any criminal prosecution be dismissed, solely as a sanction or remedy for violation of a rule of professional conduct adopted by the Supreme Court. [Amended by 1995 c.302 §19; 1995 c.708 §2; 2023 c.72 §8]

Source: Section 9.490 — Formulation of rules of professional conduct; prohibition on certain sanctions for violation of rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.320 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.320
9.320 Necessity for employment of attorney
Status: in_force

Any action, suit, or proceeding may be prosecuted or defended by a party in person, or by attorney, except that the state or a party that is not a natural person appears by attorney in all cases, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. Where a party appears by attorney, the written proceedings must be in the name of the attorney, who is the sole representative of the client of the attorney as between the client and the adverse party, except as provided in ORS 9.310 (Attorney defined) . [Amended by 1975 c.451 §171; 2015 c.7 §1]

Source: Section 9.320 — Necessity for employment of attorney; effect of employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.727 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.727
9.727 Service of order of custodianship
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Bar or an attorney appointed as custodian of a law practice under ORS 9.725 (Appointment of bar or attorney as custodian of law practice) shall serve a copy of an order appointing the custodian on the affected member or any person assisting in the suspension or termination of the affected member’s practice. The bar or appointed attorney shall serve the copy of the order by regular mail to the last-known address of the affected member in the records of the bar or to a duly appointed fiduciary at the address provided in an official filing. The affected member or assisting person may, within 10 days of the service, request a hearing to challenge the order. After the hearing, the court may vacate or modify the custodianship order as the court finds appropriate. [2015 c.6 §9; 2021 c.497 §5; 2023 c.72 §25]

Source: Section 9.727 — Service of order of custodianship , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.300 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.300
1.300 Senior judge
Status: in_force

(1) A judge who retires from the circuit court, Oregon Tax Court, Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, except a judge retired under the provisions of ORS 1.310 (Involuntary retirement of judges for disability) , may be designated a senior judge of the State of Oregon by the Supreme Court and, if so designated, shall be so certified by the Secretary of State.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon filing with the Secretary of State an oath of office as a senior judge as prescribed in ORS 1.212 (Oath of office for judges) , a senior judge is eligible for temporary assignment, with the consent of the senior judge, by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the designee of the Chief Justice, to a state court as provided in this subsection, whenever the Chief Justice or the designee of the Chief Justice determines that the assignment is reasonably necessary and will promote the efficient administration of justice.

(b) A senior judge who retired from the Supreme Court may be assigned under this subsection to any state court.

(c) A senior judge who retired from a court other than the Supreme Court may be assigned under this subsection to any state court other than the Supreme Court.

(d) A senior judge assigned to serve as a circuit court judge may be assigned under this subsection to serve in any one or more counties or judicial districts during the term of the assignment.

(3) The assignment of a senior judge shall designate the court or courts to which the judge is assigned and the duration of the assignment. The Chief Justice or the designee of the Chief Justice shall promptly notify the senior judge, and the court or courts to which the judge is assigned, of the assignment.

(4) Each senior judge assigned as provided in this section has all the judicial powers and duties, while serving under the assignment, of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the court to which the senior judge is assigned. The powers, jurisdiction and judicial authority of the senior judge in respect to any case or matter tried or heard by the senior judge while serving under the assignment shall continue beyond the expiration of the assignment so far as may be necessary to:

(a) Decide and dispose of any case or matter on trial or held under advisement.

(b) Hear and decide any motion for a new trial or for a judgment notwithstanding a verdict, or objections to any cost bill, that may be filed in the case.

(c) Settle a transcript for appeal and grant extensions of time therefor.

(5) A senior judge assigned as provided in this section shall receive as compensation for each day the senior judge is actually engaged in the performance of duties under the assignment an amount equal to five percent of the gross monthly salary of a regularly elected and qualified judge of the court to which the senior judge is assigned, or one-half of that daily compensation for services of one-half day or less. However, a retired judge shall not receive for services as a senior judge during any calendar year a sum of money which when added to the amount of any judicial retirement pay received by the senior judge for the year exceeds the annual salary of a judge of the court from which the senior judge retired. The compensation shall be paid upon the certificate of the senior judge that the services were performed for the number of days shown in the certificate. Services by a senior judge under an assignment and receipt of compensation for services shall not reduce or otherwise affect the amount of any retirement pay to which the senior judge otherwise would be entitled.

