The Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR) are statewide rules that apply in each of Oregon’s 36 circuit courts. The UTCR promote the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of cases, the efficient use of court resources and a uniform, consistent practice across the state.
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Changes and Out-of-Cycle Amendments to the UTCR
NOTICE SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED UTCR CHANGES FOR 2025:
To review the proposed changes and the process for submitting public comment,
click here.
Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
NOTICE SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON OUT-OF-CYCLE AMENDMENT OF UTCR 19.020 AND 21.070:
To review the out-of-cycle amendments and the process for submitting public comment, click here.
Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Chief Justice Orders (CJO) and Supreme Court Orders (SCO) for Amended/Adopted Rules
Current Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR)
Rules are effective August 1 each year unless specifically adopted “out-of-cycle."
Future Rules
Rules are effective August 1 each year unless specifically adopted “out-of-cycle,” and will be posted here no less than 49 days prior to that effective date.