Restraining Orders
ORS 107.718 — a hearing the day the petition is filed or the next, and 30 days to contest the order
On a petition, the circuit court holds an ex parte hearing, in person or by telephone, the day the petition is filed or the next judicial day. On a showing of abuse by the respondent within 180 days before filing, imminent danger of more, and a credible threat to the petitioner's or a child's physical safety, the court orders the relief requested.
- Temporary custody of the children, with reasonable parenting time unless not in the child's best interest
- The respondent moving out of a shared home, and staying away from it
- A peace officer standing by while a party collects essential belongings
- The respondent restrained from intimidating, molesting, interfering with or menacing the petitioner or the children
- Other relief for safety, including emergency money and the protection of pets
Thirty days to ask for a hearing. The respondent may request a hearing within 30 days after being served. If no hearing is requested, the order is confirmed by operation of law. A requested hearing is held within 21 days, or within five days where temporary custody is contested.
Sources for this section (2)
- ORS 107.718 — Restraining order
- ORS 107.716 — Hearing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.