(2) A writing in an action, suit or proceeding in a court of justice of this state, or before a judicial officer, may be submitted in English and accompanied by a translation into a foreign language that is certified by the translator to be an accurate and true translation of the English writing. If the writing requires a signature, either the English or the foreign language writing may be signed.
(3) If a writing is submitted in English and accompanied by a translation under subsection (2) of this section, a copy of the writing and the translation must be provided to the other parties in the proceeding in the manner provided by the statutes and rules relating to service, notice and discovery of writings in civil and criminal proceedings in courts of justice of this state and before judicial officers.
(4) The State Court Administrator may establish policies and procedures governing the implementation of subsection (2) of this section.
(5) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit the use of common abbreviations. [Amended by 1995 c.273 §1; 2003 c.14 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 001 - Courts and Judicial Officers Generally
Section 1.006 - Supreme Court rules.
Section 1.007 - Judicial Department Revolving Account; uses; sources.
Section 1.008 - Personnel plan, fiscal plan and property plan.
Section 1.009 - Judicial Department Operating Account.
Section 1.010 - Powers of courts in administration of court business and proceedings.
Section 1.012 - State Court Technology Fund.
Section 1.030 - Seal; form; custody; affixing.
Section 1.060 - Days for transaction of judicial business; exceptions.
Section 1.150 - Proceedings to be in English; foreign language translation; rules and procedures.
Section 1.171 - Powers and duties of presiding judge for judicial district.
Section 1.175 - Docket priorities.
Section 1.176 - Capital improvements to county courthouses; plan; report.
Section 1.178 - State Court Facilities and Security Account.
Section 1.180 - Advisory committees on court security and emergency preparedness; plans.
Section 1.182 - Court facilities security accounts; funding; expenditures; reports.
Section 1.185 - County to provide courtrooms, offices and jury rooms.
Section 1.188 - Surcharge on fines for courthouse.
Section 1.189 - Courthouse surcharge accounts.
Section 1.194 - Definitions for ORS 1.194 to 1.200.
Section 1.195 - Reports on liquidated and delinquent accounts of state courts.
Section 1.196 - Agreement for reciprocal offsets.
Section 1.198 - Exemptions from requirements of ORS 1.197.
Section 1.212 - Oath of office for judges.
Section 1.220 - Judicial officer or partner acting as attorney.
Section 1.240 - Powers of judicial officers.
Section 1.270 - Powers of other judicial officers; where powers may be exercised.
Section 1.290 - Leaves of absence.
Section 1.300 - Senior judge; assignment; duties and powers; compensation and expenses.
Section 1.310 - Involuntary retirement of judges for disability; rules.
Section 1.410 - Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability; term; Senate confirmation.
Section 1.415 - Powers and duties of commission; rules.
Section 1.430 - Supreme Court review; censure; order of suspension or removal.
Section 1.440 - Status of records of proceedings under ORS 1.420 or 1.425.
Section 1.470 - Service of process; proof; return; witness fees.
Section 1.475 - Procedure when process not obeyed.
Section 1.480 - Officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
Section 1.525 - Uniform citation and petition forms for certain offenses.
Section 1.560 - Procedure for employment of private counsel; terms and conditions.
Section 1.600 - Appointment pro tempore to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals; powers and duties.
Section 1.605 - Compensation and expenses for judges under ORS 1.600.
Section 1.615 - Appointment pro tempore to tax court or circuit court; powers and duties.
Section 1.625 - Compensation and expenses for judges under ORS 1.615.
Section 1.665 - Compensation and expenses of persons appointed under ORS 1.635.
Section 1.725 - Legislative findings.
Section 1.740 - Employment of staff; public hearings.
Section 1.755 - Gifts, grants and donations; Council on Court Procedures Account.
Section 1.760 - Legislative advisory committee.
Section 1.851 - Local criminal justice advisory councils.
Section 1.855 - State Court Administrator to establish registry of justice and municipal courts.
Section 1.860 - Reports relating to municipal courts and justice courts.