The Oregon Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44) is a form that must be filled out and filed with the court at the time of filing a civil lawsuit in Oregon. It is a way of providing basic information about the case to the court and opposing parties. The form must be filed in all civil cases, including small claims, in Oregon state courts. There are two versions of the Oregon Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44): the long form and the short form. The long form includes more information than the short form and is used when the parties are filing a complaint or another initial pleading. The short form is used for all other pleadings, such as motions, answers, replies, and counterclaims. The Oregon Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44) requires the parties to provide the court with information such as the names and contact information of the parties involved in the case, the cause of action, a statement of the relief sought, and a description of any special circumstances that might affect the case. The form is designed to provide the court with information about the parties, the case, and the claims and relief sought, so that the court can quickly and accurately decide the case.