Judicial Conference

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Storm clouds from Doherty Rim along Highway 140. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Image 20130620-D8C_1733​​)

The Oregon Judicial Conference, created under ORS 1.810, is composed of all judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Court, circuit courts and all senior judges certified under ORS 1.300. The chief justice of the Supreme Court is chair of the conference, and the state court administrator acts as executive secretary. Under ORS 1.820, the conference may make a continuous survey and study of the organization, jurisdiction, procedure, practice and methods of administration and operation of the various courts within the state.

The Judicial Conference meets annually to conduct business, attend educational seminars, issue committee reports and adopt resolutions, if any.​