Rule 8.036 - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDRENThe court may appoint counsel for children in cases arising under ORS Chapter 107 and 109 upon its own motion or upon motion of either party pursuant to ORS 107.425(6), and shall appoint counsel if requested to do so by one or more of the children. A reasonable fee may be imposed by the court against either or both of the parties or as a cost in the proceedings.
The procedure for appointment of counsel for children in cases arising under ORS Chapters 107 and 109 shall be as follows:
(1) In its sole discretion, the court may appoint counsel for the children on its own motion with or without prior notice to the parties.(2) A party seeking such appointment on his or her own motion or forwarding the request from a child shall ensure that the motion or request is filed with the court and served on all parties.(3) Orders appointing counsel issued by the court may contain provision for payment of attorney fees and terms for payment. No appointment order will be issued until counsel has agreed to accept such appointment upon the fee terms set forth.(4) To the extent possible, appointed counsel will represent their clients' legal interests in obtaining a secure, stable home life and a balanced relationship with both parents and will be answerable only to their client and to the court. The parents or persons having physical custody of the child shall cooperate in allowing counsel opportunity for private consultation with the child or children, including making or assisting with arrangements for the children's transportation to the attorneys' office or some other reasonable meeting place and reasonable phone communication if needed.(5) Counsel to be appointed for children shall meet the court's standards for qualification in family law matters and in the resolution of custody/parenting time issues.(6) All appointments shall be made through the Children's Representation Program.Multnomah Supp. L. R. 8.036
Amended effective 2/1/2024.