SLR 22-16.005: Trial by Declaration or Affidavit

If the appropriate statutory section allows for an infraction or violation trial to be conducted by declaration or affidavit, then the following must occur: As authorized by option four on the back of the Oregon Uniform Citation and Complaint the alleged violator must contact the court before the day and time the summons requires them to appear to determine if they qualify for a trial by declaration or affidavit. If they qualify, the court will send the alleged violator and the officer the declaration forms contained in Appendix 3. The forms must be filed by the date specified by the court on the forms. Absent good cause shown, a declaration that is not filed as required herein may not be considered by the court. Page 24 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties Appendices Page 25 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties Appendix 1 SLR 3.181 - CERTIFICATE Request for Electronic Recording and Writing on Courthouse Premises IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR Choose County Case Number: Courtroom/Location: Name Representing (media agency) Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: • Requests for media or other public access coverage must be made at least 2 hours in advance of court proceedings for which the request is made. • Unless otherwise noted, permissions are valid for the duration of all public court proceedings in the named case. In the Courtroom (Trial Judge or Designee Permission) I request permission to use an electronic device or still/video camera to: ☐ Take notes or compose web posts, emails, text messages, or other electronic writing ☐ Record ☐ audio ☐ video ☐ still images................................................................... ☐ Send/transmit web posts (blog, social media, etc.), emails, text messages, or other electronic writing .......................................................................................................... ☐ Send/transmit ☐ audio ☐ video ☐ still images ........................................................ ☐ Request for pooled coverage – I have checked with other like media and have been designated representative to coordinate media coverage and pooling arrangement ☐ Request for coverage – I have not checked with other like media, but I am willing and technologically capable to pool my coverage if it is so requested ....................... Courthouse Premises (Presiding Judge or Designee Permission) Electronic writing is/is not allowed with/without permission Electronic sending is/is not allowed with/without permission I request permission to use an electronic device or still/video camera on courthouse premises outside the courtroom specified above to: ☐ Record ☐ audio ☐ video ☐ still images.................................................................. I am knowledgeable about, and agree to abide by, Uniform Trial Court Rule 3.180 (8/2022) and the 22nd Judicial District local court rules related to interviewing, recording, photography, and electronic writing on courthouse premises, including allowable spaces and locations for media activity. Signature Date PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO (PERSON/LOCATION) Trial Judge Signature Date Presiding Judge Signature Date Approved Date (initial) Judge/Designee Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Judge/Designee (initial) Date ________________________________ Plaintiff, vs. Defendant Appendix 2 SLR 8.055 - NOTICE OF READINESS FOR DECISION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE 22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CROOK/JEFFERSON COUNTIES In the Matter of the Marriage of ____________________________ Petitioner, and ____________________________ Respondent. Case No. __________________ NOTICE OF READINESS FOR DECISION The pending motion to show cause for temporary relief is at issue, and the moving party requests the court decide the motion five (5) judicial days after filing this Notice. The motion should be decided on the following documents: 1. Motion and Order to Show Cause Re: Temporary Spousal and Child Support 2. Affidavit or Declaration in Support of Motion and Order to Show Cause; 3. Affidavit or Declaration in Opposition to Motion and Order to Show Cause; 4. Uniform Support Declaration of Petitioner; and 5. Uniform Support Declaration of Respondent. DATED this _____ day of __________________, 20__. ________________________________ Attorney for Moving Party Bar No. ________________ Page 27 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties Appendix 3 SLR 16.005 - Trial by Declaration Packet In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of  Crook  Jefferson State of Oregon Case No: v. DEFENDANT’S DECLARATION Defendant (Trial by Declaration) I waive my right to appear personally at trial and submit my evidence by this Declaration to the court. I understand that I will be notified by mail of the court’s decision. Additional page attached I hereby declare that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand it is made for use as evidence in court and is subject to penalty for perjury. Date (signature) Print Name Contact Address City, State, Zip Contact Phone Page 28 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of  Crook  Jefferson Current Date: _____________________________ Defendant’s Name & Address: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Trial by Declaration Information You have pleaded Not Guilty and requested a Trial by Declaration. Please complete the enclosed form. The declarations must be signed and submitted to the court clerk by ___________________. By submitting the Defendant’s Declaration form, you waive both your and the officer’s presence at trial. It allows you and the officer to appear by submitting a declaration of what happened, the same as you would tell the judge if you appeared in person. The judge will make a decision based on all of the declarations. The declarations will be considered the same as a personal appearance. The court will notify you of the decision by mail. If you do not submit your declaration by the deadline, a default judgment will be entered against you, which means that you will be convicted and charged a fine. Witnesses: If you want a witness to testify, you can make a separate copy of this form for the witness to fill out. The witness’ declaration must be received by the court by the date above. If not, it will not be considered by the judge. Page 29 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of  Crook  Jefferson State of Oregon Case No: v. Citation No: REPORTING OFFICER’S DECLARATION Defendant (Trial by Declaration) The Defendant has entered a plea of Not Guilty and requested a Trial by Declaration. Please submit your Declaration of the facts to the court before___________________. I am the Reporting Officer in this case and I submit the following facts to the court: Additional page attached I hereby declare that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand it is made for use as evidence in court and is subject to penalty for perjury. Date ( Officer Signature) Officer Agency: _________________________ Contact Address City, State, Zip Contact Phone