SLR 20-14.012: Scheduling of Proceedings and Submission of Judgments/Orders for Matters Assigned to Reference Judges Pursuant to ORS 3.305 and ORS 3.135

JUDGEMENTS/ORDERS FOR MATTERS ASSIGNED TO REFERENCE JUDGE PURSUANT TO ORS 3.305 AND ORS 3.135 (1) Once a matter is referred to a reference judge pursuant to ORS 3.305, hearings on motions, trial and other proceedings shall be set by the reference judge at the time and place agreeable to the parties. (2) A status check with the assigned circuit court judge shall be set six (6) months from the appointment of the reference judge. (3) Disposition of motions, trial and other proceedings must comply with SLR 8.122 and UTCR 7.020(5). (4) The judgment containing findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to ORS 3.315(3)(e) is to be signed by the reference judge. Simultaneously with the electronic filing of the judgment, counsel shall electronically file a proposed order for entry of judgment. That order shall be routed to the assigned circuit court judge for review and signature. Page 31 of 46 Washington County, 20th Judicial District February 1, 2026 CHAPTER 18 – FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER