When it comes to service of process in Oregon, there are several laws and statutes that govern the procedures of various types of documents and proceedings. This is why it’s important to work with a process server who cares about training and professional development. You don’t want your case to fall apart because the process server didn’t follow the rules.
Here’s a list of just some of the rules and regulations that we keep track of and that inform what we can and can’t do, and what we must do when providing process service for our clients. (Note: this is not an all-encompassing list and we are not attorneys. Every government office and type of proceeding usually has its own applicable statutes).
1. Oregon Civil Rules of Procedure (ORCP)
2. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
ORS 25 – Support Enforcement
ORS 46.405 – Small Claims
ORS 52 – Justice Court
ORS 52.120 – Persons Authorized to Serve Summons
ORS 92 – Land Development
ORS 92.375 – Consent to service of process on a commissioner
ORS 136.595 – Serving a Criminal Subpoena
ORS 163 – Offenses against persons
ORS 163.7411- Service of stalking or protective order
ORS 163.765 & 163.773 – Enforcement of restraining order
ORS Chapter 419B – Juvenile and Family Court Proceedings
ORS 419B.823 to 419B.851 – Service of Summons and Service of Process
ORS 648.007 – Assumed Business Names
ORS 650 – Franchise Transactions
ORS 650.075 – Manner of Executing Service of Process
ORS 650.080 – When personal service is required
ORS 696.020 – Real Estate License Requirements
3. Oregon Administrative Rules
OAR 137-055-2100 – Administrative Process Service