(6) A senior judge assigned to a court located outside the county in Oregon in which the senior judge regularly resides shall receive, in addition to daily compensation, reimbursement for hotel bills and traveling expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of duties under the assignment. The expenses shall be paid upon presentation of an itemized statement of the expenses, certified by the senior judge to be correct. [1973 c.452 §2; 1975 c.706 §9; 1979 c.56 §1; 1983 c.628 §1; 1987 c.762 §2; 2003 c.518 §7; 2023 c.302 §2]

Source: Section 1.300 — Senior judge; assignment; duties and powers; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.440 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.440
8.440 Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator may:

(a) Revoke, suspend or refuse to issue any certificate described in ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) or policies of the administrator.

(b) Require additional education or training.

(2) The administrator may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue any certificate described in ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) or policies of the administrator in the case of a violation of any provision of ORS 8.415 (Definitions for ORS 8.415 to 8.455) to 8.455 (Advisory committee, membership) or policies of the administrator.

(3) The administrator may require additional education or training if the administrator finds the person engages in or has engaged in conduct that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply skills of stenographic reporting or voicewriting reporting. [Formerly 703.408; 2013 c.470 §4]

Source: Section 8.440 — Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.005 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.005
1.005 Credit card transactions for fees, security deposits, fines and other court-imposed obligations
Status: in_force

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the presiding judge of any judicial district of this state may establish by rule a program to permit the use of credit card transactions as security deposits, fines, assessments, restitution or any other court-imposed monetary obligation arising out of an offense. The program may also provide for the use of credit card transactions to pay for filing fees, response fees, certification fees and any other fees charged by the court. Any rules adopted pursuant to this section may provide for recovery from the person using the credit card of an additional amount reasonably calculated to recover any charge to the court by a credit card company resulting from use of the credit card. [1983 c.763 §54; 1989 c.1008 §2; 1993 c.531 §2; 1995 c.781 §4; 1997 c.801 §112; 1999 c.1051 §234]

Source: Section 1.005 — Credit card transactions for fees, security deposits, fines and other court-imposed obligations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.475 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.475
1.475 Procedure when process not obeyed
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a person summoned by the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability fails to appear to testify or fails to produce any books, papers, records or documents as required, or whenever any person so summoned refuses to answer any question pertinent to the subject under inquiry before the commission, or the masters appointed pursuant to ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) , the commission may apply to the circuit court for the county in which the failure occurred for an order to the person to attend and testify, or otherwise to comply with the demand or request of the commission or the masters.

(2) The application to the court shall be by ex parte motion upon which the court shall make an order requiring the person against whom it is directed to comply with the demand or request of the commission within three days after service of the order, or within such further time as the court may grant, or to justify the failure within that time.

(3) The order shall be served upon the person to whom it is directed in the manner required by this state for the service of process, which service is required to confer jurisdiction upon the court. Failure to obey an order issued by the court under this section is contempt of court. [1967 c.294 §13; 1987 c.520 §10]

Source: Section 1.475 — Procedure when process not obeyed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.434 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.434
3.434 Adoption of coordination plan for services
Status: in_force

(1) No later than January 1, 1999, the presiding judge of each judicial district shall adopt a plan to coordinate the provision of services to families involved in domestic relations or other family court proceedings.

(2) The presiding judge of the judicial district shall establish a local family law advisory committee for the judicial district. The committee will prepare the plan required by subsection (1) of this section. The membership of the local advisory committee must reflect the diversity of the judicial district and must include, in addition to the presiding judge or a judge designated by the presiding judge, the trial court administrator and business, social service, community and government representatives who must be knowledgeable in family and family law issues. In judicial districts composed of more than one county, the presiding judge may establish a local advisory committee in each county or establish one or more committees to serve multiple counties.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At a minimum, the local family law advisory committee shall address the following in the plan:

(A) Mandates for mediation of child custody or parenting time disputes, requiring each party to attend either a group or private mediation orientation session;

(B) Methods of coordinating cases when the same child or family is involved in multiple cases; and

(C) The need for, and provision of, conciliation services, mediation services, child custody evaluations, parent education and visitation services.

(b) The local advisory committee may include other elements in the plan, including but not limited to:

(A) The need for, and provision of, services relating to prevention and early intervention; and

(B) The use of settlement options such as mediation, conciliation, arbitration and settlement conferences.

(c) The local advisory committee shall include in the plan a list of mediators qualified to provide mediation in cases involving spousal support and division of property issues. Once the list is developed, the judicial district shall maintain the list.

(4) The local family law advisory committee shall present the plan to the county governing body of each county within the judicial district and to the presiding judge of the judicial district for their approval. The local advisory committee shall send copies of the plan to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and those members of the Oregon House of Representatives and the Oregon Senate who represent the areas within the judicial district.

(5) The local family law advisory committee may assist in implementing, monitoring and revising the plan. The local advisory committee, working in conjunction with legal service providers, may coordinate access to family law resources, including family law facilitation and other services. [1997 c.801 §135; 1999 c.1081 §8; 2007 c.71 §3]

Source: Section 3.434 — Adoption of coordination plan for services; local family law advisory committees; plan contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.250 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.250
9.250 Order for admission
Status: in_force

(1) If the Supreme Court finds that an applicant for admission as a member of the bar is 18 years of age or more, is of good moral character and fit to practice law, and possesses the requisite learning and ability to practice as a member, the court shall enter an order that the applicant be admitted to practice as a member. The order shall specify that admission take effect upon the applicant taking the oath required by subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The applicant shall execute a written oath that in the practice of law the applicant will support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state, and be of faithful and honest demeanor in office. The applicant is entitled to practice as a member after the State Court Administrator has received the oath executed under this subsection. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §3; 1981 c.193 §8; 1989 c.1052 §6; 1991 c.726 §4; 1997 c.388 §3; 2023 c.72 §6]

Source: Section 9.250 — Order for admission; oath of qualified applicant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.525 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.525
1.525 Uniform citation and petition forms for certain offenses
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall adopt one or more forms for the following purposes:

(a) A form of uniform violation citation for the purposes of ORS 153.045 (Citation) ;

(b) A form of uniform criminal citation without complaint for the purposes of ORS 133.068 (Contents of criminal citation issued without complaint) ;

(c) A form of uniform criminal citation with complaint for the purposes of ORS 133.069 (Contents of criminal citation issued with complaint) ;

(d) Any form of uniform citation for categories of offenses as the court finds necessary or convenient; and

(e) A uniform petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement for the purposes of ORS 813.210 (Petition) .

(2) If changes are made to a uniform citation form under this section, the Supreme Court shall make a reasonable effort to minimize the financial impact of the changes on the state agencies and political subdivisions of this state that use the uniform citation form. Where possible, the effort to minimize the financial impact shall include a reasonable time for the state agencies and political subdivisions to exhaust their existing supplies of the citation form before the changes become effective.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the uniform citation forms adopted by the Supreme Court under this section must be used by all enforcement officers, as defined in ORS 153.005 (Definitions) , when issuing a violation citation or criminal citation.

(4) The uniform citation forms adopted by the Supreme Court under this section need not be used for:

(a) Offenses created by ordinance or agency rule governing parking of vehicles; or

(b) Offenses created by the ordinances of political subdivisions. [1979 c.477 §3; 1981 c.692 §5; 1981 c.803 §1; 1983 c.338 §879; 1985 c.725 §9; 1999 c.1051 §73]

Source: Section 1.525 — Uniform citation and petition forms for certain offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.780 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.780
8.780 Appointment of deputies
Status: in_force

A district attorney shall appoint deputies. A deputy district attorney shall have the same qualifications as the district attorney, and subject to the direction of the district attorney, has the same functions as the district attorney. [Amended by 1961 c.586 §5]

Source: Section 8.780 — Appointment of deputies; qualifications; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.710 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.710
9.710 Jurisdiction of circuit court over law practice of nonperforming member
Status: in_force

The circuit court of the county in which a member engaged in the practice of law in this state maintains or has maintained a principal office has jurisdiction as provided in ORS 9.705 (Definitions for ORS 9.705 to 9.757) to 9.757 (Retention of client materials) whenever the member has died, is disbarred or suspended from the active practice of law, is incarcerated or has abandoned the practice and:

(1) The member failed to make arrangements for the orderly suspension or termination of the law practice of the member; or

(2) A duly appointed personal representative or other person assisting with the suspension or termination of the law practice is unable to adequately protect the interests of the member’s clients. [1979 c.252 §3; 1985 c.512 §5; 1989 c.1052 §16; 2015 c.6 §2; 2023 c.72 §21]

Source: Section 9.710 — Jurisdiction of circuit court over law practice of nonperforming member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.030 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.030
10.030 Eligibility for jury service
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, the opportunity for jury service may not be denied or limited on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, income, occupation or any other factor that discriminates against a cognizable group in this state.

