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Oregon Shield Law Restricts UIDDA Subpoenas for Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Care

Oregon is one of a growing number of states with a post-Dobbs shield law, codified at ORS 24.500, that expressly restricts the UIDDA issuance process. Under ORS 24.500(3), notwithstanding ORCP 38 C, a Circuit Court clerk may not issue an Oregon UIDDA subpoena if the foreign subpoena relates to reproductive health care services or gender-affirming treatment that are legal under Oregon law — unless the requesting party submits a written declaration under penalty of perjury affirming that the foreign subpoena falls within one of two narrow statutory exceptions: (a) an out-of-state tort, contract, or statutory action brought by the patient or the patient's authorized legal representative for damages suffered by the patient; or (b) an out-of-state contract action between parties with a contractual relationship to the subject of the subpoena. This carveout meaningfully affects interstate discovery for medical, insurance, and reputational-tort matters that may touch protected care. Served 123 LLC screens every Oregon order at intake — if the subject matter implicates ORS 24.500, we prepare the required declaration when applicable or, where the shield applies, advise counsel that issuance will not proceed under Oregon law.

Oregon OECI File & Serve — Statewide eFiling via the Oregon Judicial Department

Oregon operates Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) through File & Serve — administered by the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) — as the statewide electronic filing platform for Circuit Court civil matters. OECI eFiling supports ORCP 38 C UIDDA submissions across all 36 Oregon counties. Filing fees vary by county (typically $15–$111 depending on whether the clerk opens a miscellaneous case), and are confirmed and advanced on every order. Served 123 LLC files via OECI as the default path on every Oregon order.

Oregon UIDDA Overview

Subpoena Domestication in Oregon

Oregon adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act via ORCP 38 C (Foreign Depositions), effective January 1, 2014. Oregon codified its UIDDA within the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure rather than the Oregon Revised Statutes — the Oregon Council on Court Procedures (CCP) drafted the rule, which was adopted by the Oregon Legislative Assembly as part of the biennial ORCP amendment cycle. Oregon's version is notable for expressly contemplating Oregon-attorney assistance in drafting the clerk's subpoena and for its integration with the robust ORCP 55 subpoena form rule.

Under ORCP 38 C(2)(a), a party submits a foreign subpoena to the clerk of the Circuit Court in the Oregon county where discovery is to be conducted. Oregon's Circuit Court is the state's general-jurisdiction trial court — Oregon has 36 counties organized into 27 judicial districts. Per ORCP 38 C(2)(b), the clerk assigns a case number and promptly issues an Oregon subpoena. The Oregon subpoena must conform to ORCP 55 form requirements and may incorporate the terms of the foreign subpoena as long as those terms conform to Oregon rules (ORCP 38 C(2)(c)(i)).

Service is governed by ORCP 55 — the Oregon subpoena may be served by any person 18 or older, including a private process server or Oregon sheriff. Per ORCP 38 C(4), filing does not constitute an appearance in Oregon courts, but improper conduct in connection with the subpoena may subject the requesting party to sanctions. Per ORCP 38 C(5), motions to quash, enforce, or modify are appearances in Oregon court — Oregon counsel is typically engaged for any such motion.

⚠️ Critical Oregon Shield-Law Screening — ORS 24.500: Every Oregon UIDDA subpoena must be screened for ORS 24.500 reproductive- and gender-affirming-care implications. If the subject matter involves a patient's protected care, Oregon clerks are prohibited from issuing the subpoena absent a sworn declaration within narrow statutory exceptions. Served 123 LLC handles the screening and, where applicable, prepares the declaration at intake.
Same-Day Rush in Six Hub Counties: Same-day rush service following clerk issuance is available in Multnomah (Portland — OHSU, Columbia Sportswear, Daimler Trucks NA), Washington (Beaverton — Nike global HQ; Hillsboro — Intel Ronler Acres, Tektronix), Clackamas (Oregon City), Marion (Salem — state capital), Lane (Eugene — University of Oregon), and Deschutes (Bend — tech corridor). These six counties contain the vast majority of Oregon's corporate, academic medical center, and institutional witness targets.
ℹ️ Oregon-Attorney Drafting Assistance Permitted: Unlike many UIDDA states that treat the clerk's issuance as purely ministerial, ORCP 38 C(2)(b) expressly authorizes an Oregon-licensed attorney to assist the clerk in drafting the subpoena. This can streamline Oregon subpoena preparation on complex document-production requests, particularly when the originating jurisdiction's format diverges significantly from ORCP 55.
Oregon UIDDA Submission Packet
📄 Foreign Subpoena + 2 Copies

