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Civil law includes statutes and case law that define or interpret individual's and organization's private rights, in their relationships and disputes that involve property, contracts, personal injury, family relationships, tax, or government rules and regulations.

Under Oregon law, the majority of civil actions must be filed within two years, including claims related to personal injury, defamation, fraud, and medical malpractice. There is a six-year statute of limitations for injury to personal property, trespassing, contracts, and debt collection.

Civil cases involve a conflict between people or institutions, generally over money. A civil suit begins when a legal person claims that he has been harmed by the actions of another person or business and asks the court for relief by filing a ?complaint?.

Some unique requirements that Oregon imposes upon citizens seeking to sue the government, include: Written advance notice to the governmental body. Limited number of days within which you can make your claim. Cap limits on recoveries for injuries caused by the government. Private entities acting in a governmental manner.

The Circuit Court records all hearings and trials for all case types except traffic, small claims, landlord tenant and juvenile delinquency. To request a copy of the transcript from a hearing of trial you must submit a request on the Court's Transcript Request form (see below).

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) provides access to court records maintained in the Oregon eCourt Information system without charge, through public access terminals in each circuit court. In addition, routine requests to inspect court case files may be made at the court clerk's counter in each state court.