Chapter 738 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

 

AN ACT

 

HB 2464

 

Relating to victimization of persons with disabilities; amending ORS 14.070, 107.500, 107.710, 124.005, 124.010, 124.020, 124.040, 133.055 and 135.703.

 

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

 

      SECTION 1. ORS 124.005 is amended to read:

      124.005. As used in ORS 124.005 to 124.040:

      (1) "Abuse" means one or more of the following:

      (a) Any physical injury caused by other than accidental means, or that appears to be at variance with the explanation given of the injury.

      (b) Neglect that leads to physical harm through withholding of services necessary to maintain health and well-being.

      (c) Abandonment, including desertion or willful forsaking of an elderly or disabled person or the withdrawal or neglect of duties and obligations owed an elderly or disabled person by a caregiver or other person.

      (d) Willful infliction of physical pain or injury.

      (e) Use of derogatory or inappropriate names, phrases or profanity, ridicule, harassment, coercion, threats, cursing, intimidation or inappropriate sexual comments of such a nature as to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to the elderly or disabled person.

      (2) "Disabled person":

      (a) Has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.040 (4) if the person meets a criterion listed in ORS 410.040 (4)(b); or

      (b) Means a person described in ORS 410.715.

      [(2)] (3) "Elderly person" means any person 65 years of age or older who is not subject to the provisions of ORS 441.640 to 441.665.

      [(3)] (4) "Interfere" means to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes.

      [(4)] (5) "Intimidate" means to compel or deter conduct by a threat.

      [(5)] (6) "Menace" means to act in a threatening manner.

      [(6)] (7) "Molest" means to annoy, disturb or persecute with hostile intent or injurious effect.

      SECTION 2. ORS 124.010 is amended to read:

      124.010. (1) Any elderly or disabled person who has been the victim of abuse within the preceding 180 days may petition the circuit court for relief under ORS 124.005 to 124.040, if the elderly or disabled person is in immediate and present danger of further abuse from the abuser. The elderly or disabled person may seek relief by filing a petition with the circuit court alleging that the elderly or disabled person is in immediate and present danger of further abuse from the respondent, alleging that the elderly or disabled person has been the victim of abuse committed by the respondent within the 180 days preceding the filing of the petition and describing the nature of the abuse and the approximate dates thereof. The abuse must have occurred not more than 180 days before the filing of the petition. Allegations in the petition shall be made under oath or affirmation. The circuit court shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under ORS 124.005 to 124.040.

      (2) An elderly or disabled person's right to petition for relief under ORS 124.005 to 124.040 shall not be affected by the fact that the elderly or disabled person has left the residence or household to avoid abuse.

      (3) A petition filed under ORS 124.005 to 124.040 shall disclose the existence of any [Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act proceedings, Abuse Prevention Act proceedings, or any marital annulment, dissolution or separation proceedings, pending between the parties.

      (4) Upon the filing of a petition under ORS 124.005 to 124.040, the clerk of the court shall give the elderly or disabled person information provided by the Senior and Disabled Services Division of the Department of Human Resources about local adult protective services, domestic violence shelters and local legal services available.

      (5) For purposes of computing the 180-day period in this section and ORS 124.020, any time during which the respondent is incarcerated or has a principal residence more than 100 miles from the principal residence of the petitioner shall not be counted as part of the 180-day period.

      SECTION 3. ORS 124.020 is amended to read:

      124.020. (1) When an elderly or disabled person files a petition under ORS 124.010, the circuit court shall hold an ex parte hearing in person or by telephone on the day the petition is filed or on the following judicial day. Upon a showing that the petitioner has been the victim of abuse committed by the respondent within 180 days preceding the filing of the petition and that there is an immediate and present danger of further abuse to the petitioner, the court shall, if requested by the petitioner, order, for a period of one year or until the order is withdrawn or amended, whichever is sooner:

      (a) That the respondent be required to move from the petitioner's residence, if in the sole name of the petitioner or if jointly owned or rented by the petitioner and the respondent, or if the parties are married to each other;

      (b) That a peace officer accompany the party who is leaving or has left the parties' residence to remove essential personal effects of the party;

      (c) That the respondent be restrained from abusing, intimidating, molesting, interfering with or menacing the petitioner, or attempting to abuse, intimidate, molest, interfere with or menace the petitioner;

      (d) That the respondent be restrained from entering, or attempting to enter, on any premises when it appears to the court that such restraint is necessary to prevent the respondent from abusing, intimidating, molesting, interfering with or menacing the petitioner; or

      (e) Other relief that the court considers necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of the petitioner.

