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• Accessibility to Oregon Courts

  Information about requesting accommodation for disabilities in order to use the state court system's services or facilities. Content Detail

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  Oregon Judicial Department

• Can Small Claims Court Help Tenants?

  Information about how renters can use small claims court when there are problems with the landlord. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.) Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Circuit Courts in Oregon

  Location and public hours of service of Oregon's local Circuit Courts. Read More

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  Oregon Judicial Department

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• How to Serve (Deliver) Legal Papers in Oregon

  The person who files a legal matter must make sure that notice of the case is “served” (or delivered to) the other side. This booklet tells you how, where, and when to do it, who can do it, and why. Read More

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  Oregon Judicial Department & Oregon Law Center

• How to Use a Form Answer in an Eviction

  Examples of possible defenses to use on a form Answer in an eviction. A sample form Answer is included as a PDF attachment. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.) Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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  Spanish / Español

• Information and Resources about Public Health and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  Information and resources about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for concerned Oregonians. Read More

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  Multiple

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• Introduction to the Courts of Oregon

  Find out about the courts in Oregon, their history and organization. Content Detail

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  Oregon Judicial Department

• Other Oregon Courts

  Information about and links to websites for courts other than local circuit courts, including local justice and municipal courts, appellate courts, federal courts, and tribal courts. Content Detail

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  Oregon Judicial Department

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• Small Claims Court

  This information page from the Oregon State Bar includes a video that explains the process of taking your case to Small Claims Court. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Small Claims Filing Instructions for Plaintiffs

  Small claims are filed to resolve disputes without a lawyer. These instructions tell you how to file a claim if you are the plaintiff (person bringing the case to court). Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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  Spanish / Español

• State Court Closures and Postponements During COVID-19 Emergency

  Due to the current circumstances, Oregon state courts have significantly limited trials, hearings, and court operations. State courts are open with skeleton staffing only for the most critical needs. Each county has limited the services in slightly different ways and you should contact your court for further information. Municipal, justice, and tribal courts are NOT covered by these changes. If you have a case in municipal, justice, or tribal court you should contact that court for information. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon & Oregon Law Center