Properly issued subpoena from the originating state, signed by the issuing court — plus two copies as required by Oregon form

📜 Petition to Register Foreign Deposition

Oregon Judicial Department official form — declaration re case record, state, and counsel of record

👥 Counsel Listing (with Emails)

Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of all attorneys of record + self-represented parties (Oregon form expressly requires emails)

💳 Clerk Fee + ORS 24.500 Declaration

$15–$111 Circuit Court filing fee + sworn declaration under ORS 24.500 when required by subject matter

Oregon's Six Hub Counties — Same-Day Rush
PDX
Portland Metro · Academic Medical + Corporate
Multnomah County · Portland

Oregon's largest metro and healthcare core. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) — Oregon's flagship academic medical center and School of Medicine. Columbia Sportswear HQ, Daimler Trucks North America, Portland General Electric, Umpqua Bank, Legacy Health System. Federal District of Oregon courthouse. Multnomah County is the 4th Judicial District.

NKE
Washington County · Tech + Athletic Apparel
Washington County · Beaverton & Hillsboro

Oregon's corporate tech and apparel powerhouse. Nike global HQ (Beaverton) — world's largest athletic apparel and footwear company. Intel Ronler Acres campus (Hillsboro) — one of Intel's most important wafer fabrication and semiconductor R&D sites globally. Tektronix, Epson America, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Washington County is the 20th Judicial District.

SLM
Central Willamette · State Capital
Marion County · Salem

Oregon state capital. All Oregon state executive agencies, Oregon Supreme Court, Oregon Legislature. Oregon Department of Justice. Salem Health, Willamette University, Oregon State Hospital. Marion County is the 3rd Judicial District.

OXC
Portland-Metro South · Suburban
Clackamas County · Oregon City

Portland-metro suburban county. Oregon City — oldest city west of the Rocky Mountains (historic end of the Oregon Trail). Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Providence Willamette Falls. Lake Oswego wealth corridor. Clackamas County is the 5th Judicial District.

EUG
Southern Willamette · University & Healthcare
Lane County · Eugene

University of Oregon flagship campus (the "U of O"). PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, Oregon Research Institute. Eugene/Springfield metro — Oregon's second-largest. Lane County is the 2nd Judicial District.

BND
Central Oregon · Tech Corridor & Recreation
Deschutes County · Bend

Oregon's fastest-growing tech, outdoor-recreation, and healthcare corridor east of the Cascades. St. Charles Health System (Central Oregon regional medical center). Bend tech cluster (Five Talent, G5, StayAlfred legacy). Oregon State University-Cascades. Deschutes County is the 11th Judicial District.

Oregon Legal Authority

  • ORCP 38 C(1): Definitions — foreign jurisdiction, foreign subpoena, person, state, subpoena
  • ORCP 38 C(2)(a): Party submits foreign subpoena to Circuit Court clerk in county where discovery is sought
  • ORCP 38 C(2)(b): Clerk assigns case number + promptly issues Oregon subpoena; Oregon-licensed attorney may assist clerk in drafting
  • ORCP 38 C(2)(c): Oregon subpoena must conform to ORCP 55 form + substantially to ORCP 55 A(1); may incorporate foreign subpoena terms
  • ORCP 38 C(3): Service of Oregon subpoena per ORCP 55
  • ORCP 38 C(4): Request for issuance ≠ appearance; but court may impose sanctions for improper subpoena conduct
  • ORCP 38 C(5): Motions to quash/enforce/modify ARE appearances — filed in Circuit Court of county where discovery is sought
  • ORCP 38 C(6): Interpretation to promote uniformity with other UIDDA states
  • ORCP 55: Oregon subpoena form, service, witness fees, and enforcement — applies to all Oregon subpoenas including UIDDA subpoenas
  • ORS 24.500(3): Oregon shield law — notwithstanding ORCP 38 C, clerk may not issue subpoena relating to legal Oregon reproductive or gender-affirming care absent sworn declaration within narrow exceptions
Step-by-Step

How It Works in Oregon

From intake to affidavit — ORS 24.500 shield-law screening, correct Circuit Court identified, Oregon subpoena drafted per ORCP 55, OECI eFiling, witness fee tender, and service across all 36 Oregon counties.

