The 2011 legislature effectively reduced the Oregon Judicial Department budget by 10.3 percent across the board. In response, Chief Justice Paul De Muniz has announced a budget reduction plan that includes a combination of 9 court closure days as well as staff furloughs; see Chief Justice Order (#11-033) which went into effect August 31, 2011.

http://osbpublicaffairs.homestead.com/files/CJO_11-033_Court_Closures_w-att.pdf

The Chief Justice has also issued Judge Protocols to provide guidance on what judicial activities would be permitted on a closure day, distinguishing between suspension of court operations, where staff is required or the public has a right to attend, as opposed to use of the facility.  Judicial activities that would be permitted include Judicial Chambers work, Judge Only Meetings and Emergency Judicial Orders.

http://osbpublicaffairs.homestead.com/files/CJO_11-033_Court_Closures_w-att.pdf

Chief Justice Paul De Muniz letter to Oregon State legislators addressing court closures.

http://osbpublicaffairs.homestead.com/files/PJD_Ltr_to_Legislators_re_11-13_Budget_Reductions.pdf