(2) Any person is eligible to act as a juror in a civil trial unless the person:

(a) Is not a citizen of the United States;

(b) Does not live in the county in which summoned for jury service;

(c) Is less than 18 years of age; or

(d) Has had rights and privileges withdrawn and not restored under ORS 137.281 (Withdrawal of rights during term of incarceration) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person is eligible to act as a grand juror, or as a juror in a criminal trial, unless the person:

(A) Is not a citizen of the United States;

(B) Does not live in the county in which summoned for jury service;

(C) Is less than 18 years of age;

(D) Has had rights and privileges withdrawn and not restored under ORS 137.281 (Withdrawal of rights during term of incarceration) ;

(E) Has been convicted of a felony or served a felony sentence within the 15 years immediately preceding the date the person is required to report for jury service; or

(F) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving violence or dishonesty, or has served a misdemeanor sentence based on a misdemeanor involving violence or dishonesty, within the five years immediately preceding the date the person is required to report for jury service.

(b) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Felony sentence” includes any incarceration, post-prison supervision, parole or probation imposed upon conviction of a felony or served as a result of conviction of a felony.

(B) “Has been convicted of a felony” has the meaning given that term in ORS 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons) .

(C) “Misdemeanor sentence” includes any incarceration or probation imposed upon conviction of a misdemeanor or served as a result of conviction of a misdemeanor.

(4) A person who is blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired or who has a physical disability is not ineligible to act as a juror and may not be excluded from a jury list or jury service on the basis of blindness, hearing or speech impairment or physical disability alone.

(5) A person is ineligible to act as a juror in any circuit court of this state within 24 months after being discharged from jury service in a federal court in this state or circuit court of this state unless that person’s service as a juror is required because of a need for additional jurors. [Amended by 1971 c.630 §1; 1975 c.781 §4; 1977 c.262 §1; 1985 c.703 §2; 1989 c.224 §3; 1997 c.313 §8; 1997 c.736 §1; 2007 c.70 §4; 2007 c.100 §13; 2009 c.484 §13; 2021 c.367 §2]

Source: Section 10.030 — Eligibility for jury service; discrimination prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.010 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.010
5.010 Who holds court
Status: in_force

The county court is held by the county judge, except when county business is being transacted therein.

Source: Section 5.010 — Who holds court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.150 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.150
7.150 Order of restoration when no copy available
Status: in_force

If the loss or destruction of any record or part thereof as mentioned in ORS 7.140 (Substitution of copy of lost record) has happened and the defect cannot be supplied as therein provided, any party or person interested may make a written application to the court, to which the record belonged, verified by affidavit showing its loss or destruction and that certified copies cannot be obtained by the applicant. It shall also show the substance of the record and that its loss or destruction occurred without the fault or neglect of the applicant. Thereupon the court shall cause the application to be entered of record in the court, and due notice of it shall be given as in actions at law, that it will be heard by the court. If, upon the hearing, the court shall be satisfied that the statements contained in the written application are true, it shall make an order reciting what was the substance and effect of the lost or destroyed record. This order shall be entered of record in the court, and have the same effect which the original record would have had so far as concerns the applicant and the persons who shall have been notified as herein provided. The record in all cases when the proceeding was in rem, and no personal service was had, may be supplied upon like notice as nearly as may be as in the original proceeding. The court in which the application is pending may in all cases in which publication is required direct, by order, to be entered of record, the form of the notice, and designate the newspaper or newspapers in which it shall be published.

Source: Section 7.150 — Order of restoration when no copy available , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.075 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.075
10.075 Payment of per diem and mileage fees by state
Status: in_force

(1) The per diem fees, mileage and expenses due to each juror in the circuit court shall be paid by the state from funds available for the purpose. Payment shall be made upon a certified statement, prepared by the clerk of court, showing the number of days each juror has served and the amount due each juror for mileage and other expenses.

(2) If a jury in the circuit court is provided food, drink, lodging or transportation by order of the circuit court, the cost thereof shall be paid by the state from funds available for the purpose.

