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 ORCP are the work product of the Council, and the Council is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the ORCP.
The Council on Court Procedures is the Oregon public body that is most directly involved in creating, reviewing, and amending the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure that govern procedure and practice in all Oregon circuit courts (except for the small claims departments).
News
2025-2027 Biennium Begins
The Council’s work for the 2025-2027 biennium begins with its first meeting on September 13, 2025. The agenda for the meeting can be found here. The public is welcome to attend the Council’s meetings, as well as to submit suggestions for improvement to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. Please contact Shari Nilsson for more …
2024 Promulgated Amendments to the ORCP
On December 14, 2024, the Council on Court Procedures voted to promulgate amendments to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as to promulgate a new rule (amendments to Rule 1, Rule 14, Rule 39, and Rule 55; new Rule 35). These promulgations were submitted to the 2025 Legislative Assembly. Pursuant to ORS 1.735, …
"These rules shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action."
The ORCP
The Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure govern procedure and practice in all Oregon circuit courts (except for the small claims department). See the current rules and learn about the most recent amendments to the ORCP by the Council and by the Legislature.
Current Biennium
See the Council's current work, including agendas, minutes of meetings, and rule drafts.
ORCP History
The Council minutes and work product constitute the legislative history for interpreting the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. You can see the history of the ORCP from its inception in 1979 both by biennium and by rule.