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Submit Your Foreign Subpoena

Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, the Oregon county where the recipient is located, the subpoena type (attendance, document production, premises inspection), and your foreign subpoena PDF. For Nike, Intel, OHSU, or other major Oregon corporate/institutional targets, flag at intake.

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ORS 24.500 Shield-Law Screening

We screen every Oregon order for ORS 24.500 shield-law implications. If the subpoena's subject matter relates to reproductive health care services or gender-affirming treatment that are legal in Oregon, we confirm whether the requesting party can submit the required sworn declaration under ORS 24.500(3) within one of the narrow statutory exceptions.

⚠️ Oregon clerks will not issue UIDDA subpoenas touching protected care absent a valid ORS 24.500 declaration. Screening upfront avoids a failed filing and wasted fees.
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Correct Circuit Court + County Confirmed

We confirm the correct Oregon county — where the witness resides, is employed, or regularly transacts business (for depositions) or where the documents/premises are located (for production/inspection). All 36 counties covered across 27 judicial districts. Filing fee confirmed ($15–$111).

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Oregon Subpoena Drafted per ORCP 55

We prepare the Oregon subpoena to conform to ORCP 55 form requirements per ORCP 38 C(2)(c)(i), incorporating the terms of the foreign subpoena. We also prepare the Petition to Register Foreign Deposition and Issue Subpoenas (Oregon Judicial Department official form) with the required declaration re case record + state, and the counsel listing with email addresses.

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OECI eFiling — Fee Advanced

We submit through Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) File & Serve to the correct Circuit Court clerk. The clerk assigns a case number and issues the Oregon subpoena per ORCP 38 C(2)(b). Typical turnaround: 2 to 5 business days depending on clerk volume and whether a miscellaneous case is opened.

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Witness Fee Tender + Service

For attendance subpoenas, we prepare the statutory witness fee and mileage tender required by ORCP 55 — tendered at the time of service. Service coordinated statewide per ORCP 55 A(4): same-day rush in the six hub counties (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Marion, Lane, Deschutes); scheduled field service in southern Oregon (Jackson, Josephine), the coast (Lincoln, Tillamook), and eastern Oregon (Umatilla, Malheur, Harney).

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Affidavit of Service Delivered

You receive a signed affidavit of service confirming full compliance with Oregon's UIDDA (ORCP 38 C), ORCP 55 service rules, and (where applicable) ORS 24.500 shield-law compliance — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.

Legal Authority

Oregon UIDDA Rule Reference

ORCP 38 C (Oregon UIDDA, effective January 1, 2014), ORCP 55 (Oregon subpoena rule), and ORS 24.500 (Oregon post-Dobbs shield law) governing every Oregon subpoena domestication.

AuthoritySubjectKey Provision
ORCP 38 C(1)Definitions"Foreign jurisdiction," "foreign subpoena," "person," "state," "subpoena" (attendance, document production, premises inspection)
ORCP 38 C(2)(a)SubmissionParty or attorney submits foreign subpoena to Circuit Court clerk in county where discovery is sought
ORCP 38 C(2)(b)IssuanceClerk assigns case number + promptly issues Oregon subpoena; Oregon-licensed attorney may assist clerk in drafting
ORCP 38 C(2)(c)Subpoena ContentsOregon subpoena must conform to ORCP 55 + substantially to ORCP 55 A(1) form; may incorporate foreign subpoena terms
ORCP 38 C(3)ServiceService per ORCP 55 — by party, attorney, or any person 18+
ORCP 38 C(4)No AppearanceRequest for issuance ≠ appearance in Oregon court; but court may impose sanctions for improper subpoena conduct
ORCP 38 C(5)MotionsMotions to quash/enforce/modify ARE appearances — filed in Circuit Court of county where discovery is sought; Oregon counsel typically needed
ORCP 55Oregon Subpoena RuleForm, issuance, service, witness fees, and enforcement — applies to all Oregon subpoenas (civil + UIDDA)
ORS 24.500(3)Oregon Shield LawNotwithstanding ORCP 38 C, clerk may not issue subpoena relating to legal Oregon reproductive or gender-affirming care absent sworn declaration within narrow exceptions

*Circuit Court filing fees vary by county ($15–$111 typical). All 36 Oregon counties covered across 27 judicial districts. Same-day rush service available in six hub counties: Multnomah (Portland), Washington (Beaverton/Hillsboro), Clackamas, Marion (Salem), Lane (Eugene), and Deschutes (Bend). Oregon shield-law screening per ORS 24.500 built into every order. Note: Oregon adopted UIDDA via court rule — ORCP 38 C, effective January 1, 2014.