(3) Each circuit court shall offer each juror the opportunity to waive receipt of the per diem and mileage expenses otherwise payable to the juror for the purpose of funding Judicial Department programs and activities identified by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. All amounts waived by a juror under the provisions of this subsection are continuously appropriated to the Judicial Department programs and activities that are identified by the Chief Justice for receipt of the waived amounts, and may be used only for the purposes of those programs and activities.

(4) This section does not apply to mileage and other expenses of jurors reimbursed by a county as provided in ORS 10.061 (Fees payable to jurors) (4). [1981 s.s. c.3 §43; 1985 c.703 §8; 1999 c.1085 §6]

Source: Section 10.075 — Payment of per diem and mileage fees by state; payment of other expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 8.705 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8.705
8.705 Written office policies
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorney in each county shall develop and formally adopt written office policies concerning all of the following subject areas:

(a) Pretrial discovery, including:

(A) The process for obtaining discovery.

(B) Compliance with discovery obligations required by Oregon and federal law.

(C) Existing agreements with law enforcement agencies on data retention and data sharing.

(D) Costs charged for discovery materials.

(b) Prosecutorial ethics, including compliance with the rules of professional conduct adopted under ORS 9.490 (Formulation of rules of professional conduct) .

(c) Confidentiality, including obtaining and handling confidential information.

(d) The use of certified law students.

(e) Charging decisions concerning:

(A) Driving under the influence of intoxicants under ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) .

(B) Controlled substance crimes.

(C) The aggregation of property offenses under ORS 164.043 (Theft in the third degree) , 164.045 (Theft in the second degree) , 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) , 164.057 (Aggravated theft in the first degree) , 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 164.098 (Organized retail theft) , 164.125 (Theft of services) , 164.140 (Criminal possession of rented or leased personal property) , 164.367 (Determining value of damage) , 165.013 (Forgery in the first degree) , 165.055 (Fraudulent use of a credit card) , 165.694 (Aggregation of claims) or 165.803 (Aggravated identity theft) .

(D) Crimes constituting domestic violence as defined in ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) .

(E) Misdemeanor crimes.

(F) Crimes requiring mandatory minimum sentences.

(f) The decision whether to present evidence for purposes of seeking the death penalty under ORS 163.150 (Sentencing for aggravated murder) .

(g) Plea offers.

(h) Civil compromise under ORS 135.703 (Crimes subject to being compromised) to 135.709 (Exclusiveness of procedure) .

(i) Diversion programs.

(j) Requests for the imposition of fines and fees, including attorney fees for appointed counsel.

(k) If an early disposition program exists in the county, eligibility and standard disposition recommendations.

(L) If any treatment court exists in the county, eligibility and standard disposition recommendations.

(m) If any pre-arrest diversion program exists in the county, eligibility.

(n) The consideration of collateral consequences of conviction, including immigration consequences.

(o) Sentencing programs, including alternative incarceration programs, conditional release, work release, earned sentence reductions and short-term transitional leave.

(p) The filing of an affidavit and motion for change of judge under ORS 14.260 (Affidavit and motion for change of judge) .

(q) Victim engagement and involvement, including but not limited to involvement in charging decisions.

(r) Pretrial release under ORS 135.230 (Definitions for ORS 135.230 to 135.290) to 135.290 (Punishment by contempt of court) , including the amount of security release requested for charged offenses and objections to release.

(s) Guilty except for insanity dispositions.

(2) The district attorney shall ensure that the policies described in subsection (1) of this section are available to the public on the district attorney’s website.

(3) No later than five years after the initial adoption of the policies described in subsection (1) of this section, and every five years thereafter, the district attorney shall:

(a) Review the policies, make revisions to the policies as necessary and readopt the policies; and

(b) Make the revised policies available to the public on the district attorney’s website. [2019 c.446 §1; 2021 c.329 §1]

Note: 8.705 (Written office policies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 8 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 8.705 — Written office policies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors008.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.450 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.450
1.450 Status of testimony in proceedings under ORS 1.420 or 1.425
Status: in_force

Any testimony given by a witness compelled to appear before the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability or the masters appointed pursuant to ORS 1.420 (Investigation) or 1.425 (Commission proceedings upon receipt of complaint of disability) shall not be used against the witness in any criminal action or proceeding, nor shall any criminal action or proceeding be brought against such witness on account of any testimony so given by the witness, except for perjury or false swearing committed before the commission or the masters. [1967 c.294 §14; 1987 c.520 §7]

Source: Section 1.450 — Status of testimony in proceedings under ORS 1.420 or 1.425 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.148 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.148
9.148 Participation by nondelegates
Status: in_force

(1) Active members of the Oregon State Bar may participate in the discussion of matters before the house of delegates, but only delegates may vote. The house of delegates may by rule impose restrictions on participation by members of the state bar who are not delegates.

