Multnomah Supp. L. R. 5.161

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 5.161 - JUDGMENT DEBTOR ORDERS

Authorized Without Predetermined Hearing Date

Except in the East County Courthouse and small claims actions adjudicated in the Multnomah County Central Courthouse, appearance dates for judgment debtor/garnishee hearings shall be set at the discretion of the creditor for any judicial day at 11:00 AM in the conference room just outside of Courtroom 7A. The creditor must give the debtor/garnishee at least seven days' notice of the date of the examination, unless a longer period is required by statute. The Presiding Judge will set an appearance date only if specifically requested to do so by the creditor. Small claims judgment debtor/garnishee hearings in the East County Courthouse are scheduled for one Friday each month. The judgment creditor may select a time and date by calling the East County Courthouse. Judgment debtor/garnishee hearings arising from small claims actions adjudicated in the Multnomah County Central Courthouse will be set at the discretion of the creditor, but must provide at least seven days' notice to the debtor. Forms are available in the Customer Service Area of the Multnomah County Central Courthouse.

Valid for Six Months

(1) Appearance orders signed by the Presiding Judge without an appearance date shall remain valid for six months from the date of signature.

Location of Appearance Limited to Multnomah County Courthouse and East County Courthouse

(2) The debtor/garnishee shall not be compelled to appear at a location other than the Multnomah County Courthouse or East County Courthouse without the written consent of the debtor/garnishee.

(3) Requests to the court for remedial sanctions to be imposed on a judgment debtor must comply with rule 5.021.

Multnomah Supp. L. R. 5.161

Amended effective 2/1/2024.