Service Package

What's Included With Every Oregon Order

End-to-end Oregon UIDDA handling across all 36 counties — ORS 24.500 shield-law screening, ORCP 55 subpoena drafting, OECI eFiling, witness fee tender, statewide service, and signed affidavit.

ORS 24.500 Shield Screening

Every Oregon order screened at intake for reproductive/gender-affirming care implications. Required sworn declaration prepared when statute permits issuance.

OJD Petition + ORCP 55 Subpoena

Oregon Judicial Department "Petition to Register Foreign Deposition and Issue Subpoenas" form + Oregon subpoena drafted to ORCP 55 form requirements.

OECI eFiling — Fee Advanced

Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) File & Serve statewide filing. $15–$111 filing fee confirmed with target Circuit Court and advanced.

Oregon Subpoena Issued

Circuit Court clerk assigns case number + issues Oregon subpoena under ORCP 38 C(2)(b). 2–5 business days typical.

Witness Fee Tender

Statutory witness fee and mileage calculated and prepared per ORCP 55 — tendered at service for attendance subpoenas.

Affidavit of Service

Signed affidavit confirming full UIDDA compliance — ORCP 38 C, ORCP 55, and (where applicable) ORS 24.500 shield-law compliance.

Subpoena Types

Types We Domesticate in Oregon

All major subpoena types under Oregon's UIDDA rule — with ORS 24.500 shield-law screening, ORCP 55 compliance, and statewide service across all 36 counties.

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Deposition Subpoena (Attendance)

Commands personal testimony at deposition. Issued by the Circuit Court clerk with assigned case number. Oregon subpoena conforms to ORCP 55 form; statutory witness fee and mileage tender per ORCP 55.

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Document Production (Duces Tecum)

Compels production of documents, records, or ESI. Especially common for Oregon corporate records — Nike (Beaverton), Intel Ronler Acres (Hillsboro), Columbia Sportswear, Daimler Trucks NA, Portland General Electric, Providence Health.

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Intel Ronler Acres & Semiconductor

Intel's Ronler Acres campus (Hillsboro) is one of the most important wafer fabrication and semiconductor R&D sites globally. Patent, trade-secret, IP, employment, and product-liability discovery targeting Intel and the surrounding semiconductor cluster (Tektronix, Epson, Lam Research corridor).

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OHSU & Oregon Healthcare Records

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is Oregon's flagship academic medical center and medical school — a primary destination for complex care. Plus Providence Health, Legacy Health, Kaiser Permanente NW, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart (Eugene), and St. Charles Health (Bend). Subject to ORS 24.500 screening.

Who We Serve

Who Uses Our Oregon Service?

From Portland and Beaverton to Salem, Eugene, Bend, and every coastal and eastern Oregon county — Served 123 LLC handles subpoena domestication across all 36 Oregon counties with ORS 24.500 shield-law screening, OECI eFiling, and witness fee tender built into every order.

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Law Firms

Out-of-state attorneys requiring discovery from Oregon tech, apparel, academic medical center, and government witnesses — ORCP 38 C filing, ORCP 55 subpoena drafting, OECI eFiling, shield-law screening, and service all handled.

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Tech & Semiconductor

Counsel targeting Intel Ronler Acres (Hillsboro semiconductor R&D), Tektronix, Lam Research, and Oregon's "Silicon Forest" cluster. Patent, trade-secret, IP, employment, and commercial tech discovery.

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Apparel, Athletic & Consumer Goods

Counsel targeting Nike (Beaverton global HQ), Columbia Sportswear, adidas North America (Portland), Keen Footwear, Dr. Martens AirWair (Portland). Product liability, trademark, licensing, employment, and commercial discovery.

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Academic Medical & Healthcare

Counsel needing records from OHSU (flagship academic medical center), Providence Health, Legacy Health, Kaiser Permanente NW, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart, St. Charles Health. All 36 counties covered — subject to ORS 24.500 screening.

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State Government & Agencies

Counsel targeting Oregon state agencies, Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon DHS, Oregon DEQ, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Marion County (Salem) hub.

