The Confidential Information Form (CIF) headed Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) is a circuit court form published by the Oregon Judicial Department. Each party in the case files one, giving details such as date of birth, and the form states that it is not accessible to the public or other parties, with exceptions under UTCR 2.130. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the court's statewide forms list are published by the Oregon Judicial Department.
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What is Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) for FAPA Cases?
The Confidential Information Form (CIF) is the Oregon circuit court form, headed Family Abuse Prevention Act, on which each party gives personal details, such as date of birth, that the form says are not accessible to the public or other parties.
The form is captioned "In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of" with a case number and the names of the petitioner and the respondent. It cites UTCR 2.130 and warns that exceptions to its confidentiality may apply. It asks for the name of the person the information is about, that person's role (petitioner, respondent or other), and date of birth. It also asks for the respondent's employer's name, address and phone, which it says is not required for the petitioner, and it lists the minor children of the parties with their dates of birth.
A box marked Amended CIF lets a party label a form that amends an earlier one. The footer reads "Confidential Information Form (FAPA), Page 1 of 1 (Aug 2019)", which separates this version from any other confidential information form the court system uses. The Oregon Judicial Department's Forms Center lists statewide forms for all circuit courts, though it notes that statewide forms do not exist for every circumstance and that local courts may offer additional forms.
The form itself states that the names of the parties and children, and the children's ages, are not confidential, and that only the party who files it can view it unless the court orders otherwise.
Who needs to file Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) for FAPA Cases?
Each party in a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) case before an Oregon circuit court is covered. The form says to file one CIF for each party, so the petitioner files one for the petitioner and the respondent files one for the respondent. Under Submitted by and next to the name of the person described, the form also offers an other box, without saying who that is.
What the form asks varies by role. It requests the person's name and date of birth and a list of the minor children of the parties. It also requests the respondent's employer's name, address and phone, and it says this item is not required for the petitioner.
The form is not a place to protect everything. It states that the names of the parties and children, and the children's ages, are not confidential. Its confidentiality is also limited: the heading says exceptions may apply, citing UTCR 2.130, and the form can be viewed only by the party who files it unless the court orders otherwise.
This version is headed Family Abuse Prevention Act. The Oregon Forms Center says court staff cannot give legal advice, including telling you which form to choose, so ask the court or consult the Self-Help Center if you are unsure this is the right form for your case.
When to file Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) for FAPA Cases
The form prints no due date. The trigger is the FAPA case itself: the form carries the court's case number and calls for one CIF for each party, so each party completes theirs for that case. A box marked Amended CIF is checked when the form amends one filed earlier. Because the form cites UTCR 2.130 for its confidentiality and exceptions, check that rule and the court handling your case for any timing it sets. The Oregon Forms Center says court staff cannot give legal advice, so they cannot tell you which form or deadline applies to your situation.
Documents you need
- An additional page listing more minor children of the parties, when the space on the form is not enough; check the Additional page attached box.
How to fill out Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) for FAPA Cases
Enter the court caption
At the top, enter the county in "For the County of", the case number after Case No, and the names of the Petitioner and the Respondent.
Check Amended CIF if needed
Check Amended CIF only if this form amends a CIF already filed in the case.
Mark who is submitting
Next to Submitted by, check Petitioner, Respondent or other. File one CIF for each party.
Enter the person's name
Under Information about (name), write the first, middle and last name of the person the information is about, and check whether that person is the Petitioner, Respondent or other.
Enter the date of birth
Write that person's Date of Birth in the space provided.
Add the respondent's employer
If the form is about the Respondent, enter the employer's name, address and phone. The form says this is not required for the Petitioner.
List the minor children
Under Minor children of the parties, enter each child's name and date of birth. If there are more children than the form holds, check Additional page attached and add a page.
Review, then download the PDF
Check the caption, the box for the role and the dates. Remember that names of parties and children and the children's ages are not confidential. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and file it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Oregon Confidential Information Form (CIF) for FAPA Cases
The form prints no mailing address, portal or filing instructions. It is captioned for a circuit court and a county, with a case number, so it belongs in that court's case for the county named at the top.
- Circuit court named on the form: enter the county and case number in the caption; the form is directed to that court.
- Statewide forms: the Oregon Judicial Department's Forms Center says any form listed there is accepted in all circuit courts. Local courts may offer additional forms.
- Interactive forms (iForms): the Forms Center says iForms are available for some filings and can be filed electronically. It does not say whether one covers this form, so ask the court.
The form states that it is not accessible to the public or other parties and can be viewed only by the party who files it unless the court orders otherwise, with exceptions under UTCR 2.130. Court staff cannot give legal advice, so ask the court clerk about filing steps. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the court's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing one CIF for both parties; the form says to file one CIF for each party.
- Leaving out the county or the case number in the caption, so the form cannot be matched to the case.
- Not checking the Amended CIF box when the form amends an earlier one.
- Treating the respondent's employer's name, address and phone as required for the petitioner; the form says it is not required for the petitioner.
- Skipping the respondent's employer line when completing the form for the respondent.
- Listing more children than fit on the form without checking Additional page attached and adding the page.
- Assuming the names of the parties and children, or the children's ages, are confidential; the form says they are not.
- Using this FAPA version for a case it does not fit; the Forms Center warns that statewide forms do not cover every circumstance and staff cannot choose a form for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Confidential Information Form (CIF) in Oregon?
It is the Oregon circuit court form, headed Family Abuse Prevention Act, on which a party gives details such as date of birth. The form says it is not accessible to the public or other parties, though exceptions may apply under UTCR 2.130.
Do both parties have to file a CIF?
The form says to file one CIF for each party. The petitioner completes one about the petitioner and the respondent completes one about the respondent. There is also an other box, which the form does not define.
Is the Confidential Information Form public?
No. The form states it is not accessible to the public or other parties and can only be viewed by the party who files it unless the court orders otherwise. It also says exceptions may apply, citing UTCR 2.130.
Is the employer's information required on the CIF?
The form asks for the respondent's employer's name, address and phone, and states this is not required for the petitioner. Complete that line when the form is about the respondent.
Are children's names confidential on the CIF?
No. The form states that the names of the parties and children, and the children's ages, are not confidential. It still asks you to list each minor child's name and date of birth.
What does the Amended CIF box mean?
Amended CIF is a box at the top of the form. Check it when the form amends a confidential information form already filed. The form does not describe amendment steps, so ask the court if you are unsure.
Where do I file the Confidential Information Form?
The form prints no address or portal. It is captioned for a circuit court, county and case number, so it goes to that court in your case. The Forms Center says statewide forms are accepted in all circuit courts; ask the court clerk about filing steps.
Can I fill out the Oregon CIF online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Oregon Judicial Department and does not file the form; you submit it through the court's channels.
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