For civil cases involving less than $50,000 or domestic relations cases only involving the division of property, these sections require circuit courts to refer the parties to arbitration. Section 36.425 also outlines the general guidelines for arbitration proceedings.
Oregon Statutes 36.400 - 36.425: Court Arbitration Program
Oregon State Legislature. Jan. 1, 2018https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors036.html