(2) The board of governors or the house of delegates, acting on its own motion, may refer to the members of the bar by ballot any question or measure considered by the board or house to be appropriate for submission to a vote of the members. Referral may be made under this subsection at any time.

(3) Active members of the state bar, by written petition signed by at least two percent of all active members, may have placed on the agenda of a meeting of the house of delegates any question or measure appropriate for a vote of the house. The petition shall contain the full text of the question or measure proposed. The petition must be filed with the chief executive officer of the bar at least 45 days before the annual or special meeting of the house specified in the petition at the meeting when the petitioners seek to have the question or measure considered.

(4) Active members of the state bar, by written petition signed by no fewer than five percent of all active members, may request that the board of governors submit to a vote of the members any question or measure. The board of governors shall submit the question or measure to a vote of the members of the bar if the question or measure is appropriate for a vote of the members. The initiative petition must contain the full text of the question or measure proposed. [1995 c.302 §11; 2017 c.94 §8]

Source: Section 9.148 — Participation by nondelegates; referral of question for vote; petition for consideration or vote , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.360 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.360
9.360 Compelling delivery by attorney of money or papers
Status: in_force

When an attorney refuses to deliver over money or papers to a person from whom or for whom the attorney has received them in the course of professional employment, the attorney may be required by an order of the court in which a judicial proceeding was prosecuted or defended, or if none were prosecuted or defended, then by an order of the circuit court or judge thereof for the county where such attorney resides or may be found, to do so within a specified time, or show cause why the attorney should not be punished for a contempt.

Source: Section 9.360 — Compelling delivery by attorney of money or papers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.655 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.655
1.655 Extension and termination of appointment under ORS 1.635
Status: in_force

(1) It is the duty of a judge pro tempore appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) to hear, decide and dispose of all cases and matters submitted to the judge pro tempore as promptly as the nature of the questions involved will permit. The powers, jurisdiction and judicial authority of the judge pro tempore in respect to any case or matter tried or heard by the judge pro tempore while serving under the appointment shall continue beyond the expiration of the appointment so far as may be necessary to:

(a) Decide and dispose of any case or matter on trial or held under advisement.

(b) Hear and decide any motion for a new trial or for a judgment notwithstanding a verdict, or objections to any cost bill, that may be filed in the case.

(c) Settle a transcript for appeal and grant extensions of time therefor.

(2) The Supreme Court at any time by order may:

(a) Extend the term of appointment of a judge pro tempore appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) .

(b) Terminate the term of appointment of a judge pro tempore appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) as of a date specified in the order; but termination does not affect the validity of any judgment, order or other action of the judge pro tempore prior to the effective date of the termination.

(3) A judge pro tempore of a circuit court appointed as provided in ORS 1.635 (Appointment pro tempore of eligible person to tax court or circuit court) is not eligible to appear as attorney in that court in any case tried by a jury during the time the judge pro tempore served as judge pro tempore. [1975 c.706 §7; 2003 c.576 §268; 2015 c.212 §11]

Source: Section 1.655 — Extension and termination of appointment under ORS 1.635; eligibility to appear as attorney , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.820 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.820
1.820 Function of conference
Status: in_force

The conference may make a continuous survey and study of the organization, jurisdiction, procedure, practice and methods of administration and operation of the various courts within the state. [1955 c.470 §2; 1965 c.494 §14; 1995 c.273 §2]

Source: Section 1.820 — Function of conference , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.070 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.070
9.070 Duties of president and president-elect
Status: in_force

(1) The president shall preside at all meetings of the house of delegates and of the board of governors, and in the president’s absence or inability to act, the president shall designate another officer to preside. The board of governors may prescribe other duties of the president and president-elect.

(2) All fees shall be paid into the treasury of the Oregon State Bar, and when so paid shall become part of its funds and shall be disbursed only on order of the board of governors. [Amended by 1981 c.193 §4; 1991 c.331 §1; 1995 c.302 §4; 2017 c.94 §14]

Source: Section 9.070 — Duties of president and president-elect; deposit and disbursement of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.125 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.125
5.125 County court fees
Status: in_force

In the county court there shall be charged and collected in advance by the county clerk as clerk of the court, for the benefit of the county, the following fees, and no more, for the following purposes and services:

(1) Making transcription from the judgment docket, $4.

