Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

Oregon court system to gain new ombudsman for public to report grievances, concerns

The outside of the Oregon Supreme Court in Salem on Dec. 14, 2023 is pictured. A new position within Oregon’s court system aims to improve public transparency and accountability. (Photo by Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Oregonians will soon be able to turn to one of the state’s most experienced judges when they have concerns about their experiences in the court system. The Oregon Judicial Department announced last week that Judge Debra K. V…