Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 167 rules apply across Washington County Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Show cause motion

    Before filing a show-cause motion, the moving party must obtain the hearing date from the Case Management Team.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    The proposed order must contain the show-cause hearing date, and returns of service must be filed at least 48 hours before the hearing or the hearing will not be calendared.

  • Applies to
    Show cause motion

    To remove or reset an already scheduled hearing, the party must file the proper motion and associated documents, such as an affidavit, and obtain a ruling.

Service

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  • The plaintiff is responsible for notifying any parties who appear after the trial date has been set.

  • Deadline
    48 hours
    Applies to
    Returns of service

    Returns of service for a show-cause motion must be filed at least 48 hours before the hearing; otherwise, the hearing will not be placed on the court calendar.

  • At filing, the filing party receives the required mediation notices and must serve a copy on the defendants.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Remote appearance motion

    A respondent seeking a remote appearance in a contested FAPA hearing must submit an ORS 45.400 motion electronically on an expedited basis to the assigned judge or, for matters assigned to a Pro Tem judge, the Chief Family Law Judge.

  • Members of the Oregon State Bar must electronically file, except for documents that SLR 2.501 requires attorneys to file conventionally.

  • Contempt proceedings under UTCR Chapter 19 and declarations requesting subpoenas under ORCP 38C, together with documents served simultaneously, may not be electronically filed.

Filing Timing

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  • After receiving the arbitrator list, the parties have 21 days to notify the court of their selection or stipulate to an arbitrator not on the list.

  • A party appealing an arbitrator's decision must file the appeal within 20 days after the decision and pay the appropriate trial fee.

  • Deadline
    24 hours

    Except in an emergency, the party must contact the Case Management Department at least 24 hours before filing to schedule an ex parte hearing.

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About Judge Eric Butterfield

**Courtroom:** Main Courthouse, Rm. 102C **Building:** Washington County Main Courthouse, 145 NE 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 **Chambers email:** wsh.butterfieldstaff@ojd.state.or.us

Common questions about Judge Eric Butterfield's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Eric Butterfield?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for trials or hearings memorandums. Details: by email. A courtesy copy of the Trials or Hearings Memorandum should be emailed to the judge's staff.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trials or Hearings Memorandum

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Eric Butterfield?

The rule requires exhibit list. An exhibit list must be provided to the judge's staff at the beginning of trial under UTCR 6.080(3).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

How may parties contact Judge Eric Butterfield's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Eric Butterfield's chambers. The rule lists email wsh.butterfieldstaff@ojd.state.or.us. Email is preferred, and parties should not email the judge directly unless requested.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communicating with the judge and staff

Is electronic filing required before Judge Eric Butterfield?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The Trials or Hearings Memorandum must be electronically filed by noon on the business day before the appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trials or Hearings Memorandum

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Eric Butterfield?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Witness lists must be filed at least one day before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Pretrial procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Eric Butterfield

Email is preferred, and parties should not email the judge directly unless requested.

Witness lists must be filed at least one day before trial.

The Trials or Hearings Memorandum must be electronically filed by noon on the business day before the appearance.

The Trials or Hearings Memorandum must be e-filed by noon on the business day before the appearance.

A courtesy copy of the Trials or Hearings Memorandum should be emailed to the judge's staff.

The judgment has been e-filed, and staff must be given the envelope filing number.

Copies of the exhibits are preferred for the judge, the judge's staff, and opposing counsel.

An exhibit list must be provided to the judge's staff at the beginning of trial under UTCR 6.080(3).

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