Rule 21.110.Hyperlinks

Current through August 1, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026

In one sentenceUTCR 21.110 permits hyperlinks in an electronically filed document, pointing either to other parts of the same document or to a source online, while keeping the complete written citation mandatory and keeping the linked material out of the record.

Full Text of Rule 21.110

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(1) A document that is filed electronically may contain hyperlinks to other parts of the same document or hyperlinks to a location on the internet that contains a source document for a citation or both.

(2) A hyperlink to cited authority does not replace standard citation format. A filer must include the complete citation within the text of the document. Neither a hyperlink, nor any site to which it refers, is part of the record. A hyperlink is simply a convenient mechanism for accessing material cited in a document filed electronically.

(3) The Oregon Judicial Department neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for any product, organization, or content at any hyperlinked site, or to any site to which that site refers.

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Plain-English Summary

A document filed electronically may carry hyperlinks: internal ones that jump to another part of the same document, external ones pointing to a location on the internet that holds a source document for a citation, or both. In a long brief with exhibits, that turns a page reference into a click.

A link never stands in for a citation. The complete citation goes in the text of the document in standard form, and the link is a convenience for reaching the material, nothing more. Neither the hyperlink nor the site it points to is part of the record. Anything the filer wants the court to consider belongs in the filing itself, because the link puts nothing before the court.

The rule closes with a disclaimer. The Oregon Judicial Department neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for any product, organization, or content at a hyperlinked site, or at any site that such a site refers to. The link is the filer's choice and the filer's risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put hyperlinks in a brief I eFile in Oregon?

Yes. A document filed electronically may contain hyperlinks to other parts of the same document, hyperlinks to a location on the internet holding a source document for a citation, or both.

Do I still need a full citation if I link to the authority?

Yes. A hyperlink does not replace standard citation format, and the filer must include the complete citation within the text of the document.

Is a linked website part of the court record?

No. Neither the hyperlink nor any site it refers to is part of the record. If the content matters to your argument, put it in the filing.

Can I link between sections of my own document?

Yes. The rule expressly allows hyperlinks to other parts of the same document, which is useful for pointing from an argument to the exhibit or attachment that supports it.

Is the court responsible for what appears on a site I link to?

No. The Oregon Judicial Department neither endorses nor accepts responsibility for any product, organization, or content at a hyperlinked site, or at any site to which that site refers.

Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the official Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules (UTCR 21.110). Prescribed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court (UTCR 1.020). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified September 12, 2026. · Official source

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