Multnomah Supp. L. R. 8.011

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 8.011 - SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION UCCJEA PROCEEDINGS

(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction

The following cases shall be subject to the rules of this chapter: dissolution and annulment of marriages and registered domestic partnerships, dissolutions of other domestic partnerships, separation, child and spousal support, filiations, proceedings for protection orders, child custody and parenting time matters, adoptions, identity changes, habeas corpus proceedings involving children, civil commitments, and such other cases as shall be assigned to the Chief Family Law Judge for case management purposes by the Presiding Judge.

(2) UCCJEA Proceedings

A pleading or motion asserting that the court lacks or should decline jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act must include in the caption of that document the phrase "UCCJEA Issue." In addition, that document must set out:

(1) the state or tribe that arguably has or should assert jurisdiction,

(2) contact information for the appropriate court in the other state(s) or tribe(s), and

(3) notice of any prior or concurrent proceedings and orders regarding the matter before the court. The assigned judge will initiate communication regarding procedures under ORS 109.731 where required.

Multnomah Supp. L. R. 8.011

Amended effective 2/1/2024.