Oregon Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability Rules of Procedure – 2026
The Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability investigates complaints that an Oregon judge has violated the Code of Judicial Conduct or is unable to perform judicial duties. These rules of procedure govern its work: the scope of its authority, its officers and quorum, the intake and investigation of complaints, confidentiality, formal proceedings and hearings, the rights of the judge, and the Commission's recommendations to the Oregon Supreme Court.
Browse all 20 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope and Title
Rule 2
Definitions
Rule 3
Officers of the Commission
Rule 4
Quorum of Commission
Rule 5
Disqualification
Rule 6
Status of Documents and Proceedings/confidentiality And
Rule 7
Investigation and Disposition
Rule 8
Formal Proceedings
Rule 9
Answer
Rule 10
Pleadings
Rule 11
Discovery
Rule 12
Hearing Before Commission
Rule 13
Hearing Procedures
Rule 14
Masters
Rule 15
Hearing Additional Evidence
Rule 16
Commission Vote and Recommendation
Rule 17
Powers of Commission
Rule 18
Disability of a Judge
Rule 19
Involuntary Retirement
Rule 20
Retention of Records