SLR 8-9.081: Objection to Petition for Appointment of Guardian/Conservator

(1) Oral objections, where permitted in probate matters, as described in ORS 125.075, may be made during regular court hours at the Baker County Courthouse, Circuit Court, 1995 3 rd Street, Suite 220, Baker City, Oregon 97814. The respondent or protected person may also make objections orally to an appointed Court Visitor. The Court Visitor must file the objection on behalf of the respondent or protected person, in writing signed by the Court Visitor, with the court within the time limits prescribed in ORS 125.075(2). The Court Visitor must also include in the visitor’s report a notation that an objection was filed. Upon receipt of the objection, the court will schedule a hearing and notify the appropriate parties. 8th Judicial District – Baker Circuit Court Revised February 1, 2026 Page 8 of 34 (2) If the objecting party wishes to file a written objection, the court clerk will provide the objection form contained in the appendices (see Appendix B).