      (2) The showing required under subsection (1) of this section may be made by testimony of:

      (a) The petitioner;

      (b) Witnesses to the abuse; or

      (c) Adult protective services workers who have conducted an investigation.

      (3) Immediate and present danger under this section includes but is not limited to situations in which the respondent has recently threatened the petitioner with additional abuse.

      (4) An instruction brochure shall be available from the clerk of the court explaining the rights set forth under ORS 124.005 to 124.040. The petition, order and related forms shall be available from the clerk of the court and shall be in substantially the following form:

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

THE COUNTY OF _________

 

_____,                   )

Petitioner               )     PETITION FOR

(your name)           )     RESTRAINING ORDER

                              )     TO PREVENT

      vs.                    )     [ELDER] ABUSE OF

                              )     ELDERLY OR DISABLED

                              )     PERSON

                              )

_____,                   )     NO. ____

Respondent           )

(person to be         )

restrained)             )

 

YOU MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL INFORMATION. IF YOU DO NOT, THE COURT MAY DISMISS ANY RESTRAINING ORDER AND MAY ALSO HOLD YOU IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.

 

If you wish to have your residential address or telephone number withheld from respondent, use a contact address and telephone number so the Court and the Sheriff can reach you if necessary.

 

ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES

IF NECESSARY.

 

I am the Petitioner and I state that the following information is true:

 

I am a resident of ________ County, Oregon.

 

Respondent is a resident of ________ County, Oregon.

 

I am 65 years of age or older. I am _____ years of age.

 

1.   CHECK AND FILL OUT THE SECTION(S) that apply to you and respondent:

__  A.     Respondent and I have been living together since ______, 19___.

__  B.     Respondent and I lived together from ______, 19___, to ______, 19___.

__  C.     I have been under the care of respondent since ______, 19___.

__  D.     I was under the care of respondent from ______, 19___, to ______,

               19___.

 

2.   To qualify for a restraining order, respondent must have done one or more of

      the following:

      Within the last 180 days, respondent has:

__  A.     Caused me physical injury by other than accidental means.

__  B.     Attempted to cause me physical injury by other than accidental means.

__  C.     Placed me in fear of immediate serious physical injury.

__  D.     Caused me physical harm by withholding services necessary to maintain my health and well-being.

__  E.      Abandoned or deserted me by withdrawing or neglecting to perform duties and obligations.

__  F.      Used derogatory or inappropriate names, phrases or profanity, ridicule, harassment, coercion, threats, cursing, intimidation or inappropriate sexual comments of such a nature as to place me in fear of significant physical or emotional harm.

 

3.   Any period of time after the abuse occurred during which respondent was incarcerated (in jail or prison) or lived more than 100 miles from your home is not counted as part of the 180-day period, and you may still be eligible for a restraining order.

      Respondent was incarcerated from ______, 19___, to ______, 19___.

      Respondent lived more than 100 miles from my home from ______, 19___, to

      ______, 19___.

 

4.   Did the abuse happen within the last 180 days not including the times respondent was incarcerated (in jail or prison) or lived more than 100 miles from your home? Yes No

      Date and location of abuse:

      ________________

      ________________

      How did respondent injure or threaten to injure you?

      ________________

      ________________

      ________________

 

5.   Are there incidents other than those described in question 4 above, in which respondent injured or threatened to injure you? If yes, explain:

      ________________

      ________________

      ________________

 

6.   The abuse I am complaining about was witnessed by _______ (affidavit attached). Other persons with knowledge of the abuse are _______ (affidavit attached).

 

7.   I am in immediate and present danger of further abuse by respondent because:

      ________________

      ________________

      ________________

 

8.   In any of the above incidents:

      Were drugs, alcohol or weapons involved? Yes No

      Did you need medical help? Yes No

      Were the police or the courts involved? Yes No

      If you have circled yes to any of the above questions, explain:

      ________________

      ________________

 

9.   A.     There (is) (is not) another [Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act or Abuse Prevention Act proceeding pending between respondent and me. It is filed in ______ (County), ______ (State), and I am (Petitioner) or (Respondent) in that case.

               The case number of the case is: ___________

      B.     There (is) (is not) another lawsuit pending between respondent and me for

               divorce, annulment or legal separation.

               If yes, type of lawsuit: ___________

               It is filed in ______ (County), ______ (State).

 

10. Respondent may be required to move from your residence if it is in your sole name, or if it is jointly owned or rented by you and respondent, or if you and respondent are married.

      I (do) (do not) want respondent to move from my residence.