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Litigation Support

Legal support firms outsourcing Oregon UIDDA work — we handle shield-law screening, ORCP 55 drafting, OECI eFiling, fee advancement, witness fee tender, and statewide service from Portland to Burns.

Common Questions

Oregon Subpoena Domestication FAQ

The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in Oregon — including ORCP 38 C, the ORS 24.500 shield law, OECI eFiling, Nike/Intel/OHSU discovery, and Circuit Court procedure.

Yes. Oregon adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act via ORCP 38 C (Foreign Depositions), effective January 1, 2014. Oregon's UIDDA is codified in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure rather than the Oregon Revised Statutes. Under ORCP 38 C(2), a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in the Oregon county where discovery is sought, the clerk assigns a case number, and the clerk promptly issues an Oregon subpoena conforming to ORCP 55. Filing does not constitute an appearance in Oregon courts per ORCP 38 C(4).
The Oregon Circuit Court clerk in the county where discovery is to be conducted. Oregon has 36 counties organized into 27 judicial districts, and the Circuit Court is Oregon's general-jurisdiction trial court. For a deposition, the proper county is where the witness resides, is employed, or regularly transacts business. For document production or premises inspection, it is the county where the documents or premises are located. Motions to enforce, quash, or modify are filed in the Circuit Court in that same county per ORCP 38 C(5).
Oregon concentrates discovery volume in distinct high-tech, athletic apparel, healthcare, and academic sectors. Washington County hosts Nike's global headquarters (Beaverton) — the world's largest athletic apparel and footwear company — and Intel's Ronler Acres campus (Hillsboro), one of Intel's most important wafer fabrication and semiconductor R&D sites. Multnomah County (Portland) is home to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) — Oregon's flagship academic medical center — plus Columbia Sportswear, Daimler Trucks North America, and Portland General Electric. Marion County (Salem) is the state capital. Lane County (Eugene) hosts the University of Oregon flagship campus and PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center. Deschutes County (Bend) is Oregon's expanding tech and outdoor-recreation corridor.
Yes. Oregon has a post-Dobbs shield law codified at ORS 24.500 that restricts issuance of UIDDA subpoenas relating to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming treatment that are legal in Oregon. Under ORS 24.500(3), notwithstanding ORCP 38 C, a clerk may not issue a UIDDA subpoena if the foreign subpoena relates to gender-affirming treatment or reproductive health care services that are legal under Oregon law — unless the requesting party submits a written declaration confirming the subpoena falls within narrow statutory exceptions (a patient-brought tort, contract, or statutory claim, or a contract claim between parties with a contractual relationship to the subject). For any Oregon subpoena touching reproductive or gender-affirming care, Served 123 LLC prepares the required ORS 24.500 declaration at intake or, where the shield applies, advises counsel that issuance will not proceed.
No. Local Oregon counsel is not required for routine UIDDA issuance. Filing with the Circuit Court clerk under ORCP 38 C(4) does not constitute an appearance in Oregon courts. ORCP 38 C(2)(b) expressly contemplates that out-of-state parties may proceed without Oregon counsel — although it also provides that if an Oregon-licensed attorney is retained, that attorney may assist the clerk in drafting the subpoena. Oregon counsel is needed only if motions to quash under ORCP 38 C(5), enforcement proceedings, or other substantive court hearings arise.
Yes. Oregon operates a statewide electronic filing platform — Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI) via File & Serve — administered by the Oregon Judicial Department. OECI eFiling supports Circuit Court civil filings statewide, including ORCP 38 C UIDDA submissions. Served 123 LLC files via OECI as the default path on every Oregon order.
Circuit Court clerk issuance typically completes within 2 to 5 business days of submission, depending on local clerk volume and whether the clerk opens a miscellaneous case for the filing. Service on the witness generally follows within 1 to 5 business days. Same-day rush service is available in Multnomah (Portland), Washington (Beaverton/Hillsboro), Clackamas (Oregon City), Marion (Salem), Lane (Eugene), and Deschutes (Bend) — the six Oregon hub counties.
Oregon Circuit Court filing fees for UIDDA subpoenas generally range from approximately $15 to $111 depending on the target county and whether the clerk treats the filing as a miscellaneous case. Fees vary because Oregon has not established a uniform statewide UIDDA issuance fee. Served 123 LLC confirms the applicable fee with the target Circuit Court at intake and advances the fee on every Oregon order.
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