| U.S. District Court District of Oregon Local Rules of Civil Practice |
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Effective June 1, 2006
These local rules govern practice and procedure in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon in all civil actions -- whether arising at law, in equity, or in admiralty -- except as stated in Fed. R. Civ. P. 81.
These local rules became effective on June 1, 1998. Over time, individual rules have been modified, and an explanation of any changes is included in the amendment history following each rule.
The local civil rules will be cited as “LR ____ . ____.”
In the interest of justice, a judge may suspend or modify the application of these rules in an individual case or group of cases.
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply to all proceedings within the District of Oregon:
(a) Clerk
The term applies to the Clerk of the District Court and to any authorized deputy clerk.
(b) CM/ECF
This is the acronym for the federal judiciary's case management and electronic case filing system. (See LR 100 and the Court's website at ord.uscourts.gov/ECF/CMECFHomePage.htm)
(c) Conventionally Filed or Filed Conventionally
The term means a pleading or document submitted for filing in paper form.
(d) Counsel
The term includes counsel of record for any represented party, any unrepresented or pro se party, and any law student appearing pursuant to LR 83.5.
(e) Court
The term refers to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon and not to any particular judicial officer.
(f) Electronic Filing
The term means any pleading, document, exhibit, memorandum or other material authorized to be filed via the Internet using the CM/ECF system. (See LR 100)
(g) Electronic Service
The term means service of any electronic filing over the Internet using the CM/ECF system. (See LR 100.2 and LR 100.7)
(h) Judge or Judicial Officer
The term applies to any United States circuit, district, or magistrate judge exercising jurisdiction over a particular case or proceeding.
(i) Notice of Electronic Filing (See LR 100.7(a)(2))
The term refers to the document reflecting completion of the CM/ECF transaction and identifying who was notified.
(j) Party
The term includes counsel of record for the represented party.
(k) PDF Text Searchable Format (See Practice Tip at LR 100.4)
(l) Registered User
Attorneys admitted to practice in this Court pursuant to LR 83.1 and registered with the CM/ECF system pursuant to LR 83.1(e).
Amendment History to LR 1
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June 1, 2002
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LR 1.2 |
The words "Over time...." added. |
LR 1.5(a) |
Delete definition of Alternate Dispute Resolution. (See LR 16.4 for expanded information on ADR programs). |
LR 1.5 |
Sections (c), (f), (g), (h), (I), (l), and (m) are new definitions. Sections (c), (g), (h), (I) and (l) are necessary in order to implement the Court’s electronic filing system – CM/ECF ( LR 100). |
June 1, 2006
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LR 1.2 |
The words "..have been" substituted for the word "..are". |
LR 1.5(b) |
Definition text added. Court's website address amended. |
LR 1.5(c) |
The words "..or Filed Conventionally added to the definition. |
LR 1.5(d) |
The word "includes" substituted for "refers to". The word "any" substituted for the word "to" The letter "s" dropped from "students". |
LR 1.5(f) |
Deleted definition of "Document". Subsequent sections renumbered. |
LR 1.5(I) |
Deleted definition of Filing User. Added definition for Notice of Electronic Filings Subsequent sections renumbered. |
LR 1.5(k) |
Added definition for PDF. |
LR 1.5(l) |
Deleted definition of Pleading. Added definition for Registered User. |
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