Courthouse Access Requirements
Lane County Courthouse requires a criminal history background check before access is granted to secure areas. You must fill out the Physical Access Agreement to begin this process.
Return the completed form:
Dockets Held Remotely
Lane County holds a number of dockets remotely using the Webex Platform. For your convenience, all of the remote dockets are listed in our Remote Hearings information page.
At the judge's discretion, we also live-stream trials, which are also listed on the Remote Hearings page.
Apply to be an Arbitrator
If you have significant experience in Civil law and/or special training as a Mediator, are an active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, or have been admitted to any Bar for a minimum of five years, you can apply to be an Arbitrator for Lane County Circuit Court by filling out an application.
Download Application
Return your application to Lane County Circuit Court.
All Arbitrators must conduct themselves in the manner prescribed by the Code of Judicial Conduct (UTCR 13.090).
Arbitrator Compensation
The fees set by the Lane County Arbitrators Commission are $200.00 per hour, up to a maximum of 8 hours, unless you and all parties agree to a different hourly rate or maximum amount. It is your responsibility to collect any fees owed to you. You may collect for any time spent on the file, whether or not it goes to hearing, up to the defined maximum. For more information, refer to UTCR 13.120(4).