Where do the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure come from and how are they
changed? If a particular rule is not effective or has been rendered obsolete by
technology, or by practice, how may it be amended? The Council on Court Procedures
was formed by the Legislature in 1977 to draft and to systematically update the Oregon
Rules of Civil Procedure. The enabling legislation is found at ORS 1.725
through ORS 1.760. Well-crafted, fair, and balanced procedural rules for the filing,
prosecution, and defense of civil disputes ensure that all Oregonians have a forum in
which to seek redress of private grievances fairly and equitably.
Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 63
Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict
ORCP 64
New Trials
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
*The Legislature did not vote to amend, repeal, or supplement any of the Council’s promulgated rules; therefore, the Council’s amendments took effect on January 1, 2008. The Legislature did make non-substantive amendments to Rules 7 and 9 (see link above).
*Effective 01/01/06, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
ORCP 47
Summary Judgment
ORCP 44
Physical and Mental Examination of Persons; Reports of Examination
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 59
Instructions to Jury and Deliberation
ORCP 62
Findings of Fact
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
*Effective 01/01/04, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Defenses and Objections; How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
ORCP 32
Class Actions
ORCP 58
Trial Procedure
*Effective 01/01/02, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
*Effective 01/01/00, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Signing of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers; Sanctions
ORCP 39
Depositions Upon Oral Examination
ORCP 52
Postponement of Cases
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
ORCP 72
Stay of Proceedings to Enforce Judgment
*Effective 01/01/98, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Counterclaims, Cross-Claims, and Third Party Claims
ORCP 32
Class Actions
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 57
Jurors
ORCP 58
Trial Procedure
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
*Effective 01/01/96, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Persons Who May Administer Oaths for Depositions; Foreign Depositions
ORCP 39
Depositions Upon Oral Examination
ORCP 46
Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
*Effective 01/01/94, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
ORCP 70
Form and Entry of Judgment
*Effective 01/01/92, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Physical and Mental Examination of Persons; Reports of Examination
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
ORCP 71
Relief from Judgment or Order
ORCP 80
Receivers
*Effective 01/01/90, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Sanctions
ORCP 39
Depositions Upon Oral Examination
ORCP 44
Physical and Mental Examination of Persons; Reports of Examinations
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 69
Default Orders and Judgments
ORCP 78
Order or Judgment for Specific Acts
*Effective 01/01/88, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Defenses and Objections; How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
ORCP 32
Class Actions
ORCP 47
Summary Judgment
ORCP 54
Dismissal of Actions; Compromise
ORCP 57
Jurors
ORCP 68
Allowance and Taxation of Attorney Fees and Costs and Disbursements
*Effective 01/01/86, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
Defenses and Objections; How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
ORCP 22
Counterclaims, Cross-Claims, and Third Party Claims
ORCP 40
Depositions Upon Written Questions
ORCP 44
Physical and Mental Exmaination of Persons; Reports of Examinations
ORCP 47
Summary Judgment
ORCP 55
Subpoena
ORCP 59
Instructions to Jury and Deliberation
ORCP 63
Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict
*Effective 01/01/84, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
*Effective 01/01/82, subject to amendment by the Legislature. A document which includes any changes by the Legislature will be posted in the near future.
