SB 1029 Oregon Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to family courts; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Directs State Court Administrator to develop judicial training program focusing on domestic violence and child abuse in family law cases. Directs Chief Justice of Supreme Court to adopt rules requiring specified judges, court staff and court-appointed professionals to attend trainings. Directs Chief Justice of Supreme Court by rule to prescribe minimum experience requirements for expert witnesses who may testify in specified family court proceedings regarding abuse and trauma. Prohibits court in child custody proceeding from ordering certain removals, reunification treatments or other actions to improve relationship of child with one parent over other parent. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 22, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 22, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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