SLR 2-2.015: RETURN OF A DOCUMENT TO A FILER

In addition to the administrator’s authority to decline to receive or file a document under ORCP, a document may be returned to the filer who submitted it in the following situations: (1) A document with an existing case number and case caption from another jurisdiction unless filed pursuant to an order signed by a judge allowing a change of venue or authorizing the filing on some other basis. (2) A document which requires a fee but the fee payment or an order to waive or defer the fee is not provided. (3) A document without sufficient identifying information to determine in which case it should be filed or entered. (4) A document with a case caption from a jurisdiction not recognized by the Oregon constitution or established by the Oregon Legislature. (5) A judgment or decree purportedly issued by a nonexistent court. (6) A lien or bond issued by or to a nonexistent court or agency; or (7) A document submitted by email or fax. 02/01/2026 2nd Judicial District - Lane County Circuit Court Supplementary Local Rules 3