Court Processes

If you're confused about the how The System works, please know that you are not alone.   Our laws have evolved over the course of hundreds of years and require the combined efforts of over 1 million attorneys and thousands of judges to keep everything running smoothly! 

While every case is unique, we hope that this flow chart will help you understand at least a little bit better. If (or, more realistically, "when") you have questions about your case, please feel free to call us at (503) 842-1241.

-Kristina Vatne
Victims Assistance Program Coordinator