Oregon court-annexed arbitration • under $50,000 Zoom-first

Neutral Virtual Arbitration
for Oregon Court-Annexed Matters

ADR Virtual Arbitration Center provides a structured, professional forum for matters assigned to Oregon’s court-annexed arbitration programs (commonly under $50,000). We offer expedited Zoom scheduling, an orderly hearing process, and clear written awards. Engagement is by agreement of counsel/parties and consistent with applicable local program procedures and UTCR Chapter 13.

Pre-hearing conference Exhibit protocol Time-managed hearings Written awards Statewide virtual access

Scheduling & Intake

For availability, scheduling windows, and fee parameters, contact the Center. We respond promptly and can coordinate a pre-hearing conference once appointed.

(518) 915-5815

Text inquiries: (518) 915-5815

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Independent service: ADR Virtual Arbitration Center is not affiliated with the Oregon Judicial Department or any Oregon court. This page is informational and not legal advice.

Neutral Forum

Professional, even-handed process designed for efficient fact-finding and decision.

  • Conflicts checks & disclosures
  • Clear hearing agenda
  • Recordkeeping suitable for court filing

Virtual by Design

Zoom-first hearings reduce scheduling friction and travel time for counsel and parties.

  • Statewide availability
  • Secure exhibit exchange
  • Reliable start-to-finish time blocks

Structured Awards

Written awards organized by issues, findings, and determinations.

  • Issue framing
  • Findings of fact
  • Conclusions / award terms

How Oregon Court-Annexed Arbitration Typically Works

Matters commonly assigned

Many Oregon programs assign civil cases (after appearance/answer) where no party seeks damages exceeding $50,000. Some programs assign certain domestic relations matters where property division is the sole contested issue. Local program details vary by county.

Selection & timelines

Courts commonly provide a list of approved arbitrators and a defined period for the parties to select an arbitrator and hearing date. Where permitted, parties may stipulate to a different arbitrator consistent with UTCR Chapter 13 and local program procedures.

A party may be able to request a trial de novo within the timeframe set by rule after the award is filed. Counsel should confirm current requirements with the applicable program and UTCR provisions.

Center Process

1) Pre-hearing conference

  • Confirm issues and remedies requested
  • Witness/exhibit lists and deadlines
  • Hearing time allocation and logistics

2) Hearing (Zoom)

  • Time-managed direct/cross and exhibits
  • Orderly presentation of testimony
  • Professional decorum and neutrality

3) Written award

  • Issue-by-issue organization
  • Findings and determinations
  • Format suitable for filing as required

Fees

Court-annexed programs may set hourly rates and caps, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Center confirms fee parameters and expectations before a hearing date is set.

Contact

For availability, scheduling windows, and procedural outline:

Call (518) 915-5815 Text (518) 915-5815 Email
Disclaimer: ADR Virtual Arbitration Center is an independent ADR provider and is not affiliated with any Oregon court. This page does not provide legal advice. Parties and counsel should consult UTCR Chapter 13 and applicable county arbitration program materials for current requirements and deadlines.