Supervised visitation at the Multnomah Circuit Court

In Multnomah County, Custody and parenting time. Oregon courts use a parenting plan for how parents share time. cases go to the Multnomah County Circuit Court (Family Law Department).

How supervised visitation works here

Oregon judges decide custody using the best interests of the child, and the statute lists domestic abuse as a factor (ORS 107.137).
When a parent who committed abuse is given parenting time, the court can order that the time be supervised by another person or agency, and can require exchanges at a protected location (ORS 107.718).
Parents in custody cases in Multnomah County must complete the Parent Education Class, and must attend mediation orientation and a mediation session if they disagree about custody or parenting time.
The Oregon Judicial Department says a judge may order supervised parenting time when there is a need but professional supervisors are not available or affordable, and a non-professional supervisor may be ordered. Its page does not say who pays.

Where family cases are heard

Multnomah County Courthouse: 1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Justice Center: 1120 SW Third Ave, Portland, OR 97204
East County Courthouse: 18480 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

Free help without a lawyer

Multnomah Circuit Court Legal Resource Center Free forms review and court navigation for people without lawyers. Downtown, Room 02307. Appointments are best.

Court programs and resources

Family Resolution Services (Multnomah County) Mediation by phone or Zoom for custody and parenting time disagreements. Also offers co-parent coaching.
Parent Education Class Required in custody cases. Held on Zoom. Fee is $70 per person, with waivers available.

Forms and local rules

Oregon Judicial Department Forms Center Statewide custody and parenting time forms for married and unmarried parents.
Safety Focused Parenting Plan, Option A (Supervised) Parenting plan form for cases where supervised parenting time is needed.
Supervised Parenting Time Court Expectations Sets out what a supervisor is expected to do. Meant to be attached to the order.

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General information only, not legal advice. Laws change, and this information may be incomplete, out of date or wrong. Confirm it with a licensed attorney in your state before you rely on it.