| Oregon Court of Appeals | |
|---|---|
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| Established | July 1, 1969 |
| Location | Salem, Oregon |
| Composition method | Non-partisan state-wide election |
| Appeals to | Oregon Supreme Court |
| Judge term length | 6 years |
| Number of positions | 13 |
| Website | Official site |
| Chief Judge | |
| Currently | Erin C. Lagesen |
| Since | 2022 |
The Oregon Court of Appeals is the state intermediate appellate court in the US state of Oregon. Part of the Oregon Judicial Department, it has thirteen judges and is located in Salem. Except for death penalty cases, which are reserved to the Oregon Supreme Court, and tax court cases, it has jurisdiction to hear all civil and criminal appeals from Oregon circuit courts, and to review actions of most state administrative agencies. The 13 judges of the court are chosen by the people in statewide nonpartisan elections to six-year terms, and have as their administrative head a Chief Judge appointed from their number by the Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court.[1]
Appeals court decisions are subject to a petition by an aggrieved party for review by the Oregon Supreme Court. The petition must be made within 35 days of the decision, and the Supreme Court determines by vote of the Justices whether to review the case.[2] The court holds session at the Oregon Supreme Court Building in Salem, with offices in the neighboring Justice Building.[2]
- ^ "An Introduction to the Courts of Oregon". Oregon Judicial Department (Official website). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Judicial Department. 2006. Archived from the original on September 23, 2006. Retrieved December 30, 2006.
- ^ a b "Oregon Court of Appeals". Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. 2006. Retrieved December 30, 2006.