SLR 20-4.021: Criminal Case Management

(1) All criminal cases will be scheduled for an initial appearance after arraignment on misdemeanors and preliminary hearing on felonies unless the case(s) meet one or more of the following: (a) The defendant has another case or cases that have already been given a judicial assignment. (b) The defendant is in custody and meets the criteria for direct judicial assignment: (i) Defendant is in custody, (ii) Defendant has been charged with Measure 11, Jessica's Law, or higher charge(s), (iii) Defendant has multiple open cases, or (iv) Defendant has at least one case already assigned to an individual judge. (2) All criminal cases will receive a judicial assignment after: (a) Initial appearance, (b) Further proceeding, (c) Preliminary hearing, (d) After arraignment on a secret indictment, or (e) Upon a finding of fitness to proceed. (3) Any Motions to Disqualify a Judge must be made verbally at the time of judicial assignment and then the requirements of ORS 14.250-279 and SLR 1.161(2) must be followed. Page 6 of 46 Washington County, 20th Judicial District February 1, 2026 CHAPTER 5 – PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES