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The Oregon Judicial Department: Restoring Justice in 2013 and Beyond

The Oregon Judicial Department: Restoring Justice in 2013 and Beyond . Oregon Branches of Government. Legislative Branch. Executive Branch. Judicial Branch. Oregon Judicial Department. The purpose of OJD is to establish justice in a fair and timely manner. The OJD values and vision goals:

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The Oregon Judicial Department: Restoring Justice in 2013 and Beyond

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  1. The Oregon Judicial Department: Restoring Justice in 2013 and Beyond

  2. OregonBranches of Government Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch

  3. Oregon Judicial Department • The purpose of OJD is to establish justice in a fair and timely manner. • The OJD values and vision goals: • Ensure access • Administer effectively • Resolve disputes • Build partnerships • Maintain public trust and confidence • Meeting these goals requires adequate access to justice for Oregonians.

  4. COURTS ARE AT THE CORE of the Critical Path to Preservation of Public Safety, Protection of Families in Crisis, and Economic Stability of Oregon FROM: Crimes / Violations Children at Risk Civil / Economic Disputes COURT ACTIONS REQUIRED Abuse / Domestic Relations TO: Sentences / Resolutions Care / Permanency Judgments / Rights Protection / Enforcement

  5. OJD Court Jurisdiction Structure • Oregon’s district, circuit, and appellate courts were consolidated into a unified, state-funded court system in 1983, known as the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). Municipal, county, and justice courts continue outside of the state-funded court system and control. • OJD has almost 200 independently-elected judges and 1,763.6 FTE positions

  6. Circuit Courts • "General" jurisdiction • “Courts of record” • 27 judicial districts • Public Safety • Felonies and misdemeanors • Violations • Juvenile delinquency • Protective orders (stalking, domestic violence) • Economic Functioning • Establish and collect debts • Foreclosures • Interpret contracts • Personal injury • Landlord / tenant • Consumer protection • Families in Crisis • Dependency (child abuse and neglect) • Child support • Domestic relations (divorce, child custody, adoption) • Termination of parental rights • Other • Civil commitment • Post conviction • Probate • Guardianship / conservatorship

  7. Court of Appeals • Appeals from circuit courts (criminal, civil, domestic relations, juvenile) • Appeals from state agency rules and actions • Appeals from local government decisions Tax Court • Exclusive court jurisdiction on matters arising under state tax laws • Regular Division: Tax Court judge presides over trials without a jury • Magistrate Division: Magistrates conduct proceedings by telephone or in person

  8. Oregon Supreme Court • Discretionary review of Court of Appeals decisions • Required review • Direct appeals in death penalty cases • Appeals from Tax Court decisions • Review of attorney discipline and judge discipline • Review of ballot measure titles • Prison-siting disputes • Other direct review cases • Permissive review • Habeas corpus • Mandamus • Quo warranto

  9. Caseload • In 2011, there were 552,601 cases filed in Oregon’s circuit courts. • The total number of cases has gone down • Mostly due to a decrease in violations • The number of more complex cases has increased • Includes civil cases, felonies, civil commitments

  10. Foreclosure Cases Filed in Circuit Court

  11. OJD Budget Reductions, 2009-2013 • Lost 17% of staff positions • Service reductions • Fewer phone/counter hours for public • Less help for people without attorneys • Reduced compensation • Delays in cases • Inability to fix facilities

  12. OJD Budget & Revenue • OJD is less than 3 percent of State General Fund budget • Most Chief Justice priorities were funded: • No furloughs for staff – courts open every day • Increase judge salaries – recruit/retain diverse legal expertise • Continue Oregon eCourt, fund new Court of Appeals panel • Fund critical courthouse projects • Legislature held back 2% of budgets ($5.5 million for OJD) • Might release in February 2014 session • The OJD expects to collect about $259 million in fines, fees, etc. • Most goes to state General Fund and Criminal Fines Account

  13. OJD Efforts to Increase Efficiency • Implementation of Oregon eCourt • Specialized Courts: • Drug • Mental health • Domestic violence courts • Veteran’s Court • DUII Court • Centralization • Restructuring • Streamlined business processes • Increased public access • Ability to pay online

  14. Future Issues and Challenges • Stable resources • Continued work on efficiency and court processes • Maintain access to justice • Language • Pro se litigants (not represented by an attorney) • Impact of technology • Court facilities

  15. The End

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