Oregon Stipulated Agreement and Order (SAO) is an agreement between two parties to settle a dispute without going to court. It is a contract that outlines the terms of the settlement, including the payment of damages, the waiver of certain rights, and other obligations. The parties agree to the terms of the SAO, and if they violate any of the terms, the other party can take them to court. Oregon SAO's are commonly used in civil cases to resolve disputes between parties without the need for a trial. There are two main types of Oregon SAO's: Pre-Trial Stipulated Agreements and Post-Trial Stipulated Agreements. Pre-Trial Stipulated Agreements are agreements between parties before trial and are typically used to resolve disputes without the need for a trial. Post-Trial Stipulated Agreements are agreements between parties after trial and are typically used to resolve disputes after a trial has occurred. Both types of Oregon SAO’s must be approved by the court before they can take effect. The SAO must also be in writing and signed by both parties. The court will review the terms of the agreement and may make changes or ask for clarification from the parties before approving it. Once the SAO is approved, the parties are legally bound to the terms of the agreement.