      My residence is:

      Owned Leased Rented

      By: ___________

 

PETITIONER ASKS THE COURT TO GRANT THE RELIEF INDICATED IN THE "PETITIONER'S REQUEST" COLUMN OF THE PROPOSED RESTRAINING ORDER, WHICH IS ATTACHED.

___________________________________________________________________

 

PETITIONER MUST NOTIFY THE COURT

OF ANY CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

 

ALL NOTICES OF HEARING WILL

BE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS

AND DISMISSALS MAY BE

ENTERED IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR

AT A SCHEDULED HEARING.

 

If you wish to have your residential address or telephone number withheld from respondent, use a contact address and telephone number so the Court and the Sheriff can reach you if necessary.

___________

PETITIONER

 

STATE OF OREGON           )

                                                )           ss.

County of ____                       )

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of ___________, 19___.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My commission expires: _____

 

RELEVANT DATA

 

RESPONDENT ___________

Sex ___ Telephone # ______

Residence Address _________

City/State/Zip ___________

County ___________

Birthdate _____ Age ___

Race _____

Height ______ Weight ______

Eye Color ______

Hair Color ______

 

PETITIONER (you) _________

Sex ____ *Telephone # ______

*Residence Address _________

City/State/Zip ___________

County ___________

Birthdate ______ Age ____

Race ______

Height ______ Weight ______

Eye Color ______

Hair Color ______

 

*If you wish to have your residential address or telephone number withheld from respondent, use a contact address and telephone number so the Court and the Sheriff can reach you if necessary.

 

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS INFORMATION

TO AID IN SERVICE OF

THE RESTRAINING ORDER

 

Where is respondent most likely to be located?

      Residence              Hours ______

      Employment          Hours ______

                                    Address: _____

                                    _________

      Employment          Hours ______

                                    Address: _____

                                    _________

 

Description of vehicle _________

___________________________

 

Does respondent have any weapons or access to weapons? Explain:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

 

Has respondent ever been arrested for or convicted of a violent crime? Explain:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

 

Is there anything about respondent's character, past behavior or the present situation that indicates that respondent may be a danger to self or other? Explain:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF _________

 

_______,                              )

Petitioner                              )

(your name)                          )        RESTRAINING ORDER

                                             )        TO PREVENT ABUSE

vs.                                         )       

                                             )        NO. ______

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent                          )

(person to be restrained)      )

                                             )

 

TO THE RESPONDENT:

VIOLATION OF THIS RESTRAINING ORDER

MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST AND IN

CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

REVIEW THIS ORDER CAREFULLY.

EACH PROVISION MUST BE OBEYED.

SEE YOUR RIGHTS TO A HEARING.

      The Court, having reviewed the petition, makes the following findings:

 

Judge's Initials

__  Petitioner has been abused by respondent as defined by ORS 124.005;

__  The abuse of petitioner by respondent occurred within the last 180 days as

      provided in ORS 124.010;

__  There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse to petitioner.

 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

 

Petitioner's Request                                                                              Judge's Initials

 

 [ ]        1.     Respondent is restrained (prohibited) from intimidating,                ____

                    molesting, interfering with or menacing petitioner, or

                    attempting to intimidate, molest, interfere with

                    or menace petitioner.

[ ]         2.     Respondent is restrained (prohibited) from entering, or                   ____

                    attempting to enter:

            (Include names and address unless withheld for safety reasons.)

            [ ]    Petitioner's residence.                                                                       ____

            [ ]    Petitioner's business or place of employment.                                  ____

            [ ]    Petitioner's school.                                                                           ____

            [ ]    Other locations.                                                                                ____

[ ]         3.     Respondent is restrained (prohibited) from:

            [ ]    Contacting, or attempting to contact, petitioner by telephone.       ____

            [ ]    Contacting, or attempting to contact, petitioner by mail.                 ____

[ ]         4.     Respondent shall move from and not return to the re-                     ____

                    sidence located at _________ except with a

                    peace officer in order to remove essential personal

                    effects of the respondent, including, but not

                    limited to: clothing, toiletries, medications,

                    social security cards, birth certificates,

                    identification and tools of the trade.

[ ]         5.     A peace officer shall accompany the petitioner to the                      ____

                    parties' residence in order to remove essential personal

                    effects of petitioner, including, but not limited to:

                    clothing, toiletries, medications, social security cards,

                    birth certificates, identification and tools of the trade.

[ ]         6.     Other relief: -________________                                                   ____

                    _____________________

                    _____________________

[ ]         7.     No further service is necessary because respondent                         ____

                    appeared in person before the Court.

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:

SECURITY AMOUNT FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER IS $5,000 unless otherwise specified.

               Other Amount ($ )

 

               THE ABOVE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESTRAINING ORDER ARE IN EFFECT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR OR UNTIL THE ORDER IS VACATED, MODIFIED OR SUPERSEDED, WHICHEVER EVER OCCURS FIRST.

 

      DATED this ____ day of ___________, 19___.

      _______________________

      CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE (signature)

      _______________________

      CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE (printed)

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF _______

 

                                             )

_____,                                  )        NO. ____

Petitioner,                             )

vs.                                         )        AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF

_____,                                  )        OF SERVICE

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

                                             )

STATE OF                           )

OREGON                            )

                                             )        ss.

County of ___                      )

 

      I am a resident of the State of Oregon. I am a competent person 18 years of age or older. I am not an attorney for or a party to this case, or an officer, director or employee of any party to this case.

      On the ____ day of _____, 19___, I served the Restraining Order to Prevent [Elder] Abuse of Elderly or Disabled Person and the Petition for Restraining Order to Prevent Abuse in this case personally upon the above-named respondent in _______ County by delivering to the respondent a copy of those papers, each of which was certified to be a true copy of each original.

      ___________________

      Signature of _________

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of _____, 19___.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My Commission Expires: _____

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF _______

 

                                             )

_____,                                  )        NO. ____

Petitioner,                             )

vs.                                         )        MOTION AND ORDER

_____,                                  )        OF DISMISSAL

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

      Comes now petitioner, ______, and moves this Court for an order allowing the voluntary withdrawal and dismissal of the Restraining Order on file herein.

_____________

Petitioner

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of _____, 19___.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My Commission Expires: _____

 

      IT IS SO ORDERED this ____ day of _____, 19___.

_____________

JUDGE

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF _______

 

_____,                                  )

(D.O.B. ____)                      )        NOTICE TO RESPONDENT

Petitioner,                             )        ([Elder] Elderly

                                             )        and Disabled Person

                                             )        Abuse Prevention Act)

                                             )

and                                                )     NO. ____

                                             )

_____,                                  )

(D.O.B. ____)                      )

Respondent.                         )

 

THIS FORM MUST BE

ATTACHED TO SERVICE COPY

OF RESTRAINING ORDER

 

TO RESPONDENT: A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE COURT WHICH AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS AND IS NOW IN EFFECT. THIS ORDER BECOMES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE CONTINUATION OF THIS ORDER, YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL OR DELIVER IT TO:

 

REQUESTS FOR HEARING MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THE ORDER. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR REQUEST FOR A HEARING. THE HEARING WILL BE HELD WITHIN 21 DAYS. AT THE HEARING, A JUDGE WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE ORDER SHOULD BE CANCELED OR CHANGED. THE ONLY PURPOSE OF THIS HEARING WILL BE TO DETERMINE IF THE TERMS OF THE COURT'S TEMPORARY ORDER SHOULD BE CANCELED, CHANGED OR EXTENDED.

 

Keep in mind that this order remains in effect until the court that issued the order modifies or dismisses it. If you are arrested for violating this order, the security amount (bail) is $5,000, unless a different amount is ordered by the court. Violation of this order constitutes contempt of court and is punishable by a fine of up to $500 or one percent of your annual gross income, whichever is greater, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Other sanctions may be imposed.

___________________________________________________________________

 

REQUEST FOR HEARING

 

I am the Respondent in the above-referenced action and I request a hearing to contest all or part of the order as follows (mark one or more):

__  The order restraining me from contacting, or attempting to contact, the

      petitioner.

__  Other ___________

 

I (will) (will not) be represented by an attorney at the hearing.

 

Notice of the time and place of the hearing can be mailed to me at the address below my signature.

 

Date: ___________

____________________________

SIGNATURE OF RESPONDENT

____________________________

____________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER

___________________________________________________________________

 

      (5) If the court orders relief:

      (a) The clerk of the court shall provide without charge the number of certified true copies of the petition and order necessary to effect service and shall have a true copy of the petition and order delivered to the county sheriff for service upon the respondent, unless the court finds that further service is unnecessary because the respondent appeared in person before the court.

      (b) The county sheriff shall serve the respondent personally unless the petitioner elects to have the respondent served personally by a private party or by a peace officer who is called to the scene of a domestic disturbance at which the respondent is present, and who is able to obtain a copy of the order within a reasonable amount of time. Proof of service shall be made in accordance with ORS 124.030.

      (c) No filing fee, service fee or hearing fee shall be charged for proceedings seeking only the relief provided under ORS 124.005 to 124.040.

      (6) If the county sheriff:

      (a) Determines that the order and petition are incomplete, the order and petition shall be returned to the clerk of the court. The clerk of the court shall notify the petitioner, at the address provided by the petitioner, of the error or omission.

      (b) After accepting the order and petition, cannot complete service within 10 days, the sheriff shall notify the petitioner, at the address provided by the petitioner, that the documents have not been served. If the petitioner does not respond within 10 days, the county sheriff shall hold the order and petition for future service and file a return to the clerk of the court showing that service was not completed.

      (7)(a) Within 30 days after a restraining order is served under this section, the respondent therein may request a court hearing upon any relief granted. The hearing request form shall be available from the clerk of the court and shall be in substantially the form provided in subsection (4) of this section.

      (b) If the respondent requests a hearing under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the clerk of the court shall notify the petitioner of the date and time of such hearing, and shall supply the petitioner with a copy of the respondent's request for a hearing. The petitioner shall give to the clerk of the court information sufficient to allow such notification.

      (c) The hearing shall not be limited to the issues raised in the respondent's request for hearing form and may include testimony from witnesses to the abuse and adult protective services workers. The hearing may be held in person or by telephone. If the respondent seeks to raise an issue at the hearing not previously raised in the request for hearing form, the petitioner shall be entitled to a reasonable continuance for the purpose of preparing a response to the issue.

      (d) The court shall exercise its discretion in a manner that protects the petitioner from traumatic confrontation with the respondent.

      SECTION 4. ORS 124.040 is amended to read:

      124.040. ORS 124.005 to 124.040 shall be known and may be cited as the "[Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act."

      SECTION 5. ORS 14.070 is amended to read:

      14.070. Any of the following suits or proceedings shall be commenced and tried in a county in this state in which one of the parties to the suit or proceeding resides:

      (1) A suit for the annulment or dissolution of the marriage contract, or for marital separation.

      (2) A Family Abuse Prevention Act proceeding under ORS 107.700 to 107.732.

      (3) An [Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act proceeding under ORS 124.005 to 124.035.

      SECTION 6. ORS 107.500 is amended to read:

      107.500. Each circuit court shall make available with appropriate forms an instructional brochure prescribed by the State Court Administrator and describing the procedures set forth in ORS 107.485 to 107.500. The content of the forms used pursuant to ORS 107.485 to 107.500 shall be substantially as follows:

___________________________________________________________________

 

 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF  THE STATE OF OREGON FOR  THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        PETITION FOR

                                             )        SUMMARY

                                             )        DISSOLUTION

and                                                )     OF MARRIAGE

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

      1. (_________, Petitioner,) (_________, Respondent,) has been a resident of Oregon continuously for the past six months before filing this petition.

      2. Statistical Facts:

      a. Date of marriage:

      ________________________________

      b. Place of marriage:

      ________________________________

      c. Wife's address:

      ________________________________

      d. Wife's maiden name:

      ________________________________

      e. Wife's former legal names:

      ________________________________

      f. Wife's age:

      ________________________________

      g. Wife's social security number:

      ________________________________

      h. Husband's address:

      ________________________________

      i. Husband's former legal names:

      ________________________________

      j. Husband's age:

      ________________________________

      k. Husband's social security number:

      ________________________________

      3. My spouse and I have not been married more than 10 years.

      4. Petitioner does not know of any pending (not yet decided by a judge) domestic relations suits involving this marriage in this or any other state.

      5. There are no minor children born to the parties or born during the marriage. There are no adopted minor children. The wife is not now pregnant.

      6. Petitioner requests a dissolution because irreconcilable differences between the parties have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

      7. The personal property of the parties is not worth more than $30,000. Petitioner requests that the Court divide the property as follows:

      (a) The wife should be awarded the following personal property:

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      Additional pages have been attached and labeled "7a. continued."

      (b) The husband should be awarded the following personal property:

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      Additional pages have been attached and labeled "7b. continued."

      (c) The husband and wife should each sign any documents necessary to remove his or her name as owner of personal property awarded to the other party.

      8. Neither the husband nor the wife own any real property.

      9. The debts incurred by the husband and wife together or separately from the date of the marriage are not greater than $15,000.

      Petitioner requests the following division of debts:

      (a) The wife be required to pay the debts listed below. The husband is awarded a judgment against the wife in the sum of $_____. The wife can satisfy this judgment by paying off the following debts:

Name of Creditor        Amount Owed

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

      (b) The husband be required to pay the debts listed below. The wife is awarded a judgment against the husband in the sum of $_____. The husband can satisfy the judgment by paying off the following debts:

Name of Creditor        Amount Owed

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

      10. I relinquish all rights I may have to spousal support and waive any right to pendente lite orders (temporary orders) except those pursuant to ORS 107.700 to 107.732 (the Family Abuse Prevention Act) or 124.005 to 124.040 (the [Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act).

      (Complete only if petitioner is paying fees and wants reimbursement from spouse or if fees are being deferred for the petitioner.)

      11. (a) If petitioner has paid court costs and service fees, petitioner requests that costs and fees paid by petitioner be repaid by respondent spouse, ______, and that a judgment in the amount of such costs and fees be entered in favor of petitioner, ______, in the amount of $_____.

      (b) If fees are being deferred for petitioner:

      Petitioner requests that judgment be entered against

(_________, Petitioner)

(_________, Respondent) in favor of the state in the amount of $_____.

      12. Petitioner requests that:

wife's legal name be restored to

_________________________

husband's legal name be restored to

_________________________

 

      _________________________

      (Petitioner's signature)

      Address:

      _________________________

      _________________________

      _________________________

      Telephone:________________

___________________________________________________________________

 

 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF  THE STATE OF OREGON FOR  THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        SUMMONS FOR SUMMARY

                                             )        DISSOLUTION

                                             )        Marriage Dissolution Suit

and                                                )

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

      TO:   Name of Respondent

               _______________

               Address of Respondent

               _______________

               ___________, Oregon

 

      YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days of the day you received these papers. Read the information below.

      NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:

      READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY

      Your spouse has filed a petition with the court to end your marriage and asking to divide your property and debts, if any. You must "appear" in this case or the court will grant your spouse's requests. To "appear," you must file with the court a legal paper called a "motion" or "answer." The "motion" or "answer" must be given to the Court Clerk or Administrator at: (location) __________ within 30 days of the day you received these papers, along with the required filing fee. The "motion" or "answer" must be in proper form and you must show that your spouse has been served with a copy of it.

      _____________

      Name of Petitioner

      _____________

      Address of Petitioner

      _____________

      City/State/Zip Code

 

      Important Information about Respondent (A recent photo may be attached in addition to the requested information.)

 

Height:___________

Weight:___________

Race:___________

Date of Birth:________

Automobile license number and description:

__________________

Other identifying information:

__________________

Best time and place to locate:

__________________

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

 THE COUNTY OF _______

 

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF

                                             )        OF SERVICE

                                             )

and                                                )

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

STATE OF OREGON        )

                                             )        ss.

County of                             )

      I, _______________, swear/affirm under oath that:

      I am a resident of the State of Oregon. I am a competent person over 18 years of age. I am not an attorney for or a party to this case, or an officer, director or employee of any party to this case. On the ____ day of ______, 19__, I served the Summons and Petition in this case personally upon the above named respondent in ______ County by delivering to the respondent a copy of those papers, each of which was certified to be a true copy of each original.

________________________

Signature of ______________

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of ______, 19__.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My Commission Expires: ____

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        MOTION AND ORDER FOR

                                             )        WAIVER OF FEES

                                             )

and                                                )

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

      Petitioner moves the Court for an order waiving payment of filing fees, service fees, and other costs.

      ___________

      Petitioner

 

 POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

      ORS 21.605; the Court shall waive all fees and costs if the Court finds that the party is unable to pay such fees and costs.

ORDER

      IT IS SO ORDERED.

      DATED: This ___ day of ____, 19__.

      ___________

      COURT

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        AFFIDAVIT FOR

                                             )        WAIVER OF

and                                                )     FEES AND COSTS

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

STATE OF OREGON        )

                                             )        ss.

County of                             )

 

      I, _______________ being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and declare that I am the petitioner for a Decree of Summary Dissolution and am unable to pay necessary filing fees, service fees and court costs. My total monthly income from all sources is $______. I have $______ as assets and $______ as savings. I support ____ people. My monthly expenses are $____ housing, $____ food, $____ utilities, $____ transportation, $____ laundry, cleaning and personal requirements, $____ medical expenses, $____ clothing, $____ telephone, $____ total installment payments, $____ other expenses, for total monthly expenses of $______.

________________________

Signature of ______________

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of ______, 19__.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My Commission Expires: ____

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        PETITIONER'S

                                             )        AFFIDAVIT, MOTION

                                             )        AND ORDER FOR

and                                                )     DEFAULT DECREE

                                             )        OF DISSOLUTION

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

 

STATE OF OREGON        )

                                             )        ss.

County of                             )

 

      I, ____, swear/affirm under oath that:

      I am the Petitioner. The Respondent is not now nor was at the time of the commencement of this suit in the military service of the United States; nor is the Respondent a legally mentally incapacitated person; nor is the Respondent under 18 years of age.

      The Respondent was served with Summons and Petition for Dissolution on the ____ day of ______, 19__, in ______ County, Oregon, and has failed to answer or appear.

________________________

Signature of ______________

 

      SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ____ day of ______, 19__.

_____________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC FOR OREGON

My Commission Expires: ____

 

      Petitioner moves the Court for an Order entering the default of Respondent.

      _____________

      Petitioner

      _____________

      Address of Petitioner

      _____________

      City, State Zip

 

ORDER

      IT IS SO ORDERED.

      DATED: This ___ day of ____, 19__.

 

______________________

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

___________________________________________________________________

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE STATE OF OREGON FOR

THE COUNTY OF _______

 

In the Matter of                   )

the Marriage of                    )

                                             )        No._______

_______,                              )

Petitioner,                             )        DECREE OF SUMMARY

                                             )        DISSOLUTION

                                             )

and                                                )

                                             )

_______,                              )

Respondent.                         )

                                             )

                                             )

 

      Statistical Facts:

      a. Date of marriage:

      ________________________________

      b. Place of marriage:

      ________________________________

      c. Wife's address:

      ________________________________

      d. Wife's maiden name:

      ________________________________

      e. Wife's former legal names:

      ________________________________

      f. Wife's age:

      ________________________________

      g. Wife's social security number:

      ________________________________

      h. Husband's address:

      ________________________________

      i. Husband's former legal names:

      ________________________________

      j. Husband's age:

      ________________________________

      k. Husband's social security number:

      ________________________________

      This matter came before the Court for default. Petitioner appeared (in person) (by affidavit), and Respondent did not appear. THE COURT HAS BEEN FULLY ADVISED, AND THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY DECREED THAT:

 

      1. Dissolution: This marriage is dissolved and shall terminate on ________.

      2. Prior Wills: Any will previously executed by either spouse with provisions in favor of the other spouse is revoked with respect to those provisions, unless the will expresses a different intent.

      3. Division of Property: (a) The wife is awarded and shall own by herself the following personal property:

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      Additional pages have been attached as C-1.

      (b) The husband is awarded and shall own by himself the following personal property:

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      ________________________________________________________________

      Additional pages have been attached as C-2.

      (c) Husband and wife each shall sign any documents necessary to remove his or her name as owner of personal property awarded to the other. If either fails to sign the necessary documents, a certified copy of the Decree shall serve as a conveyance of the property.

      4. Payment of Debts: (a) The wife shall pay the debts listed below. The husband is awarded a judgment against the wife in the sum of $_____. The wife can satisfy this judgment by paying the following debts:

Name of Creditor        Amount Owed

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

Additional pages have been added as D-1.

      (b) The husband shall pay the debts listed below. The wife is awarded a judgment against the husband in the sum of $_____. The husband can satisfy the judgment by paying the following debts:

Name of Creditor        Amount Owed

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

______________        ___________

Additional pages have been added as D-2.

      5. The wife shall have her former legal name restored. The restored name is ___

________________.

      The husband shall have his former legal name restored. The restored name is ___________________.

      6. A judgment against (the husband) (the wife) for court costs and service fees in the amount of $_____ is awarded to (the husband) (the wife) (this state if fees were waived or deferred).

      DATED: This ___ day of ____, 19__.

______________________

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

___________________________________________________________________

 

      SECTION 7. ORS 107.710 is amended to read:

      107.710. (1) Any person who has been the victim of abuse within the preceding 180 days may petition the circuit court for relief under ORS 107.700 to 107.732, if the person is in immediate and present danger of further abuse from the abuser. The person may seek relief by filing a petition with the circuit court alleging that the person is in immediate and present danger of abuse from the respondent, that the person has been the victim of abuse committed by the respondent within the 180 days preceding the filing of the petition and particularly describing the nature of the abuse and the dates thereof. The abuse must have occurred not more than 180 days before the filing of the petition. Allegations in the petition shall be made under oath or affirmation. The circuit court shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under ORS 107.700 to 107.732.

      (2) A person's right to relief under ORS 107.700 to 107.732 shall not be affected by the fact that the person left the residence or household to avoid abuse.

      (3) A petition filed under ORS 107.700 to 107.732 shall disclose the existence of any custody, Family Abuse Prevention Act or [Elder] Elderly and Disabled Person Abuse Prevention Act proceedings, or any marital annulment, dissolution or separation proceedings, or any filiation proceeding, pending between the parties, and the existence of any other custody order affecting the children of the parties.

      (4) When the petitioner requests custody of any child, the petition shall comply with ORS 109.790 and disclose:

      (a) The child's present residence and the length of time the child has resided at the residence;

      (b) The county and state where the child resided for the five years immediately prior to the filing of the petition;

      (c) The name and address of the party or other responsible person with whom the child is presently residing;

      (d) The name and current address of any party or other responsible person with whom the child resided for the five years immediately prior to the filing of the petition;

      (e) Whether the party participated as a party, witness or in any other capacity, in any other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other state;

      (f) Whether the party has information of any custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of this or any other state; and

      (g) Whether the party knows of any person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the child or claims to have custody, parenting time or visitation rights with respect to the child.

      (5) For purposes of computing the 180-day period in this section and ORS 107.718, any time during which the respondent is incarcerated or has a principal residence more than 100 miles from the principal residence of the petitioner shall not be counted as part of the 180-day period.

      SECTION 8. ORS 133.055 is amended to read:

      133.055. (1) A peace officer in lieu of taking the person into custody may issue and serve a citation to the person to appear at the court of the magistrate before whom the person would be taken pursuant to ORS 133.450.

      (2)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, when a peace officer is at the scene of a domestic disturbance and has probable cause to believe that an assault has occurred between spouses, former spouses or adult persons related by blood or marriage or persons of opposite sex residing together or who formerly resided together, or to believe that one such person has placed the other in fear of imminent serious physical injury, the officer shall arrest and take into custody the alleged assailant or potential assailant.

      (b) When the peace officer makes an arrest under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the peace officer is not required to arrest both persons.

      (c) When a peace officer makes an arrest under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the peace officer shall make every effort to determine who is the assailant or potential assailant by considering, among other factors:

      (A) The comparative extent of the injuries inflicted or the seriousness of threats creating a fear of physical injury;

      (B) If reasonably ascertainable, the history of domestic violence between the persons involved;

      (C) Whether any alleged crime was committed in self-defense; and

      (D) The potential for future assaults.

      (3) Whenever any peace officer has reason to believe that a family or household member has been abused as defined in ORS 107.705 or that an elderly or disabled person has been abused as defined in ORS 124.005, that officer shall use all reasonable means to prevent further abuse, including advising each person of the availability of a shelter or other services in the community and giving each person immediate notice of the legal rights and remedies available. The notice shall consist of handing each person a copy of the following statement:

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      "IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, you can ask the district attorney to file a criminal complaint. You also have the right to go to the circuit court and file a petition requesting any of the following orders for relief: (a) An order restraining your attacker from abusing you; (b) an order directing your attacker to leave your household; (c) an order preventing your attacker from entering your residence, school, business or place of employment; (d) an order awarding you or the other parent custody of or parenting time with a minor child or children; (e) an order restraining your attacker from molesting or interfering with minor children in your custody; (f) an order directing the party not granted custody to pay support of minor children, or for support of the other party if that party has a legal obligation to do so.

      You also have the right to sue for losses suffered as a result of the abuse, including medical and moving expenses, loss of earnings or support, and other out-of-pocket expenses for injuries sustained and damage to your property. This can be done without an attorney in small claims court if the total amount claimed is under $2,500.

      For further information you may contact: ____."

___________________________________________________________________

 

      SECTION 9. ORS 135.703 is amended to read:

      135.703. (1) When a defendant is charged with a crime punishable as a misdemeanor for which the person injured by the act constituting the crime has a remedy by a civil action, the crime may be compromised, as provided in ORS 135.705, except when it was committed:

      (a) By or upon a peace officer while in the execution of the duties of office;

      (b) Riotously;

      (c) With an intent to commit a crime punishable only as a felony; or

      (d) By one family or household member upon another family or household member, as defined in ORS 107.705, or by a person upon an elderly or disabled person as defined in ORS 124.005 and the crime was:

      (A) Assault in the fourth degree under ORS 163.160;

      (B) Assault in the third degree under ORS 163.165;

      (C) Menacing under ORS 163.190;

      (D) Recklessly endangering another person under ORS 163.195; or

      (E) Harassment under ORS 166.065.

      (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, when a defendant is charged with violating ORS 811.700, the crime may be compromised as provided in ORS 135.705.

 

Approved by the Governor July 15, 1999

 

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 15, 1999

 

Effective date October 23, 1999

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