(2) Filing and entering transcript of judgment, $4.

(3) Filing and docketing copy of foreign judgment and affidavit filed as provided in ORS 24.115 (Filing of foreign judgment) and 24.125 (Notice of filing of judgment) , $25.

(4) Issuing writs of execution or writs of garnishment, $3 for each writ.

(5) Preparing clerk’s certificate of satisfaction of judgment, $3.75.

(6) For any service not enumerated in this section, the fees provided or established under ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) . [Formerly 21.375; 2003 c.576 §166]

Source: Section 5.125 — County court fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.270 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.270
3.270 Transfer of juvenile jurisdiction and jurisdiction over family-related matters to circuit courts
Status: in_force

(1) All judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers and duties of the county courts and the judges thereof over matters described in ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) (1), are transferred to the circuit courts and the judges thereof.

(2) All judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers and duties of the county courts and justice courts and the judges thereof over matters described in ORS 3.260 (Juvenile jurisdiction vested in circuit courts) (2) or so much thereof as may be ordered under ORS 3.275 (Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters) , in so far as such jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties are exercised by such courts and the judges thereof on the date specified in the order entered under ORS 3.275 (Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters) , are transferred to the circuit courts and the judges thereof by which the order was entered.

(3) All matters, causes and proceedings relating to jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties transferred to the circuit court and the judges thereof under either subsection (1) or (2) of this section and pending in the county or justice court on the effective date of the transfer, are transferred to the circuit court for the county.

(4) Appeals pending in a circuit court under ORS 179.650 (1987 Replacement Part), 419.561 (1991 Edition) or 419.A.200 immediately before the date specified in the order entered under ORS 3.275 (Procedure for transfer of jurisdiction over certain family-related matters) shall be conducted and completed pursuant to the provisions of law in effect immediately before that date, except that the circuit court shall be considered to be the court appealed from in so far as further disposition of the case is concerned. [1967 c.534 §4; 1989 c.348 §13; 1993 c.33 §273; 1993 c.717 §3; 1995 c.658 §14]

Source: Section 3.270 — Transfer of juvenile jurisdiction and jurisdiction over family-related matters to circuit courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 10.215 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10.215
10.215 Master jury list
Status: in_force

(1) The State Court Administrator shall cause to be prepared at least once each year a master jury list containing names selected at random from the source lists. The source lists are the most recent list of electors of the county, the records furnished by the Department of Transportation as provided in ORS 802.260 (Driver license and identification card records) (2) and any other sources approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that will furnish a fair cross section of the citizens of the county. The State Court Administrator and circuit courts may use source lists obtained from any person or public body, and jury lists containing names selected from a source list, only for purposes consistent with administering the selection and summoning of persons for service as jurors, the drawing of names of jurors, and other tasks necessary to accomplish those functions. Source lists may not contain and the State Court Administrator is not required to obtain information about individuals who are participants in the Address Confidentiality Program under ORS 192.820 (Definitions for ORS 192.820 to 192.868) to 192.868 (Grants, donations and gifts) . Except as specifically provided by law, the State Court Administrator and circuit courts may not disclose source lists obtained from any person or public body, and jury lists containing names selected from a source list, to any other person or public body.

(2) A public body having custody, possession or control of any list that may be used as a source list for preparation of a master jury list, upon written request by the State Court Administrator, shall make its list available at any reasonable time and, except as otherwise provided in ORS 802.260 (Driver license and identification card records) , without charge to the State Court Administrator for inspection or copying. The public body, upon written request by the State Court Administrator, shall provide a copy of its list for the date and in the form requested to the State Court Administrator. Except as otherwise provided in ORS 802.260 (Driver license and identification card records) , the copy shall be provided without charge.

(3) The number of names placed on a master jury list shall be sufficient to meet the projected need for grand jurors and trial jurors in the circuit court in the county, but the total number may not be less than two percent of the population of the county according to the latest federal decennial census.

(4) A master jury list shall contain the first name, the surname, the place of residence and, if assigned, the juror identification number of each person whose name is placed thereon.

(5) A master jury list for a circuit court shall be certified by the State Court Administrator to have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of this section. A certified copy of the master jury list shall be provided to the circuit court for the county as soon as possible after the list is prepared.

