Budget problems disrupt operations at the Oregon Court of Appeals

Budget cuts are forcing significant changes at the Oregon Court of Appeals, according to a statement released this week by Chief Judge David Brewer.  Due to staffing reductions, the Court of Appeals will curtail its April oral argument calendar and may hear fewer oral arguments in subsequent months as well.  The court will consider rule changes that may shorten the maximum length of appeal briefs and end the practice of allowing oral arguments in every attorney-represented case.

See Judge Brewer's full statement here.