Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 36 § 36.266 — Suspension of court proceedings during mediation; dismissal of action
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 36 ·
Oregon Code § 36.266·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Suspension of court proceedings during mediation; dismissal of action.
(1) During the pendency of any
action between parties to a mediation under ORS 36.252 to 36.268, the court
may, upon stipulation by all parties, enter an order suspending the action.
(2) A suspension
order under subsection (1) of this section suspends all orders and proceedings
in the action for the time period specified in the suspension order. In
specifying the time period, the court shall exercise its discretion for the
purpose of permitting the parties to engage in mediation without prejudice to
the rights of any person. The suspension order may include other terms and
conditions as the court may consider appropriate. The suspension order may be
revoked upon motion of any party or upon motion of the court.
(3) If all
parties to the action agree, by written stipulation, that all issues before the
court are resolved by mediation under ORS 36.252 to 36.268, the court shall
dismiss the action. If the parties do not agree that the issues are resolved or
if the court revokes the suspension order under subsection (2) of this section,
the action shall proceed as if mediation had not been attempted. [1989 c.967 §10;
2015 c.202 §9]
Note:
See note under 36.252.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 36.266
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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