(6) A newly filed master jury list shall be maintained separately from the previously filed master jury list. The presiding judge shall designate when a newly filed master jury list becomes effective. After a newly filed master jury list becomes effective, names of persons for a jury list for a panel or term must be selected for a jury list for a panel or term from the newly filed master jury list and from names of any persons from the previously filed master jury list whose service was deferred. When a newly filed master jury list becomes effective, all orders, records and papers prepared in connection with the selection process based on the previously filed master jury list shall be preserved by the trial court administrator and State Court Administrator for the period prescribed by the State Court Administrator under ORS 8.125 (Duties to assist Chief Justice and other courts) .

(7) The State Court Administrator may make adjustments to the master jury list, and may authorize the presiding judge of a judicial district to make adjustments to a jury list for a panel or term, for the purpose of updating the addresses of persons appearing on the lists and removing the names of persons who are deceased, permanently ineligible for jury service or permanently excused from jury service. The State Court Administrator shall ensure that a record is maintained of all adjustments to jury lists made under this subsection.

(8) For the purposes of this section, “public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . [1985 c.703 §13; 1987 c.681 §3; 1995 c.273 §6; 1995 c.781 §24a; 1997 c.872 §15; 2001 c.779 §14; 2003 c.803 §18; 2005 c.385 §5; 2007 c.542 §14; 2013 c.2 §4]

Source: Section 10.215 — Master jury list; sources; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors010.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 3.136 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.136
3.136 Jurisdiction over violations of Portland charter and ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) The circuit court for a county within the boundaries of which there is situated the largest part of a city having a population of more than 300,000 shall have all judicial jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the municipal court of each such city and the judges thereof with respect to all violations of the charter and ordinances of each such city.

(2) All fees, fines, security deposit forfeitures and other moneys collected and received by a circuit court in matters, causes and proceedings with respect to all violations over which such circuit court is granted judicial jurisdiction by subsection (1) of this section shall be collected, handled and disposed of by the clerk of such circuit court as otherwise provided by law for moneys collected and received by such circuit court.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not preclude the city from employing one or more quasi-judicial hearings officers empowered to hold hearings concerning violations of the charter, ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, to adopt rules and regulations relating to the conduct of the hearings process and to impose civil penalties and grant other relief as may be necessary to enforce and obtain compliance with the charter, ordinances, rules and regulations of the city. The jurisdiction and authority of a hearings officer shall not include any traffic or parking offense. The city may enforce any order of a hearings officer by a civil action in a court of appropriate jurisdiction. [Formerly 46.045; 1999 c.1051 §235]

Source: Section 3.136 — Jurisdiction over violations of Portland charter and ordinances; disposition of moneys; hearings officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors003.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 5.060 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.060
5.060 Times of holding court
Status: in_force

There shall be a term of the county court in each county for the transaction of judicial business on the first Monday of each month, and at such other times as the court in term or the judge in vacation may appoint. The court shall be open at 10 a.m. [Amended by 2013 c.155 §13]

Source: Section 5.060 — Times of holding court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors005.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 9.090 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9.090
9.090 Appropriation and disbursement of funds
Status: in_force

The board may make appropriations and disbursements from the funds of the bar and pay all necessary expenses. [Amended by 1969 c.314 §5; 1979 c.252 §17]

Source: Section 9.090 — Appropriation and disbursement of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors009.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 1.110 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.110
1.110 Adjournment when judge does not attend
Status: in_force

If no judge attend on the day appointed for holding a court, before 4 p.m., the court shall stand adjourned until the next day at 9 a.m. [Amended by 1959 c.638 §2; 2015 c.212 §9]

Source: Section 1.110 — Adjournment when judge does not attend , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors001.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 7.132 — OR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.132
7.132 Access to case information not otherwise open to public
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Court Administrator may authorize access to case calendars, case registers and other case information that is kept in electronic form and that is otherwise not open to public inspection, including information on cases under ORS chapters 419A, 419B, 419C, 426 and 427. Any person granted access to records under this section must preserve the confidentiality of the records. The State Court Administrator shall prescribe standards and procedures for access to case information under this section for persons who need access to the information in order to perform duties with respect to the case. [2007 c.331 §2]

Note: 7.132 (Access to case information not otherwise open to public) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 7 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 7.132 — Access to case information not otherwise open to public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors007.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).