OR HB2463

Extends the deadline for defendants to respond to small claims court notices from 14 days to 30 days, applying to both circuit court small claims departments and justice courts

Clarifies that the $750 threshold for a defendant's constitutional right to demand a jury trial includes the total amount claimed plus identified prejudgment or preaward interest, fees, and costs

Removes special timing provisions for cases brought by adults in custody against public bodies, aligning their response deadlines with the new standard 30-day period

Applies to all claims filed in small claims departments on or after the effective date of the act

Amends ORS 30.648, 46.445, 46.455, 55.045, and 55.065; filed at the request of the Oregon State Bar