Rule 1.010 - SCOPE OF THESE RULES(1) Effective October 1, 1985, these rules apply uniformly to all proceedings and actions in circuit court except those proceedings and actions specified in UTCR 1.010(3) or proceedings and actions for which a limited application is specifically provided by these rules.(2) These rules shall be construed so as to achieve consistency with statutory provisions and to promote the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every proceeding and action as well as the efficient use of judicial time and resources.(3) Chapters 2 to 13 of the UTCR do not apply to small claims or violations or parking violations, except that: (a) UTCR 7.050 applies to all cases that may be subject to a federal bankruptcy stay, including small claims cases.(b) SLR relating to these subjects are placed in chapters as provided by UTCR 1.080(3).(4) These rules apply to attorneys and to persons representing themselves.Or. Uni. Trial. Ct. R. 1.010
These Uniform Trial Court Rules, as amended, were adopted June 10, 2022, effective 8/1/2022.