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Friday, July 10, 2020
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon is a federal court serving the area corresponding to the state of Oregon. The District has courthouses in Portland, Eugene, Medford, and Pendleton.
Announcements
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Standing Orders Regarding Court Operations During the COVID-19 Emergency +
Click here for more more information on Court Operations during the COVID-19 emergency.
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New PACER Website and URL +
On June 28, 2020, PACER will release a newly redesigned website at pacer.uscourts.gov. Please set your web browser bookmarks to this new URL. The website provides information about how the public can access federal court records electronically using PACER and PACER-related applications. New features include:
- Mobile friendly design;
- New tool to search for court-specific information;
- Interactive format to search frequently asked questions;
- Optimized search engine to improve search results;
- Feeds of court-specific information; and
- New accessibility tools.
In addition, two PACER applications—Manage My Account and Registration—are redesigned to improve the user experience. E-mail any feedback to the PACER Service Center.
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Action Required: The District of Oregon Has Transitioned to CM/ECF NextGen +
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon completed its upgrade to the latest version of Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF), known as "NextGen" on January 21, 2020.
See below to learn what is required for public users to access their CM/ECF NextGen accounts.
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Scammers impersonating courts for the purpose of stealing personal information are becoming increasingly prevalent. The Court will never ask for your Social Security number or other personal identifiers over the phone or by e-mail. If you are unsure about the validity of a communication purporting to be from the Court, please contact the Jury Administration Department. Click here for more information regarding jury scams and reporting scams to law enforcement.
Warning: Beware of Jury Scams
Other Courts and Related Agencies
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court
- U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
- Federal Public Defender
- U.S. Attorney
- Oregon State Courts
Appeals from Opinions and Orders of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon are heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. For more information about the Ninth Circuit, visit their website.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon handles all bankruptcy matters. The Bankruptcy Court's website has directions to its courthouses and information for individuals, companies and attorneys.
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System carries out probation and pretrial services functions in the U.S. District courts. Through its officers and other employees, the system works to make the criminal justice process effective and the public safe.
Federal Public Defenders ensure that the right to counsel is enforced on behalf of those who cannot afford such services. More information about the Federal Public Defender can be found on the office's website.
United States Attorneys conduct most of the trial work in which the United States is a party. More information on the U.S. Attorney's Office can be found on their website.
The Multnomah County Courthouse is located across the park from the Hatfield Courthouse in Portland. If you have a summons, trial, or other proceeding in "Circuit Court" for any county in Oregon, you will need to refer to the Oregon state court website for more information.