The Oregon Supreme Court Council on Inclusion & Fairness was created by order of Chief Justice Thomas A Balmer on September 12th, 2016.
The Council is charged with:
- Monitoring and assisting in the implementation of goals and strategies identified in the Oregon Judicial Department Strategic Plan regarding access, inclusion, and fairness.
- Identifying ways to integrate inclusion and fairness into Oregon Judicial Department practices and procedures and to coordinate efforts in order to ensure access, fairness, equality, and integrity at all levels.
- Establishing, implementing, and monitoring methods to ensure the Oregon Judicial Department reaches out to the diverse people we serve to understand and address their needs and priorities as they relate to Oregon Courts.
- Providing reports on the council's work and recommendations to the Chief Justice and the State Court Administrator.