Rule 8.015 - PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM(1) The following cases are subject to this rule; annulment, legal separation, or dissolution of marriage actions where the parties have a child under the age of eighteen (18) years, petition to establish custody or visitation and post-judgment litigation involving custody or visitation.(2) All parties to proceedings identified above, shall successfully complete the parenting program offered by the court designated providers. Parties shall register for the program within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of this education requirement. All parties shall complete the program before trial or entry of judgment.(3) Notice and instructions to the petitioner of the requirement that the parties complete the education program will be provided by the Trial Court Administrator when the petition is filed. Petitioner, when serving the respondent with the petition, shall also include a copy of the Trial Court Administrator's Notice. The petitioner's return of service on the respondent shall indicate service of the notice with the summons and petition.(4) Each party shall pay a fee determined by the program provider to cover program costs.(5) Each person who successfully completes the court's program shall present a Certificate of Completion to the Judge before trial or entry of judgment.(6) Upon a showing of good cause, a party may request a waiver of this rule. The request must be made by motion, supported by affidavit or declaration, and filed within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Trial Court Administrator's Notice.(7) Court action on a petition or request for post judgment relief shall not be delayed by a party's refusal or delay in completing the program unless the non-complying party is a petitioner or the moving party. Upon a party's failure to successfully complete the education program pursuant to this rule, the assigned Judge may take appropriate action(s), including but not limited to, proceedings for contempt of court.Tillamook Supp. L. R. 8.015
Amended effective 2/1/2024.