SLR 17-11.011: Appearances in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings ................................

All parties including parents, guardians, Indian custodians and children are expected to appear in person at court hearings with the following exceptions: (1) Children are not required to appear at status hearings or contested hearings. (2) DHS shall provide children in their custody transportation to court hearings in compliance with OAR 414-010-0180. If the child is allowed to appear remotely, DHS shall ensure the child has the means to make a remote appearance. 17th Judicial District, Lincoln County Circuit Court Supplementary Local Rules for 2026 - Page 23 (3) If an attorney feels that it is not in the child’s best interest to attend court hearings, they may file a motion requesting that the child be excused or that accommodations be made for the child. The motion shall provide the basis for the positions that appearances are not in the child’s best interest and shall address what accommodations could be made to make the child comfortable with a court appearance. (4) If the court excuses a child from appearance, the child’s attorney shall file a Child Comments for Court form that corresponds with the child’s age.